2024 Tesla Model S Instrument Panel User Guide

Welcome to the user guide for the 2024 Tesla Model S instrument panel! It gives us great pleasure to show you the cutting-edge layout of the newest Model S. This instrument panel is the height of creativity. It was made with the future in mind, combining cutting-edge technology with easy-to-use features. With its sleek look and easy-to-use features, the Model S has never been easier to use. The instrument panel gives you easy access to a wide range of functions, from checking the vehicle’s performance to finding entertainment choices. As you start your trip in the 2024 Tesla Model S, get ready to experience the next level of excellence in cars.

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Instrument Panel Overview

The instrument panel changes depending on whether Model S is:

• Off or Parked (shown below).
• Driving (see Instrument Panel – Driving on page 15).
• Charging (see Charging Instructions on page 172).

When Model S is off or Parked, the instrument panel shows the remaining estimated range, vehicle status, and outside temperature.

1. When the car is off and you initially press the brake, indicator lights flash briefly along the top of the instrument panel. Unless an indicator light applies to a current situation, it should turn off. If an indicator light fails to turn on or off, refer to Indicator Lights on page 16.
2. An image of your car and its accompanying status (such as lights on, door open, etc.).
3. Total estimated driving distance (or energy) available. Instead of driving distance, you can display the percentage of battery energy remaining. To do so, touch Controls > Display > Energy Display.
   NOTE: When anticipating when you need to charge, use estimates as a general guideline only.
4. Estimated outside temperature.
5. Pay attention to instructions or important alert messages that are displayed here. If any alerts are in effect, you can view information about them by touching the Controls and then touching the bell icon located at the top of the screen.
6. Currently selected drive mode: Park, Reverse, Neutral, or Drive. If Auto-Shift out of Park is enabled, Drive or Reverse is automatically selected (based on sensor input) and displayed on the instrument panel when the driver’s door is closed and the seatbelt is buckled (see Seat Belts on page 39).
7. Current time of day.

See Popup Messages and Vehicle Alerts on page 8 for more information about alert popups on your vehicle’s touchscreen.

Instrument Panel – Driving

When Model S is driving (or ready to drive), the instrument panel shows your current driving status and a real-time visualization of the road as detected by the Autopilot components. The visualization automatically zooms in and out based on the detected road type.

NOTE: Touch Controls > Autopilot > Full Self-Driving Visualization Preview (if equipped) to display more details about the roadway and its surroundings, such as road markings, stop lights, objects (such as trash cans and poles), etc.

1. The instrument panel displays your location on a map, a wiper menu, Auto Shift of Park instructions, etc. When a navigation route is active, the upcoming portion of the route displays.
2. The speed limit (if available) that is currently being detected by Speed Assist (see Speed Assist on page 137).
3. Current driving speed.
4. The currently set cruising speed. When Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is available but you haven’t set a cruising speed by engaging Traffic-Aware Cruise Control or Autosteer, the icon is grey (see Autopilot Features on page 100).
5. Autosteer is actively steering Model S. When Autosteer is available but you haven’t activated it, the icon is grey (see Autosteer on page 101).
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6. When navigating, upcoming instructions in the navigation route appear here.
7. Total estimated driving distance (or energy) available. Instead of driving distance, you can display the percentage of battery energy remaining (touch Controls > Display > Energy Display).
   NOTE: When anticipating when you need to charge, use estimates as a general guideline only.
8. Surrounding road users are shown in their corresponding locations.
   WARNING: Although the instrument panel shows surrounding traffic, some vehicles may not be displayed. Never rely on the instrument panel to determine if a vehicle is present (for example, in your blind spot). Always use your mirrors and perform shoulder checks.
9. Your Model S.
10. The power meter displays real-time power usage. During acceleration, the bar fills to the right to represent the power being used. During deceleration (when Model S is moving and you release your foot from the accelerator pedal), the bar fills to the left with a green colour to represent power being fed back to the Battery by regenerative braking (see Regenerative Braking on page 79).
11. When Autosteer is active and detects the driving lane, it is highlighted in blue (see Autopilot Features on page 100). Depending on the current driving scenario, you may see neighbouring lanes.
    NOTE: In situations where Autosteer is unable to detect lane markings, the driving lane is determined based on the vehicle you are following.
    NOTE: If Navigate on Autopilot is active, the driving lane displays as a single blue line in front of Model S (see Navigate on Autopilot on page 102).

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