Tesla CYBERTRUCK Owner's Manual page 174

Charging Instructions
Manually Releasing Charge Cable
CAUTION: Use the release cable only in situations
where you can not release the charge cable using
the usual methods. Frequent use can damage the
release cable or charging equipment.
WARNING: Do not perform this procedure when
your vehicle is charging, or if any orange high
voltage connectors are exposed. Failure to follow
these instructions can result in electric shock and
serious injury or damage to the vehicle. If you are
uncertain as to how to safely perform this
procedure, use the mobile app to schedule a
service appointment.
If the usual methods for releasing a charge cable from
the charge port (using the charge handle release button,
touchscreen, or mobile app) do not work, carefully
follow these steps:
1. Ensure that Cybertruck is not actively charging by
navigating to Controls > Charging on the
touchscreen, or use the mobile app. If necessary,
touch Stop Charging.
2. Open the tailgate.
3. Pull firmly on the edges of the panel on the left side
of the bed to release the panel's clips and expose the
release cable. The panel does not fully come off, but
can be pulled just far enough to reach the cable.
4. Pull the release cable to unlatch the charge cable.
WARNING: Do not pull the release cable while
simultaneously attempting to remove the
charge cable from the charge port. Always pull
the release cable before attempting to remove
the charge cable. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in electric shock and
serious injury.
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NOTE: The release cable may be recessed within the
opening of the trim.
5. Pull and release the charge cable from the charge
port.
6. Reinstall the panel, ensuring that the clips are fully
engaged.
Charging Best Practices
• Avoid allowing the Battery to get too low (the
Battery icon turns yellow when the capacity
remaining in the Battery drops to 20% or below).
• Refer to the information on the vehicle touchscreen
(navigate to Controls > Charging) or the mobile app
(touch the Charging icon) for recommended daily
and trip charging limits.
• After you plug in your vehicle, confirm that the
charge port light begins blinking green (indicating
that Cybertruck is charging) before you walk away. If
Cybertruck does not begin charging after a few
seconds, the connector may not be fully inserted into
the charge port, or there may be an issue preventing
charging. Check the touchscreen for an alert with
more information.
NOTE: If the charge port light begins blinking amber,
Cybertruck is charging at a reduced current. If the
charge port light is solid blue, the charger is
connected but the vehicle is not charging (such as
when scheduled charging or scheduled departure is
enabled). For more information, see
Light on page 169.
Fast charging tips:
Charge Port
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