Tesla Model S: Software
Learn more about your Model S and the status of
software updates:
- Get more information about your Model S such as the
VIN, vehicle name, and odometer. Touch Additional
vehicle information to display a list of the various
options your vehicle is equipped with.
- View your current software version, map version, and
release notes.
- View and install new software updates. Model S must
be connected to Wi-Fi to update the software.
- Customize how often you want to receive software
updates by touching Software Update Preferences
(see Software Update Preferences).
- Data Sharing: Allow sharing cabin camera analytics
with Tesla to help improve safety features (see Cabin
Camera).
To further personalize Model S, you can name it. Touch
Controls > Software > Name Your Vehicle located on the
right side of the screen below the image of your
Model S. If your Model S has already been named, its
name displays instead and you can simply touch the
existing name to change it. Enter the new name in the
popup, then touch Save. The name of your Model S also
appears in your Tesla mobile app.
Erasing Personal Data
You can erase all personal data (saved addresses, music
favorites, HomeLink programming, etc.) and restore all
customized settings to their factory defaults. This is
useful when transferring ownership of Model S. Touch
Controls > Service > Factory Reset. Before erasing,
Model S verifies your credentials by prompting you to
enter the user name and password associated with your
Tesla account.
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Climate controls are available at the bottom of the touchscreen. By default,
climate control is set to Auto, which
maintains optimum comfort in all but the most severe weather conditions. When
you
Touch the temperature arrows on the bottom of the touchscreen to display a
popup for easy access to some of the
most common climate controls:
NOTE: For one-touch access to seat heaters and defroste
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General
Caution: Only qualified technicians should attempt to perform
the procedures contained within this manual.
This manual is organized by vehicle subsystem. Click on a subsystem
in the lefthand menu see categories of repairs in that subsystem.
Each service procedure has a uniqu
Warning: "Jack mode" must be activated on vehicles with air
suspension before lifting the vehicle. Failure to do this might lead
to suspension damage and could cause serious personal injury.
Note: Vehicles with air suspension might need the
suspension to be set to "High" or "Very High"