Tesla Model S: Cold Weather Best Practices
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When snow and ice accumulate on your vehicle, moving
parts, such as the door handles, windows, mirrors, and
wipers can freeze in place. To achieve maximum range
and performance, it is helpful to wa
Cold weather can increase energy consumption because
more power is required for driving, cabin and Battery
heating. Follow these suggestions to reduce energy
consumption:
Use seat heaters to keep
Leave Model S plugged in when not in use. This uses the
charging system, rather than the Battery itself, to keep
the Battery warm (see High Voltage Battery Information).
Scheduled Departure
When par
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Note: If the event of a
stuck caliper or motor failure, refer to one of these procedures to
release the caliper:
Rear Park Brake Caliper - Caliper Seized/Motor Failure - Release
Caution: This method
requires replacing the caliper after it has been released.
Use another method to open the charge port
One of the charge port door sensors is not communicating properly. This may
cause the charge port to not
recognize the request to open when the charge port door is pressed.
You can still use all other usual methods to open the charge port door:
Request