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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CAUTION: Before adjusting the suspension height,
ensure Model S is clear of all obstacles, above and
below.
You can manually adjust the ride height by pressing the
brake pedal touching Controls > Suspension on the
touchscreen. The ride height settings that are available
depend on your d
Depressurize
Connect a laptop with Toolbox to the vehicle.
Press the brake pedal to turn on the drive rails.
Leave the driver's door open to keep the drive rails on.
In Toolbox, select Views > Suspension > Air
Suspension Fill/Deflate and select the Help icon
for speci