Tesla Model S: Instrument Panel - Driving
When Model S is driving (or ready to drive), the instrument panel shows your
current driving status and a real-time
visualization of the road as detected by the Autopilot components (see About
Autopilot). The
visualization automatically zooms in and out based on the detected road type.
NOTE: Touch Controls > Autopilot > Full Self-Driving Visualization
Preview (if equipped) to display more details
about the roadway and its surroundings, such as road markings, stop lights,
objects (such as trash cans and poles),
etc.
- The instrument panel displays your location on a map, a wiper menu, Auto
Shift out of Park instructions, etc.
When a navigation route is active, the upcoming portion of the route
displays.
- The speed limit (if available) that is currently being detected by Speed
Assist.
- The currently set cruising speed. When Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is
available but you haven't set a cruising
speed by engaging Traffic-Aware Cruise Control or Autosteer, the icon is
gray.
- Autosteer is actively steering Model S. When Autosteer is available but
you haven't activated it, the icon is gray.
- When navigating, upcoming instructions in the navigation route appear
here.
- Total estimated driving distance (or energy) available. Instead of
driving distance, you can display the percentage
of battery energy remaining (touch Controls > Display > Energy Display).
NOTE: When anticipating when you need to charge, use estimates
as a general guideline only.
- Surrounding road users are shown in their corresponding locations.
WARNING: Although the instrument panel shows surrounding traffic, some
vehicles may not be displayed.
Never rely on the instrument panel to determine if a vehicle is present (for
example, in your blind spot).
Always use your mirrors and perform shoulder checks.
- Your Model S.
- The power meter displays real-time power usage. During acceleration, the
bar fills to the right with a gray color
(or white if the display is dark) to represent power being used. During
deceleration (when Model S is moving and
you release your foot from the accelerator pedal), the bar fills to the left
with a green color to represent power
being fed back to the Battery by regenerative braking (see Regenerative
Braking).
- When Autosteer is active and detects the driving lane, it is highlighted
in blue (see Autosteer).
Depending on the current driving scenario, you may see neighboring lanes.
NOTE: In situations where Autosteer is unable to detect lane
markings, the driving lane is determined based on
the vehicle you are following.
NOTE: If Navigate on Autopilot is active, the driving lane
displays as a single blue line in front of Model S (see
Navigate on Autopilot).
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Indicator lights display along the top of the instrument
panel to show status and alert you of specific vehicle
conditions.
A brake system fault is
detected or the
brake fluid level is low. Conta
You can access wiper settings by touching the wiper
button on the steering yoke or touching Controls >
Wipers.
Press the wiper button on the steering yoke to wipe the
windshield.
Press and hold
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Model S has several sensors designed to detect the
presence of objects. When driving slowly in Drive or
Reverse (for example, when parking), the vehicle alerts
you if an object is detected in close proximity of your
Model S. Objects are only detected in your chosen
direction; front objects in D
Removal
Open the hood for access.
Remove the lower carpet from the underhood storage area.
Gently lift up on the hood seal and remove the push pins (x2)
that secure the hood latch cover to crossmember.