Tesla Model S (2022 year). Manual in english

Interior Overview

1. Interior door handles (Doors on page 13)

2. Left steering yoke buttons

◦ Left Scroll Button (Left Scroll Button on page 46)

◦ High Beam Headlights (High Beam Headlights on page 56)

◦ Turn Signals (Turn Signals on page 57)

3. Instrument panel (Instrument Panel on page 59)

4. Right steering yoke buttons

◦ Right Scroll button to control Autopilot features (Right Scroll Button on page 47)

◦ Horn (Horn on page 47)

◦ Wipers (Wipers and Washers on page 63)

◦ Voice Commands (Voice Commands on page 148)

5. Touchscreen (Touchscreen Overview on page 5)

6. Camera (Cabin Camera on page 118)

7. Cabin climate control (Climate Controls on page 125)

8. Power window switches (Opening and Closing on page 15)

9. Manual door release (Doors on page 13)

10. Seats (Front and Rear Seats on page 26)

11. Brake pedal (Braking and Stopping on page 64)

12. Accelerator pedal (Acceleration Modes on page 71)

13. Wireless phone chargers (Wireless Phone Chargers on page 23)

Overview

Touchscreen Overview

In addition to the instrument panel, Model S is equipped with a front and rear touchscreen.

touchscreen is referred to as the "rear touchscreen".

WARNING: Always pay attention to road and trac conditions when driving. To minimize driver distraction and

ensure the safety of vehicle occupants as well as other road users, avoid using the touchscreen to adjust

settings while the vehicle is in motion.

Use the touchscreen to control many features that, in traditional cars, are controlled using physical buttons (for

example, adjusting the cabin heating and air conditioning, headlights, etc.). You also use the touchscreen to control

media, navigate, use entertainment features, and customize Model S to suit your preferences. For hands-free access

to common touchscreen controls, use voice commands (see Voice Commands on page 148).

If the touchscreen is unresponsive or demonstrates unusual behavior, you can restart it (see Restarting the

Touchscreen on page 6).

NOTE: Illustrations are provided to improve conceptual understanding only. Depending on vehicle options, software

version, market region and regional and language settings, the details displayed on the screen will differ.

1. Navigation: Change the orientation of the map, find or navigate to a destination, and change navigation settings

(see Maps and Navigation on page 131).

2. Drive mode strip: Use to shift into Park, Reverse, Neutral, or Drive. The drive mode strip always displays on the

touchscreen when you touch Controls (see Shifting on page 53).

3. Controls: Control various features and adjust settings to customize your Model S (see Controls on page 119).

4. Climate controls (driver): Use the left and right arrows to decrease/increase cabin temperature. Touch Split on

the popup to display separate controls for the driver and passenger. Touch the temperature icon to customize

climate control settings (see Climate Controls on page 125). The passenger climate controls display when

temperature controls have been Split to provide separate controls for the driver and passenger.

Overview

Touchscreen Overview

5. My Apps: For one-touch access to frequently used apps and controls, you can choose what displays here. See

Customizing My Apps on page 6.

6. App Launcher: Touch the app launcher to open the app tray. Then touch any app to open it. The app you choose

displays on top of the map. To close an app, drag it downward.

NOTE: You cannot completely close Media Player. When you drag Media Player down, it displays Mini-Player

which allows you see what's playing, pause/play, and skip reverse/forward.

7. Recent App(s): Displays the most recently used app(s). The number of recent apps displayed here depends on

how many apps have been added to My Apps. If you add the maximum number of apps to My Apps, only the

most recent app displays.

8. Volume Control: Controls the volume of media player and phone calls (see Volume Controls on page 137). The

volume of navigation instructions is controlled separately (see Maps and Navigation on page 131).

9. Media Player: See Media on page 137.

Popup messages appear at the bottom of the touchscreen. For example, a seat belt reminder appears if a seat belt is

unfastened in an occupied seat, an alert appears to notify you of an incoming phone call, a text message appears

(when applicable), and voice commands appear when in use. If applicable, touch options from these popup

messages (for example, accept/decline a phone call, choose an option from the headlight menu, etc.). To dismiss a

popup message, swipe it downward.

The bottom of the touchscreen may also display the following:

Displays the status of the front passenger airbag (see Airbags on page 38).

WARNING: When the center display is tilting,

Customizing My Apps

ensure that there are no objects (such as your

fingers or jewelry) between the screen and

For one-touch access to commonly used apps and

instrument panel to reduce the risk of injury or

controls, you can customize what displays in the My

damage.

Apps area on the touchscreen's bottom bar:

1. Enter customization mode by touching and holding

Restarting the Touchscreen

any app or control in the My Apps area. If this area is

empty, touch the App Launcher.

You can restart your touchscreen if it is unresponsive or

demonstrates unusual behavior.

2. Simply drag any app or control from the app tray

onto the My Apps area in the bottom bar.

NOTE: To ensure the safety of occupants as well as

NOTE: Seat heaters selected from the app tray

other road users, restart the touchscreen only when the

appear next to the temperature, instead of in the My

vehicle is in Park.

Apps area.

1. Shift into Park.

NOTE: Controls (for example, defrosters and seat

2. Hold down both scroll buttons on the steering yoke

heaters) appear in the app tray only when you enter

until the touchscreen turns black.

customization mode by touching and holding an app.

NOTE: When you've added the maximum number of

apps or controls to My Apps, adding an additional app

removes the rightmost app.

NOTE: Remove an app or control from the My Apps area

by touching and holding, then touching its associated

"X".

Tilt the Touchscreen (if equipped)

To tilt the touchscreen, navigate to Controls, then touch

the display icon to choose the desired position.

Touchscreen Overview

3. After a few seconds, the Tesla logo appears. Wait

NOTE: Adjusting the media and volume controls also

approximately 30 seconds for the touchscreen to

adjusts the front cabin settings.

restart. If the touchscreen is still unresponsive or

You can lock the rear touchscreen by touching Controls

demonstrating unusual behavior after a few minutes,

> Display > Lock Rear Display. Locking the rear display

try power cycling the vehicle (if possible). See Power

stops any media and video apps from playing, and all

Cycling the Vehicle on page 51.

touches are ignored until you use this setting to unlock

it.

NOTE: Restarting the touchscreen also activates the

drive mode selector on the center console.

NOTE: Restarting the touchscreen using the scroll

buttons does not power Model S off and on.

Rear Touchscreen

The rear touchscreen provides rear passengers with

access to:

1. Temperature: Touch the arrows to decrease/increase

cabin temperature.

NOTE: You can also use the front touchscreen to

adjust climate settings in the rear cabin (see

Adjusting Climate Control Settings on page 125).

2. Power: Touch to turn the rear climate control system

on or off.

3. Rear fan: Touch to turn the rear fan on or off, to

adjust fan speed and control the direction of air flow

from the rear vents (see Adjusting the Front and Rear

Vents on page 128).

4. Seat heaters: Control rear seat heaters.

5. Media: Play, pause, skip or rewind through the

currently playing song (see Media on page 137).

6. Video: Access video streaming services.

7. Auto: If Auto is enabled and a passenger is detected,

the set temperature is maintained for the rear cabin.

NOTE: Enable Sync on the rear tab of the front

touchscreen's climate controls to set both the front

and back cabin temperatures.

8. Volume: Touch to adjust the volume.

Overview

Keys

Three Types of Keys

◦ Your phone's general Bluetooth settings are

enabled.

Model S supports three types of keys:

◦ Bluetooth is enabled within your phone's settings

for the Tesla mobile app. For example, on your

• Phone key - You can set up your personal phone as a

phone, navigate to Settings, choose the Tesla

"phone key" that communicates with Model S using

mobile app, and ensure the Bluetooth setting is

Bluetooth. A phone key supports automatic locking

turned on.

and unlocking.

◦ Access to your location is enabled. Open the Tesla

• Key card - Tesla provides a key card that

mobile app in your phone's settings and select

communicates with Model S using short range radio-

Location > Always. For the best experience, keep

frequency identification (RFID) signals. The key card

the mobile app running in the background.

is used to "authenticate" phone keys to work with

◦ Allow Mobile Access is enabled on the vehicle

Model S and to add or remove other key cards, phone

touchscreen (Controls > Safety > Allow Mobile

keys, or key fobs. Unlike the phone key and key fob,

Access).

the key card does not support automatic locking and

unlocking. In situations where your phone key has a

NOTE: Model S communicates with your phone using

dead battery, or is lost or stolen, use your key card to

Bluetooth. Keep in mind that your phone must have

unlock, drive, and lock Model S.

enough battery power to run Bluetooth and that

many phones disable Bluetooth when the battery is

• Key fob - The key fob (if equipped) allows you to

low.

press buttons to open the front and rear trunks, and

unlock, lock, and drive Model S. The key fob also

4. While sitting inside the vehicle with a key card handy,

supports automatic locking and unlocking, if available

open the Tesla mobile app and touch Set Up Phone

in your region (see Passive Locking and Unlocking on

Key on the main screen, or navigate to Security > Set

page 10) and can be used as a backup to your

Up Phone Key. Follow the prompts on the mobile app

phone key.

and vehicle touchscreen to set up your phone key.

Model S supports a total of 19 keys, which can include

To view a list of keys that can currently access Model S,

phone keys, key cards, and up to four key fobs.

or to remove a phone key, touch Controls > Locks (see

Managing Keys on page 11).

CAUTION: Remember to bring a key with you

when you drive. Although you can drive Model S

Model S can connect to three phone keys

away from its key, you will be unable to power it

simultaneously. Therefore, if more than three phone keys

back on after it powers off.

are detected and you want to authenticate or pair a

different phone, move the other connected phone key(s)

Phone Key

out of range or turn off its Bluetooth setting.

Once a phone has been authenticated, it no longer

Using your phone as a key is a convenient way to access

your Model S. As you approach, your phone's Bluetooth

requires an internet connection to be used as a phone

signal is detected and doors unlock when you press a

key for Model S. However, to use the phone hands-free,

door handle. Likewise, when you exit and walk away with

access your phone's contacts, play media from it, etc.,

the phone key, doors automatically lock (provided the

you must also pair it and connect it as a Bluetooth

device (see Pairing a Bluetooth Phone on page 143).

Walk-Away Door Lock feature is turned on; see Walk-

Away Door Lock on page 14).

Key Card

Before you can use a phone to access Model S, follow

these steps to authenticate it:

Tesla provides you with two Model S key cards, designed

to fit in your wallet.

1. Download the Tesla mobile app to your phone.

2. Log into the Tesla mobile app using your Tesla

To use a key card to unlock or lock Model S, position the

account username and password.

card as shown and tap it against the card reader located

approximately one third the way up of the driver's side

NOTE: You must remain logged in to your Tesla

door pillar. When Model S detects the key card, the

account to use your phone to access Model S.

exterior lights flash, the mirrors unfold or fold (if Fold

NOTE: If multiple vehicles are linked to your Tesla

Mirrors is on), the horn sounds (if Lock Confirmation

account, you must ensure that the vehicle you want

Sound is on), and the doors unlock or lock.

the mobile app to access is currently selected on the

NOTE: You may need to physically touch the wireless

mobile app.

phone charger or driver's side door pillar with the key

card, and you may need to hold it against the

3. Ensure:

transmitter for one or two seconds.

Keys

1. Rear trunk - Double-click to open or close the rear

trunk. Hold down for one to two seconds to open the

charge port door.

2. Lock/Unlock All - Single-click to lock doors and

Once inside, power up Model S by pressing the brake

trunks (all doors and trunks must be closed). Double-

pedal within two minutes of scanning the key card (see

click to unlock doors and trunks.

Starting and Powering Off on page 51). If you wait

longer than two minutes, you must re-authenticate by

3. Front trunk - Double-click to unlatch the front trunk.

placing the key card near the card reader located in the

wireless phone charger on the center console. When

Once inside, power up Model S by pressing the brake

your key card is detected, your two minute

pedal within two minutes of pressing the unlock button

authentication period restarts.

on the key fob (see Starting and Powering Off on page

51). If you wait longer than two minutes, you must

press the unlock button again, or place the key fob near

the card reader located in the lower half of the left

wireless phone charger, facing downward, on the center

console. When your key fob is detected, the two minute

authentication period restarts.

When approaching or leaving Model S carrying the key

fob, you do not need to point the key fob at Model S as

you press a button, but you must be within operating

range.

Radio equipment on a similar frequency can affect the

key. If this happens, move the key at least one foot

(30 cm) away from other electronic devices (phones,

laptops, etc.).

In the event that the key fob's battery is dead, you can

still use it. To unlock the vehicle, scan the key fob on the

NOTE: If enabled, Walk-Away Door Lock (see Walk-

card reader located on the driver's side door pillar (like

Away Door Lock on page 14) operates only when you

the key card).

walk away using a phone key or passive key fob. When

you walk away carrying your key card, Model S does not

automatically unlock/lock.

Key Fob

You can quickly familiarize yourself with the key fob by

thinking of it as a miniature version of Model S, with the

Tesla badge representing the front. The key has buttons

that feel like softer areas on the surface.

Opening and Closing

Keys

CAUTION: Protect the key from impact, high

temperatures, and damage from liquids. Avoid

contact with solvents, waxes, and abrasive

cleaners.

Passive Locking and Unlocking

Locking and unlocking Model S with your key fob is

conveniently hands-free. Although you must be carrying

a paired key fob, there is no need to use it. Model S has

sensors around the vehicle that can recognize the

presence of a key fob within a range of approximately

six feet (two meters). Therefore, you can keep your key

fob in your pocket or purse and press the door handle to

unlock and extend the handle. When carrying your key

fob with you, you can also open the trunk without

having to use the key by pressing the liftgate's exterior

switch. If Walk-Away Door Lock is enabled, Model S

automatically locks when you exit and the key fob is no

longer in range (see Walk-Away Door Lock on page

14). Passive locking and unlocking is automatically

enabled when you pair your key fob to Model S.

To drive the vehicle, scan the key fob on the phone

charger.

Although you can use the same key fob with multiple

vehicles, it can only be paired to one vehicle at a time.

1. Place it at the top of the left phone charger, against

To activate a paired key fob to a different vehicle, touch

the center divider.

the flat side onto the driver's side door pillar and click

any button on the key fob to confirm.

2. Point the front of the key fob down.

3. Swipe downwards.

NOTE: For increased security, passive locking and

unlocking disables after being stationary for five minutes

while within vehicle range when the vehicle is not in use

(for example, you are standing outside your vehicle). In

this situation, you must shake or press a button on the

key fob to re-enable passive locking and unlocking.

Replacing the Key Fob Battery

Under normal use, the key fob has a battery that lasts

for up to one year, depending on key fob version and

selected vehicle settings. When the battery is low, a

message displays on the touchscreen.

To replace the key fob battery:

1. With the key fob placed button side down on a soft

surface, release the bottom cover, using a small flat-

bladed tool.

Instructions for changing the battery are provided in

Replacing the Key Fob Battery on page 10.

NOTE: You can use the same key fob with multiple

Model S vehicles provided you authenticate it (see

Managing Keys on page 11). However, key fob works

with only one Model S at a time. Therefore, to use a key

fob for a different Model S, touch its flat side against the

card reader on the driver's side door pillar.

NOTE: Model S supports up to four different key fobs.

Keys

Managing Keys

To display a list of all keys (phone keys, key cards, and

key fobs) that can access your Model S, touch Controls >

Locks. An icon displays next to each key to indicate

whether the key is a phone key, key card, or key fob. Use

this list to manage keys that have access to your

Model S. To add or delete keys, see Adding and

Removing Keys on page 11.

Model S supports up to 19 keys. When you reach this

limit, you must delete a key before adding a new one.

NOTE: You can use the same key for more than one

Model S. This prevents you from having to deal with

multiple keys when you switch vehicles. If you customize

2. Remove the battery by lifting it away from the

the name of an authenticated key card or key fob on one

retaining clips.

Model S (by touching the pencil icon), any other Model S

to which the key card or key fob is authenticated also

displays the changed name.

Adding and Removing Keys

To add a new key card or key fob:

NOTE: When adding a key fob, ensure it is at room

temperature. Pairing a key fob that is very cold can be

unsuccessful.

1. On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Locks then

touch + in the Keys section.

2. Scan your new key card or key fob on the card reader

located on the wireless phone charger. To scan the

3. While avoiding touching the battery's flat surfaces,

key fob:

insert the new battery (type CR2330) with the ‘+’

side facing up.

◦ Place it at the top of the left phone charger,

against the center divider.

NOTE: Wipe the battery clean before fitting and

avoid touching the battery's flat surfaces. Finger

◦ Point the front of the key fob down.

marks on the flat surfaces of the battery can reduce

◦ Swipe downwards (as shown in the image).

battery life.

When you hear a chime and the new key is

NOTE: CR2330 batteries can be purchased from any

recognized, remove it from the card reader.

retailer that sells batteries.

4. Holding the bottom cover at an angle, align the tabs

on the cover with the corresponding slots on the key

fob, then press the cover firmly onto the key fob until

it snaps into place.

5. Test that the key fob works by unlocking and locking

Model S.

WARNING: Key fob batteries contain a chemical

burn hazard and should not be ingested. The key

fob contains a coin cell battery. If the coin cell

battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal

burns within two hours and can lead to death.

Keep new and used batteries away from children. If

the battery compartment does not close securely,

stop using the product and keep it away from

children. If you think batteries might have been

3. Scan a key card or key fob that has already been

swallowed or placed inside any part of the body,

paired to the vehicle to confirm new key pairing.

seek immediate medical attention.

Opening and Closing

Doors

Using Exterior Door Handles

A light press on a door handle extends it provided

Model S is unlocked and detects a phone key or key fob

nearby. You can set door handles to extend

automatically when you approach the driver’s side

carrying a phone key or key fob. Touch Controls > Locks

> Auto-Present Handles.

NOTE: To prevent children from opening the rear doors,

turn on child locks (see Child Locks on page 14).

To open a front door in the unlikely situation when

Model S has no power, pull up the manual door release

located in front of the window switches.

Insert your hand into the handle and pull to open the

door.

Door handles retract if you do not use them within one

minute after they extend. Just press a handle to extend

it again. Door handles also retract a minute after the last

door closes, when Model S begins moving, and when

you lock Model S.

NOTE: To preserve battery life, Model S is designed to

temporarily disable the Auto-Present Handles feature if

the vehicle is unable to detect a phone key nearby.

In these cases, extend a door handle by pressing it, or by

pressing the unlock button on the key fob. There is no

need to reset the setting. The next time you approach

Model S, provided the above conditions do not apply,

handles automatically extend.

Opening Doors from the Interior

To open a rear door in the unlikely situation when

Model S doors are electrically powered. To open a door

Model S has no power, fold back the edge of the carpet

while sitting inside, press the button located at the top

below the rear seats to expose the mechanical release

of the interior door handle and push the door open.

cable. Pull the mechanical release cable toward the

center of the vehicle.

Opening and Closing

Doors

• A phone key or paired key fob is detected inside

Model S.

• A door or trunk is not fully closed.

• The phone key's Bluetooth setting is turned off.

• Key fob or phone key remains within range for five

minutes after all doors have been closed.

NOTE: It is ultimately your responsibility to ensure your

vehicle is locked, even when Walk-Away Door Lock is

enabled.

Drive Away Locking

Model S automatically locks all doors (including the

trunks) when your driving speed exceeds 5 mph

(8 km/h).

CAUTION: Manual door releases are designed to

be used only in situations when Model S has no

power. When Model S has power, use the button

Child Locks

located at the top of the interior door handle.

Model S has child locks on the rear doors to prevent

Interior Locking and Unlocking

them from being opened using the interior release

buttons. On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Locks >

Child Lock. You can choose Both to engage the child

While sitting inside Model S, you can lock and unlock all

lock on both rear doors, or you can choose Left or Right

doors and trunks by touching the lock icon in Controls.

to engage it on just a specific door.

The icon changes to indicate whether

WARNING: It is recommended that you turn on

doors are locked or unlocked.

child locks when children are seated in the rear

seats.

Unlock on Park

Driver Door Unlock Mode

When you stop Model S and engage Park, you can

choose to unlock all doors. To turn this feature on or off,

Enabling Controls > Locks > Driver Door Unlock Mode

touch Controls > Locks > Unlock on Park.

only unlocks the driver door when you first unlock

Model S.

Walk-Away Door Lock

Doors and trunks can automatically lock when you walk

away carrying your phone key or paired key fob. To turn

this feature on or off, touch Controls > Locks > Walk-

Away Door Lock.

When the doors lock, the exterior lights flash once and

the mirrors fold (if Fold Mirrors is on). To also hear a

confirmation sound when Model S locks, touch Controls

> Locks > Lock Confirmation Sound.

Model S does not automatically lock if:

• You check the Exclude Home checkbox and Model S

is parked at the location you have designated as

Home. For details on how to designate a location as

Home, see Home, Work, and Favorite Destinations on

page 133.

Windows

Opening and Closing

Locking Rear Windows

Press down on a switch to lower the associated window.

To prevent passengers from using the rear window

Window switches operate at two levels:

switches, touch Controls > Locks > Window Lock. To

unlock the rear windows, touch Window Lock again.

• To lower a window fully, press the switch all the way

down and immediately release.

WARNING: To ensure safety, it is recommended

that you lock the rear window switches whenever

• To lower a window partially, press the switch gently

children are seated in the rear seats.

and release when the window is where you want it.

WARNING: Never leave children unattended in

Model S.

Similarly, pull a switch to raise the associated window:

• To raise a window fully, pull the switch all the way up

and immediately release.

• To raise a window partially, pull the switch gently and

release when the window is where you want it.

If a window is left open unintentionally, Model S can

send a notification to the mobile app (touch Controls >

Locks > Car Left Open Notification, then choose Doors

& Windows).

You can also enable Close Windows on Lock by

touching Controls > Locks > Close Windows on Lock.

When enabled, your vehicle automatically closes the

windows when Model S locks.

NOTE: See Cold Weather Best Practices on page 79

for information on preparing windows for cold weather.

CAUTION: To avoid damage, windows

automatically lower slightly when you open or

close a door. If you manually raise a window when

the door is open, ensure it is slightly lowered

before closing the door.

WARNING: Before closing a window, it is the

driver’s responsibility to ensure that all occupants,

especially children, do not have any body parts

extended through the window’s opening. Failure to

do so can cause serious injury.

Opening and Closing

Rear Trunk

NOTE: In emergency situations, you can override an

Opening

open or close command by grasping the liftgate to stop

it in place.

To open the rear trunk, ensure Model S is in Park, then

do one of the following:

WARNING: Before opening or closing the liftgate,

check the surrounding area (for people and

objects). You must proactively monitor the liftgate

• Touch Controls > Trunk on the touchscreen.

to ensure that it does not come into contact with a

• Double-click the rear trunk button on the key fob.

person or object. Failure to do so may result in

• Touch the rear trunk button on the mobile app.

damage or injury.

• Press the switch located under the liftgate's exterior

handle (a valid key must be detected).

Adjusting Liftgate Opening Height

CAUTION: Before opening the liftgate in an

You can adjust the opening height of the liftgate to

enclosed area (such as a garage), ensure the

make it easier to reach or to avoid low-hanging ceilings

opening height of the liftgate is properly adjusted

or objects (for example, a garage door or light):

to avoid low-hanging ceilings or objects (see

Adjusting Liftgate Opening Height on page 16).

1. Open the trunk, then manually lower or raise the

liftgate to the desired opening height.

Model S must be unlocked or detect a key before you

2. Press and hold the button on the underside of the

can use the switch to open the liftgate.

liftgate for three seconds until you hear a

confirmation chime.

3. Confirm that you have set it to the desired height by

closing the liftgate, then reopening it.

CAUTION: Depending on configuration (such as

suspension height or wheel selection), your

vehicle's liftgate can open up to approximately 7.5

The instrument panel informs you when a door or trunk

feet (2.3 meters) high. Adjust the liftgate height to

is open.

prevent it from coming into contact with low

ceilings or other objects.

To stop a liftgate while it is moving, single-click the rear

trunk button on the key fob. Then, when you double-

Closing

click the rear trunk button, it moves again, but in the

opposite direction (provided it was not almost entirely

open or closed when you stopped it). For example, if

To close the liftgate, do one of the following:

you single-click to stop the liftgate while opening, when

you double-click, it closes.

• Touch Controls > Trunk.

• Double-click the rear trunk button on the key fob.

Rear Trunk

• Press the switch located on the underside of the

liftgate

If the liftgate senses an obstruction when closing, it

stops moving and chimes two times. Remove the

obstruction and try closing it again.

If the liftgate loses its calibration when opened, the

liftgate chimes three times and does not move. To

restore calibration, manually pull the liftgate down to

close it.

Accessing the Cargo Area

To access the cargo area inside the rear trunk, pull up

the strap at the rear of the cargo cover. You can then

fold the cargo cover forward or remove it from Model S.

Secure all cargo before moving Model S, and place

heavy cargo in the upper trunk compartment.

The cargo weight should be distributed as evenly as

possible between the front and rear trunks.

CAUTION: Never load more than 176 lbs (80 kg) in

the lower tub compartment of the rear trunk or

more than 397 lbs (180 kg) on the upper floor.

Doing so can cause damage.

WARNING: When loading cargo, always consider

the vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

(see Vehicle Loading on page 188). The GVWR is

the maximum allowable total mass of the vehicle

including all passengers, fluids, and cargo.

Opening and Closing

Front Trunk

Opening

3. Carefully try to lift the front edge of the hood to

ensure that it is fully closed.

To open the front trunk, ensure Model S is in Park, and

then do one of the following before pulling the hood

open:

• Touch Controls > Frunk on the touchscreen.

• Double-click the front trunk button on the key fob.

• Touch the front trunk button in the mobile app.

The instrument panel displays when a door, trunk, or

liftgate is open.

WARNING: Before opening or closing the hood, it

is important to check that the area around the

hood is free of obstacles (people and objects).

Failure to do so may result in damage or serious

injury.

CAUTION: To prevent damage:

The cargo weight should be distributed as evenly as

possible between the front and rear trunks.

• Apply pressure only to the green areas shown.

Applying pressure to the red areas can cause

CAUTION: Never load more than 110 lbs (50 kg) in

damage.

the front trunk. Doing so can cause damage.

• Do not close the hood with one hand. Doing so

WARNING: When loading cargo, always consider

applies concentrated force in one area and can

the vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

result in a dent or crease.

(see Vehicle Loading on page 188). The GVWR is

• Do not apply pressure to the front edge of the

the maximum allowable total mass of the vehicle

hood. Doing so can crease the edge.

including all passengers, fluids, and cargo.

• Do not slam or drop the hood.

Closing

• To avoid scratches, don't have anything in your

hands (keys). Jewelry can also cause scratches.

The Model S hood is not heavy enough to latch under its

own weight and applying pressure on the front edge or

WARNING: Before driving, you must ensure that

center of the hood can cause damage.

the hood is securely latched in the fully closed

position by carefully trying to lift the front edge of

To properly close the hood:

the hood upward and confirming there is no

movement.

1. Lower the hood until the striker touches the latches.

The front trunk locks when:

2. Place both hands on the front of the hood in the

areas shown (in green), then press down firmly to

• You lock Model S using the touchscreen, key or

engage the latches.

mobile app.

Front Trunk

• You leave Model S carrying your key (if Walk-Away

Door Lock on page 14 is turned on).

• Valet mode is active (see Valet Mode on page 45).

Interior Emergency Release

An illuminated interior release button inside the front

trunk allows a person locked inside to get out.

3. Pull the two wires out of the tow eye opening to

expose both terminals.

Press the interior release button to open the front trunk,

then push up on the hood.

NOTE: The interior release button glows following a brief

exposure to ambient light.

WARNING: People should never climb inside the

front trunk. Never shut the front trunk when a

person is inside.

WARNING: Care should be taken to ensure that

objects inside the front trunk do not bump against

the release button, causing the hood to

accidentally open.

Opening Hood with No Power

In the unlikely event that Model S has no low voltage

power, you will be unable to open the front trunk using

4. Connect the low voltage power supply's red positive

the touchscreen, key fob, or mobile app. To open the

(+) cable to the red positive (+) terminal.

front trunk in this situation:

5. Connect the low voltage power supply's black

negative (-) cable to the black negative (-) terminal.

NOTE: The following steps do not open the front trunk if

Model S is locked and has low voltage power.

1. Locate an external low voltage power supply (such as

a portable jump starter).

2. Release the tow eye cover by pressing firmly on the

top right perimeter of the cover until it pivots inward,

then gently pulling the raised section toward you.

Opening and Closing

Interior Storage and Electronics

Center Console

In addition to housing an RFID transmitter that reads key

fobs and key cards (see Keys on page 8), the center

console includes cup holders, two storage

compartments, wireless phone chargers, and a rear

touchscreen.

To open the main storage compartment, pull its cover

upward. Open the front storage compartment by sliding

its cover forward.

Glovebox

To open the glovebox, touch Controls > Glovebox. The

glovebox automatically opens and the light turns on.

Second Row Console

Your Model S has a rear console integrated in the center

of the second row. This console can serve as an arm rest

for rear passengers.

To lower the console, press the button on the top back

of the center seat. To raise the console, push it all the

way upwards.

To close the glovebox, push it upward until it latches into

the closed position.

For additional glovebox security, touch Controls >

Safety > Glovebox PIN to set a 4-digit PIN (see

Glovebox PIN on page 150).

NOTE: If you leave the glovebox open, its light

eventually turns off.

NOTE: The glovebox locks whenever closed and you

lock Model S using the mobile app, key card, you leave

Model S carrying your phone key (if Walk-Away Door

Lock is turned on), or if Valet mode is active (see Valet

Mode on page 45). It does not lock when Model S is

locked by touching the lock icon on the touchscreen.

WARNING: When driving, keep the glovebox

closed to prevent injury to a passenger if a

collision or sudden stop occurs.

To access the storage tray and wireless phone charger

(see Wireless Phone Chargers on page 23), raise the

USB Ports

cover by pressing the latch on the underside of it and

pulling it up.

Model S has five USB ports:

Opening and Closing

Interior Storage and Electronics

• Two USB ports are located in the front compartment

of the center console. These can be used to charge

USB devices and to play audio files from a phone or

USB device (see Playing Media from Devices on page

138).

• Two USB ports are located below the rear

touchscreen that can be used to charge USB devices.

• One USB port is located inside the glovebox. This

port is equipped with a USB flash drive. The secure

location of this USB port makes it ideal for saving

Sentry Mode and Dashcam video footage.

To access the front USB ports, open the front

compartment of the center console. The front USB ports

are located on the rear wall of the compartment:

NOTE: Power is available whenever the vehicle is

considered "awake". The vehicle may be awake for many

reasons. For example, when using features such as

Summon, or when features such as Preconditioning,

Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, Camp Mode, or Sentry

Mode are enabled. The vehicle is also awake whenever

the low voltage battery is being charged or is in use,

during high voltage charging, when the vehicle is

communicating with the mobile app, etc. Leaving an

accessory plugged in does not deplete the low voltage

battery.

NOTE: Use USB 3.0 compliant cables to connect a

device to a USB port. Using non-compliant cables can

result in slower charging, potential connection problems

or degraded performance.

NOTE: Do not connect multiple devices using a USB

hub. This can prevent connected devices from charging

Rear USB ports are located below the rear touchscreen:

or from being recognized by Media Player, Sentry Mode,

Dashcam, etc.

USB Drive Requirements for

Recording Videos

NOTE: For saving Sentry Mode and Dashcam footage,

Tesla recommends using the USB port located in the

glovebox. Doing so increases security and minimizes

power consumption.

One or more features on your Model S requires the use

of a flash drive (for example, Dashcam, Sentry Mode and

Track Mode (if equipped) that meets these

requirements:

• Minimum storage capacity of 64 GB. Use a flash drive

with as much available storage as possible. Video

Glovebox USB port:

footage can occupy a large amount of space.

• A sustained write speed of at least 4 MB/s. Note that

sustained write speed differs from peak write speed.

• USB 2.0 compatible. If using a USB 3.0 flash drive, it

must support USB 2.0.

• Properly formatted (described below).

NOTE: In some market regions you can purchase

recommended USB drives on http://www.tesla.com.

Interior Storage and Electronics

Formatting a USB Flash Drive

You can also view video footage by removing and

inserting the USB flash drive into a computer and

navigating to the TeslaCam or TeslaTrackMode (if

To save and retrieve video footage, Model S requires a

equipped) folder.

USB flash drive formatted as exFAT, MS-DOS FAT (for

Mac), ext3, or ext4 (NTFS is currently not supported).

The TeslaCam folder contains three sub-folders:

For use with Dashcam and Sentry Mode, the flash drive

must contain a base-level folder called TeslaCam and for

• Recent Clips: When recording, Dashcam continuously

use with Track Mode (if equipped), the flash drive must

saves footage to Recent Clips in 60-minute cycles.

contain a base-level folder called TeslaTrackMode.

Footage is overwritten every hour unless you

manually save it. Four videos are recorded for each

Model S can format a USB flash drive for you. Insert the

clip, one from each camera (front, rear, left, and

flash drive into a front USB port, and touch Controls >

right).

Safety > Format USB Drive. Doing so automatically

formats the drive as exFAT and creates a folder for

• Saved Clips: Contains all recordings that are saved

TeslaCam and TeslaTrackMode (if equipped). The USB

using Dashcam.

flash drive is now ready to record and save video

• Sentry Clips: Contains the last 10 minutes of footage

footage. Format USB Drive is available only when a USB

from all Sentry Mode events that triggered an Alert

flash drive (with one or fewer partitions) is inserted into

or Alarm state. If storage space on the USB flash

a front USB port. Choosing Format USB Drive erases any

drive becomes limited, the oldest Sentry Clips are

existing content on the flash drive—before using this

deleted to provide space for new ones. Once deleted,

feature, you must move any content you want to keep to

you cannot retrieve them.

a different device.

When the USB flash drive runs out of storage space,

If Model S is unable to format the flash drive, you must

video footage can no longer be saved. To prevent the

format it using a computer. Remember to manually

create the TeslaCam folder, and the TeslaTrackMode

flash drive from getting full, regularly move saved videos

to another device and delete them from the flash drive.

folder (if equipped).

You can also format the USB flash drive with a computer

Wireless Phone Chargers

to use a single flash drive for Dashcam, Sentry Mode,

Track Mode (if equipped), and audio files. Create

Wireless phone chargers are integrated into both the

separate partitions on the drive formatted as exFAT; for

front and rear consoles, each providing up to 15W of

example, one for Dashcam and Sentry Mode (you must

power to charge Qi-enabled phones. Simply place your

create the TeslaCam folder), one for Track Mode (create

phone on the charger. Your device may feel warm while

the TeslaTrackMode folder), and an audio partition.

charging, but this is a normal effect of inductive

charging.

Once the USB flash drive is formatted and contains the

necessary folder(s), insert it into a front (or glovebox, if

equipped) USB port. Do not use a rear USB port— these

are used only to charge USB devices. Once inserted, it

can take up to 15 seconds for Model S to recognize the

flash drive. When recognized, icons for Dashcam and

Sentry Mode are available when you touch Controls and

your vehicle is ready to record videos. You may need to

first enable Sentry Mode (if equipped) by touching

Controls > Sentry.

Viewing Video Recordings

You can view recorded footage on the touchscreen

when Model S is in Park. Touch the Dashcam icon

located in the app launcher or the Dashcam icon on the

Controls screen. Touch the menu icon in the top corner

of the screen. The tabs display a list of all video clips,

When placed on the wireless charger, your phone

organized by location and timestamp. Pause, rewind,

charges whenever the vehicle is powered on (the

fast forward, and delete video recordings as needed.

touchscreen is on and you are in the vehicle). Your

You can also navigate to Controls > Safety > Delete

phone does not charge when you leave the vehicle

Dashcam Clips to delete all dashcam and Sentry Mode

unless a feature, such as Sentry mode is enabled.

footage, including recent and saved clips.

NOTE: Dashcam recording pauses when you launch the

Viewer.

Opening and Closing

Interior Storage and Electronics

NOTE: The phone must be in direct contact with the

NOTE: A power inverter plugged into the low voltage

wireless charger. Do not place objects between the

power socket must support 16V DC input to function.

phone and the charger (for example, credit cards, key

CAUTION: Do not attempt to jump start Model S

cards, coins, keys, metal objects, etc.).

using the low voltage power socket. Doing so can

NOTE: The wireless phone charger may not work if your

result in damage.

phone case is too large or is made of metal. Try

removing the phone from its case before placing it on

Coat Hangers

the charger.

NOTE: The wireless phone charger does not charge if

Your Model S has a coat hanger on each side of the

the vehicle's high voltage Battery is discharged.

vehicle above the rear window in the second row, next to

the reading light. Push the coat hanger to release it.

Push it again to retract it.

Low Voltage Power Socket

Your Model S has a power socket located in the center

console's rear compartment. To access the low voltage

socket, open the front compartment of the center

console.

Active Road Noise Reduction

Model S is equipped with Active Road Noise Reduction

which reduces low-frequency road noise while driving

on rough surfaces. To accomplish this, the vehicle uses

the seat microphones to measure noise in the cabin,

The power socket is suitable for accessories requiring up

then generates anti-noise through the speakers to

to 12A continuous draw (16A peak).

intelligently create quiet zones around each occupant

NOTE: Power is available whenever the vehicle is

depending on vehicle and environmental factors.

considered "awake". The vehicle may be awake for many

reasons. For example, when using features such as

Summon, or when features such as Preconditioning,

Cabin Overheat Protection, Keep Climate On, Dog Mode,

Camp Mode, Sentry Mode, etc. are enabled. The vehicle

is also awake whenever the low voltage battery is being

charged or is in use, during high voltage charging, when

the vehicle is communicating with the mobile app, etc.

Leaving an accessory plugged in does not deplete the

low voltage battery.

WARNING: The power socket and an accessory’s

connector can become hot.

WARNING: To prevent excessive interference with

the vehicle’s electronics, Tesla recommends that

you do not plug any non-Tesla accessories,

including power inverters, into the low voltage

power socket. However, if you do use a non-Tesla

accessory and notice any malfunctions or

unexpected behavior, such as indicator lights, alert

messages, or excessive heat from the accessory,

unplug the accessory from the low voltage power

socket immediately.

Front and Rear Seats

Correct Driving Position

Adjusting the Front Seats

The seat, head support, seat belt and airbags work

together to maximize your safety. Using these correctly

ensures greater protection.

Position the seat so you can wear the seat belt correctly,

while being as far away from the front airbag as

possible:

1. Sit upright with both feet on the floor and the seat

back reclined no more than 30 degrees.

2. Make sure you can easily reach the pedals and that

your arms are slightly bent when holding the steering

yoke. Your chest should be at least 10 inches (25 cm)

from the center of the airbag cover.

1. Move seat forward/backward and adjust the seat’s

height and tilt angle up/down.

3. Place the shoulder section of the seat belt mid-way

between your neck and your shoulder. Fit the lap

2. Adjust backrest.

section of the belt tightly across your hips, not across

3. Adjust lumbar support.

your stomach.

WARNING: Before adjusting a front seat, check

Model S front seats include integrated head supports

that the area around the seat is free of obstacles

that cannot be adjusted or removed.

(people and objects).

WARNING: Do not adjust seats while driving.

Doing so increases the risk of a collision.

WARNING: Riding in a moving vehicle with the

seat back reclined can result in serious injuries in a

collision, as you could slide under the lap belt or

be propelled into the seat belt. Ensure your seat

back is reclined no more than 30 degrees when

the vehicle is moving.

Folding Rear Seats

Model S has a split rear seat that can fold forward.

Front and Rear Seats

Before folding, remove items from the seats and the rear

WARNING: Always ensure that the seats are

footwell. To allow the rear seats to fold completely flat,

locked in their upright position by attempting to

you may need to move the front seats forward. To fold a

push it forward or rearward, ensuring the latch is

rear seat, push the corresponding button on the back of

fully engaged. Failure to do so can increase the

the seat.

risk of injury.

Head Supports

The front seats include integrated head supports that

you cannot adjust.

The rear outboard seating positions include an

adjustable head support that can be raised/lowered or

removed. The head support should always be raised and

locked into position (so that the center is aligned with

the center of the occupant's head) when occupied by a

passenger that is not in a child safety seat.

Lift the head support to the desired position. To lower

the head support, press and hold the button on the base

of the outer post while pushing down on the head

support.

You can also fold the rear seats fully forward by pressing

the corresponding switch located on the left side of the

rear trunk. Pressing the switch causes the seat to

unlatch. You can then push it downward to lay it fully

flat.

To remove a head support:

1. Lift the headrest to raise it.

2. Press and hold the button located at the base of the

To return the seats to their upright position, pull

right post.

upwards until it locks into place. To confirm that the seat

3. Insert a short, flat object (such as a small flat-head

is locked in the upright position, try pulling it forward.

screwdriver) into the opening on the inside base of

the opposite post and pull the head support upward.

NOTE: Driving with the rear seats folded may increase

noise in the cabin area (for example, you may hear

vibration sounds coming from the rear of the vehicle

such as the trunk, suspension, etc.).

CAUTION: While raising a rear seat back, hold the

seat belt out of the way to ensure that the seat

belt is not trapped behind the backrest or caught

in the seat latch.

Seating and Safety Restraints

Seat Belts

Wearing Seat Belts

3. Insert the latch plate into the buckle and press

together until you hear a click indicating it is locked

in place.

Using seat belts and child safety seats is the most

effective way to protect occupants if a collision occurs.

Therefore, wearing a seat belt is required by law in most

jurisdictions.

Both the driver and passenger seats are equipped with

three-point inertia reel seat belts. Inertia reel belts are

automatically tensioned to allow occupants to move

comfortably during normal driving conditions. To

securely hold child safety seats, all passenger seating

positions are equipped with an automatic locking

retractor (ALR) feature that, by fully extracting the seat

belt (beyond the length needed for a typical adult

occupant), locks the belt into place until the seat belt is

unbuckled.

4. Pull the belt to check that it is securely fastened.

The seat belt reel automatically locks to prevent

movement of occupants if Model S experiences a force

5. Pull the diagonal part of the belt toward the reel to

associated with hard acceleration, braking, cornering, or

remove excess slack.

an impact in a collision.

To Release a Belt

Seat Belt Reminders

Hold the belt near the buckle to prevent the belt from

The seat belt reminder on the instrument

retracting too quickly, then press the button on the

panel alerts you if a seat belt for an

buckle. The belt retracts automatically. Ensure there is

occupied driver or passenger seat is

no obstruction that prevents the belt from fully

unbuckled. If all occupants are buckled up

retracting. The belt should not hang loose. If a seat belt

and the reminder stays on, re-buckle seat

does not fully retract, contact Tesla.

belts to ensure they are correctly latched.

Also remove any heavy objects (such as a

Wearing Seat Belts When Pregnant

briefcase) from an unoccupied seat. If the

reminder light continues to stay on,

contact Tesla.

Do not put the lap or shoulder sections of the seat belt

over the abdominal area. Wear the lap section of the

belt as low as possible across the hips, not the waist.

You can temporarily disable a seat belt reminder

Position the shoulder portion of the belt between the

associated with a rear seating position. This is useful

breasts and to the side of the abdomen. Consult your

when you are carrying an object in a rear seat that

doctor for specific guidance.

triggers the seat belt reminder alert. To disable the

reminder, touch the associated seat on the seat belt

reminder popup message that displays on the

touchscreen when a seat belt reminder is active. When a

reminder is disabled, the seat belt reminder icon is

replaced by a seat icon, for the current drive only. Touch

the seat again to re-enable the reminder.

WARNING: Seat belts must be worn by passengers

in all seating positions. Do not disable a seat belt

reminder when the seating position is occupied by

a passenger.

To Fasten a Belt

1. Ensure correct positioning of the seat (see Correct

Driving Position on page 26).

2. Draw the belt out smoothly, ensuring the belt lays flat

across the pelvis, chest and mid-point of your collar

bone, between the neck and shoulder.

Seating and Safety Restraints

Seat Belts

WARNING: Never place anything between you and

the seat belt to cushion the impact in the event of

If the pre-tensioners and airbags did not activate in an

a collision.

impact, this does not mean they malfunctioned. It

usually means that the strength or type of force needed

Seat Belt Pre-tensioners

to activate them was not present.

The front seat belts are equipped with pre-tensioners

WARNING: Once the seat belt pre-tensioners have

that work in conjunction with the airbags in a severe

been activated, they must be replaced. After any

frontal collision. The pre-tensioners automatically retract

collision, have the airbags, seat belt pre-tensioners

both the seat belt anchor and the seat belt webbing,

and any associated components checked and, if

reducing slack in both the lap and diagonal portions of

necessary, replaced.

the belts, resulting in reduced forward movement of the

occupant.

Testing Seat Belts

The rear outboard seats are equipped with shoulder pre-

To confirm that seat belts are operating correctly,

tensioners to retract the seat belt webbing to reduce

perform these three simple checks on each seat belt.

forward movement of the occupant.

1. With the seat belt fastened, give the webbing nearest

the buckle a quick pull. The buckle should remain

securely locked.

2. With the belt unfastened, unreel the webbing to its

limit. Check that unreeling is free from snags, and

visually check the webbing for wear. Allow the

webbing to retract, checking that retraction is

smooth and complete.

3. With the webbing half unreeled, hold the tongue

plate and pull forward quickly. The mechanism should

lock automatically and prevent further unreeling.

If a seat belt fails any of these tests, contact Tesla

immediately.

For information about cleaning seat belts, see Seat Belts

on page 179.

Seat Belts

Seat Belt Warnings

WARNING: Seat belts should be worn by all

occupants at all times, even if driving for a very

short distance. Failure to do so increases the risk

of injury or death if a collision occurs.

WARNING: Secure small children in a suitable child

safety seat as described in the Child Safety Seat

topic. Always follow the child safety seat

manufacturer's instructions when installing.

WARNING: Ensure that all seat belts are worn

correctly. An improperly worn seat belt increases

the risk of injury or death if a collision occurs.

WARNING: Do not wear seat belts over hard,

fragile or sharp items in clothing, such as pens,

keys, eyeglasses, etc. The pressure from the seat

belt on such items can cause injury.

WARNING: Seat belts should not be worn with any

part of the strap twisted.

WARNING: Each seat belt assembly must be used

by one occupant only. It is dangerous to put a seat

belt around a child being carried on an occupant’s

lap.

WARNING: Seat belts that have been worn in a

collision must be inspected or replaced by Tesla,

even if damage to the assembly is not obvious.

WARNING: Seat belts that show signs of wear

(such as fraying), or have been cut or damaged in

any way, must be replaced by Tesla.

WARNING: Avoid contaminating a seat belt’s

components with any chemicals, liquids, grit, dirt

or cleaning products. If a seat belt fails to retract

or latch into the buckle, it must be replaced

immediately. Contact Tesla.

WARNING: Do not make modifications or

additions that can prevent a seat belt mechanism

from taking up slack, or that can prevent a seat

belt from being adjusted to remove slack. A slack

belt greatly reduces occupant protection.

WARNING: Do not make modifications that can

interfere with the operation of a seat belt, or that

can cause a seat belt to become inoperable.

WARNING: Do not use after market comfort and

convenience products that attach to the seat belts.

WARNING: When seat belts are not in use, they

should be fully retracted and not hanging loose. If

a seat belt does not fully retract, contact Tesla.

WARNING: The seat belt system has no user

serviceable parts and may contain pyrotechnics.

Do not disassemble, remove, or replace

components.

Seating and Safety Restraints

Child Safety Seats

Guidelines for Seating Children

Your Model S seat belts are designed for adults and larger children. You must restrain infants and small children in

the rear seats only, and you must use a suitable child safety seat appropriate for the child’s age, weight, and size.

WARNING: Never seat a child in the front row passenger seat, even if using a child safety seat.

WARNING: Never seat a child on a seat with an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to

the child can occur.

Refer to the following label located on the sun visors.

NOTE: The image shown below is representative only and may not be identical to the label in your vehicle.

Model S has an occupancy sensor in the front passenger seat that controls the status of the passenger front airbag

(see Airbags on page 38).

The Passenger Airbag Off indicator displays on the touchscreen when the passenger front airbag is

OFF. When the passenger front airbag is OFF, it does not inflate when a collision occurs. This

indicator does not display when the seat is unoccupied.

To protect an adult occupying the front passenger seat, always double-check the passenger front

airbag to confirm that it is ON.

WARNING: Always ensure that all Model S seats are locked in position before traveling. Failure to do so

increases the risk of injury. Pay attention to all warnings displayed on the touchscreen.

WARNING: Do not associate the Easy Entry setting with the driver's profile when a child is seated in a rear

seat. Doing so can cause the driver's seat to push against the child, especially when a child is seated in a

forward-facing child seat or booster seat. Do not rely on Model S to recognize or accommodate a child seated

in the rear seats while using this setting (see Driver Profiles on page 44).

Child Safety Seats

Choosing a Child Safety Seat

All children age 12 and under should ride in the rear seats. Always use a child safety seat suitable for a young child’s

age and weight. The following table is based on child safety seat recommendations determined by National Highway

Trac Safety Administration (NHTSA). For more information, go to www.nhtsa.gov/ChildSafety/Guidance.

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