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Tesla Model S: Starting and Powering Off

Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Owner's Manual / Driving / Starting and Powering Off

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 Starting

When you open a door to enter Model S, the instrument panel and touchscreen power on and you can operate all controls. To shift Model S, press the brake pedal and swipe up for Drive or down for Rev

 Powering Off

When you finish driving, simply exit the vehicle. When you leave Model S with your phone key and key fob, it powers off automatically, turning off the instrument panel and touchscreen. Model S als

 Shifting

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 Charging

General The Tesla Model S is an electrically powered vehicle. Energy is stored in the battery, which is a sealed unit containing Lithium-ion cells producing up to 1500 A of energy at up to 400V.As the vehicle is driven, the battery is discharged. The touch screen, instrument cluster, and sma

 Using Exterior Door Handles

A light press on a door handle extends it provided Model S is unlocked and detects a phone key or key fob nearby. You can set door handles to extend automatically when you approach the driver's side carrying a phone key or key fob. Touch Controls > Locks > Auto-Present Handles. Insert yo

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