Tesla Model S: Overview of Climate Controls
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 adjust the cabin temperature
while in the Auto setting, the system automatically adjusts the heating, air
conditioning, air distribution, and fan
speed to maintain the cabin at your selected temperature.
Touch the displayed temperature at the bottom of the touchscreen to access the
main climate controls screen,
where you can adjust your climate preferences. You can revert back to Auto at
any time by touching Auto. Touch the
power button on the main climate controls screen to toggle on or off. For quick
access to common controls, touch <
or > to display the climate popup.
NOTE: The climate control system is powered by the high voltage Battery.
Therefore, prolonged use decreases
driving range.
WARNING: To avoid burns resulting from prolonged use, individuals who
have peripheral neuropathy, or whose
capacity to feel pain is limited because of diabetes, age, neurological
injury, or some other condition, should
exercise caution when using the climate control system and seat heaters.
Adjusting Climate Control Settings
NOTE: Easily adjust your climate preferences, such as turning on the seat
heater or changing the cabin temperature,
hands-free by using voice commands (see Voice Commands).
NOTE: For one-touch access to seat heaters and defrosters, you can
add these controls to My Apps. See Customizing My Apps.
- Touch to turn the climate control system on or off.
- Touch to adjust the climate settings for the front cabin.
- Choose where air flows into the front cabin (windshield, face-level, or
foot-level vents). You can choose one or
more vents.
- Touch to adjust the climate settings for the rear cabin. If Auto is
enabled and a passenger is detected, the set temperature is maintained for
the rear cabin.
NOTE: Enable Sync to set the same temperature for the front and back
cabins.
- Touch the driver's side seat icon to adjust seat heaters for the driver.
The seat operates at three levels from 3 (highest) to 1 (lowest). The seat
icon displays twisting lines that turn red (heating) or blue (cooling)
corresponding with the set level. Auto, which displays when the climate
control system is set to Auto, warms or cools the front seats based on cabin
temperature. For one-touch access to seat heaters, you can add them to the
touchscreen's bottom bar.
- Touch to turn on the heated steering yoke.
- Touch to turn on the wiper defrosters. Wipers defrost for 15 minutes
then turn off automatically.
- Touch the passenger's side seat icon to adjust seat heaters for the
front passenger. The seat operates at three
levels from 3 (highest) to 1 (lowest). The seat icon displays twisting lines
that turn red (heating) or blue (cooling)
to corresponding with the set level. Auto, which displays when the climate
control system is set to Auto, warms or
cools the front seats based on cabin temperature. For one-touch access to
seat heaters, you can add them to the
touchscreen's bottom bar (see Customizing My Apps).
- When in Park, these settings display to allow you to keep the climate
control system operating, even when you leave Model S.
- Touch to adjust how air flows from the front vents.
- When Model S is in Park, touch Schedule to set a recurring daily time
when you want Model S to be ready to drive by preconditioning the Battery
and cabin climate and/or charging during off -peak hours.
- If your Model S is equipped with the medical-grade HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter, this filter ensures
the best quality air inside the cabin whenever the climate control system is
on and outside air is entering the
cabin (recirculate is off ). The HEPA filter is extremely effective at
removing particles, including pollution,
allergens, bacteria, pollen, mold spores, and viruses. Both the HEPA filter
and the secondary filtration system also
contain activated carbon to remove a broad spectrum of odors and gases. When
you engage Bioweapon Defense
Mode, the positive pressure inside the cabin minimizes the amount of outside
air that can enter the vehicle.
NOTE: Some gases, such as carbon monoxide, are not effectively
removed by activated carbon.
- Touch to control the flow of air inside the cabin. Air can be drawn
into Model S from outside or air can be
recirculated inside the cabin.
- Use the slider to adjust the fan speed.
NOTE: Adjusting the fan speed may change the selected setting for how
air is drawn into Model S in order to
increase or reduce air flow.
- Touch to turn the air conditioning system on or off. Turning it off
reduces cooling, but saves energy.
NOTE: Because Model S runs much quieter than a gasoline-powered
vehicle, you may notice the sound of the air
conditioning compressor as it is operating. To minimize noise, reduce the
fan speed.
- Touch to warm up the rear windshield. After 15 minutes, the rear window
defroster automatically turns off. The
exterior side mirrors are also heated whenever the rear window defroster is
operating.
- The windshield defroster distributes air flow to the windshield. Touch
once to defog the windshield (the icon turns
blue) (the icon turns yellow). Touch a second time to defrost the windshield
(the icon turns red and the heating
and fan operate at maximum levels). Touch a third time to turn off and
restore the air distribution, heating, and
fan to their previous settings. In cold ambient temperatures, the exterior
side mirrors are also heated whenever
the windshield defroster is operating. See Cold Weather Best Practices for more information on
preparing for cold weather.
- Touch Auto to turn the Auto setting on or off.
READ NEXT:
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
The Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp settings allow you
to keep the climate control system running when in Park,
even after you've left Model S or choose to stay inside
the vehicle. These settings ar
Model S has one or more air filters to prevent pollen,
industrial fallout, road dust and other particles from
entering through the vents.
NOTE: Cabin air filter(s) require periodic replacement.
See
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Removal
Remove the MCU/touch screen (refer to procedure).
Remove the screws (x6) that secure the touch screen surround
(torque 4 Nm).
Cut the cable tie that secures the Bluetooth antenna to the edge
clip on the bezel.
Remove the bezel from the MCU.
Remove the screws
Wi-Fi is available as a data connection method and is
often faster than cellular data networks. Connecting to
Wi-Fi is especially useful in areas with limited or no
cellular connectivity. To ensure fast, reliable delivery of
software and map updates, Tesla recommends leaving
Model S connected t