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
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If Vehicle Has No Power
If Model S has no low voltage power, perform the
following steps to open the hood or jump start the
auxiliary low voltage battery.
Jump Starting the Low Voltage Battery
CAUTION: Model S cannot be used to jump start
another vehicle. Doing so can result in damage.
NOTE: If jump starting Model S usi
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
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