Tips and TricksInterior
MS-311
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Steering wheel controlsLeft-side controlstop and bottom buttons
move radio stations up/down pre-selectsfor internet/satellite radio
or bluetooth or USB drive, button press will skip to next
song/stationmute audio or pause audio streampress roller button
which toggles this function
We continue our sequence of EVU mini-courses addressing Model S
tips and tricks, by considering the interior of the vehicle.As you
learned in the previous mini-course, most controls and setting are
handled via the 17 touch screen display.As a consequence, there are
relatively few buttons, knobs or switches in the Model S. However,
there are a few interior physical controls that you should
understand, along with tips and tricks associated with them.
>> On the Left-side of the steering wheel there are two
control buttons and a roller button the provide useful
functionality within very easy reach.>> the top and bottom
buttons move radio stations up/down the list of pre-selects>>
for internet/satellite radio or for bluetooth connections or a USB
drive, press one of these buttons will skip to next
song/station>> a press of the roller button inward will mute
audio or pause the audio streamthe button toggles this function
Steering wheel controlsRight side controlswith a bluetooth phone
connected, press the lower (menu) button, select the phone icon
your recents will appearwhile talking on the phone, the menu button
will display optionshang up, mute, hold
>> Right side steering wheel controls also offer useful
functions including initiation of voice commands and a display of
the menu list.>> In addition, with a bluetooth phone
connected, a press on the lower menu button, select the phone icon
and your recent calls will appear>> while talking on the
phone, the menu button will display optionshang up, mute, hold
Steering wheel controlsCustomize left/right dash displaypress
the scroll wheel to display available display optionsroll the wheel
to scroll through the optionsTap the wheel when the option youd
like is displayed
>> using the steering wheel controls, its possible to
customize the left/right dash display, i.e., the display area to
the left and right of the speedometer.>> press the scroll
wheel on either the left or right side of the steering wheel to
display available display options>> roll the wheel to scroll
through the options, and then>> Tap the wheel when the option
youd like is displayed.The information that can be displayed is:the
current audio thats playing, your energy graphs, your trip mileage,
and other useful information
Dash Display DefaultsRegardless of the left/right displays you
have chosen to customize your dash display:the left display will
automatically display a 3-D navigation path when you have chosen
the navigation functionthe right display will automatically display
the phone menu when you have an incoming call
>> Regardless of the left/right displays you have chosen
to customize your dash display:>> the left display will
automatically display a 3-D navigation path when youre using the
navigation function>> the right display will automatically
display the phone menu when you have an incoming call
Dash/Touchscreen rebootScreen reboot of dash displayHold down
the right and left top steering wheel buttons simultaneously for 5
- 10 seconds to reboot the drivers console display.Screen reboot of
17 touch screen displayHold down the right and left rollers
simultaneously for 5 - 10 seconds to reboot the touch screenTaking
a screen shot for service: Hold down the bottom steering wheel
buttons on each side for a few moments to grab a screenshot. [@Todd
Burch]
Earlier in this EVU Model S curriculum track, I jokingly
referred to the car as a computer with four wheels.Like all
systems, the computers controlling the Model S display and dash
occasionally need a reboot. If your car is refusing to display a
particular piece of information, or some minor function isnt
operating properly, doing a reboot often corrects the problem. Its
very important to note that these computers are independent of the
Model main computer and firmware that controls all safety related
driving functions, so youre in no danger of rebooting anything
directly related to the control of the car. In fact, although i
dont recommend it, a reboot can occur while the car is in motion,
although its very important to note that your touch screen and/or
dash will go black as the reboot occurs.
>> to do a screen reboot of dash display>> Hold down
the right and left top steering wheel buttons simultaneously for 5
- 10 seconds to reboot the drivers console display.>> to do a
Screen reboot of 17 touch screen display>> Hold down the
right and left rollers simultaneously for 5 - 10 seconds to reboot
the touch screen>>Its also possible to take a screen shot for
service: Hold down the steering wheel buttons on each side for a
few moments to grab a screenshot. [@Todd Burch]
Interior LightingCan be set to off, on, or auto using the
controls button in the lower left hand corner of the 17 displayThe
LED lighting units in the headliner can be turned on by pushing on
the lens. Toggle to turn off.Lights will turn off automatically
when the car locks
>> Your LED lights Can be set to off, on, or auto using
the controls button in the lower left hand corner of the 17
display, followed by selecting the dome button under lightingBut
many new Model S owners dont realize that >> The LED lighting
units in the headliner can be turned on by pushing on the lens.
Press again to turn them off.>> Also, you should know that
the lights will turn off automatically when the car locks
Frunk and door latchesIn an emergency, Frunk openerTheres a
secondary, mechanical latch beneath the glove box (right side) to
open the frunk as well as one within the frunk itself (towards the
front). [Teslarati]Door openerTheres an emergency mechanical door
release for the back doors under the front edge of the seat covered
by a carpet cutout. [@efusco]
In an emergency, or if for some reason your frunk or rear doors
wont open,>> for the FrunkTheres a secondary, mechanical
latch beneath the glove box to open the frunk as well as one within
the frunk itself (towards the front), working under the assumption
that youre locked inside. [Teslarati] These are illustrated in the
photos on your screen.>> Theres an emergency mechanical door
release for the back doors, in case of electronic failure, Under
the front edge of the seat covered by a carpet cutout.
[@efusco]
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