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.
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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
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