Charge Port Light; Changing Charge Settings - Tesla MODEL S Operating Manual

Charging Instructions
4. Press and hold the charge port's manual
release lever towards the front of the
vehicle to unlatch the charge cable.
Warning: Do not touch or attempt to
remove the orange High Voltage
cover. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in electric
shock and serious injury.
Note: If your vehicle does not have a
charge port manual release lever,
discontinue this procedure and contact
your closest Service Center.
Note: The orientation of the manual
release lever may vary depending on
market region.
5. Pull the charge cable from the charge
port.
6. Close the flap on the left side of the trunk
side trim.
Caution: The release lever is designed for
use only in situations where the charge
cable cannot be released from the charge
port using the usual methods. Continuous
use may result in damage to the release
lever or charging equipment.
Warning: Do not perform this procedure
while your vehicle is charging or if any
orange high voltage conductors are
exposed. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in electric shock
and serious injury or damage to the
vehicle. If you have any uncertainty as to
how to safely perform this procedure,
contact your closest Service Center.
Warning: Do not attempt to remove the
charge cable at the same exact time as
you begin to press the release lever
towards the front of the vehicle. Always
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press the release lever towards the front
of the vehicle and hold it before you
begin to remove the charge cable from
the charge port. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in electric shock
and serious injury.

Charge Port Light

• WHITE: 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.
• 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 a fault message.

Changing Charge Settings

The charging screen displays on the
touchscreen whenever the charge port door is
open. To display the charging screen at any
time:
Touch the Apps icon, then touch
the charging icon.
Note: The following illustration is provided for
demonstration purposes only and may vary
slightly depending on software version and
market region.
Model S Owner's Manual