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Battery Warnings and CautionsWarning: The Battery has no parts that an
owner or a non-Tesla authorized service technician can service. Under no
circumstances should you open or tamper
with the Battery. Always contact Tesla to arrange for Battery servicing.Caution: If the Battery
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Charging Status
The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only and may vary slightly
depending on the software version and market region.
1. Charging status information. For example, when Model S is charging, it displays the time
remaining until fully charged at the currently selected charge level. When a charging session is
scheduled, it displays when charging starts.
2. Total estimated driving distance (or energy) available. To choose between displaying distance
or energy percentage, touch Controls > Display > Energy Display .
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.
3. Charging rate per hour.
4. Estimated increase in driving distance (or energy) achieved so far in this charging session.
5. Current supplied/available from the connected power supply (see Changing Charge Settings
on page 152).
If connected to a 3-phase power supply (if applicable in your region), the
available current represents the current per phase and the 3-phase symbol
displays.
6. Voltage supplied by the charge cable.
Note: If Model S is charging and detects unexpected
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SuspensionFrontIndependent, double wishbone, air spring
or coil spring/telescopic damper, sway barRearIndependent, multi-link, air spring or coil
spring/telescopic damper, sway bar (air
suspension vehicles only)
Battery - 12V
Rating33 amp hour or higherVoltage and Polarity12V negative (-) ground
Battery - High Voltage
TypeLiquid-cooled lithium ion (Li-ion)Rating60, 70, 75, 85, 90, or 100 kWh (at
beginning of life)Nominal Voltage - 85, 90, and 100 kWh
Nominal Voltage - 60, 70, and 75 kWh350 V DC
300 V DCTemperature RangeDo not expose Model S to ambient
temperatures above 60
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Disclaimers
Vehicle Telematics
Model S is equipped with electronic modules that monitor and record data from various
vehicle systems, including the motor, Autopilot
components, Battery, braking and electrical
systems. The electronic modules record
information about various driving and vehicle conditions, including braking, acceleration, trip
and other related information regarding your
vehicle. These modules also record
information about the vehicle
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Index
A ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) 67
absolute speed limit 107
Acceleration settings 74
access panel, removing 167
accessoriesplugging into power socket 20
active hood 76
adaptive headlights 57
Adaptive Suspension Damping 135
air circulation 121
air conditioning 119
air distribution 121
air filter 124
air suspension 135
air vents 124
airbag, front passenger, disabling 43
airbags 41
alarm 138
all-season tires 161
always connected, setting 78
Always Show Estimated Round Trip Energy 128
anti-lock braking (ABS) 67
audioplaying files 130
steering wheel buttons 47
volume control 130
Auto High Beam 57
Auto Lane Change 93
auto-raising suspension 135
automatic emergency braking 105
Autopark 98
autopilotblind spot warning 102
side collision warning 102
staying inside lane markings 102AutopilotAuto Lane Change 93
automatic emergency braking 104
Autopark 98
Autosteer 91
collision avoidance assist 104
forward collision warning 104
Navigate on Autopilot 94
overtake acceleration 85
overview 82
speed assist 107
speed limit warning 107
staying within speed limits 107
Summon 100
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control 85
Autopilot components 82
Autosteer 91
average range 78
B
backup camera 80battery (12V)complete discharge 147
specifications 179Battery (high voltage)care of 147
coolant 167
specifications 179
temperature limits 147
battery (key), replacing 10
blind spot warning 102
blind spot warning chime 102
Bluetoothdevices, playing audio files from 132
general information 133
phone, pairing and using 133
body repairs 171
body touch up 165
brakesautomatic in emergencies 105
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specifications (continued)exterior 175
interior 175
motor 177
subsystems 177
tires 181
wheels 180
speed assist 107
Speed Limit Mode 117
speed limit warning 107
Sport acceleration 74
stability control 70
Standard acceleration 74
starting 52
Statutory Plate 173
steering specifications 178
steering wheeladjusting position 47
adjusting sensitivity 47
buttons 47
heated 47
scroll buttons 47
steering, automatic
91
streaming services 131
summer tires 161
Summon 100
Summon Distance 100
sunroof 23
superchargingdescribed 154
idle fees 154
pay-per-use fees 154
suspension (air), settings for 135
suspension specifications 179
T telematics 193
temperatureBattery (high voltage), limits 147
cabin, controls for 119
heated steering wheel 49
outside 59
Teslacam 81
tie-down straps 189
Tilt/Intrusion detection 138
Tire and Loading Information label 173
tire noise 162
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemFCC certification 196
overview of 160
tire pressures, checking 157
tiresall-season 161
balancing 158
chains 162
inspecting and maintaining 158
pressures, how to check 157tires (continued)replacing 159
replacing a tire sensor 160
rotation 158
specification 181
summer 161
tire markings 182
winter 161
toll system transponders, attaching 171
torque specifications 177
touch up body 165
touchscreenclean mode 164
cleaning 164
overview 4
software updates 143
tow eye, locating 188
towing 188
towing a trailer 174
towing instructions 187
TPMSFCC certification 196
overview of 160
Tracking Disabled 125
traction control 70
trademarks 192
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control 85
trailer hitches 174
transmission specifications 178
transponders, attaching 171
Transport Mode 188
transporting 187, 188
trip chart 78
trip meter 77
Trip Planner 128
trunk, front 18
trunk, rearchild-protection lock 12
disabling interior handle 12
TuneIn radio 131
turn signals 58
U
ultrasonic sensors 82
Unlock on Park 9
unlocking when key doesn