Tesla Model S Owners & Service Manuals

Tesla Model S: Starting and Powering Off

Tesla Model S (2012-2026) 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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 Low voltage battery service is required

Schedule service - Vehicle may not restart The low voltage battery cannot provide the electrical support necessary to drive or continue driving. If this alert is present while you are driving, your vehicle needs to come to a stop as soon as possible. Pull over safely at your earliest opportunity

 Rear Reading Lights

Model S is equipped with a reading light on each side of the rear seats, located above the door and next to the coat hangers (see Coat Hangers ). To turn a reading light on or off, press its lens. If you leave a reading light turned on, it automatically turns off when Model S powers off. Headli

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