2023 TESLA MODEL S battery

CAUTION: Use only a Tesla-approved car cover
when Model S is plugged in. Using a non-Tesla car
cover can prevent the Battery from being
adequately cooled during charging.
Floor Mats
To extend the life of your carpet and make them easier to clean, use genuine Tesla
floor mats (see Parts and
Accessories on page 185). Maintain floor mats by
regularly cleaning them and checking that they are
properly attached. Replace
floor mats if they become
excessively worn.
WARNING: To avoid potential interference with a
foot pedal, ensure that the driver

BrakesSpecificationsFront Brake Pad Thickness (excluding back
plate)New: 0.41”/10.5 mm (MIN)Service limit: 0.09”/ 2.3 mmRear Brake Pad Thickness (excluding back plate)New: 0.33”/8.5 mm (MIN)Service limit: 0.11”/ 2.7 mmParking brakeElectrically actuated parking brake calipers
Suspension
SuspensionSpecificationsFrontIndependent, double wishbone, air spring with adaptive damper, stabilizer barRearIndependent, multi-link, air spring with adaptive damper, stabilizer bar
Battery - Low Voltage
Battery - Low VoltageSpecificationsRating6.9 amp hourVoltage15.5V
Battery - High Voltage
Battery - High VoltageSpecificationsTypeLiquid-cooled lithium ion (Li-ion)Nominal Voltage407 V DCTemperature RangeDo not expose Model S to ambient temperatures above 149

NOTE: In the unlikely event your vehicle runs out of
range while driving, pull over when safe to do so and contact
Tesla Roadside Assistance on page 201 or your
preferred tow provider.
If Model S runs out of range, the low voltage battery is
no longer supported

For more information on the high voltage battery, see High Voltage Battery Information on page 161.
BMS_a067
High voltage battery performance limited
OK to drive - Schedule service soon
What this alert means:
Your vehicle has detected a condition internal to the high voltage battery that is limiting the battery

BMS_a069
Battery charge level low
Charge now
What this alert means:
Your vehicle has detected that the high voltage battery does not have enough energy remaining to support driving.
This alert is usually present because your vehicle

The low voltage battery cannot provide the electrical support necessary to drive or continue driving. Your vehicle is shutting down to preserve energy for essential functions other than driving.
Your vehicle cannot be driven or continue driving while this condition continues.
What to do:
If this alert is present while you are driving, your vehicle needs to come to a stop immediately. It is recommended
that you:

It is possible your vehicle will shut down unexpectedly. It is also possible that your vehicle will not restart after the
current drive.
You may notice that some nonessential features are not available. This is expected behavior due to your vehicle
preserving energy for essential functions.
What to do:
If this alert is present while you are driving, your vehicle needs to come to a stop as soon as possible. Pull over safely
at your earliest opportunity.
It is recommended that you eliminate or reduce your use of any nonessential features. This can help your vehicle
maintain adequate electrical power for essential functions other than driving, until it can be serviced.
If this alert remains present, it is recommended that you schedule service immediately. Without service, your vehicle
may not drive, may shut down unexpectedly, or may not restart.
VCBATT_a402
Electrical system backup power is unavailable
Vehicle will consume more energy while idle
What this alert means:
The backup power source for the electrical system, the low voltage battery, is not available or cannot provide the
voltage required to support all vehicle features.
The primary source of electrical power, the high voltage battery system, will continue to support vehicle functions,
even when your vehicle is idle. For more information on the high voltage battery, see
About the High Voltage Battery
on page 161.
You may notice that some nonessential features are not available. This is expected behavior due to your vehicle
preserving energy for essential functions.
You may also notice that your vehicle consumes more energy than usual when you are not driving it, or that your vehicle displays a lower projected range than you would normally expect after charging. This is normal vehicle behavior when this alert is present, and it will continue until the backup power source is restored.
There is a chance that an issue affecting the primary power source could cause your vehicle to shut down
unexpectedly.
What to do:
It is recommended that you limit or avoid the use of any nonessential features. This can help your vehicle maintain
adequate electrical power for essential functions.
It is recommended that you schedule service at your earliest opportunity, so the backup power source for the
electrical system can be restored.
VCBATT_a496
Vehicle is preparing to shut down
PULL OVER SAFELY
What this alert means:
The electrical system cannot provide adequate support to drive or continue driving. Your vehicle is preparing to shut
down to preserve energy for essential functions other than driving.
Your vehicle cannot be driven or continue driving while this condition continues.
What to do:
Troubleshooting Alerts
256MODEL S Owner

A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System): 66
absolute speed limit: 117
accessories, plugging into power socket: 27
Active Road Noise Reduction: 27
adaptive headlights: 59
adjacent lane speed: 88
adjustment (lumbar): 29
aero covers: 175
air circulation: 119
air conditioning: 119
air distribution: 119
air filter: 124
air vents: 122
airbags: 41
alarm: 133, 136
all-season tires: 177
Always Show Estimated Round Trip Energy: 151
anti-lock braking (ABS): 66
apps: 6
Arcade: 156
audio: 153, 156
playing files: 153, 156
settings: 153
volume control: 153
auto fold: 52
Auto Lane Change: 90
auto tilt: 52
AUTO wipers: 65
automatic emergency braking: 115
automatic navigation: 147
navigating: 147
Autopark: 103
autopilot: 111
side collision warning: 111
Autopilot: 81, 84, 88, 90, 103, 105, 114, 117
Auto Lane Change: 90
automatic emergency braking: 114
Autopark: 103
Autosteer: 88
collision avoidance assist: 114
forward collision warning: 114
overtake acceleration: 84
overview: 81
speed assist: 117
speed limit warning: 117
staying within speed limits: 117
Summon: 105
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control: 84
Autopilot components: 81
Autosteer: 88
average range: 170
B
backup camera: 77
Battery (high voltage): 161, 194
care of: 161
specifications: 194
temperature limits: 161
battery (key), replacing: 14
battery (low voltage): 161, 194
complete discharge: 161
specifications: 194
Blind Spot Camera: 111
Blind Spot Collision Warning: 111
Blind Spot Collision Warning Chime: 111
Bluetooth: 126, 154
devices, playing audio files from: 154
general information: 126
phone, pairing and using: 126
body repairs: 185
body touch up: 180
Boombox: 156, 157
brakes: 66, 115, 192
automatic in emergencies: 115
overview of: 66
specifications: 192
Bumper Clearance (Summon): 105
C
cabin air filter: 124
cabin camera: 118
cabin temperature control: 119
Calendar: 126, 128
California Proposition 65: 262
camera, rear-facing: 77
cameras (autopilot): 81
Camp: 123
car cover: 180
car wash mode: 178
car washes: 179
Caraoke): 154
card: 12
cargo area: 21
cargo volume information: 192
carpets, cleaning: 180
CCS (Combo): 160
CE certifications: 264
CHAdeMO: 160
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