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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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 Pre-Tensioner - Outboard Lap - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace)

Removal Disconnect 12V power. Rear wheel drive (RWD): Refer to procedure. Dual Motor: Refer to procedure. Use a trim tool to carefully release the anchor bolt cap from the inboard upper pre-tensioner cover.

 HOLD State

When following a vehicle, Traffic-Aware Cruise Control remains active at low speeds, even when Model S comes to a full stop. When the vehicle is moving again, Traffic- Aware Cruise Control resumes operating at the set speed. However, under the following circumstances, Traffic-Aware Cruise Contro

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