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5. Driving distance: Displays the total estimated driving distance or energy percentage (depending on your display

setting) available.

NOTE:

To change how energy units are displayed, touch

Controls

Display

Energy Display

6. Charge status: Charge status messages (such as Supercharging, Scheduled Charging) display here (see

Scheduled Charging and Scheduled Departure on page 167

During Charging

During charging, the charge port light pulses green, and
the touchscreen displays real-time charging status. The

frequency at which the green charge port light pulses
slows down as the charge level approaches full. When
charging is complete, the light stops pulsing and is solid
green.

NOTE:

If Model S is locked, the charge port light does

not light up.

If the charge port light turns red while charging, a fault
is detected. Check the instrument panel or touchscreen
for an alert describing the fault. A fault can occur due to

something as common as a power outage. If a power
outage occurs, charging resumes automatically when
power is restored.

NOTE:

It is normal to hear sounds during charging.

Particularly at high currents, the refrigerant compressor

and fan operate as needed to keep the Battery cool.

NOTE:

Air conditioning performance is generally not

affected by charging. However, in some circumstances

(for example, charging at high currents during a

particularly warm day), the air coming from the vents

may not be as cool as expected and a message displays

on the instrument panel. This is normal and ensures that

the Battery stays within an optimum temperature range

while charging to support longevity and optimum

performance.

WARNING:

Never spray liquid at a high velocity

(for example, a pressure washer) towards the

charge port while charging. Doing so can result in
serious injury or damage to the vehicle, charging

equipment, or property.

Stopping Charging

Stop charging at any time by disconnecting the charge

cable or touching

Stop Charging

on the touchscreen.

NOTE:

To prevent unauthorized unplugging of the

charge cable, the charge cable latch remains locked and

Model S must be unlocked or able to recognize your key

before you can disconnect the charge cable.

NOTE:

To disconnect the charge cable:

1. Press and hold the button on the connector handle to

release the latch.

NOTE:

You can also release the latch using the

touchscreen or mobile app, or by pressing and
holding the rear trunk button on the key fob. If your
vehicle is equipped with a motorized charge port,

you can also press the button to the left of the
charge port to release the latch.

2. Pull the connector from the charge port. The charge

port door automatically closes.

To disconnect the charge cable when using an adapter
at a public charge station:

1. Unlock Model S.

2. While holding the public charging handle in one hand

and the adapter in the other hand, press and hold the
button on the public charging handle and pull both
outwards, removing the handle and adapter at the

same time.

NOTE:

If the charging station handle separates from

the adapter, leaving the adapter in Model S, use the
touchscreen to unlock the charge port.

3. Press and hold the button on the charging handle

again to release the adapter from the public charging

handle.

NOTE:

The charge port door automatically closes within

approximately 10 seconds of removing the connector

from the charge port.

CAUTION: