Tesla S 2014 Owner's Manual page 92

Charging
During Charging
During charging, the charge port pulses green
and charging status displays on the
instrument panel. The frequency at which the
charge port's light pulses slows down as the
charge level approaches full. When charging is
complete, the light stops pulsing and is solid
green.
Note: If Model S is locked, the light around the
charge port does not light up.
If the light around the charge port lights up
red while charging, a fault is detected. Check
the instrument panel or touchscreen for a
message describing the fault. A fault can
occur due to something as common as a
power outage. If a power outage occurs,
charging resumes automatically when power
is restored.
Note: When charging, particularly at high
currents, the refrigerant compressor and the
fan operate as needed to keep the Battery
cool. Therefore, it is normal to hear sounds
during charging.
Stopping Charging
You can stop charging at any time by
disconnecting the charge cable or touching
Stop Charging on the touchscreen.
To disconnect the charge cable:
1. Press and hold the button on a Tesla
connector to release the latch.
2. Pull the connector from the charge port.
3. Push the charge port door closed.
Note: To prevent unauthorized unplugging of
the charge cable, Model S must be unlocked
or able to recognize a key before you can
disconnect the charge cable.
Note: Model S stops charging whenever you
double-click the key. If you do not unplug
within 60 seconds, charging resumes.
Caution: Tesla strongly recommends
leaving Model S plugged in when not in
use. This maintains the Battery at the
optimum level of charge.
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Charge Port Light
White The charge port door is open and
charge mode is initiated.
Green - Charging is in progress.
pulsing
Green - Charging is complete.
solid
Red - A fault was detected and charging
flashin has stopped. Check the instrument
g panel or touchscreen for a
message describing the fault.
Model S Owner's Manual