Tesla Model S: Shifting
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NOTE: Auto Shift out of Park is a BETA feature and is
disabled by default.
When Auto Shift out of Park is enabled, Model S is
designed to use inputs from various sensors to
automatically select Dri
In addition to manually shifting on the touchscreen, you
can shift by pressing P, R, N or D located on the center
console. In most situations, these buttons are not
available until you press one of
Model S automatically shifts into Park whenever it
determines that you are exiting the vehicle. For example,
the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the vehicle is
stopped. Model S also automatical
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Removal
Remove RH rear seat bolster (refer to procedure)
Use a pry tool to release the grommet that secures the RH 2nd
row backrest.
Pull up on the RH backrest, then pull it outwards to disconnect
it from the LH
Removal
Remove the driver's seat (refer to procedure).
Place the seat on a clean work surface.
Remove the screw that secures the inner side cover to the seat
(torque 1 Nm).
Carefully release the inner side cover