Screen map

Model S & Model X Screen Map

Where each setting lives on the Model S and Model X touchscreen, menu by menu, with a short note on what it does. We wrote it from Tesla's owner's manuals. When a row names cars, we found the setting only in the manuals for those cars.

Independent. Written from Tesla’s owner’s manuals. Last checked 9 Nov 2026.

Controls
Always Fold Mirrors at this LocationControls › Always Fold Mirrors at this Location · Model S 2012–2020, Model X 2015–2020

Saves the current spot so the mirrors fold by themselves whenever we arrive there. Source ›

AudioControls › Audio · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Tone, balance and other audio options. Source ›

BluetoothControls › Bluetooth · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Scans for and pairs phones and other devices. Source ›

Fold / Unfold MirrorsControls › Fold / Unfold Mirrors

Folds or unfolds the side mirrors. Source ›

Front TrunkControls › Front Trunk · Model S 2012–2020, Model X 2015–2020

Opens the front trunk in Park. Source ›

FrunkControls › Frunk · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Opens the front trunk. Source ›

GloveboxControls › Glovebox · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Opens the glovebox. Source ›

LightsControls › Lights · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Exterior lights: Auto, Off, Parking or On. Source ›

Ride HeightControls › Ride Height · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Very High, High, Medium or Low. Source ›

ScheduleControls › Schedule

Sets precondition and charge times per location. Source ›

SeatsControls › Seats · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+, Model X 2015–2020

Moves the passenger seat with on-screen arrows. Source ›

SteeringControls › Steering · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Adjusts the yoke or wheel position with the left scroll button. Source ›

SuspensionControls › Suspension · Model X 2015–2020

Ride height and Adaptive Suspension Damping settings. Source ›

TrunkControls › Trunk

Opens or closes the rear trunk. Source ›

Wi-FiControls › Wi-Fi

Connects to Wi-Fi networks or a mobile hotspot. Source ›

WipersControls › Wipers · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Off, speeds I to IIII, or Auto. Source ›

Controls › Bluetooth
Paired DevicesControls › Bluetooth › Paired Devices

Lists our paired phones, where we connect, disconnect, or change each device's settings. Source ›

Controls › Charging
Close Charge PortControls › Charging › Close Charge Port

Closes the charge port door. Source ›

Keep Accessory Power OnControls › Charging › Keep Accessory Power On · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Keeps accessory power on; uses more energy. Source ›

Low Power ModeControls › Charging › Low Power Mode · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Saves energy below a 10–20% threshold. Source ›

Open Charge PortControls › Charging › Open Charge Port

Opens the charge port door. Source ›

Wireless Phone Charging PadsControls › Charging › Wireless Phone Charging Pads · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Turns the wireless phone chargers on or off. Source ›

Controls › Display
AppearanceControls › Display › Appearance · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Dark, Light or Auto. Source ›

Automatic Blind Spot CameraControls › Display › Automatic Blind Spot Camera · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Shows the side camera when we signal. Source ›

BrightnessControls › Display › Brightness · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Sets touchscreen brightness. Source ›

Customize Pet ModeControls › Display › Customize Pet Mode

Sets the pet's name and the Pet Mode screen image. Source ›

Energy DisplayControls › Display › Energy Display

Shows range as distance or battery percentage. Source ›

Energy SavingControls › Display › Energy Saving · Model S 2012–2020, Model X 2015–2020 · Older vehicles

OFF (only 10 pm to 5 am), ON or Always Connected. Source ›

Lock Rear DisplayControls › Display › Lock Rear Display · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Locks the rear touchscreen. Source ›

Reduce Blue LightControls › Display › Reduce Blue Light · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Warmer screen colors at night. Source ›

Screen Clean ModeControls › Display › Screen Clean Mode

Darkens and disables the touchscreen for cleaning. Source ›

Tire PressureControls › Display › Tire Pressure

Shows tire pressure in Bar or PSI. Source ›

Voice Recognition LanguageControls › Display › Voice Recognition Language

Sets the language for voice commands. Source ›

Controls › Driving
Range ModeControls › Driving › Range Mode · Model S 2012–2020, Model X 2015–2020

Limits climate power and turns off signature lights to save energy. Source ›

Stopping ModeControls › Driving › Stopping Mode · Model S 2012–2020, Model X 2015–2020

Creep, Hold or Roll; changed in Park. Source ›

Controls › Dynamics
AccelerationControls › Dynamics › Acceleration · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Chill, Standard or Insane (Plaid on performance cars). Source ›

Apply Brakes When Regenerative Braking is LimitedControls › Dynamics › Apply Brakes When Regenerative Braking is Limited · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Adds regular braking when regen is limited. Source ›

Auto Shift (Beta)Controls › Dynamics › Auto Shift (Beta) · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

On or from Park; picks Drive or Reverse from surroundings. Source ›

Drag Strip ModeControls › Dynamics › Drag Strip Mode · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Prepares the Battery and drive unit for timed launches. Source ›

Drive ModeControls › Dynamics › Drive Mode · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Comfort, Standard, Insane (Plaid on performance cars) or Custom. Source ›

Ride & HandlingControls › Dynamics › Ride & Handling · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Comfort, Standard or Sport ride. Source ›

Slippery SurfaceControls › Dynamics › Slippery Surface · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Spreads traction evenly across tires on rain, snow or ice. Source ›

Steering WeightControls › Dynamics › Steering Weight · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Light, Standard or Heavy steering effort. Source ›

Stuck AssistControls › Dynamics › Stuck Assist · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Allows limited wheel spin to free a stuck car. Source ›

Track ModeControls › Dynamics › Track Mode · Model S 2021+ · Plaid

Track settings for closed circuits. Source ›

Use Comfort Damping in Self-DrivingControls › Dynamics › Use Comfort Damping in Self-Driving · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Softer damping while Self-Driving is engaged. Source ›

Controls › Lights
Accent LightsControls › Lights › Accent Lights · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Brightness, color, Night Only and footwell lights. Source ›

Adaptive HeadlightsControls › Lights › Adaptive Headlights · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Dims parts of the beam for oncoming traffic, where available. Source ›

Ambient LightsControls › Lights › Ambient Lights · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

On with the headlights, or Night Only. Source ›

Auto High BeamControls › Lights › Auto High Beam · Model S 2012–2020, Model X 2015–2020

Switches between high and low beams automatically. Source ›

Automatic Turn SignalsControls › Lights › Automatic Turn Signals · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Auto Cancel, Override or Off. Source ›

Blind Spot Warning Accent LightsControls › Lights › Blind Spot Warning Accent Lights · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Accent lights also act as blind spot indicators. Source ›

Dome LightsControls › Lights › Dome Lights · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

On, Off or Auto. Source ›

ExteriorControls › Lights › Exterior · Model X 2015–2020

Auto, Off, Parking or On. Source ›

Fog LightsControls › Lights › Fog Lights · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+ · If equipped

Turns fog lights on or off with the low beams. Source ›

HeadlightsControls › Lights › Headlights · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Auto, Off, Parking or On; returns to Auto each drive. Source ›

Headlights After ExitControls › Lights › Headlights After Exit

Keeps exterior lights on up to one minute after parking. Source ›

Controls › Locks
Auto-Present HandlesControls › Locks › Auto-Present Handles · Model S 2021+

Extends the door handles as we approach with a key. Source ›

Automatic DoorsControls › Locks › Automatic Doors · Model X 2021+

Opens the driver door as we approach and closes it as we leave. Source ›

Car Left Open NotificationsControls › Locks › Car Left Open Notifications · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Phone alert if a door, trunk or window is open, or the car unlocked. Source ›

Child LockControls › Locks › Child Lock · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Disables the rear door interior release buttons: Both, Left or Right. Source ›

Close All with Key FobControls › Locks › Close All with Key Fob · Model X 2021+

One fob click closes and locks; off by default. Source ›

Close Windows on LockControls › Locks › Close Windows on Lock · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Closes the windows automatically when the car locks. Source ›

Driver Door Unlock ModeControls › Locks › Driver Door Unlock Mode · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

First unlock opens only the driver door. Source ›

Falcon Door HeightControls › Locks › Falcon Door Height · Model X 2021+

Sets how high the falcon wing doors open. Source ›

Hands-Free Frunk and TrunkControls › Locks › Hands-Free Frunk and Trunk · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Opens the frunk or trunk when we stand nearby with a phone key. Source ›

KeysControls › Locks › Keys · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Lists all keys and removes a key. Source ›

Keys › Add KeyControls › Locks › Keys › Add Key · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Pairs a new key card or key fob. Source ›

Lock Confirmation SoundControls › Locks › Lock Confirmation Sound · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Turns the lock confirmation sound on or off. Source ›

Phone Left on Wireless ChargerControls › Locks › Phone Left on Wireless Charger · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Alerts us if a phone stays on a charger after everyone exits. Source ›

Unlock on ParkControls › Locks › Unlock on Park · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Unlocks all doors when we shift into Park. Source ›

Walk-Away Door LockControls › Locks › Walk-Away Door Lock · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Locks the car when we walk away with a phone key or fob. Source ›

Window LockControls › Locks › Window Lock · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Disables the rear window switches. Source ›

Controls › Mirrors
Mirror Auto DimControls › Mirrors › Mirror Auto Dim · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Dims the side and rear view mirrors at night. Source ›

Mirror Auto FoldControls › Mirrors › Mirror Auto Fold · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Folds the mirrors when we lock, and at saved locations. Source ›

Mirror Auto TiltControls › Mirrors › Mirror Auto Tilt · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Tilts the side mirrors down in Reverse. Source ›

Controls › Navigation
Automatic NavigationControls › Navigation › Automatic Navigation · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Suggests destinations from the calendar and driving habits. Source ›

Avoid FerriesControls › Navigation › Avoid Ferries · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Routes around ferries. Source ›

Avoid HighwaysControls › Navigation › Avoid Highways · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Shows a route without highways. Source ›

Avoid TollsControls › Navigation › Avoid Tolls · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Routes around tolls where possible. Source ›

Destination SuggestionsControls › Navigation › Destination Suggestions

Shows or hides suggested destinations. Source ›

Online RoutingControls › Navigation › Online Routing

Uses real-time traffic for arrival times and reroutes. Source ›

Speed Camera ChimeControls › Navigation › Speed Camera Chime · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Chime for speed cameras, where available. Source ›

Third-Party Charging StationsControls › Navigation › Third-Party Charging Stations

Shows non-Tesla chargers in navigation; off by default. Source ›

Trip PlannerControls › Navigation › Trip Planner

Routes trips through Superchargers, where available. Source ›

Use HOV LanesControls › Navigation › Use HOV Lanes · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Off, On or Auto; Auto counts occupants with the cabin camera. Source ›

Controls › Pedals & Steering
AccelerationControls › Pedals & Steering › Acceleration · Model S 2012–2020, Model X 2015–2020

Chooses the acceleration mode, from Chill to Ludicrous+. Source ›

Regenerative BrakingControls › Pedals & Steering › Regenerative Braking · Model S 2012–2020, Model X 2015–2020

Standard or Low regenerative braking. Source ›

Slip StartControls › Pedals & Steering › Slip Start · Model S 2012–2020, Model X 2015–2020

Lets the wheels spin at a limited speed, for deep snow, sand or mud. Source ›

Steering WeightControls › Pedals & Steering › Steering Weight · Model S 2012–2020, Model X 2015–2020

Light, Standard or Heavy steering effort. Source ›

Trailer ModeControls › Pedals & Steering › Trailer Mode · Model X 2021+, Model X 2015–2020

Must be on when towing; turns on when trailer wiring is connected. Source ›

Controls › Profiles
Add New DriverControls › Profiles › Add New Driver · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Creates a driver profile, up to 10, with an Easy Entry option. Source ›

Controls › Safety
Allow Mobile AccessControls › Safety › Allow Mobile Access

Lets the Tesla app connect to the car. Source ›

Allow Third-Party App Data StreamingControls › Safety › Allow Third-Party App Data Streaming · Model S 2012–2020, Model X 2015–2020

Lets third-party apps we sign in to send the car commands or read its data. Source ›

Automatic 911Controls › Safety › Automatic 911 · United States only

Lets the car call 911 on its own when the airbags inflate. Source ›

Blind Spot Collision Warning ChimeControls › Safety › Blind Spot Collision Warning Chime

Chime for a possible blind spot collision. Source ›

Blind Spot Warning LightControls › Safety › Blind Spot Warning Light · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Red light on the front door pillars for blind spot objects. Source ›

Cabin Overheat ProtectionControls › Safety › Cabin Overheat Protection

On or Off, plus Exclude Home. Source ›

DashcamControls › Safety › Dashcam

Auto, Manual, On Honk or Off. Source ›

Delete Dashcam ClipsControls › Safety › Delete Dashcam Clips

Deletes all Dashcam and Sentry footage. Source ›

Disable Sentry SoundsControls › Safety › Disable Sentry Sounds · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Silences the Sentry alarm; app alerts and clips continue. Source ›

Encrypt Dashcam RecordingsControls › Safety › Encrypt Dashcam Recordings · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Encrypts Dashcam recordings on the USB drive. Source ›

Format USB DriveControls › Safety › Format USB Drive

Formats a front-port USB drive as exFAT with a TeslaCam folder. Source ›

Gear ChimesControls › Safety › Gear Chimes · Model S 2012–2020, Model X 2015–2020

Turns the gear-shift chimes on or off. Source ›

Glovebox PINControls › Safety › Glovebox PIN

Protects the glovebox with a 4-digit PIN. Source ›

Joe ModeControls › Safety › Joe Mode

Lowers the volume of non-critical chimes. Source ›

Parental ControlsControls › Safety › Parental Controls · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Limits speed and acceleration and locks safety features, with a PIN. Source ›

Park Assist ChimesControls › Safety › Park Assist Chimes

Turns Park Assist chimes on or off. Source ›

Parking BrakeControls › Safety › Parking Brake · Model S 2012–2020, Model X 2015–2020

Releases the parking brake; in Park this shifts to Neutral. Source ›

Passive EntryControls › Safety › Passive Entry · Model S 2012–2020, Model X 2015–2020

Unlocks the doors as we approach carrying the key fob. Source ›

PIN to DriveControls › Safety › PIN to Drive

Requires a 4-digit PIN before driving. Source ›

Power OffControls › Safety › Power Off

Powers the car off while we sit in it. Source ›

Rear Cross-Traffic ChimeControls › Safety › Rear Cross-Traffic Chime

Chime for cross traffic while reversing. Source ›

Security AlarmControls › Safety › Security Alarm

Alarm if a locked door or trunk opens with no key. Source ›

Sentry ModeControls › Safety › Sentry Mode

Turns Sentry Mode on or off. Source ›

Sentry Mode › Camera-Based DetectionControls › Safety › Sentry Mode › Camera-Based Detection

Uses exterior cameras as well as sensors to detect events. Source ›

Sentry Mode › Exclude Home / Work / FavoritesControls › Safety › Sentry Mode › Exclude Home / Work / Favorites · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Stops Sentry Mode turning on by itself at these places. Source ›

Sentry Mode › View Live Camera via Mobile AppControls › Safety › Sentry Mode › View Live Camera via Mobile App · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Allows live camera viewing in the Tesla app. Source ›

Speed Limit ModeControls › Safety › Speed Limit Mode

Limits top speed to 50–120 mph (80–193 km/h). Source ›

Third Row Easy EntryControls › Safety › Third Row Easy Entry · Model X 2021+

Monopost seats: single press or hold to move for third-row access. Source ›

Tilt/IntrusionControls › Safety › Tilt/Intrusion · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Alarm for cabin motion, moving or tilting, if equipped. Source ›

Valet ModeControls › Safety › Valet Mode

Limits speed and locks storage, with a 4-digit PIN. Source ›

Controls › Seats
Easy EntryControls › Seats › Easy Entry · Model X 2015–2020 · Monopost second-row seats

One press moves second-row seats forward for third-row access. Source ›

Controls › Self-Driving
Actually Smart Summon (ASS)Controls › Self-Driving › Actually Smart Summon (ASS) · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Enables Summon from the Tesla app. Source ›

Automatic Emergency BrakingControls › Self-Driving › Automatic Emergency Braking · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Turns it off for the current drive only. Source ›

Autosteer (Beta)Controls › Self-Driving › Autosteer (Beta)

Enables Autosteer. Source ›

Brake ConfirmControls › Self-Driving › Brake Confirm · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Requires a brake press to start from Park. Source ›

Cruise Follow DistanceControls › Self-Driving › Cruise Follow Distance · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Time gap to the vehicle ahead. Source ›

Customize Navigate on AutosteerControls › Self-Driving › Customize Navigate on Autosteer · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Lane change style, confirmation and notifications. Source ›

Customize Summon › Bumper ClearanceControls › Self-Driving › Customize Summon › Bumper Clearance · Model S 2012–2020, Model X 2015–2020

How far from an object ahead or behind Summon stops. Source ›

Customize Summon › Require Continuous PressControls › Self-Driving › Customize Summon › Require Continuous Press · Model S 2012–2020, Model X 2015–2020

When No, Summon works with the key fob or a single press. Source ›

Customize Summon › Side ClearanceControls › Self-Driving › Customize Summon › Side Clearance · Model X 2015–2020

Side clearance, with a Tight option for narrow spaces. Source ›

Customize Summon › Standby ModeControls › Self-Driving › Customize Summon › Standby Mode · Model S 2012–2020, Model X 2015–2020

Cuts Smart Summon startup delay; uses extra battery. Can exclude Home, Work, Favorites. Source ›

Customize Summon › Summon DistanceControls › Self-Driving › Customize Summon › Summon Distance · Model S 2012–2020, Model X 2015–2020

Maximum travel distance, up to 39 ft (12 m). Source ›

Emergency Lane Departure AvoidanceControls › Self-Driving › Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Steers to avoid a likely collision when leaving the lane. Source ›

Forward Collision WarningControls › Self-Driving › Forward Collision Warning · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Off, Late, Medium or Early. Source ›

Full Self-Driving (Supervised)Controls › Self-Driving › Full Self-Driving (Supervised)

Enables Full Self-Driving (Supervised); car must be in Park. Source ›

Green Traffic Light ChimeControls › Self-Driving › Green Traffic Light Chime · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Chimes when a red light turns green. Source ›

Lane Departure AvoidanceControls › Self-Driving › Lane Departure Avoidance · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Off, Warning or Assist. Source ›

Navigate on Autosteer (Beta)Controls › Self-Driving › Navigate on Autosteer (Beta)

Lane changes and exits on highways. Source ›

Obstacle-Aware AccelerationControls › Self-Driving › Obstacle-Aware Acceleration · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Limits torque for objects ahead at low speed. Source ›

Park AssistControls › Self-Driving › Park Assist · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Standard or Tesla Vision. Source ›

Set SpeedControls › Self-Driving › Set Speed · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Speed Limit or Current Speed, with a Fixed or Percentage offset. Source ›

Set Speed OffsetControls › Self-Driving › Set Speed Offset · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Fixed or Percentage offset from the speed limit. Source ›

Speed Limit WarningControls › Self-Driving › Speed Limit Warning · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Off, Display or Chime; Relative or Absolute limit. Source ›

Speed ProfileControls › Self-Driving › Speed Profile · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Sloth, Chill, Standard, Hurry or Mad Max. Source ›

Traffic-Aware Cruise ControlControls › Self-Driving › Traffic-Aware Cruise Control · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Enables cruise control that keeps a following distance. Source ›

Use HOV LanesControls › Self-Driving › Use HOV Lanes · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Whether Self-Driving uses HOV lanes. Source ›

Controls › Service
Battery Health TestControls › Service › Battery Health Test · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Measures battery energy retention; takes up to 24 hours. Source ›

Calibrate DoorsControls › Service › Calibrate Doors · Model X 2021+

Calibrates the falcon wing doors. Source ›

Camera Calibration › Clear CalibrationControls › Service › Camera Calibration › Clear Calibration

Restarts camera calibration. Source ›

Camera VisibilityControls › Service › Camera Visibility

Shows recent camera visibility. Source ›

Car Wash ModeControls › Service › Car Wash Mode · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Closes windows, locks the charge port and disables wipers for a wash. Source ›

Clear Browser DataControls › Service › Clear Browser Data

Wipes the car's web browser data; we can choose to keep bookmarks and history. Source ›

Driver Seat, Steering & Mirrors CalibrationControls › Service › Driver Seat, Steering & Mirrors Calibration · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Calibrates the driver seat, steering and mirrors, if equipped. Source ›

Factory ResetControls › Service › Factory Reset

Tesla suggests it after buying a used car, for better energy predictions. Source ›

Inlet HeaterControls › Service › Inlet Heater

Heats a frozen charge port for up to 2 hours. Source ›

Jack ModeControls › Service › Jack Mode

Stops air suspension self-leveling before lifting. Source ›

Key Fob PairingControls › Service › Key Fob Pairing · Model S 2012–2020

Pairs key fobs, up to 3 per car. Source ›

MaintenanceControls › Service › Maintenance

Shows maintenance status and resets items after service. Source ›

Remove Saved LocationsControls › Service › Remove Saved Locations · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Resets the saved liftgate opening height. Source ›

Reset BluetoothControls › Service › Reset Bluetooth · Model S 2012–2020, Model X 2015–2020 · Vehicles built before about April 2018

Resets Bluetooth when pairing takes too long; the car may forget paired devices. Source ›

Reset TPMS SensorsControls › Service › Reset TPMS Sensors · Model S 2012–2020 · Older vehicles

Resets TPMS after fitting different wheels. Source ›

Spoiler ModeControls › Service › Spoiler Mode · Model X 2015–2020 · If equipped

Automatic or Extended spoiler position. Source ›

TowingControls › Service › Towing

Enters Tow Mode so the car can roll onto a flatbed. Source ›

Update Key FobControls › Service › Update Key Fob · Model S 2012–2020

Updates the key fob for better security; the car must be in Park. Source ›

Wheel & Tire › TiresControls › Service › Wheel & Tire › Tires · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Updates the tire configuration, including winter tires. Source ›

Wheel & Tire › WheelsControls › Service › Wheel & Tire › Wheels

Selects the fitted wheels for range and pressure warnings. Source ›

Wiper Service ModeControls › Service › Wiper Service Mode

Moves the wipers to the service position for blade changes. Source ›

Controls › Software
Additional Vehicle InformationControls › Software › Additional Vehicle Information · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Shows heat pump and third-party fast charging support. Source ›

Additional Vehicle Information › CCS and 3rd-party NACS DC Fast Charging SupportControls › Software › Additional Vehicle Information › CCS and 3rd-party NACS DC Fast Charging Support · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Shows whether third-party DC fast charging is supported. Source ›

Automatically Install UpdatesControls › Software › Automatically Install Updates

Installs updates at 2 a.m. when parked at Home. Source ›

Cabin CameraControls › Software › Cabin Camera · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Shows which cabin camera features are on. Source ›

Data SharingControls › Software › Data Sharing

Where we review or change what data, such as camera images, may leave the car. Source ›

Data Sharing › Allow Cabin Camera AnalyticsControls › Software › Data Sharing › Allow Cabin Camera Analytics · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Shares cabin camera clips after safety events. Source ›

Name Your VehicleControls › Software › Name Your Vehicle

Gives the car a name we choose; it also shows in the Tesla mobile app. Source ›

Release NotesControls › Software › Release Notes

Shows notes for the current software version. Source ›

Software Update PreferenceControls › Software › Software Update Preference · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Standard or Advanced update timing. Source ›

Controls › Suspension
Adaptive Suspension DampingControls › Suspension › Adaptive Suspension Damping · Model S 2012–2020

Comfort, Auto, Sport or Advanced damping. Source ›

Default Ride Height to LowControls › Suspension › Default Ride Height to Low · Model S 2012–2020, Model X 2015–2020

Makes Low the default height for handling and range. Source ›

LowControls › Suspension › Low · Model X 2021+

Sets the suspension height to low; the manual requires this before we tow a trailer. Source ›

Show Suspension DataControls › Suspension › Show Suspension Data · Model S 2012–2020

Shows ride height and damping data for each wheel. Source ›

Controls › Vehicle
Auto-Present HandlesControls › Vehicle › Auto-Present Handles · Model S 2012–2020

Extends the door handles as we approach the driver's side. Source ›

Automatic DoorsControls › Vehicle › Automatic Doors · Model X 2015–2020 · If equipped

Driver's door opens as we approach and closes as we leave. Source ›

Autowipers (Beta)Controls › Vehicle › Autowipers (Beta) · Model S 2012–2020, Model X 2015–2020

Enables the Auto wiper settings. Source ›

Child-Protection LockControls › Vehicle › Child-Protection Lock · Model S 2012–2020, Model X 2015–2020

Disables the rear door and liftgate interior handles. Source ›

Close All with Key FobControls › Vehicle › Close All with Key Fob · Model X 2015–2020

One click closes and locks all doors. Source ›

Driver Door Unlock ModeControls › Vehicle › Driver Door Unlock Mode · Model S 2012–2020, Model X 2015–2020

Unlocks only the driver's door on approach. Source ›

Falcon Door HeightControls › Vehicle › Falcon Door Height · Model X 2015–2020

Sets a lower opening height for the Falcon Wing doors. Source ›

Lock Confirmation SoundControls › Vehicle › Lock Confirmation Sound · Model X 2015–2020 · If equipped

Soft horn sound when locking and unlocking. Source ›

Mirror Auto-FoldControls › Vehicle › Mirror Auto-Fold · Model S 2012–2020, Model X 2015–2020

Folds the mirrors when we exit and lock the car, and unfolds them on unlock. Source ›

Mirror Auto-TiltControls › Vehicle › Mirror Auto-Tilt · Model S 2012–2020, Model X 2015–2020 · If equipped

Tilts the side mirrors downward by themselves whenever we shift into Reverse. Source ›

Unlock on ParkControls › Vehicle › Unlock on Park · Model S 2012–2020, Model X 2015–2020

Unlocks the doors automatically when Park is engaged. Source ›

Walk-Away Door LockControls › Vehicle › Walk-Away Door Lock · Model S 2012–2020, Model X 2015–2020

Locks the car when we walk away carrying the key fob. Source ›

Controls › Wi-Fi
Add Wi-Fi NetworksControls › Wi-Fi › Add Wi-Fi Networks · Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+

Adds a network that is not in the list. Source ›

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