Charging Instructions - Tesla MODEL S Operating Manual

Charging Instructions

Opening the Charge Port
The charge port is located on the left side of
Model S, behind a door that is part of the rear
tail light assembly. Before charging, park
Model S to ensure that the charge cable easily
reaches the charge port.
With Model S unlocked (or a recognized key is
within range) and in Park, press and release
the button on the Tesla charge cable to open
the charge port door.
Note: If the charge cable is in range of the
charge port door, you can press the button on
the charge cable to open the charge port door
even when Model S is locked or a recognized
key is not in range.
You can also open the charge port door using
any of these methods:
• On the touchscreen, use the app launcher
to open the Charging app, then touch
Open Charge Port.
• On the Model S touchscreen, touch
Controls > Quick Controls then touch the
charging icon.
• Press the charge port door when Model S
is unlocked or a recognized key is nearby.
• On the key, hold down the rear trunk
button for 1-2 seconds.
Note: The following image is provided for
demonstration purposes only. Depending on
market region, your charge port may be
slightly different.
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Note: The charge port lights up white when
you open the charge port door. If you do not
insert a charge cable into the charge port
within a few minutes after opening the charge
port door, the charge port door closes. If this
happens, use the touchscreen to open the
charge port door again.
Caution: Do not try to force the charge
port door open.
Plugging In
If desired, use the touchscreen to change the
charge limit and the charging current (see
Changing Charge Settings
To charge at a public charging station, plug
the appropriate adapter into the vehicle's
charging port, and then connect the station's
charging connector to the adapter. The most
commonly used adapter(s) for each market
region are provided. Depending on the
charging equipment you are using, you may
need to start and stop charging using a
control on the charging equipment.
If you are using the Mobile Connector, plug it
into the power outlet before plugging it into
Model S.
Align the connector to the charge port and
insert fully. When the connector is properly
inserted, charging begins automatically after
Model S:
• Engages a latch that holds the connector
in place;
• Shifts into Park (if it was in any other
gear);
• 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
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Model S Owner's Manual