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Tesla Model S: Starting and Powering Off

Tesla Model S (2012-2025) Owner's Manual / Driving / Starting and Powering Off

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 Starting

When you open a door to enter Model S, the instrument panel and touchscreen power on and you can operate all controls. To shift Model S, press the brake pedal and swipe up for Drive or down for Rev

 Powering Off

When you finish driving, simply exit the vehicle. When you leave Model S with your phone key and key fob, it powers off automatically, turning off the instrument panel and touchscreen. Model S als

 Shifting

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 Instrument Panel Overview

The instrument panel changes depending on whether Model S is: Off or Parked (shown below) Driving Charging When Model S is off or Parked, the instrument panel shows remaining estimated range, vehicle status, and outside temperature. When the car is off and you initially press the brake, in

 Standby Mode

To keep Model S ready to Summon and reduce the time it takes to warm up, turn on Standby Mode. Touch Controls > Autopilot > Standby Mode. When Standby Mode is turned on, you can conserve Battery energy by disabling Standby Mode at these locations: Exclude Home - Disables Standby Mode at

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