Tesla Model S Owners & Service Manuals

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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 Air Spring Module - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)

Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle. Removal Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure). Warning: Do not work on an incorrectly supported vehicle.

 12V Battery Bracket Beam (Remove and Replace)

Removal Remove the 12V battery (refer to procedure). Release the 2 bolts that secure the 12V battery bracket to the front crossmember (torque 15 Nm). Remove the 12V battery tray.

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