Tesla Model S: Setup
Warning: Only technicians who have been trained in High
Voltage Awareness are permitted to perform this procedure. Proper
personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating HV gloves with a
minimum rating of class 00 (500V) must be worn any time a high
voltage cable is handled. Refer to Tech Note TN-15-92-003, "High
Voltage Awareness Care Points" for additional safety information.
These instructions are for the 4th generation battery charger/discharger
tool. The 4th generation tool has the following features:
- The serial number includes "G4"
- The charger/discharger tool has a rectangular load bank
connector
- The load bank has a display below each fan
Setup
- Connect the high voltage components to the charger/discharger
tool, using the included harnesses.
Warning: Cover the charger/discharger tool load
bank connector with its protective flap when the HV cable is
not installed.
Note: Hot air is exhausted from the rear of the
discharger box when the battery is discharging. Position the
cables away from the vents on the rear of the discharger to
prevent them from being overheated.
- Connect the components to the wall outlet, using the included
power cables.
- Connect the signal and communication components, using the
included cables. Some cables might already be connected.
Note: The DB9-RJ45 Ethernet cable should be
connected to the "IN" port on the power supply.
- Connect the low voltage (LV) connector to the battery, using the
included harness.
- Set the front panel control switches to the indicated positions.
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Starting the System
Press the emergency stop button to disable HV systems.
Pull out the display/keyboard/trackpad tray.
Press the red power button to turn on the on-board PC.
Follo
Select Manual Mode from the Charge/Discharge Mode menu.
Type the desired SOC in the Target SOC% field, or drag the
Target SO
Charging does not start. The green "Ready" light in the software
application is dimmed.
Check that the HV power supply is plugged in and turned
on.
Check the connections at th
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While sitting inside Model S, you can lock and unlock all
doors and trunks by touching the lock icon in Controls.
The
icon changes to indicate whether
doors are locked or unlocked.
Driver Door Unlock Mode
Enabling Controls > Locks > Driver Door Unlock Mode
only unlocks the driver door whe
Trip Planner (if available in your market region) helps
you take longer road trips with confidence. If reaching
your destination requires charging, Trip Planner routes
you through the appropriate Supercharger locations.
Trip Planner selects a route and provides charging times
to minimize the am