Tesla Model S: Cold Weather Best Practices
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When snow and ice accumulate on your vehicle, moving
parts, such as the door handles, windows, mirrors, and
wipers can freeze in place. To achieve maximum range
and performance, it is helpful to wa
Cold weather can increase energy consumption because
more power is required for driving, cabin and Battery
heating. Follow these suggestions to reduce energy
consumption:
Use seat heaters to keep
Leave Model S plugged in when not in use. This uses the
charging system, rather than the Battery itself, to keep
the Battery warm (see High Voltage Battery Information).
Scheduled Departure
When par
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Model S has a split rear seat that can fold forward.
Before folding, remove items from the seats and the rear
footwell. To allow the rear seats to fold completely flat,
you may need to move the front seats forward. To fold a
rear seat, push the corresponding button on the back of
the seat.
You
Removal
Remove the door trim cover (refer to procedure)
Disconnect the door module harness connectors (x3).
Remove the screws (x3) that secure the control module to the
door panel (torque 2 Nm).
Remove the door controller module.