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Charging instructions
5-10 Charging your vehicle
indicates that charging has started
successfully. The frequency at which this
ring pulses will slow down as the charge
level approaches full.
Note: If the vehicle’s doors are locked
during charging, the light around the
charging port will not illuminate during
the charging process.
Depending on the temperature of the
Battery, heating or cooling may be
required before it can be charged. This is
activated automatically but may result in a
significant delay before charging begins.
While the vehicle is charging, the
charge indicator on the instrument
panel will flash.
When charging is complete, the ring
around the charging port stops pulsing
and illuminates green.
If the ring around the charging port
illuminates red while charging, a fault has
been detected. Check the touch screen for
an error message that describes the fault.
Note: A fault condition can occur due to
something as common as a power outage.
Stopping the charge process
The charging process can be stopped at
any time using the touch screen. For
details, refer to the ‘Touch Screen User
Manual’ provided in your owner’s package.
Charging port light
Note: If you are charging a locked vehicle,
the charging port light will not illuminate.
Disconnecting the charge
cable
Note: Tesla Motors strongly recommends
leaving the charge cable connected
whenever the vehicle is not in use. This will
maintain the vehicle at the selected level
of charge.
To disconnect the charge cable from the
vehicle:
1. Pull the locking tab on the connector
towards you.
2. Rotate the locking ring on the
connector counterclockwise.
3. Pull the charge cable connector to
release from the charging port.
4. Close the charging port door.
Colour Charging state
White Charging port door is open
and charge mode is
initiated.
Blue The vehicle is successfully
connected to the charging
system.
Blue
(pulsing)
The vehicle is preparing to
charge.
Amber
(pulsing)
Charging is in progress. The
rate of pulsing decreases
as charging progresses.
Green Charging is complete.
Red
(flashing)
A fault is detected and
charging has stopped.