To protect an adult occupying the front passenger seat, ensure the passenger front airbag is ON.
When the passenger airbag is ON, it may inflate when a collision occurs.

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Front Passenger Occupant Detection
Model S has an occupancy sensor in the front passenger seat that controls the status of the front airbag.
NOTE: The occupancy classification system (OCS) automatically detects when inflating the passenger front airbag
would be unnecessary or potentially harmful.
WARNING: Seating an infant in a rear facing child restraint system on a seat equipped with an operational
airbag can cause serious injury or death.
Object Classification

OCS Passenger
Airbag Status*

Indicator status

Notes

Empty

OFF

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

Object

OFF or ON

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF or Depends on material/
PASSENGER AIRBAG ON
contents.

Rear facing child seat
designed for children up to a
year old

OFF

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

20 lbs (9 kg) or less

Forward facing child seat

OFF

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

35 lbs (16 kg) or less

Child in a booster seat

OFF or ON

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF or 20-100 lbs (9-45 kg)*
PASSENGER AIRBAG ON

Large child

OFF or ON

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF or
PASSENGER AIRBAG ON

5th percentile female or
larger (by weight)

ON

PASSENGER AIRBAG ON

Over approximately 100 lbs
(45 kg)

*If the passenger airbag status indicator does not match the situation, do not use the seat. The passenger must
ride in a different seat. Contact Tesla Service.
NOTE: It takes approximately six seconds after you power on Model S for the occupant classification system (OCS)
to report accurate status of the front passenger airbag. As a result, when you first power on Model S, even in
situations when it should be OFF because the seat is occupied by a weight of 20 lbs (9 kg) or less, a delay of
approximately six seconds can occur before the touchscreen displays the PASS AIRBAG OFF status. If it fails to do
so, contact Tesla Service and do not seat a child in the front passenger seating position.
To make sure the sensing system can correctly detect occupancy status, eliminate the following:
• Objects lodged under the seat.
• Heavy objects sitting on the seat (briefcase, large purse).
• Objects wedged between the seat back and seat cushion.
• Cargo interfering with the seat.
• Aftermarket items attached to, or sitting on or between, the seat and occupant including but not limited to
covers, mats, blankets, etc.
These conditions can interfere with the occupancy sensor. If you have eliminated the above possibilities, and the
airbag status is still incorrect, ask passengers to ride in the rear seats and contact Tesla to have the airbag system
checked.
NOTE: The front passenger occupancy sensor affects the operation of the passenger front airbags only. The side
airbags are not affected.
WARNING: If the front passenger airbag is not turning on or off as expected based on the weight thresholds
previously described, contact Tesla immediately.
WARNING: It is the driver's responsibility to confirm that the passenger front airbag is OFF when a child is
seated in the front passenger seat (if permitted). If the passenger front airbag fails to disable with a child seat
in position, place the child and child restraint system in the rear seat and contact Tesla immediately.

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WARNING: Never seat a child in the front passenger seat. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the child can occur.
Per recommendations by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, all occupants age 12 and under
must ride in the rear seats.
WARNING: Do not use seat covers on Model S. Doing so could restrict deployment of the seat-mounted side
air bags if a collision occurs. It can also reduce the accuracy of the occupant detection system and the noisecanceling microphones, if equipped.
Ensuring Accurate Occupant Detection
To help ensure an occupant in the front passenger seat can be accurately detected, the passenger must:
• Wear a seat belt.
• Sit upright on the center of the seat cushion, with shoulders resting against the seat back and legs extended
comfortably in front with feet on the floor. See Examples of Correct and Incorrect Seating Positions on page 68.
• Remain positioned on the seat cushion and not lift their weight off the seat (for example, by pushing their feet
against the floor or pressing on the center console or armrest to lift up).
• Never wear thick, wet, or bulky clothing (such as ski wear or padded clothing).
In addition to the items listed above, the following situations can interfere with the accuracy of the occupant
classification system:
• Placing a radio transmitter (for example, a hunting radio or walkie-talkie) on the front passenger seat.
• Placing an AC/DC inverter, or a device that is being powered by the inverter (for example, a cell phone, tablet, or
computer) on the front passenger seat cushion.
• Placing liquid (such as a bottled drink) or food containers on a car seat when a child seat is present.
• Objects lodged under the seat or wedged between the seat back and cushion.
• Heavy objects sitting on the seat (briefcase, large purse).
• Cargo interfering with the seat.
• Aftermarket items attached to or placed between the seat and the occupant, such as covers, mats, blankets, etc.
These conditions can interfere with the occupancy sensor. If you have eliminated the above possibilities, and the
airbag status is still incorrect, instruct passengers to ride in the rear seats and contact Tesla to have the airbag
system checked.
NOTE: The front passenger occupancy sensor affects the operation of the passenger front and side airbags.
WARNING: Tesla follows NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) recommendations that all
occupants age 12 and under be seated in a rear seat.
WARNING: Failure to follow the above instructions can adversely affect the Occupant Classification System
(OCS) which can cause serious injury or death.
WARNING: If the front passenger airbag is not turning on or off as expected, do not seat a passenger in the
front passenger seat. Contact Tesla Service.
WARNING: To ensure accuracy of the occupant detection system, do not make any modifications to the front
passenger seat and do not use seat covers. Modifying the seat, or using seat covers, can restrict deployment of
the seat-mounted side air bags if a collision occurs. It can also reduce the accuracy of the occupant
classification system.
Examples of Correct and Incorrect Seating Positions
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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:

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Incorrect seating position - the passenger must not recline the backrest to a laying down position when the vehicle
is moving:

Inflation Effects
WARNING: When airbags inflate, a fine powder is released. This powder can irritate the skin and should be
thoroughly flushed from the eyes and from any cuts or abrasions.
After inflation, the airbags deflate to provide a gradual cushioning effect for the occupants and to ensure the driver’s
forward vision is not obscured.
If airbags have inflated, or if your vehicle has been in a collision, always have the airbags, seat belt pre-tensioners
and any associated components checked and, if necessary, replaced by Tesla.
In a collision, in addition to the airbags inflating:
• Doors unlock, and the door handles extend.
• Hazard warning lights turn on.
• Interior lights turn on.
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• Seat belt pretensioners retract the seat belt anchor and seat belt webbing.
NOTE: Depending on the nature of the impact and the forces involved, doors may not unlock in a collision and/or
damage may prevent them from opening. In such cases, the door may need to be opened using the interior manual
release, or other means of extrication (for example, exiting through another door, breaking the window, etc.).
Airbag Warning Indicator
The airbag indicator on the instrument cluster remains lit if the airbag system is malfunctioning. The
only time this indicator should illuminate is briefly when Model S first powers up, in which case it turns
off within a few seconds. If it remains illuminated, contact Tesla immediately and do not drive.

Airbag Warnings
WARNING: Do not place objects over or near airbags because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle
is in a crash severe enough to cause the airbag to inflate.
WARNING: All occupants, including the driver, should always wear their seat belts, whether or not an airbag is
also provided at their seating position, to minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a collision.
WARNING: Front seat occupants should not place their arms over the airbag module, as an inflating airbag can
cause fractures or other injuries.
WARNING: Do not use seat covers on Model S. Doing so could restrict deployment of the seat-mounted side
air bags if a collision occurs. It can also reduce the accuracy of the occupant detection system and the noisecanceling microphones, if equipped.
WARNING: Airbags inflate with considerable speed and force, which can cause injury. To limit injuries, ensure
that occupants are wearing seat belts and are correctly seated, with the seat positioned as far back as
possible. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of 10"
(25 cm) between an occupant’s chest and an airbag.
WARNING: Children should not be seated on the front passenger seat unless permitted by regulations in your
market region. Follow all regulations in your region for the appropriate way to seat a child based on the child's
weight, size, and age. The safest place to seat infants and young children is in a rear seating position. Seating
an infant or child in a rear-facing child restraint system on a seat equipped with an operational airbag can
cause serious injury or death.
WARNING: To ensure correct inflation of the side airbags, maintain an unobstructed gap between an
occupant’s torso and the side of Model S.
WARNING: Passengers shouldn't lean their heads against doors. Doing so can cause injury if a curtain airbag
inflates.
WARNING: Do not allow passengers to obstruct the operation of an airbag by placing feet, knees or any other
part of the body on or near an airbag.
WARNING: Do not attach or place objects on or near the front airbags, the side of the front seats, the
headliner at the side of the vehicle, or any other airbag cover that could interfere with inflation of an airbag.
Objects can cause serious injury if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the airbag to inflate.
WARNING: Following inflation, some airbag components are hot. Do not touch until they have cooled.

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Mobile App
The Tesla mobile app allows you to communicate with Model S remotely using your iPhone® or Android™ phone.
NOTE: The information below may not represent an exhaustive list of the functions available on the Tesla mobile app.
To ensure access to new and improved features, download updated versions of the mobile app as they become
available.
To Use the Mobile App
To set up the Tesla mobile app to communicate with your Model S:
1. Download the Tesla mobile app to your phone.
2. Log in to the Tesla mobile app by entering your Tesla account credentials.
3. Enable mobile access to your Model S by touching Controls > Safety > Allow Mobile Access.
Your phone and vehicle must both be actively connected to cellular service to allow the mobile app to communicate
with your vehicle. Tesla recommends that you always have a functional physical key readily available if parking in an
area with limited or absent cellular service, such as an indoor parking garage.
NOTE: In the event that you require lockout assistance from Tesla due to a non-warranty issue, such as having limited
cellular connectivity and having no secondary key available, your expenses are not covered under the Roadside
Assistance policy.
NOTE: Tesla does not support the use of third party applications to contact Model S.
Overview
The Tesla mobile app's home screen allows you to:
• See the name of your vehicle (if you have one).
• View your vehicle’s estimated range.
• See which drive mode the vehicle is in (Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive).
• Lock or unlock your vehicle.
• Enable maximum defrost to warm your vehicle in cold conditions.
• Check your vehicle's charging information and open or close the charge port.
NOTE: Twisting red lines next to the battery icon indicate that the Battery is actively heating up (including while
charging or preparing to charge).
• Open the front trunk.
• View your vehicle’s odometer, VIN, and current firmware version.
Media settings appear on the mobile app to pause, play, rewind, fast forward, and adjust the volume of the media
currently playing in the vehicle.
For supported video sources, send videos to Tesla Theater by sharing the link through the mobile app. Navigate to
the movie, show, or video you want to play on your phone and touch the share button. Share the video with the Tesla
app and it appears on the touchscreen if Model S is in Park.
Profile
In the Profile tab located at the top corner of your phone’s screen (shown as an avatar icon), you can:
• Switch to a different vehicle associated with your Tesla account, if you have access to more than one.
• Navigate the Tesla Shop.
• Access the Tesla inbox.
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• View and customize notifications you receive under the Settings tab, such as Calendar sync, when your security
alarm has been triggered, charging updates, and new software updates. You can start updates from afar and
check its progress.
Controls
The Controls tab allows you to do the following:
• Open the front or rear trunk.
• Lock or unlock Model S from afar.
• Open or close the charge port.
• Flash the lights or honk the horn to find where Model S is parked.
• Enable Keyless Driving.
NOTE: Keyless Driving can be used when you do not have your key or to bypass PIN to Drive in cases where you
forgot your PIN or your touchscreen is unresponsive (see PIN to Drive on page 171).
• Open and close your garage door if your vehicle has a programmed HomeLink connection, if available (see Smart
Garage on page 80).
• Vent the windows.
Climate
You can check the interior temperature and heat or cool the cabin before driving (even if it’s in a garage), control the
seat heaters, and defrost the windshield:
• Enable or disable Defrost Car, which helps melt snow, ice, and frost on the windshield, windows, and mirrors, by
swiping up from the bottom of the screen.
• Enable or disable Dog Mode or Camp Mode.
• Enable Cabin Overheat Protection, which prevents the cabin from getting too warm in hot ambient conditions.
You can choose whether you want the A/C or just the fan to run when the temperature in the cabin exceeds 105°
F (40° C) or the selected temperature (if available). See Operating Climate Controls on page 179 for more
information.
• Precondition the cabin to your desired temperature and turn on or off the steering yoke (or steering wheel) and
seat heaters.
• Vent or close the windows.
Using the mobile app to precondition Model S also warms the Battery as needed. The mobile app will notify you
once your vehicle has reached the desired preconditioning temperature.
NOTE: In extremely cold weather or icy conditions, it is possible that your charge port latch may freeze in place. In
cases where you cannot remove or insert the charge cable, or the vehicle is not Supercharging due to the latch
being frozen in place, use your Tesla mobile app to enable Defrost Car for approximately 30-45 minutes. This can
help thaw ice on the charge port latch so the charge cable can be removed or inserted.
Location
Locate Model S with directions, or track its movement across a map.
Summon
You can park or retrieve Model S using Summon (see ) or Smart Summon (see ).
Schedule
Enable scheduled charging or departure, and precondition the vehicle. See Scheduled Charging and Scheduled
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Security
The Security tab allows you to do the following:
• Pair your phone to the vehicle (see Phone Key on page 25).
• Enable or disable Sentry Mode (see How to Use Sentry Mode (Camera + App) on page 175).
• Enable or disable Valet Mode (see Valet Mode on page 119).
• Enable or disable Speed Limit Mode and receive notifications when the vehicle's driving speed is within
approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) of your selected maximum speed (see Speed Limit Mode on page 172).
Upgrades
View and purchase the latest upgrades available for your vehicle, such as full self-driving.
Service
See Schedule Service on page 218 for information on how to schedule service through the mobile app.
Roadside
View roadside resources and request roadside assistance (where applicable). For more information on Roadside
Assistance, see Contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance on page 256.
Granting Access to a Second Driver
Add and remove access permission for an additional driver from the Tesla mobile app.
NOTE: Tesla mobile app version 4.3.1 or higher is required. Additional drivers can either use a previously registered
Tesla Account or use the app to create a new Tesla Account.
To add an additional driver, in the Tesla mobile app from the vehicle home screen, go to Security > Add Driver and
follow the onscreen instructions.
NOTE: The additional driver has access to all app features except purchasing upgrades.
To remove access, use the mobile app and go to Security > Manage Drivers and follow the onscreen instructions.

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Wi-Fi
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 to a Wi-Fi network whenever possible (for example, when
parked overnight).
To connect to a Wi-Fi network:
1. Touch Controls > Wi-Fi icon at the top of the Controls screen. Model S begins to scan and display detected Wi-Fi
networks that are within range.
NOTE: If a known Wi-Fi network does not appear in the list, move Model S closer to the access point or consider
using a range extender.
NOTE: When connecting to a 5GHz network (if available), check which channels are supported in your region.
5GHz Network Channels Supported
36-48

52-64

100-140

149-165

✓

✓

✓

✓

2. Select the Wi-Fi network you want to use, enter the password (if necessary), then touch Confirm.
NOTE: Model S does not currently support connections to captive Wi-Fi networks (a captive Wi-Fi, commonly
used by public hotspots, requires you to access a custom web portal and agree to terms of service prior to
allowing you to log in).
3. Model S connects to the Wi-Fi network. Whenever the network is within range, Model S connects to it
automatically.
You can also connect to a hidden network that isn't shown on the list of scanned networks. Just touch Wi-Fi
Settings, enter the name of the network in the resulting dialog box, select the security setting, then touch Add
Network.
NOTE: If more than one previously connected network is within range, Model S connects to the one most recently
used.
NOTE: At Tesla Service Centers, Model S automatically connects to the Tesla Service Wi-Fi network.
Hotspots and Connectivity
You can also use a mobile hotspot or your phone's Internet connection via Wi-Fi tethering (subject to fees and
restrictions of your mobile carrier) to access the internet. To remain connected to Wi-Fi when shifting into Drive or
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth® Compatibility
You can use various Bluetooth devices in Model S provided it is paired and within operating range. For
example, you can pair your Bluetooth-capable phone so you can use it hands-free. In addition to
phones, you can pair other Bluetooth-enabled devices with Model S. For example, you can pair an
iPod Touch, an iPad, an Android tablet, etc. from which you can play music.

Before using your phone or other Bluetooth device with Model S, you must pair it. Pairing sets up Model S to
communicate with supported Bluetooth-capable devices. You can pair up to ten Bluetooth phones. Unless you've
specified a specific phone as a Priority Device, or if the phone specified as Priority Device is not within range,
Model S always connects to the last phone that was used (provided it is within range). To connect to a different
phone, see Connecting to a Paired Device on page 77.
NOTE: Authenticating your phone to use as a key (see Keys on page 25) does not also allow you to use the phone
hands-free, play media from it, etc. You must also pair it as described below.
NOTE: On many phones, Bluetooth turns off if the phone’s battery is low.
NOTE: Although Bluetooth typically supports wireless communication over distances of up to approximately 30 feet
(nine meters), performance can vary based on the phone, or other device, you are using.
Pairing a Bluetooth Device
Pairing allows you to use your Bluetooth-capable phone hands-free to make and receive phone calls, access your
contact list, recent calls, etc. It also allows you to play media files from your phone. Once a phone is paired, Model S
can connect to it whenever the phone is within range.
To pair a phone, follow these steps while sitting inside Model S:
1. Ensure both the touchscreen and the phone are powered on.
2. On your phone, enable Bluetooth and ensure it is discoverable.
NOTE: On some phones, this may require you to go to Bluetooth Settings for the remainder of the procedure.
3. Touch the Bluetooth icon located at the top of the Controls screen.
4. On the touchscreen, touch Add New Device > Start Search. The Bluetooth settings screen displays a list of all
available Bluetooth devices within operating distance.
5. Choose the phone (or device) with which you want to pair. When pairing a phone, the Bluetooth settings screen
displays a randomly generated number. Your phone also display a number.
6. Check that the number displayed on your phone matches the number on the Bluetooths settings screen. Then, on
your phone, confirm that you want to pair.
7. If prompted on your phone, specify whether you want to allow Model S to access your personal information, such
as calendar, contacts and media files (see Importing Contacts and Recent Calls on page 77).
When paired, Model S automatically connects, and the Bluetooth settings screen displays the Bluetooth symbol next
to the device name to indicate that the connection is active.
You can display the Bluetooth settings screen at any time and change the settings associated with a connected
device. For example, you can designate a connected phone as the Priority Device. This is useful in situations where
you have connected more than one phone, and both phones are frequently used in Model S at the same time.
Model S automatically attempts to connect to the priority device before others. If a priority device is not specified,
or is not within range, Model S connects to the most recently used phone (if applicable).
NOTE: Model S can only support up to two Bluetooth devices at a time (such as two controllers, or one phone and
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Importing Contacts and Recent Calls
Once a phone is paired, use the Bluetooth settings screen to specify whether you want to allow access to your
phone’s contacts, recent calls and text messages. If you allow access, you can use the phone app to make calls and
send messages to people in your list of contacts and on your recent calls list (see Phone, Calendar, and Web
Conferencing on page 78). Before contacts can be imported, you may need to either set your phone to allow
syncing, or respond to a popup on your phone to confirm that you want to sync contacts. This varies depending on
the type of phone you are using. For details, refer to the documentation provided with your phone.
NOTE: You can turn access to your contacts and recent calls on or off at any time by touching the Bluetooth icon on
the touchscreen, choosing your phone, and then changing the associated access settings.
Unpairing a Bluetooth Device
If you want to disconnect your phone, or Bluetooth device, and use it again later, simply touch Disconnect on the
Bluetooth settings screen. If you no longer want to use your device with Model S, touch Forget This Device. Once
you forget a device, you must pair it again if you want to use it with Model S (see Pairing a Bluetooth Device on page
76).
NOTE: Your phone automatically disconnects when you leave Model S.
NOTE: Unpairing the phone has no effect on using the phone as a key. To forget an authenticated phone, see
Managing Keys on page 30.
Connecting to a Paired Device
Model S automatically connects to a phone that you designated as Priority Device on the Bluetooth settings screen.
If you have not set a phone as a priority, Model S connects to the last phone to which is was connected, provided it
is within operating range and has Bluetooth turned on. If the last phone is not within range, it attempts to connect
with the next phone that it has been paired with.
To connect to a different phone, touch the Bluetooth icon at the top of the Controls screen. The Bluetooth settings
screen displays a list of paired phones. Choose the phone you want to connect to, then touch Connect. If the phone
you want to connect to is not listed, you must pair the phone. See Pairing a Bluetooth Device on page 76.
When connected, the Bluetooth settings screen displays the Bluetooth symbol next to the phone's name to show
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Phone, Calendar, and Web Conferencing
Using the Phone App
When your phone is connected to Model S using Bluetooth (see Bluetooth on page 76), and you have
allowed access to information on your phone (see Importing Contacts and Recent Calls on page 77),
you can use the phone app to display and make a hands-free call to anyone listed on your phone.

• Calls: Displays recent calls in chronological order with the most recent call listed first.
• Messages: Displays message in chronological order with the most recent message listed first. You can view, send,
and receive text messages. Instead of typing a text message, touch the microphone button on the right side of
the steering yoke (or steering wheel) to enter text using your voice.
WARNING: To minimize distraction and ensure the safety of occupants as well as other road users, do not
view or send text messages when the vehicle is in motion. Pay attention to road and traffic conditions at all
times when driving.
• Contacts: Contacts are listed in alphabetical order and can be sorted by first name or last name. You can also
choose a letter on the right side of the list to quickly scroll to the names that begin with the selected character.
When you touch a name on your contacts list, the contact's available number(s) displays on the right pane, along
with other available information (such as address). Touch the contact's number to make a call.
• Favorites: Displays the contacts from your phone that you have identified as Favorites.
• Calendar: Displays calendar entries from your phone (see Calendar on page 79). If an entry includes a phone
number or an address, you can make a phone call, or navigate to a destination, by touching the corresponding
information in the calendar entry.
Making a Phone Call
You can make a phone call by:
• Speaking a voice command (see Voice Commands on page 20). Voice commands are a convenient, hands-free
way to call or text your contacts.
• Touching a phone number shown in a list in the phone app - Contacts, Calls, or Calendar.
• Using the Model S on-screen dialer in the Phone app.
NOTE: If it is safe and legal to do so, you can also initiate a call by dialing the number or selecting the contact
directly from your phone.
NOTE: You can also make a phone call by touching a pin on the map and choosing the phone number (if available)
on the popup screen.
Receiving a Phone Call
When your phone receives an incoming call, the touchscreen displays the caller’s number or name (if the caller is in
your phone’s contact list and Model S has access to your contacts).
Touch one of the options on the touchscreen to Answer or Ignore the call. Depending on the phone you are using
and what speakers you used for your most recent call, your phone may prompt you to choose which speakers you
want to use for the incoming call.
WARNING: Stay focused on the road at all times while driving. Using or programming a phone while driving,
even with Bluetooth enabled, can result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Follow all applicable laws regarding the use of phones while driving, including, but not limited to,
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In Call Options
When a call is in progress, the call menu displays on the touchscreen. Roll the right scroll button to choose an
option. To adjust the call volume, roll the left scroll button during a call.
Calendar
The calendar displays scheduled events from your phone’s (iPhone® or Android™) calendar for the
current and next day. The calendar is conveniently integrated with the phone app so you can dial into
your meeting from a Calendar entry. It is also integrated with the navigation system so you can
navigate to the event's location.

1. Ensure your phone is paired to Model S.
2. Ensure your are logged into the Tesla mobile app.
3. In your Tesla mobile app, touch Profile > Settings > Calendar Sync.
NOTE: To ensure you have access to all of the calendar's features, it is recommended that you use the most
recent version of the mobile app.
4. On your phone, go to Settings and allow access/give permission to share your calendar with the Tesla mobile
app. The mobile app can then periodically (and automatically) send calendar data from your phone to Model S.
If a calendar event includes an address, a navigation arrow displays to indicate that you can touch the address to
navigate to the event's location. When an event on your calendar takes place within the next hour and has a uniquely
specified address, the touchscreen notifies you if there is a better route due to traffic, even when you’re not actively
using navigation.
If an event has a uniquely specified address and takes place within two hours of you entering your vehicle and
preparing to drive, Model S automatically routes you to the event's address (see Automatic Navigation on page 191).
Touch an event's information icon to display all notes associated with the event. If the notes include one or more
phone numbers, the information icon shows a phone icon and the calendar displays the first phone number found.
Touch to initiate a phone call. You can also initiate a phone call by touching any number in an event's notes popup
screen (this is especially useful for conference calls). If notes include a web link, you can touch the link to open it in
the Web browser.
Zoom
Seamlessly take meetings and calls through your vehicle's touchscreen. To set up, touch the Zoom app
and sign in or enter the meeting ID. You can even access meetings shown on your calendar or in text
messages by touching the Zoom link. Your vehicle's cabin camera can be used in calls over Zoom only
when Model S is Parked. When the vehicle is shifted out of Park in the middle of a Zoom call, the cabin
camera turns off and you switch to audio only. Use the touchscreen to turn on/off the video, mute/
unmute yourself, and customize various preferences for your meeting.
WARNING: Do not to use the video function when the vehicle is “temporarily parked” on a public road (such as
when the vehicle is parked along the curb or in a spot that is not a designated parking spot)..
WARNING: Stay focused on your surroundings and follow all applicable laws while driving, including, but not
limited to, laws that require hands-free operation at all times.

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Smart Garage
myQ
If equipped, Model S can intelligently connect to your myQ smart garage, which allows you to remotely
monitor and control your garage door from the vehicle's touchscreen. This is convenient if you forget
to close your garage door, want to allow friends and family inside, or need the garage to open or close
automatically when your vehicle is detected nearby.

Follow these steps to set up myQ on your vehicle:
1. Your garage door must be myQ compatible. Use the myQ Compatibility tool (https://www.myq.com/app/myqcompatibility) to determine this.
2. Ensure your garage is Wi-Fi compatible. myQ uses Wi-Fi to communicate with your smart phone and vehicle.
Some garages will have a Wi-Fi or myQ symbol on the hub. Your garage must have a strong Wi-Fi signal to
control and monitor your garage through your vehicle.
NOTE: If your garage is not compatible, you may be able to purchase an external myQ hub to use this feature.
3. Download the myQ app from your smart phone's app store. Use the app to set up your account information and
pair the garage to your phone. myQ requires a paid subscription, which you can purchase in the app.
4. Check that your vehicle is running the latest available software version and has Wi-Fi or LTE connectivity.
5. Touch the garage icon at the top of the touchscreen or navigate to Controls > Locks > myQ Connected Garage >
Link Account and follow the instructions to pair the garage with Model S. Once paired, monitoring and controlling
the garage becomes available on the touchscreen, where you can further customize myQ.
For more information, questions, or troubleshooting assistance, visit www.myQ.com/Tesla.
HomeLink Universal Transceiver
If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, you can operate up to three Radio
Frequency (RF) devices, including garage doors, gates, lights, and security systems.

NOTE: Depending on date of manufacture, market region, and options selected at time of purchase, some vehicles
are not equipped with a HomeLink Universal Transceiver.
WARNING: Do not use the HomeLink Universal Transceiver with a device that does not have safety stop and
reverse features. Using a device without these safety features increases the risk of injury or death.
Supported Modes
HomeLink supports three different transmit modes, which is how your vehicle and the RF device communicate.
Selecting a transmit mode is determined by your RF device's compatibility:
• Standard Mode: Use Standard Mode if your RF device is equipped with a remote control that must be used to
operate the device (for example, a remote-controlled garage door). This mode is the most commonly used