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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voltage cable is handled. Refer
Map Overview
The touchscreen displays a map at all times (except
when Model S is shifted into Reverse).
Use your finger(s) to interact with the map:
To move the map in any direction, hold and drag a
finger.
To rotate the map in any direction, hold and turn two
fingers.
To zoom the map in or out, expand
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