1. Ensure that Model S is not actively
charging by displaying the charging
screen on the touchscreen. If necessary,
touch
Stop Charging
.
2. Open the rear trunk.
3. Open the flap on the left side of the trunk
side trim.
4. Press and hold the charge port's manual
release lever towards the front of the
vehicle to unlatch the charge cable.
WARNING:
Do not touch or
attempt to remove the orange
High Voltage cover. Failure to
follow these instructions can result
in electric shock and serious injury.
NOTE:
If your vehicle does not have a
charge port manual release lever,
discontinue this procedure and contact
your closest Service Center.
NOTE:
The orientation of the manual
release lever may vary depending on
market region.
5. Pull the charge cable from the charge
port.
6. Close the flap on the left side of the trunk
side trim.
CAUTION:
The release lever is
designed for use only in situations
where the charge cable cannot be
released from the charge port using
the usual methods. Continuous use
may result in damage to the release
lever or charging equipment.
WARNING:
Do not perform this
procedure while your vehicle is
charging or if any orange high voltage
conductors are exposed. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in
electric shock and serious injury or
damage to the vehicle. If you have any
uncertainty as to how to safely
perform this procedure, contact your
closest Service Center.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to remove
the charge cable at the same exact
time as you begin to press the release
lever towards the front of the vehicle.
Always press the release lever towards
the front of the vehicle and hold it
before you begin to remove the
charge cable from the charge port.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in electric shock and serious
injury.
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