Tesla MODEL S 2012 Owner's Manual page 160

Charging Instructions
• Heats or cools the Battery, if needed. If the Battery
requires heating or cooling, you may notice a delay
before charging begins.
NOTE: Whenever Model S is plugged in but not actively
charging, it draws energy from the wall outlet instead of
using energy stored in the Battery. For example, if you
are sitting in Model S and using the touchscreen while
parked and plugged in, Model S draws energy from the
wall outlet instead of the Battery.
CAUTION: The connector end of the charge cable
can damage the paint if you drop it onto Model S.
Charge Port Light
• WHITE (OR LIGHT BLUE): The charge port door is
open. Model S is ready to charge and the connector is
not inserted, or the charge port latch is unlocked and
the connector is ready to be removed.
Charging Status
Charging status displays on the instrument panel when the charge port door is open.
1. Driving distance: Displays the total estimated driving distance or energy percentage (depending on your display
setting) available.
NOTE: To change how energy units are displayed, touch Controls > Display > Energy Display.
2. Charge status: Charge status messages (such as Supercharging, Scheduled Charging) display here (see
Scheduled Charging and Scheduled Departure on page
3. Time remaining: The estimated time remaining to charge to your set limit (see
NOTE: When charging to 100%, the vehicle may continue to charge with low power when charging is displayed as
complete. This is expected operation. Because the added energy beyond this point is low, it is usually not
beneficial to continue charging.
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• BLUE: Model S detects that a connector has been
plugged in.
• BLINKING BLUE: Model S is communicating with the
connector. Either Model S is preparing to charge, or a
charging session is scheduled to begin at a specified
future time.
• BLINKING GREEN: Charging is in progress. As
Model S approaches a full charge, the frequency of
the blinking slows.
• SOLID GREEN: Charging is complete.
• SOLID AMBER: The connector is not fully plugged in.
Realign the connector to the charge port and insert
fully.
• BLINKING AMBER: Model S is charging at a reduced
current (AC charging only).
• RED: A fault is detected and charging has stopped.
Check the instrument panel or touchscreen for an
alert.
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Charge Settings on page 159).
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