Electric Vehicle University - MS313a Tips for Model S Owners, Touch Screen & Telematics
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THE CENTRAL QUESTION ... How can I avoid a slog through the Owners Manual to learn the most salient tips and tricks associated with the touch screen and telematics for the Model S? COURSE ABSTRACT Tips and tricks generally associated with other features of the Model S are discussed. Course level: Advanced
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Electric Vehicle University - MS313a Tips for Model S Owners, Touch Screen & Telematics
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- 2. 2 Tips and Tricks Touchscreen & Telematics, part 1 MS-313a This course is presented as part of Evannex University—a free, open learning environment that presents concise, video-based mini-courses for those who have interest in electric vehicles (EVs) …
- 3. Touch Screen display Full screen Touching an app icon (along top row) for an app that’s already displayed causes that app go full screen. Also accomplished using the small“expand the window” button in the lower corner of the display 3
- 4. Organizing apps You can drag an app icon to either the upper or lower display to place it appropriately You can also drag it to the miniature “top-half” and “bottom-half” icons that appear at the top of the screen when you begin dragging an app icon. [@JoshG via Teslarati] 4
- 5. Connecting bluetooth devices - I Use the “control” screen to access bluetooth or tap the blue tooth icon at the top of the display to access that functionality then follow these steps: on your device, enable bluetooth and make it discoverable in the display window “add a new device” all Bluetooth devices in range are displayed select the device you want to pair 5
- 6. Connecting bluetooth devices - II the touch screen displays a random number your device should display the same number be sure the numbers are the same, then confirm you want to pair the device with your Model S 6
- 7. Your car Press the Tesla logo at the top of the touch screen brings up an image of your car, showing your VIN#, firmware version, and most recent firmware release notes. The image of the car on screen should match your actual car’s color, roof type, and display the status of headlights/fog lights, along with left turn signal or flashers, and brake lights. [Teslarati] 7
- 8. 8 … a free study guide for all EVU mini-courses is available for download from our website … For a complete list of mini- courses and the study guide, visit: www.evannex.com
Editor's Notes
- As I mentioned earlier in this sequence of courses, the Model S has been jokingly called a computer on 4 wheels. That’s especially true when tips and tricks for the touch screen and telematics are considered. Let’s begin with the 17” display, by far, the largest of any car in the world. >> There are times when it’s convenient to have a single app display full screen on your 17” touch screen. This is particularly useful when you’d like to see a larger portion of a map while in nav. A quick way to get a full screen image is to: >> Touch an app icon along top row for an app that’s already displayed in the top window. This causes that app go full screen. >> This can also accomplished using the small “expand the window” button in the lower left corner of the display.
- There are times when you want to place an app window in upper area of the 17” display. To do this quickly, >> You can drag an app icon from the top row to either the upper or lower display window to place it appropriately. >> Alternatively, you can also drag it to the miniature “top-half” and “bottom-half” icons that appear at the top of the screen when you begin dragging an app icon. These are shown in the photo on your screen.
- Connecting your smartphone (or other comparable bluetooth device) to the Model S is relatively easy. >> Use the “control” screen to access bluetooth or >> tap the bluetooth icon at the top of the display to access that functionality, >> then follow these steps: >> on your device, enable bluetooth and make it discoverable >> in the 17” display window touch “add a new device” >> all Bluetooth devices in range are displayed >> select the device you want to pair and then follow these steps:
- >> Within a few seconds, the touchscreen displays a randomly generated number, >> and your device should display the same number. >> double check to be sure the numbers are the same and then confirm you want to pair the device with the Model S. You’re now connected via bluetooth.
- Model S software maintains an image of your car, along with all pertinent identification and status information. This is particularly useful when you need to know the software version for your car or your vehicle identification number. To access this information: >> Press the Tesla logo at the top of the touch screen >> this brings up an image of your car, showing your VIN#, software version, and most recent release notes. >> The image of the car on screen should match your car’s actual color and roof type, and display the status of all lights and flashers. [Teslarati]