Tesla Model S: Park
Model S automatically shifts into Park whenever it determines that you are exiting the vehicle. For example, the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the vehicle is stopped. Model S also automatically shifts into Park when the driver's door is opened or if no action is taken within one minute of shifting.
To manually shift into Park, press the brake pedal and touch the Park button on the touchscreen's drive mode strip. If the touchscreen is unavailable, press Park on the drive mode selector located on the center console.
NOTE: The touchscreen's drive mode strip displays the Park button only when the brake pedal is pressed and shifting into park is allowed based on the driving speed.
NOTE: You must always press the brake pedal to shift out of Park.
CAUTION: Model S will not shift out of Park if a charge cable is plugged in, or if the charge port is unable to determine whether a charging cable is plugged in. In situations when Model S does not shift out of Park, check the instrument panel or touchscreen for instructions on how to proceed.
WARNING: It is the driver's responsibility to always ensure the vehicle is in Park before exiting. Never rely on Model S to automatically shift into Park for you; it may not work in all circumstances.
Drive
To manually shift into Drive, swipe up on the drive mode strip located on the touchscreen or, if the touchscreen is unavailable, press D on the drive mode selector located on the center console. You can shift into Drive when Model S is stopped or moving less than 5 mph (8 km/h) in Reverse.
Reverse
To manually shift into Reverse, swipe down on the drive mode strip located on the touchscreen or, if the touchscreen is unavailable, press R on the drive mode selector located on the center console. You can shift into Reverse when Model S is stopped or moving less than 5 mph (8 km/h) in Drive. You can manually close the park assist view on the touchscreen by touching the X in the upper corner.
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Neutral
Neutral allows Model S to roll freely when you are not
pressing the brake pedal. To shift into Neutral, do any of
the following:
Open Controls, then press and hold the Neutral icon
on the drive
Controlling Lights
Touch Controls > Lights to control the lights.
NOTE: You can also access an abbreviated lights menu
while driving by touching the Auto High Beam button on
the steering yoke. A lights menu display
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Head Supports
The front seats include integrated head supports that
you cannot adjust.
The rear outboard seating positions include an
adjustable head support that can be raised/lowered or
removed. The head support should always be raised and
locked into position (so that the center is aligned with
the cente
Examples of Correct and Incorrect
Seating Positions
Correct seating position:
Incorrect seating position - the passenger's feet must be on the floor:
Incorrect seating position - the passenger must not
slide forward on the seat cushion:
Incorrect seating position - the passenger must not
recline the backrest to a laying down position when the
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