Hot - 36 psi*
Hot on high load/banked tracks - 40 psi*

Michelin PS4S

Cold - 32 psi*
Hot - 40 psi*

* For both axles at curb loading conditions.
WARNING: Never attempt to drive at 200 mph (322 km/h) unless Model S is equipped with the Tesla Carbon
Ceramic brake kit and the appropriate tires described above.
Customizing Track Mode
To customize Track Mode, touch Customize on the Track Mode pane that appears on the map when you enable Track
Mode. You can also access the Track Mode settings by touching Controls > Pedals & Steering, then touching
Customize next to the Track Mode setting. Choose an existing Track Mode setting from the list of pre-defined
profiles provided by Tesla. Or create a new settings profile by touching Add New Settings, entering a name for the
settings profile, then adjusting these settings to suit your preferences or driving scenario, or customize for a specific
track:
• Handling Balance - Drag the slider to customize the balance of Model S in a turn. If Model S is too loose, you can
choose a front-biased under-steering setup. Difficult to get the vehicle through a turn? Try a rear-biased setup to
increase rotation. You can select any value, in 5% increments, between 100/0 (for 100% front biased used for
under-steering) and 0/100 (for 100% rear biased used for over-steering).
• Stability Assist - Drag the slider to choose the level at which the stability control systems assist in controlling the
vehicle. You can choose any level from -10 to +10. Choosing +10 engages all stability assist systems and is similar
to driving without track mode engaged. Choosing -10 disables all stability systems and the stability of the drive
rests solely on the driver. The default setting of 0 represents a balance which provides some stability being
automatically controlled and leaving some control up to the driver.
• Regenerative Braking - Drag the slider to choose how much regenerative braking is available. You can choose any
value, in 5% increments, between 0 and 100%. When using base brakes, Tesla recommends the 100% setting to
prevent overheating. Overheating is not a concern on a Model S equipped with Carbon Ceramic brakes.
• Post-Drive Cooling - Enable if you want the cooling systems to continue cooling the vehicle's components even
after you leave the vehicle. Cooling stops automatically when the components are sufficiently cool, or when you
power Model S off and back on again. Post-Drive Cooling is useful if you want to quickly cool the components
between driving sessions. If Post-Drive Cooling is set to OFF, the components eventually cool, but it takes longer.
• Brake Temperatures (displays only if Model S is not equipped with Tesla's Carbon Ceramic brake kit) - Enable to
display brake temperatures as well as warnings associated with the braking system. You may want to disable in
situations in which you have installed an aftermarket high performance braking system.
NOTE: Warnings are automatically disabled on a Model S equipped with the optional Tesla Carbon Ceramic brake
kit.
• Save Dashcam for Laps - Enable if you want to save a video and data on a USB flash drive when using the Lap
Timer. A USB flash drive must be set up and inserted as described (see USB Drive Requirements for Recording
Videos on page 178). The USB flash drive must contain a folder named TeslaTrackMode. When enabled, Track
Mode stores a video and associated data for each lap. Track Mode also stores the car status and telemetry data
with details about the vehicle's position, speed, acceleration, use of accelerator, etc. You can then view the video
recordings and analyze this data, which is saved as a .CSV file on the USB flash drive, to determine where time is
being lost or gained.
The currently chosen setting displays on the touchscreen in the top left corner of the Track Mode pane.
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Track Mode allows you to save up to 20 settings profiles. To delete a chosen profile, touch Delete at the bottom of
the settings screen.
NOTE: You can not change or delete a pre-defined profile provided by Tesla.
Using the Lap Timer
When you enable Track Mode, the map displays a Lap Timer. Drop a pin on the map to define the lap's start/finish
location. Then press START to begin the driving (lapping) session. Once started, the Lap Timer starts counting when
you drive Model S past the lap's start/finish location where you dropped the pin. The Lap Timer automatically starts
timing the duration of the lap, resetting the timer whenever you pass the start/finish location, and displaying the
real-time delta between the current lap and the fastest lap so far in the driving session. The map highlights the track
in blue.
At the completion of each lap, the Lap Timer displays the duration of the lap. It also displays the times associated
with the previous and best laps in the driving session.
If Save Dashcam for Laps is enabled (see Customizing Track Mode on page 115), and a properly formatted USB flash
drive is inserted, Track Mode saves a video of the driving session (as recorded by the front cameras), along with
a .CSV file that provides detailed information about the lap.
NOTE: To stop the timer at the end of your driving session, touch STOP on the Lap Timer.
Monitoring Vehicle Health
You can easily monitor the health of Model S when using Track Mode by glancing at the touchscreen and the
instrument panel.
The touchscreen displays bars that graphically represent the temperatures of the Battery and motors. These bars
display with no color when operating within their ideal temperature range. However, as the Battery or a motor
begins to suffer from reduced performance due to temperature, the associated bar is highlighted in yellow. Then, as
the performance becomes more limited, the color of the bar progresses toward red.
The instrument panel displays dynamic readings of tire pressures and colors a tire's pressure reading red if the tire
pressure becomes low.
If Model S is not equipped with Tesla's Carbon Ceramic brake kit, the instrument panel also displays temperature
warnings from the front and rear brakes, using yellow as the brakes reach thermal limits and red when thermal limits
are further exceeded.
NOTE: A component displayed in red may indicate the need for the component to cool significantly before it can
perform adequately.
CAUTION: Any vehicle damage or injuries caused by using Track Mode is the driver's responsibility. The vehicle
warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive overuse of vehicle components. It also does not cover
racing, autocross, or driving in competition.
G-Meter
In Track Mode, a real-time G-Meter displays on the Track Mode pane on the touchscreen. The G-Meter graphically
displays peak lateral and longitudinal acceleration values in the form of a circular meter. The history of your drive is
represented in the shaded area. The G-Meter resets at the start of each driving session.

Driver Profiles
When you first adjust the driver’s seat, steering yoke (or steering wheel) position, or exterior side mirrors, the
touchscreen prompts you to create a driver profile to save these adjustments. Your profile also saves various
preferences you make while customizing Model S.
To save your profile settings to the cloud and access them across multiple Tesla vehicles, set up a Tesla Profile (see
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To add a new driver profile, touch the driver profile icon at the top of the touchscreen. Then touch
Driver Profile Settings > Add New Driver, type the driver's name and touch Create Profile. Follow the
onscreen instructions to save mirror and steering wheel position to the driver profile.

Check the Use Easy Entry checkbox if you want to save (or use existing) Easy Entry settings in which the driver's
seat and the steering yoke (or steering wheel) are automatically adjusted to make it easy to enter and exit Model S.
If you change the position of the driver’s seat, steering yoke (or steering wheel), or exterior side mirrors after you
have saved or chosen a driver profile, the touchscreen prompts you to Save the new position or Restore the
previously saved position (other settings are automatically saved). To change a setting without saving or restoring,
just ignore the prompt.
To delete a driver profile, touch the driver profile icon at the top of the touchscreen, touch Driver Profile Settings
and select the driver profile you want to remove. Once selected, Delete the driver profile.
NOTE: Valet mode is a built-in driver profile that limits speed and restricts access to some Model S features (see
Valet Mode on page 118).
NOTE: To stop automatic adjustments that are in process based on a driver's profile, touch Stop on the Driver Profile
dropdown menu. Automatic adjustments also stop if you manually adjust a seat, mirror, or the steering yoke (or
steering wheel).
Selecting Between Driver Profiles
To adjust Model S based on a driver’s profile, touch the driver profile icon at the top of the Controls
screen. Then choose the driver, and Model S is adjusted based on the settings that have been saved to
the chosen driver profile. See Using Tesla Profiles on page 117 to learn more about saving profile
settings to the cloud for easy access across multiple Tesla vehicles.

Using Tesla Profiles
Driver profile settings, such as seat adjustments, temperature preferences, navigation Recents and Favorites, media
settings, and data sharing preferences can be saved into a Tesla Profile that is synced to every supported vehicle
under your Tesla Account. This provides convenient access to your profile settings and preferences across all your
Tesla supported vehicles.
To set up your Tesla Profile, navigate to Driver Profile Settings and select your Tesla Account name. You can choose
to set it up as a New Profile or copy the settings from an existing driver profile that you were previously using.
To set up a Tesla Profile for additional drivers, share your vehicle with them from the mobile app and navigate to
Security & Drivers > Manage Drivers > Add Driver. Their Tesla Profile will appear in the Driver Profile settings after
accepting the invitation from their Tesla Account. If you remove their access to the vehicle, it also removes their Tesla
Profile. For more information on granting mobile app access, see Granting Access to a Second Driver on page 72. In
addition, you can change your profile picture from your Tesla Mobile App.
NOTE: Some vehicle settings are synced only between similar vehicle models. If the seat, steering, and mirror
positions do not restore as expected, touch Controls > Service > Driver Seat, Steering, & Mirrors Calibration on the
affected vehicles. If the setting for Autopilot Activation does not restore as expected, touch Controls > Autopilot >
Autopilot Activation (see Autopilot Settings on page 126).
NOTE: Tesla Profiles are supported on vehicles with software versions 2022.24 or higher.
To remove your Tesla Profile from a vehicle, remove that vehicle from your Tesla account:
1. In the Tesla mobile app, touch the profile icon in the top-right corner.
2. Touch Add/Remove Products.
3. Touch Remove.
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Saved Settings
A subset of the settings that you choose to customize your Model S are automatically saved to your driver's profile.
Once saved, a green check mark appears next to the driver profile icon on the touchscreen. Examples of
automatically saved driver profile settings are:
• Navigation, temperature, lights and display settings.
• Autopilot and driving preferences.
Linking a Driver Profile to a Key
You can link a driver profile to a key (or keys) to allow Model S to automatically select the correct driver profile when
the linked key is detected as you approach the vehicle and open the driver's door. To link a driver profile to a key,
first ensure you are using your desired driver profile, then touch Controls > Locks > Keys. You can toggle the driver
icon to link or delete a key to the desired driver profile. The name of the driver profile appears under the key to show
that it is linked.
NOTE: Model S supports up to 10 driver profiles. You can link multiple keys to a driver profile, but you cannot link
multiple driver profiles to a single key.
Easy Entry
You can define an Easy Entry setting that moves the steering yoke (or steering wheel) and driver's seat to make it
easy to enter and exit Model S. Any driver can use the Easy Entry setting by associating it with their driver profile.
When the Easy Entry setting is associated with a driver profile, the steering yoke (or steering wheel) and driver's
seat automatically adjust when in Park and the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, allowing an easy exit from Model S.
When returning to the vehicle and stepping on the brake pedal, settings automatically adjust back to the settings
used by the most recent driver profile (or based on the key if it's linked to a driver profile).
To use Easy Entry with a driver profile, ensure the Use Easy Entry box is checked.
WARNING: Never use Easy Entry to move the driver's seat to the full rearward position when a child safety
seat is installed on a rear seat located behind the driver's seat. With reduced clearance, the movement of the
seat may impact a child's legs, cause injury, or dislodge the seat.
Valet Mode
When Model S is in Valet mode, the following restrictions apply:
• Key card must be used to access and drive Model S.
• Speed is limited to 70 mph (113 km/h).
• Maximum acceleration and power are limited.
• Front trunk and glovebox are locked.
• Home and Work locations are not available in the navigation system.
• Voice commands are disabled.
• Autopilot convenience features are disabled.
• The Allow Mobile Access setting cannot be changed.
• HomeLink (if available in your market region) is not accessible.
• Driver Profiles are not accessible.
• Some apps, such as Toybox and Theater, are not accessible.
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are disabled. When Model S is in Valet mode, you cannot pair new Bluetooth devices or view
or delete existing paired devices. However, if a Bluetooth-paired device or a known Wi-Fi network is within range,
Model S connects to it.
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Starting Valet Mode

With Model S in Park, touch the driver profile icon at the top of the Controls screen, then touch Valet Mode.
The first time you enter Valet mode, the touchscreen prompts you to create a 4-digit PIN you will use to cancel Valet
mode.
When Valet mode is active, the instrument panel displays the word Valet while the driver profile changes to Valet
Mode on the touchscreen.
You can also use the mobile app to start and cancel Valet mode (if Model S is in Park). When using the mobile app,
you do not need to enter a PIN because you are already required to log into the app using your Tesla Account
credentials.
NOTE: If PIN to Drive is enabled (see PIN to Drive on page 172), you must enter the driving PIN before you can
define or enter a Valet PIN. Once in Valet mode, Model S can be driven without the valet needing to enter the driving
PIN.
NOTE: The PIN to Drive setting is not available when Valet mode is active.
If you forget your valet PIN, reset it from inside Model S by entering your Tesla Account credentials (which also
cancels Valet mode). You can also reset your PIN using the mobile app.
Canceling Valet Mode

With Model S in Park, touch the Valet Mode driver profile icon at the top of the Controls screen, and enter your 4digit PIN.
When you cancel Valet mode, all settings associated with the most recently used driver profile and climate control
settings are restored, and all features are available.
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Trip Information
Displaying Trip Information
Trip information displays on the touchscreen when you touch Controls > Trips. For the current trip, you can display
distance, duration and average energy usage. You can also show distance and total and average energy used since
your last charge and for additional trips.
To name or rename a trip, touch the trip's name, enter a new name for the trip, then press Save. To reset a particular
trip meter, touch its associated Reset button.
Odometer
To display the odometer, do either of the following:
• Touch Controls > Software.
• Touch Controls > Trips.
• Open the mobile app and scroll down to the bottom of the main screen.

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Rear Facing Camera(s)
Camera Location
Model S is equipped with a rear view camera located above the rear license plate.

Whenever you shift into Reverse, the touchscreen displays the view from the camera. Lines show your driving path
based on the position of the steering yoke (or steering wheel). These lines adjust as you move the steering yoke (or
steering wheel).
Model S also displays images from the side cameras. Simply swipe up or down to hide or show the side camera
views.
NOTE: Visual feedback from Park Assist also appears on the instrument panel (see Park Assist on page 108).
To display the view from the rear view cameras at any time, open the app launcher and touch the
Camera app.

If a black screen appears on the touchscreen instead of the rear view camera feed when in Reverse, use the rear view
mirrors and ensure your surroundings are safe before continuing to Reverse. If inoperability of the rear view camera
persists, use the mobile app to schedule a service appointment.
WARNING: Never depend on the cameras to inform you if the area behind you is free of objects and/or people.
The cameras may not detect objects or barriers that can potentially cause damage or injury. In addition, several
external factors can reduce the performance of the cameras, including a dirty or obstructed lens. Therefore,
depending on the cameras to determine if Model S is approaching an obstruction can result in damage to the
vehicle and/or objects and can potentially cause serious injury. Always inspect the area with your own eyes.
When reversing, perform shoulder checks and use all mirrors. Use the cameras for guidance purposes only. It is
not intended to replace your own direct visual checks and is not a substitute for careful driving.
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Pedestrian Warning System
(If equipped) The Pedestrian Warning System causes Model S to emit sound when driving below approximately 32
km/h (19 mph), or while driving in reverse. Electric vehicles operate quietly and this sound helps to alert pedestrians
of your oncoming vehicle. The sound, which activates whenever Model S is shifted out of Park, gets louder as speed
increases.
WARNING: If sound cannot be heard, pedestrians may not be aware of your oncoming vehicle, which may
increase the likelihood of a collision resulting in serious injury or death. If the Pedestrian Warning System is not
operating, immediately contact Tesla.

Autopilot
About Autopilot
Autopilot is a suite of advanced driver assistance features that are intended to make driving safer and less stressful.
None of these features make Model S fully autonomous or replace you as the driver. Autopilot features come
standard with all new Tesla vehicles.
Basic Autopilot includes Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer.
• Traffic-Aware Cruise Control: Maintains your speed and an adjustable following distance from the vehicle in front
of you, if there is one (see Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on page 127).
• Autosteer: Maintains your speed and distance from a leading vehicle while also intelligently keeping Model S in its
lane (see Autosteer on page 127).
WARNING: Basic Autopilot is a hands-on feature. Keep your hands on the steering yoke (or steering wheel) at
all times and be mindful of road conditions, surrounding traffic, and other road users (such as pedestrians and
cyclists). Always be prepared to take immediate action. Failure to follow these instructions could cause
damage, serious injury, or death.
Enhanced Autopilot includes additional features. Enhanced Autopilot Features are designed to further reduce driver
workload and make common actions, such as changing lanes or parking, easier.
• Auto Lane Change: Moves Model S into an adjacent lane when you engage the turn signal and Autosteer is active
(see Auto Lane Change on page 128).
• Navigate on Autopilot: Actively guides Model S from a highway’s on-ramp to off-ramp, including performing lane
changes, navigating interchanges, automatically engaging the turn signal, and taking the correct exit (see
Navigate on Autopilot on page 130).
• Autopark: Parks Model S, either parallel or perpendicularly (see Autopark on page 148).
• Summon: Moves Model S forward or backward, even while you’re outside the vehicle. This is useful for parking in
tight parking spots (see Summon on page 149).
• Smart Summon: Moves Model S out of a parking space and through more complex environments, maneuvering
around obstacles and other vehicles, to meet you or go to a predetermined target (see Smart Summon on page
153).
WARNING: Enhanced Autopilot is a hands-on feature. Keep your hands on the steering wheel at all times and
be mindful of road conditions, surrounding traffic, and other road users (such as pedestrians and cyclists).
Always be prepared to take immediate action. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage, serious
injury or death.
Full Self-Driving Capability includes:
• Traffic Light & Stop Sign Control: Maintains your speed, keeps a following distance, and keeps Model S in its lane
while also slowing down and stopping for traffic lights and stop signs (see Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control on
page 137).
• Autosteer on City Streets (Full Self-Driving (Beta)): Attempts to drive to your destination by following curves in
the road; stopping at and negotiating intersections, stop signs, and roundabouts; making left and right turns; and
entering/exiting highways (see Full Self-Driving (Beta) on page 143).
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WARNING: Full Self-Driving Capability is a hands-on feature. Keep your hands on the steering wheel at all
times and be mindful of road conditions, surrounding traffic, and other road users (such as pedestrians and
cyclists). Pay attention to the road at all times and always be prepared to take immediate action. Failure to
follow these instructions could cause damage, serious injury or death.
Autopilot uses the cameras on Model S, which monitor the surrounding area and detect other vehicles, pedestrians,
road markings, and obstacles such as barriers and curbs. There are cameras mounted on the front, rear, left, and
right sides of Model S (see Cameras on page 22).
Model S may also be equipped with a cabin camera, mounted in the rear-view mirror, that monitors driver
attentiveness. It is your responsibility to keep your hands on the wheel, pay attention to the road, and be ready to
take immediate action at any time.
When Autopilot is engaged, Model S shows a series of escalating warnings reminding you to keep your hands on the
wheel and pay attention to the road. If there is no response, Autopilot disengages and is unavailable for the
remainder of the drive.
WARNING: Autopilot is designed for your driving comfort and convenience and is not a collision warning or
avoidance system. It is your responsibility to stay alert, drive safely, and be in control of the vehicle at all times.
Never depend on Autopilot to adequately slow down Model S. Always watch the road in front of you and be
prepared to take corrective action at all times. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the limitations of Autopilot and be ready to take control at all
times. For more limitations, cautions, and warnings, see Limitations and Warnings on page 155.

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Autopilot Conditions
Ensure all cameras are clean and free of obstructions before each drive and before using Autopilot features (see
Cleaning a Camera on page 231). Dirty cameras and sensors (if equipped), as well as environmental conditions such
as rain and faded lane markings, can affect Autopilot performance. If a camera is obstructed or blinded, Model S
displays a message on the instrument cluster and Autopilot features may not be available. For more information on
specific alerts, see Troubleshooting Alerts on page 273.
Before you can use Autopilot features, and after some Service visits, you must drive a short distance to calibrate
cameras. For more information, see Drive to Calibrate Cameras on page 23.
In addition, these features may not work as intended when:
• The road has sharp curves or significant changes in elevation.
• Road signs and signals are unclear, ambiguous, or poorly maintained.
• Visibility is poor (due to heavy rain, snow, hail, etc. or poorly lit roadways at night)
• You are driving in a tunnel or next to a highway divider that interferes with the view of the camera(s)
• Bright light (such as from oncoming headlights or direct sunlight) interferes with the view of the camera(s).
The list above does not represent an exhaustive list of situations that may interfere with proper operation of
Autopilot features. For more information, see Limitations and Warnings on page 155.
Autopilot
Feature
TrafficAware
Cruise
Control

Available When

• You are driving between 18 mph (30 km/h) and 90 mph (150 km/h)85 mph (140 km/h)
NOTE: You can activate Traffic-Aware Cruise Control at lower speeds if there is a vehicle detected
at least 5 feet (1.5 meters) ahead of Model S.

Autosteer
• You are driving between 18 mph (30 km/h) and 90 mph (150 km/h)85 mph (140 km/h)
NOTE: You can activate Autosteer at lower speeds if there is a vehicle detected at least 5 feet (1.5
meters) ahead of Model S.
NOTE: On a residential road, a road without a center divider, or a road that is not controlled
access, the maximum allowed cruising speed is limited and the instrument panel displays a
message. The restricted speed will be the speed limit of the road plus 5 mph (10 km/h).
• Headlights are set to On or Auto. Although Autopilot is available both during the day and in low
light conditions (dusk or dark), Autosteer aborts or is unavailable if headlights are set to Off.
When Autosteer is engaged, Auto High Beam is automatically enabled (see #unique_308 on
page ) and wipers are set to Auto.
Navigate on
Autopilot

• You are driving between 18 mph (30 km/h) and 90 mph (150 km/h)85 mph (140 km/h).
NOTE: You can activate Navigate on Autopilot at lower speeds if there is a vehicle detected at
least 5 feet (1.5 meters) ahead of Model S.
• You are driving on a controlled-access highway. When you leave a controlled-access highway,
Navigate on Autopilot reverts to Autosteer.

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Autopilot
Feature

Available When
NOTE: You can activate Full Self-Driving (Beta) at lower speeds, including when Model S is at a
standstill, whether or not there is a vehicle detected in front of Model S.
• Headlights are set to On or Auto. Although Full Self-Driving (Beta) is available both during the
day and in low light conditions (dusk or dark), it aborts or is unavailable if headlights are set to
Off. When Full Self-Driving (Beta) is engaged, Auto High Beam is automatically enabled (see
#unique_308 on page ) and wipers are set to Auto.

Autopilot Features
This topic describes how to enable and use the following driver assistance features.
• Traffic-Aware Cruise Control: Like traditional cruise control, Traffic-Aware Cruise Control maintains a set driving
speed. However, Traffic-Aware Cruise Control also slows down or accelerates Model S as needed to maintain the
following distance from the vehicle in front of you. While Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is engaged, you are still
responsible for steering Model S (see Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on page 127).
• Autosteer: Like Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, Autosteer maintains a set speed (if there is not a vehicle in front of
you) or a set following distance (if there is a vehicle in front of you). In addition, Autosteer detects lane markings,
road edges, and the presence of vehicles and objects to intelligently keep Model S in its driving lane (see
Autosteer on page 127).
NOTE: Autosteer is a BETA feature.
• Auto Lane Change: When you engage a turn signal while Autosteer is active, Auto Lane Change moves Model S
into the adjacent lane in the direction indicated by the turn signal (see Auto Lane Change on page 128).
• Navigate on Autopilot: Navigate on Autopilot builds on the features of Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and
Autosteer. While Autosteer is active, Navigate on Autopilot allows Model S to suggest and, if configured,
automatically change lanes to pass other vehicles and follow the navigation route (see Navigate on Autopilot on
page 130).
NOTE: Navigate on Autopilot is a BETA feature.
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer use information from the cameras on Model S to detect lane markings,
road edges, and other vehicles and road users around Model S.
CAUTION: Ensure all cameras are clean and free of obstructions before each drive and before using Autopilot
features (see Cleaning a Camera on page 231). Dirty cameras and sensors (if equipped), as well as
environmental conditions such as rain and faded lane markings, can affect Autopilot performance. If a camera
is obstructed or blinded, Model S displays a message on the instrument cluster and Autopilot features may not
be available. For more information on specific alerts, see Troubleshooting Alerts on page 273.
CAUTION: It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the limitations of Autopilot and the situations in
which driver intervention may be needed. For more information, see Limitations and Warnings on page 155.
Autopilot Settings
Before you use Autopilot features, customize how they work by touching Controls > Autopilot.
• Set Speed: Choose whether Autopilot engages at the currently detected speed limit or your current driving
speed. Touch Controls > Autopilot > Set Speed and choose either Speed Limit or Current Speed.
• Offset: If you choose Speed Limit, you can specify an offset by touching Set Speed Offset. You can choose Fixed
(the cruising speed adjusts by a specific amount on all roads) or Percentage (the cruising speed is adjusted as a
percentage of the road's detected speed limit).
• Autopilot Activation: Choose how to activate Autosteer. If set to Single Click, both Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
and Autosteer engage when you single-press the right scroll wheel. If set to Double Click, you must double-press
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NOTE: Autopilot Activation must be set to Double Click if you want to use Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
independently of Autosteer.
• Green Traffic Light Chime: In Canada and U.S.: If on, a chime will sound when you are waiting at a red traffic light
and the light turns green. If you are not actively using Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and are waiting at a red light
with a car in front of you, the chime sounds when the car ahead of you advances.
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is always enabled.
When Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is available but not engaged, the instrument cluster displays the
cruising speed in gray. The number shown represents the speed that will be set when you engage
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control.

When Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is actively cruising at a set speed, the speed is highlighted with blue
text.

To engage Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, press the right scroll wheel, then release the accelerator pedal to allow
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control to maintain the cruising speed. You can apply the accelerator at any time to temporarily
override the set cruising speed.
NOTE: If Autopilot Activation is set to Single Click, pressing the right scroll wheel once also activates Autosteer
(which includes Traffic-Aware Cruise Control). Touch Controls > Autopilot > Autopilot Activation and choose Double
Click to use Traffic-Aware Cruise Control independently of Autosteer when you single-press the right scroll wheel.
If you want a chime to sound when you engage or cancel Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, touch Controls > Autopilot >
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control Chime.
WARNING: Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is designed for your driving comfort and convenience and is not a
collision warning or avoidance system. It is your responsibility to stay alert, drive safely, and be in control of the
vehicle at all times. Never depend on Traffic-Aware Cruise Control to adequately slow down Model S. Always
watch the road in front of you and be prepared to take corrective action at all times. Failure to do so can result
in serious injury or death. For more information, see Limitations and Warnings on page 155.
Autosteer
To enable Autosteer:
1. Touch Controls > Autopilot > Autopilot Features > Autosteer (Beta).
2. After carefully reading and understanding the popup window, touch Yes.
To indicate that Autosteer is available (but not actively steering Model S), the instrument panel displays
a gray Autosteer icon. In situations where Autosteer is temporarily unavailable, the Autosteer icon
disappears. (For example, if your driving speed is not within the speed required for Autosteer to
operate.)
To initiate Autosteer, press the right scroll wheel.
NOTE: If the setting for Autopilot Activation is set to Double Click, you must double-press the right scroll wheel to
engage Autosteer (see Autopilot Settings on page 126).
Autosteer confirms activation with an audible chime and briefly displays a message on the instrument cluster
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To indicate that Autosteer is now active, the instrument cluster displays the Autosteer icon in blue.

When Autosteer is able to detect lane markings, it displays the edges of the driving lane in blue on the instrument
cluster.

Whenever Autosteer is active, Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is active as well.
In situations where the speed limit cannot be detected when Autosteer is engaged, Autosteer reduces your driving
speed and limits the set cruising speed to 45 mph (70 km/h). Although you can manually accelerate to exceed the
limited speed, Model S will not brake for detected obstacles as long as you are applying the accelerator pedal.
Autosteer slows down to the limited speed when you release the accelerator pedal. When you leave the road or
disengage Autosteer by using the steering yoke (or steering wheel), you can increase your set speed again, if
desired.
WARNING: Steering is limited when Autosteer is enabled. Therefore, Model S may not be able to handle tight
turns. Be prepared to take control of the vehicle at all times.
WARNING: Autosteer is a hands-on assistance feature. Keep your hands on the steering yoke (or steering
wheel) at all times, be mindful of road conditions and surrounding traffic, and always be prepared to take
immediate action. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage, serious injury or death. It is your
responsibility to familiarize yourself with the limitations of Autosteer and the situations in which it may not
work as expected. For more information, see Limitations and Warnings on page 155.
Auto Lane Change
If you engage a turn signal while Autosteer is active, Model S moves into the adjacent lane in the direction indicated
by the turn signal, provided the following conditions are met:
• The turn signal is engaged.
• Lane markings indicate that a lane change is permitted.
• Midway through the lane change, Model S must detect the target lane's outside lane marking. If this lane marking
is not detected, the lane change is aborted and Model S returns to its original driving lane.

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• The view of the camera(s) is not obstructed.
• Model S does not detect a vehicle in its blind spot, or a vehicle or obstacle up to the center of the target lane. If a
vehicle or other obstacle is detected in the target lane, it is shown in red in the visualization on the instrument
cluster and Model S does not complete the lane change until it is safe to do so.

NOTE: Auto Lane Change cancels if the lane change cannot be completed in 5 seconds.
WARNING: Although Autopilot is designed to detect vehicles and obstacles in adjacent lanes, it is your
responsibility to always perform visual checks to make sure it is safe and appropriate to move into the target
lane. If Autopilot cannot change lanes due to inadequate data, the instrument cluster displays a series of
warnings. Therefore, when using Auto Lane Change, always pay attention to the instrument cluster and be
prepared to manually steer Model S.
The minimum speed at which Autopilot changes lanes may vary depending on region, adjacent lane speeds, and
other factors. Always be ready to manually steer and change lanes as necessary. When an automatic lane change is
in progress, Overtake Acceleration is activated, allowing Model S to accelerate closer to a vehicle in front (see
Overtake Acceleration on page 135).
When you engage a turn signal, Autopilot moves Model S one lane at a time. Moving into an additional lane requires
you to engage the turn signal a second time after the first lane change is complete.
As Model S changes lanes, it is important to monitor its performance by watching the driving path in front of you
and the surrounding area. Stay prepared to take over steering at any time. As you are crossing over into the adjacent
lane, the instrument cluster displays the location in the lane that Model S is moving into.

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Navigate on Autopilot
To enable Navigate on Autopilot, touch Controls > Autopilot > Navigate on Autopilot (Beta). Then, to customize
how you want Navigate on Autopilot to operate, touch Customize Navigate on Autopilot:
• Enable at Start of Every Trip: Choose whether to automatically enable Navigate on Autopilot for every navigation
route. When enabled, the Navigate on Autopilot button on the turn-by-turn direction list is already enabled at the
start of every trip.
• Speed Based Lane Changes: Navigate on Autopilot is designed to perform both route-based and speed-based
lane changes. Speed-based lanes changes are optional. You can use this setting to disable speed-based lane
changes or to specify how assertively you want Navigate on Autopilot to change lanes to achieve the set cruising
speed (Mild, Average, or Mad Max).
• Exit Passing Lane: Choose whether you want Navigate on Autopilot to maneuver out of a passing lane when
navigating to a destination. In addition to route-based and speed-based lane changes, Navigate on Autopilot
requests a lane change out of a passing lane as a reminder to stay in a slower lane when you are not passing
other vehicles. Choose No to disable this and keep Model S in a passing lane except when needed to stay on the
navigation route.
• Require Lane Change Confirmation: By default, Navigate on Autopilot requires your confirmation before
proceeding with a lane change by pressing the appropriate turn signal. If you do not confirm the lane change
within 3 seconds, a chime sounds to remind you that Navigate on Autopilot requires your confirmation to change
lanes.
• Lane Change Notification: You can specify if or how you want to be notified of lane changes (Off, Chime, Vibrate,
or Both).
If Enable at Start of Every Trip is turned on, Navigate on Autopilot engages automatically when:
• Autosteer is active.
• You are navigating to a destination.
• You are on a controlled-access highway.
Once enabled, the Navigate on Autopilot button appears on the map’s turn-by-turn direction list whenever a
navigation route is active and the route includes at least one controlled-access highway.
If Enable at Start of Every Trip is turned off, touch the Navigate on Autopilot button above the turn-by-turn
directions to enable it. Once the Navigate on Autopilot is selected, it will engage whenever you engage Autosteer.
The Navigate on Autopilot icon shows in the turn-by-turn direction list when you are navigating to a
destination and Navigate on Autopilot is available but not active.

If Navigate on Autopilot is active, the icon is blue. If Enable at Start of Every Trip is turned on, the
Navigate on Autopilot icon is selected whenever you start navigation. Touch the icon to cancel
Navigate on Autopilot and revert to Autosteer.