Instrument Panel
10.
Pay attention to alert messages that appear at the bottom center of the instrument panel. If
any alerts are in effect, you can view information about them by touching the alert icon
(exclamation mark) on the touchscreen’s status bar (the topmost area of the touchscreen).
11.
Currently selected gear: Park, Reverse, Neutral, or Drive.
12.
Dashed lines appear on the power meter if Model S is limiting power. The dashed lines appear
on the top portion when power available for acceleration is being limited, and on the bottom
portion when power that can be gained by regenerative braking is limited. Model S limits
power for many reasons. Here are just a few examples:
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Acceleration may be limited when the Battery is reaching a low state of charge or if the
powertrain is hot.
Both acceleration and regenerative braking may be limited when the ambient
temperature is either very high or very low.
Regenerative braking may be limited when the Battery is fully charged.
13.
Date and time
Indicator Lights
Indicator lights flash on briefly when you press the brake pedal to prepare for driving. Unless an
indicator light applies to a current situation, they should turn off. If an indicator light fails to turn
on or off, contact Tesla.
In addition to indicator lights, alerts display on the top or bottom center of the instrument panel.
If alerts are in effect, an alert icon (exclamation mark) displays on the top of the touchscreen.
Touch this icon to display a description of the alert.
Indicator
Description
Airbag safety. If this indicator does not flash on briefly when Model S
prepares to drive, or if it remains on, contact Tesla immediately. See Airbag
Warning Indicator on page 35.
A seat belt for an occupied seat is not fastened. Note: Depending on the
date of manufacture, rear seating positions may not be equipped with a seat
belt reminder. See Seat Belts on page 20.
Front fog lights (optional). See Lights on page 47.
Parking lights (side marker lights, tail lights, and license plate lights) are on.
See Lights on page 47.
Headlight low beams are on.
High beams are turned on, and either the vehicle is not equipped with Auto
High Beam, or Auto High-Beam is turned off. See Headlight High Beams on
page 49.
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Model S Owner's Manual
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