Tesla Model S: Shifting
Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Owner's Manual / Driving / Shifting
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Auto Shift out of Park
NOTE: Auto Shift out of Park is a BETA feature and is
disabled by default.
When Auto Shift out of Park is enabled, Model S is
designed to use inputs from various sensors to
automatically select Dri
Shift Using the Center Console
In addition to manually shifting on the touchscreen, you
can shift by pressing P, R, N or D located on the center
console. In most situations, these buttons are not
available until you press one of
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 automatical
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Controls - Overview
Touch Controls on the bottom
corner of
the touchscreen to control features and
customize Model S to suit your
preferences. The Controls screen appears
over the map. Touch an option on the
Controls screen to display the various
settings and options associated with the
chosen option. Swipe to
Software Update Preferences
Tesla determines how, when, and where to send updates
to vehicles based on various factors unique to each
release. You can choose how quickly and often you
receive software updates. To change your preference,
touch Controls > Software > Software Update
Preferences and choose either of the
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