Tesla Model S: Adjusting Ride Height
CAUTION: Before adjusting the suspension height, ensure Model S is clear of all obstacles, above and below.
You can manually adjust the ride height by pressing the brake pedal touching Controls > Suspension on the touchscreen. The ride height settings that are available depend on your driving speed and other conditions (for example, the suspension does not lower if a door is open). Drag the slider to choose from these options:
- Very High - When set to Very High, the suspension automatically lowers to the default ride height* (Medium or Low) after driving approximately 100 feet (30 meters) or when driving speed reaches 15 mph (24 km/h). To maintain the Very High setting for an unlimited distance until your driving speed reaches the speed threshold, touch Keep until 15 mph.
- High - When set to High, the suspension automatically lowers to the default ride height* (Medium or Low) after driving approximately 100 feet (30 meters) or when driving speed reaches 35 mph (56 km/h). To maintain the High setting for an unlimited distance until your driving speed reaches the speed threshold, touch Keep until 35 mph.
NOTE: You can also raise the suspension to High by touching the Raise Suspension shortcut on the main Controls window.
- Medium - The Medium setting ensures optimum comfort and handling under all loading conditions.
- Low - Lowering the height can improve aerodynamics, make it easier to load or unload cargo and passengers, and improve handling.
*If the Default Ride Height to Low setting is turned off, the ride height is adjusted between Medium and Low to balance ride comfort with handling and range. To optimize handling and range, turn on the Default Ride Height to Low setting.
CAUTION: Avoid driving aggressively (hard accelerations, sharp turns, etc.) when the suspension is set to High or Very High. Doing so can cause vibration and increase the possibility of damage.
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Auto-Raising Locations
Whenever you raise the suspension to High or Very
High, the location is automatically saved. By saving the
location, you do not need to manually raise the
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Voice Commands
Use voice commands to easily control settings and
preferences without using the touchscreen. You can ask
Model S to do just about anything, such as adjusting
climate controls and media preferences.
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To navigate to a location, touch the search bar in the
corner of the map and enter a destination, send the
destination from your phone, or speak a voice command
(see Voice Commands). You can enter or
speak an address, landmark, business, etc. When you
touch the search bar, you can also choose f
Inspecting and Maintaining Tires
Regularly inspect the tread and side walls for any sign of
distortion (bulges), foreign objects, cuts or wear.
WARNING: Do not drive Model S if a tire is
damaged, excessively worn, or inflated to an
incorrect pressure. Check tires regularly for wear,
and ensure there are no cuts, bulges or
