Tesla MODEL S Operating Manual page 169

Charging Instructions
• Scheduled Charging: When you set a
scheduled charging time, Model S displays
the set time to begin charging when you
are parked at the scheduled location. If, at
the scheduled time, Model S is not
plugged in at the location, charging starts
as soon as you plug it in, provided you
plug it in within six hours of the scheduled
time. If plugged in after six hours,
charging does not start until the
scheduled time on the next day. To
override this setting, touch Start Charging
or Stop Charging. When you set a
scheduled charging time, Model S displays
the set time on the instrument panel and
touchscreen.
• Scheduled Departure: For any location,
such as Home, you can simply plug in
Model S and select a time for when you
want your vehicle to be ready to drive.
Once your specified time is set, Model S
prepares itself by determining the best
time to start charging to optimize energy
costs, Battery longevity, and ensure
charging completes in time for your drive.
Your vehicle also preconditions the cabin
to a comfortable temperature and warms
the Battery. To set up a scheduled
departure time, go to Charging >
Scheduled Departure > Schedule and
follow the onscreen instructions to
customize your schedule.
Scheduled Charging is best used to determine
when your vehicle should start charging;
Scheduled Departure is best used to
determine when charging should complete for
your drive.
Note: Your vehicle aims to finish charging
before 6am (end of off-peak hours). If given
sufficient time to charge, charging may stop at
6am, even if your scheduled departure is later.
The vehicle warms the Battery and
preconditions the cabin shortly before your
scheduled departure time. If the vehicle does
not have enough time to complete charging
before 6am, it will continue to charge until it
reaches the target Battery percentage.
Note: If your vehicle is not plugged into a
charger, Scheduled departure will not
precondition the cabin or battery.
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