Tesla MODEL Y 2012 Owner's Manual page 166

Charging Instructions
NOTE:
To disconnect the charge cable:
1. Press and hold the button on the connector handle to
release the latch.
NOTE: You can also release the latch using the
touchscreen or mobile app, or by pressing and
holding the rear trunk button on the key fob.
2. Pull the connector from the charge port. The charge
port door automatically closes.
To disconnect the charge cable when using an adapter
at a public charge station:
1. Unlock Model Y.
2. While holding the public charging handle in one hand
and the adapter in the other hand, press and hold the
button on the public charging handle and pull both
outwards, removing the handle and adapter at the
same time.
NOTE: If the charging station handle separates from
the adapter, leaving the adapter in Model Y, use the
touchscreen to unlock the charge port.
3. Press and hold the button on the charging handle
again to release the adapter from the public charging
handle.
NOTE: The charge port door automatically closes within
approximately 10 seconds of removing the connector
from the charge port.
CAUTION: Tesla strongly recommends leaving
Model Y plugged in when not in use. This
maintains the Battery at the optimum level of
charge.
CAUTION: Model Y does not shift out of Park if the
charge port is unable to determine whether a
charging cable is plugged in. Ensure the charging
cable is unplugged and follow the instructions on
the touchscreen to proceed (see
Charge Settings
Access charge settings by touching Controls > Charging
when Model Y is in Park. You can also touch the battery
icon on the touchscreen to access charge settings.
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1. Driving distance: Displays the total estimated driving
distance available.
2. Set limit: Adjust the charge limit by dragging the
arrow below the battery to indicate the level of
charging you want. The setting you choose applies to
immediate and scheduled charging sessions.
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with an LFP
Battery, which you can determine by navigating to
Controls > Software > Additional Vehicle
Information, Tesla recommends you keep your charge
limit to 100%, even for daily use, and that you also
fully charge your vehicle to 100% at least once per
week. See
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NOTE: A portion of the battery image may appear
blue. This indicates that a small portion of the energy
stored in the battery is not available because the
battery is cold. This is normal and no reason for
concern. When the battery warms up, the blue
portion no longer displays.
You can further adjust charge settings:
• Open Charge Port, Unlock Charge Port and Stop
Charging: When not charging, touch Open Charge
Port or Unlock Charge Port to open the charge port
door or to unlock the charge cable from the charge
port. Use Stop Charging when you are finished
charging.
• Charge current at this location: The current
automatically sets to the maximum current available
from the attached charge cable, unless it was
previously reduced to a lower level. If needed, touch -
or + to change the current (for example, you may
want to reduce the current if you are concerned
about overloading a domestic wiring circuit shared
by other equipment). It is not possible to set the
charging current to a level that exceeds the maximum
available from the attached charge cable. When you
change the current, Model Y remembers the location.
If you charge at the same location, you do not need
Park on page 55).
to change it again.
NOTE: For 3-phase charging (if applicable in your
region), the available current represents the current
per phase (up to 32 amps). During charging, the right
status flag displays the 3-phase symbol in front of the
displayed current.
Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries on page
for more information.
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