Tesla Model S: Charging the Battery
- Select Manual Mode from the Charge/Discharge Mode menu.
- Type the desired SOC in the Target SOC% field, or drag the
Target SOC% knob to the desired SOC.
- Turn on the HV power supply.
- Release the emergency stop button by turning the knob
counter-clockwise.
- When the green Ready light appears in the lower right corner of
the software application, select the Start button. The Start button
changes to a Stop button.
- The battery contactors close and charging begins. The pack
current, charging indicator, estimated hours remaining, HV Power
Supply Ready light, HV On light, and Max Current display on the
right side of the window.
- When the target SOC is reached, the tool automatically stops
charging and opens the contactors. The charging operation can be
manually stopped by pressing the Stop button in the software
application.
Note: The emergency stop switch on the
charger/interface box can be used to immediately open the
contactors in an emergency. Do not press the emergency stop
switch except in an emergency, as it opens the contactors
under load and disconnects power to the BMS, causing the
Charger/Discharger Tool to lose communication with the BMS.
- When the operation is complete, make sure the contactor state is
"Open", then engage the emergency stop switch.
- Wait until the voltage displayed on the HV DC Link Voltmeter is
less than 5V, then shut down the PC.
- Turn off all powered components.
- Disconnect the HV battery.
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Charging does not start. The green "Ready" light in the software
application is dimmed.
Check that the HV power supply is plugged in and turned
on.
Check the connections at th
Special tools required for this procedure:
Supplier
Part Number
Description
Tesla
1057671-
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Removal
Open door.
Remove countersunk screws (x2) securing striker plate to rear
door (torque 22 Nm).
Note: Note installed position of components before
removal.
Remove door striker.
Climate controls are available at the bottom of the touchscreen. By default,
climate control is set to Auto, which
maintains optimum comfort in all but the most severe weather conditions. When
you adjust the cabin temperature
while in the Auto setting, the system automatically adjusts the heatin