Tesla Model S: High Voltage Battery Information
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Model S has one of the most sophisticated battery
systems in the world. The most important way to
preserve the high voltage Battery is to LEAVE YOUR
VEHICLE PLUGGED IN when you are not using it. Th
Never allow the Battery to fully discharge. Even when
Model S is not being driven, its Battery discharges very
slowly to power the onboard electronics. The Battery
can discharge at a rate of approx
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In addition to manually shifting on the touchscreen, you
can shift by pressing P, R, N or D located on the center
console. In most situations, these buttons are not
available until you press one of the buttons to activate it.
When active, the LEDs associated with each button
illuminate and when
Removal
Remove the front underhood apron (refer to procedure).
Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the secondary latch to the
crossmember (torque 10 Nm).
Caution: Care must be taken to avoid fasteners falling into
open cavity.