Tesla Model S: Adjusting Exterior Mirrors
Adjust the exterior mirrors by touching Controls > Mirrors. Press the left scroll button on the steering yoke to choose whether you are adjusting the Left or Right mirror. Then use the left scroll button as follows to adjust the selected mirror to its desired position:
- To move the mirror up or down, roll the left scroll button up or down.
- To move the mirror inward or outward, press the left scroll button to the left or right.
NOTE: Both exterior mirrors have heaters that turn on and off with the rear window defroster.
Mirror Auto Tilt
Both exterior mirrors can automatically tilt downward when Model S is shifted into Reverse. When you shift back into another drive mode, the mirrors return to their normal upward position.
To turn this feature on or off, touch Controls > Mirrors > Mirror Auto Tilt. You can adjust the position of the mirrors only when you are in Reverse.
Mirror Auto Fold
Both exterior mirrors can automatically fold inward whenever you exit and lock Model S. When you unlock Model S, the exterior mirrors then automatically unfold.
To turn this feature on or off, touch Controls > Mirrors > Mirror Auto Fold.
Mirrors remain folded until your driving speed reaches 31 mph (50 km/h), or until you touch Controls > Unfold Mirrors. You can also fold/unfold mirrors manually, or fold mirrors automatically at specific locations. See Folding Mirrors at Specific Locations.
NOTE: If you expect ice to accumulate when Model S is parked, turn off Mirror Auto Fold. Accumulation of ice can prevent exterior side mirrors from folding or unfolding. See Cold Weather Best Practices for information on how to ensure your mirrors function properly in cold weather.
Mirror Auto Dim
When certain environmental conditions are met, the rear view mirror and exterior side mirrors dim automatically (for example, in low light conditions or to reduce glare when driving at night). To enable or disable this feature, touch Controls > Mirrors > Mirror Auto Dim.
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Folding Mirrors at Specific
Locations
In addition to having mirrors fold automatically
whenever you park Model S, you can fold (and unfold)
mirrors anytime your driving speed is less than 31 mph
(50 km/h). This is useful for parking in
Starting
When you open a door to enter Model S, the instrument
panel and touchscreen power on and you can operate all
controls. To shift Model S, press the brake pedal and
swipe up for Drive or down for Rev
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Face Level Vent - Driver's - Inner (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove driver side lower dash trim (refer to procedure).
Remove the lower binnacle cover.
Remove the 2 screws beneath the lower binnacle cover that secure
the IP top pad to the IP carrier.
Headlight - Adjust - North America
North America (SAE)
Prepare a work area for adjusting the headlights:
The area is darkened.
The ground is flat and level.
There is a wall with a white matte surface.
Note: The wall should be at least 6 ft (1.8 m)
high and 12 ft (3.7 m) wide.
