• Use the mobile app to precondition your
vehicle to help thaw ice on the charge
port latch so that the charge cable can be
removed or inserted (see
).
NOTE:
You can also prevent the occurrence of
a charge port latch freezing in place by using
the
Schedule
Charging and Scheduled Departure on page
208
).
NOTE:
If your charge port latch is frozen in
place, it may not lock the charging cable in
place when inserted, but it can still charge at
a slow AC rate even if the latch is not
engaged.
Storage
If you leave Model X parked for an extended
period of time, plug the vehicle into a charger
to prevent normal range loss and to keep the
Battery at an optimal temperature. Your
vehicle is safe to stay plugged in for any
length of time.
When not in use, Model X enters a sleep
mode to conserve energy. Reduce the
number of times you check your vehicle’s
status on the mobile app, as this
automatically wakes up your vehicle and
starts normal energy consumption.
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