2016 TESLA MODEL S charging

During ChargingDuring charging, the charge port pulses green
and charging status displays on the instrument
panel. The frequency at which the charge
port

Changing Charge SettingsThe charge settings screen displays on the
touchscreen whenever the charge port door is
open.
To display charge settings at any time, touch the Battery icon on the top of the
touchscreen, or touch Controls > Charging
(located in the upper right portion of the
Controls screen).
Note: The following illustration is provided for
demonstration purposes only and may vary
slightly depending on the software version
and market region of your Model S.
1. Charge status messages (such as
Charging Scheduled, Charging In
Progress) display here.
2. To adjust the charge limit, touch Set Charge Limit, then drag the slider bar. You
can charge to any level from 50% to 100%
based on your driving needs. The setting
you choose applies to both immediate and scheduled charging sessions.
3.Location-specific schedule. With Model S
in Park, set a specific time when you want
Model S to begin charging at the current
location. If, at the scheduled time, Model S
is not plugged in at the location, it will
start charging as soon as you plug it in as
long as you are plugging it in within six
hours of the scheduled time. If you plug in
after six hours, Model S does not start charging until the scheduled time on the
next day. To override this setting, touch Start Charging or Stop Charging (see
item 4). When you set a scheduled
charging time, Model S displays the set
time on the instrument panel and the
touchscreen.
4. Touch to open the charge port door or to start (or stop) charging.
5. 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 the up/down arrows 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 S
remembers the location. So if you
subsequently charge at the same location,
you do not need to change it again.
Note: If Model S automatically reduced a charging location

Charging StatusThe following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only and may vary slightly
depending on the software version and market region of your Model S.1. Charging rate per hour.
2. Total estimated driving distance (or energy) available. Instead of drivingdistance as shown here, you can display
the percentage of battery energy
remaining. To do so, touch Controls > Settings > Units & Format > Energy &
Charging.
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 on your drive because the
battery is cold. This is normal and no
reason for concern. When the battery warms up, the blue portion is no longer
displayed.
3. Current being supplied/Total current available from the connected power
supply (see Changing Charge Settings on
page 132).
4. Estimated increase in driving distance (or energy) achieved so far in this chargingsession. Instead of driving distance as
illustrated above, you can change settings
to display the amount of energy achieved.
To do so, touch Controls > Settings > Units
& Format > Energy & Charging.5. Charging status information displays here.
For example, if Model S is charging, it
displays the time remaining until fully
charged at the currently selected charge
level. When scheduled charging is set for a
location, it displays when charging will
start.
6. Voltage being supplied by the charge cable.
Note: If Model S is charging and detects
unexpected

AABS (Anti-lock Braking System) 54
Acceleration (dual motor) 94
access panel, removing 149accessoriesinstalling 159
plugging into power socket 113
air circulation 105
air conditioning 104
air distribution 105
air
filter 107
air suspension 109
air vents 107
airbags 31
alarm 121
all-season tires 137
always connected, setting 62
anti-lock braking (ABS) 54
audioplaying files 110
steering wheel buttons 37
volume control 110
Auto High Beam 51
Auto Lane Change 77
auto-raising suspension 108
automatic emergency braking 85
Autopark 79
Autopilot 65
Autosteer 74
B backup camera 64
battery (12V)complete discharge 129specifications 167Battery (high voltage)care of 129
coolant 149
specifications 168
temperature limits 129
battery (key), replacing 5
blind spot warning 83
Bluetoothdevices, playing audio files from 112
general information 114
phone, pairing and using 114
body repairs 159
body touch up 146
brake
fluid replacement 134
brakesautomatic in emergencies 85fluid level 150
overview of 54
specifications 167
brightness of displays 99
C
cabin temperature control 104
calendar 119
California Proposition 65 180
camera (rear view) 64
car cover 146
car washes 144
cargo volume 164
carpets, cleaning 145
CE
certifications 182
CHAdeMO 128
chains 138
change of ownership 103
charge port 130
charge port light 131
chargingcharge settings 132
components and equipment 127
instructions 130
public charging stations 128
scheduling 132
status of 133child protectiondisabling liftgate and rear door handles 7
disabling rear window switches 9child seatscleaning 145
installing and using 22
Tesla built-in rear facing 27
cleaning 144
climate controls 104
climate ionizer 99
clock 37
Cold Weather controls 94
collision avoidance assist 85
console12V power socket 113
cup holders 16
USB ports 113contact informationroadside assistance 174
Tesla 181coolantBattery, checking level of 149
Battery, replacement interval 134
copyrights 178, 179
Creep 94
cruise control 68
cup holders 16
customizing 99
D
dashboard overview 2
data recording 180
day mode 99
declarations of conformity 182
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delivery mileage 180devicesBluetooth, playing audio files 112
connecting 113
playing audio
files from 112
dimensions 163
display brightness 99
dome (map) lights 48
door handles 6
door labels 161
Door Unlock Mode 7
doors 4
doors, opening 4
Drive gear 42
drive-away locking 7
driverprofiles 35
seat adjustment 17driver assistanceAuto Lane Change 77
automatic emergency braking 85
Autopark 79
Autosteer 74
blind spot warning 83
collision avoidance assist 85
forward collision warning 85
overtake acceleration 68
overview 65
settings for 99
side collision avoidance 83
side collision warning 83
staying inside lane markings 83
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control 68
drivingseating position 17
starting 41
tips to maximize range 62
E
electric parking brake 55
emergency
flashers 52
emergency rear door opening 8
emission label 160
energygained from regenerative braking 55
range information 43, 46
tips to minimize usage of 62
energy & charging setting 99
energy app 62
energy saving mode 62
Erase & Reset 103
event data recording 180
exteriorcar cover 146
cleaning 144
dimensions 163
lights 48exterior (continued)overview 3
polishing, touch up, & repair 146
F
factory defaults, restoring 103
factory reset 103
fan speed, interior 105
favorites, adding and removing 112
FCC
certifications 182
features, downloading new 125
firmware (software) updates 125flash drives, playing audio files from 112flashers, warning 52flat tire repair 140floor mats 146
fluidsreplacement intervals 134
reservoirs, checking 149
fog lights 48
forward collision warning 85
front passenger detection 33
front trunk 12
fuseslocation of 152
removing access panel 149
G
garage doors, opening 122
gates, opening 122
GAWR 161
gears 42
glove box 14
Gross Axle Weight Rating 161
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 161
ground clearance 163
GVWR 161
H
hazard warning
flashers 52
head supports 18
headlightsafter exit 51
high beams 51
heated wipers 53
heating 104
height adjustments (suspension)auto-raising 108
automatic and manual settings 109
disabling (Jack mode) 109
high beam headlights 51
high voltageBattery specifications 168
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186Model S Owner

high voltage (continued)components 127
safety 134
hills, stopping on 59
hitches 162
HomeLinkFCC certification 184
programming and using 122
hood 12
horn 39
I IC
certifications 182
Ideal range 99
identification labels 160
Insane setting (dual motor) 94
instrument panelcharging status 133
cleaning 145
overview of 43, 46interiorcleaning 145
dimensions 163
lights 48
overview 2
temperature control 104
Internet radio 111
intrusion detection 121
ionizer 99
J
J1772 128
Jack mode 109
jacking 158
K
keyFCC and IC certifications 182
how to use 4
key not inside 41
ordering extras 5
replacing battery 5
keyless entry 4
L
labelTire and Loading Information 161
vehicle certification 161
lane assist 83
lane change flash 52
lane change, automatic 77
lane departure warning
83
language setting 99
LATCH child seats, installing 25
Launch Mode 60liftgateadjust opening height 10
opening 10
lifting 158
lightshazard warning 52
headlights after exit 51
turn signals 51
load limits 161
location-based suspension 108
locking and unlocking doors 4
lumbar support 17
M
maintenancebrake fluid, checking 150
cleaning 144
daily and monthly checks 134
fluid replacement intervals 134
panel, removing 149
replacing fuses 152
replacing wiper blades 147
service intervals 134
tires 135
washer
fluid, topping up 151
washer jets, cleaning 147
maps 116
mats 146
media 110
mileage upon delivery 180
mirrors 40
mobile app 126
Mobile Connectordescription 128
using 130
modifications 159
motor specifications 166
N naming 102
navigation 116
NCC
certifications 182
Neutral gear 42
NHTSA, contacting 181
night mode 99
nose cone, removing 176
O occupancy sensor 33
Index
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odometerresetting trip odometer 61
outside temperature 37
overhang dimensions 163
overtake acceleration 68
Owner Information, about 178, 179
P Park Assist 57
Park gear 42
parking brake 55
parking, automatic 79
parts replacement 159
passenger detection 33
passenger front airbag 33
personal data, erasing 103
phonesteering wheel controls for 38
using 114
PIN 35
power management 62
power socket 113
power windows 9
powering on and
off 41
Preconditioning 99
preferences, setting 99
Proposition 65 180
public charging stations 128
R
radar 65
radio 110
Radio Frequency information 182
radio frequency, FCC information 184
rain sensor 53
rangedisplayed on instrument panel 43, 46
driving tips to maximize 62
regenerative braking 55
range assurance 62
range mode 62
Range Mode 94
Rated range 99
rear seats, folding and raising 18
rear view camera 64
rear window switches, disabling 9
regenerative braking 55
region format 99
release notes 125
Reverse gear 42
roadside assistance 174
roof racks 162
rotating tires 136
route overview 116
Ssafety defectsreporting (Canada) 181
reporting (U.S.) 181
safety defects, reporting 181
safety informationairbags 34
child seats 26
rear facing child seats 30
seat belts 20seat beltscleaning 145
in a collision 20
overview of 19
pre-tensioners 20
wearing when pregnant 19
seat covers 18
seat heaters 104
seating capacity 161
seatsadjusting 17
heaters 104
Tesla built-in rear facing 27
security settings 121
self parking and unparking 79
sensors 65
service data recording 180
service intervals 134
Settings 99
Settings, erasing 103
shifting gears 42
side collision avoidance 83
side collision warning 83
Slacker 111
slip start 56
Smart Preconditioning 99
software reset 103
software updates 125
specificationscargo volume 164
dimensions 163
exterior 163
interior 163
motor 166
subsystems 166
tires 169
weights 165
wheels 169
stability control 56
starting 41
steering
specifications 166
steering wheel 37
steering, automatic 74
summer tires 137
Summon 79
sunroof 15
suspension 109
suspension
specifications 167
Index
188Model S Owner