Infotainment

Last updated: October 03, 2024

Audio System

1. ‘A’ post tweeter 2. Dashboard Speakers (premium) 3. Liftgate speakers (premium) 4. Subwoofer (premium) 5. Rear door speakers 6. Tuner (premium adds XM antenna jack) 7. Touchscreen/media control unit 8. Dashboard Speaker 9. Front door speakers (premium)
Audio System Component Location

Two different audio systems can be fitted to the Model S: the base system and the premium system. The base system has 200 watts of output through 7 speakers. The system includes AM/FM/HD Radio, dual USB ports, and storage for up to 500 songs. The premium system has 580 watts of output through 12 speakers. The system includes a Dolby ProLogic 7.1 system, storage space for over 3,000 songs, and XM Satellite Radio preparation.

Both systems are operated through the touchscreen, with a media control unit as their heart. Premium systems are equipped with an external amplifier to drive seven of the speakers.

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‘A’ Post Tweeters

1. Tweeter

There are two tweeters, one in each ‘A’ post, on both base and premium systems. Their precise positioning is controlled by guide pins. They are secured to the ‘A’ post trim by clips. The tweeters are 30 mm in diameter, with an output of 20 watts, and an impedance of 4 ohms.

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Dashboard Speakers: Premium Systems Only

1. Dashboard speakers

The dashboard speakers are mid-range woofers located beneath the front defrost grille. Premium systems have three speakers: one in the center and one on each side. Base systems only have the center speaker. Each speaker is secured by two screws. The speakers are 80 mm in diameter, with an output of 40 watts, and an impedance of 2 ohms.

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Liftgate Speakers: Premium Systems Only

1. Liftgate speakers

Two mid-range woofers are located centrally in the liftgate, secured by two screws each. The speakers are 80 mm in diameter with an output of 40 watts and an impedance of 2 ohms.

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Subwoofer Speaker: Premium Systems Only

1. Subwoofer speaker

The subwoofer speaker is only fitted on premium systems. It is an integral part of the subwoofer enclosure and is located in the trunk behind the RH trunk trim panel. The subwoofer enclosure is secured by three screws.

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Door Speakers

1. Door speaker

There is a single mid-range woofer in each door on both base and premium systems. On base systems, all four speakers are 160 mm in diameter with an output of 40 watts and an impedance of 2 ohms. On premium systems, the front speakers are 200 mm in diameter with an output of 80 watts and an impedance of 1 ohm. Each speaker is secured by four screws.

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Audio Tuner

1. Audio tuner

The audio tuner is located behind the dashboard in front of the driver. It is secured with four screws and access is gained by removing the lower dash trim and the side dash footwell closing trim. The base tuner is a 12V AM/FM unit only, and the premium tuner is an AM/FM, HD and XM unit. The ambient operational temperature range of the tuner is -40 degrees C to +85 degrees C.

To display the radio functions, touch the Media and Audio icons in the row of Applications on the main touchscreen. Refer to the Model S Owner’s Manual for details about the Application functions.

1. Power antenna box 2. Power antenna box 3. Sub. ANT 4. Main ANT 5. Audio FR/FL 6. CAN 7. Media Control Unit with 17" touchscreen 8. Tuner module 9. Twisted pair with shield connected at tuner module 10. Twisted pair with shield connected at tuner module 11. Coax cable

1. Power antenna box 2. Power antenna box 3. Power antenna box 4. Sub. ANT 5. Main ANT 6. XM connector 7. Audio FR/FL 8. CAN 9. Media Control Unit with 17" touchscreen 10. Tuner module 11. Twisted pair with shield connected at tuner module 12. Twisted pair with shield connected at tuner module 13. Coax cable

1. ACC (+B) 2. NC(OPEN) 3. NC(OPEN) 4. NC(OPEN) 5. GND 6. L - 7. L + 8. GND 9. NC(OPEN) 10. CAN_+ 11. CAN_– 12. NC(OPEN) 13. GND 14. R - 15. R + 16. GND

Touchscreen/Media Control Unit

1. External temperature 2. Battery charge level 3. Vehicle alert notification 4. Bluetooth® connection indicator 5. Vehicle 3G GSM signal strength indicator 6. Clock 7. Applications 8. Maximize/minimize application 9. Change application position 10. CONTROLS 11. Seat heaters 12. Heating and ventilation controls 13. Volume control

The touchscreen and Media Control Unit (MCU) are integral components located in the instrument panel. The 17-inch capacitive touchscreen is the focal point of the Model S Infotainment and control systems. All media, communication, cabin, and vehicle controls are operated through this high-resolution input screen. WiFi-enabled mobile connectivity is also available. Refer to the Model S Owner’s Manual for details about how to use the touchscreen and its menu options.

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Radio

1. Favorites 2. Recently played 3. Radio source 4. Browse 5. HD radio ON/OFF 6. Add/delete favorite 7. Signal strength indicator 8. Station information 9. Station frequency/channel selector 10. Previous station/channel 11. Next station/channel 12. Presets

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USB Media Hub

1. USB ports

The USB ports in the center console are directly connected to the back of the touchscreen. A portable music player or a USB flash drive can be plugged in and browsed through the media application on the touchscreen. The ports also provide a charging point for mobile phones.

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External Amplifier

1. External amplifier

The external amplifier is only included with premium systems. It is located behind the dashboard in front of the driver, adjacent to the tuner and is secured with four screws.

The amplifier drives seven speakers: 2 front door speakers, 2 outer dash speakers, 2 liftgate speakers, and a subwoofer.

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Audio System Operation

Refer to the Model S Owner’s Manual for details about AM/FM/HD radio play, XM satellite radio play, and media play.

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Instrument Cluster

1. Left information display - configurable 2. Vehicle status overview 3. Right information display - configurable 4. Door lock status 5. Odometer 6. Outside temperature 7. Accessory mode indicator 8. Battery charge indicator 9. Date 10. Time
Accessory Mode (Vehicle Off)

1. Indicator lights 2. Cruise control set speed indicator 3. Traction control off 4. Cruise control on 5. Speedometer 6. Current speed 7. System warning messages 8. Gear selected 9. Battery charge indicator 10. Power meter

1. Charging rate per hour 2. Vehicle range based on charge level 3. Charging current/Maximum current available from connected supply 4. Range increase this charging session 5. Time remaining until charged 6. Charge level 7. Voltage of connected supply
Charging Mode

1. Indicator lights 2. Cruise control set speed indicator 3. Traction control off 4. Cruise control on 5. Speedometer 6. Current speed 7. System warning messages 8. Gear selected 9. Battery charge indicator 10. Power meter

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MCU Connectors

Back

Tegra MCU	Intel MCU
1. GSM antenna 2. GPS antenna 3. Instrument Cluster 4. Diagnostic Port 5. LIN, Diagnostics 6. CAN, IO's 7. SIM Extender 8. WiFi antenna 9. Rear Camera 10. USB Port 11. USB Port 12. Analog 13. Main Power and Base Audio 14. Base Audio 15. Premium Audio	1. GPS antenna - connector only present on MCU for PreAP/AP1 (part number 1451809-UX-X) 2. Rear Camera 3. Autopilot Ethernet 4. Instrument Cluster 5. GSM antenna 6. CAN, LIN, IO's 7. Analog 8. Radio Tuner 9. Bluetooth 10. WiFi antenna 11. USB Port 12. USB Port 13. Main Power and Base Audio 14. Base Audio 15. Premium Audio + Pedestrian Warning

Right side

Tegra MCU	Intel MCU
1. Navigation Micro SD Card Slot	1. Gateway SD Card Slot 2. Diagnostics Ethernet 3. SIM Card Slot

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