Tesla Model S: Starting and Powering Off
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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
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
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Removal
Remove the rear fascia assembly for access (refer to procedure).
Remove the bolts (x8) that secure the bumper to the body (torque
52 Nm).
Remove the rear bumper assembly.
Installatio
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 approximately 1% per day,
though the discharge rate may vary depending on
environmental factors (such as