Open Controls > Profiles > Add New Driver, choose app-linked or local setup, save the driving position and optionally enable Easy Entry.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified for current 2021+ Model S vehicles with supported software; Tesla cloud profiles require account access.
Does the documented scope match your car?
This check combines the verified year, any source-supported powertrain scope, source-named trim/package and required equipment. It does not read a VIN or factory build record.
Published availability and qualifications
Verified for current 2021+ Model S vehicles with supported software; Tesla cloud profiles require account access.
- 2026 Model S with driver-profile support
Know what kind of control to look for.
This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.
Step by step.
- 01
Adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or yoke and exterior mirrors.
- 02
Touch Controls > Profiles > Add New Driver.
- 03
Choose a Tesla app-linked driver or a local profile and follow the prompts.
- 04
Save the mirror and steering position when requested.
- 05
Enable Use Easy Entry if a separate entry/exit position is wanted.
Important limits
- Some settings sync only between similar Tesla models.
- Valet Mode is a restricted built-in profile, not a normal driver profile.
- Automatic movement should be stopped if it could contact an occupant or object.
Quick checks.
- ✓Save again after changing seat, steering or mirrors.
- ✓Use Controls > Service > Driver Seat, Steering, & Mirrors Calibration if positions restore incorrectly.
- ✓Confirm the invited driver's account has accepted vehicle access.
What happened on your vehicle?
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Tesla Model S Owner's Manual — Driver Profiles
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Scope and steps were checked by Car Cheat Codes Editorial Review. A guide is narrowed or corrected when the source does not support a broader claim.
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