If the touchscreen displays a message indicating that a software update was not
successfully completed, contact Tesla.
Charging
If Model S is charging when the software
update begins, charging stops. Charging
resumes automatically when the software
update is complete. If you are driving
Model S at the scheduled update time, the update is
canceled and must be rescheduled.
Viewing Release Notes
When a software update is complete, read the
release notes displayed on the touchscreen to
learn about changes or new features. To
display release notes about the current
version of your vehicle
Charging Status
Charging status displays on the instrument panel when the charge port door is open.
1.
Time remaining: The estimated time remaining to charge to your set limit (see Changing Charging Settings on page 182).
2.
Charging: The current power of the charger.
3.
Charging rate: The maximum current available from the attached charge cable.
4.
Range gained: Estimated increase in driving distance achieved in the charging session.
5.
Driving distance: Displays the total estimated driving distance or energy percentage
(depending on your display setting) available.
NOTE: To change how energy units are displayed, touch Controls > Display > Energy Display.
6.
Charge status: Charge status messages (such as Supercharging, Scheduled Charging)
display here (see Scheduled Charging and Scheduled Departure on page 184).
Opening the Charge Port
The charge port is located on the left side of Model S, behind a door that is part of the rear
tail light assembly. Park Model S to ensure
that the charge cable easily reaches the
charge port.
With Model S unlocked (or a recognized key is within range) and in Park, press and release
the button on the Tesla charge cable to open the charge port door.
NOTE: If the charge cable is close to the
charge port door, you can press the button on
the charge cable to open the charge port
door even when Model S is locked or a recognized key is not within range.
NOTE: The following image is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending on market region, your charge port may be slightly di
