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Driving basics OFF ACC ON START ACC • Park mode still active • Audio and navigation systems operational ON • All instruments, warning indicators and electrical circuits operational To release the steering column lock, insert the key into the starter switch and turn to the ACC position. If it is difficult to turn the key, a small movement of the steering wheel will help to disengage the steering lock. TR0004 Driving your basics vehicle Key positions The starter switch is located on the right-hand side of the steering column and uses the following key positions to control the electrical circuits and steering column lock. OFF • Park mode active • Interior and trunk lights operational • Exterior and hazard warning lights operational • Central door locking master switch operational • Trunk release switch operational Note: When turning the key to the OFF position, the circuits that operate in ACC continue to operate until the key is removed. START • The vehicle initiates the start-up sequence to prepare for driving (if the brake pedal is pressed). The gear position indicator illuminates green and park mode is deactivated. Removing the key To remove the key, turn the key to the OFF position. Exterior lights (except hazard warning lights) automatically turn off when the key is removed from the starter switch. If the key has been left in the starter switch, an audible alert sounds when the driver’s door is opened. WARNING: Never remove the key from the starter switch while the vehicle is moving. The steering column lock will engage, making it impossible to steer the vehicle. Steering column lock The steering column lock is activated when the key is removed from the starter switch, but may not engage until the steering wheel is turned and the mechanism aligned. 6-2 Driving your vehicle
Driving basics TR0304 Starting the vehicle 1:03AM PIN While Code starting, Chang foot braked brake must be pressed ID:881 Data:0x00000002 EST. Follow these steps to prepare the vehicle for driving: 1. Tesla recommends selecting the N gear position. 2. Press and hold down the brake pedal. 3. Insert the key into the starter switch, turn it to the START position, and release. When released, the key automatically returns to the ON position and, if the start-up sequence is successful, the N indicator will illuminate green and you’ll hear an audible tone. . Note: If the brake pedal is not pressed, a message is displayed on the Touch Screen. Press the brake pedal and turn the key to the START position again. The vehicle is now ready to be driven. Selecting gears The transmission has two selectable drive positions - forward (D) and reverse (R). In the neutral (N) position the gear selector rests between gears D and R. TR0008 Indicator lights in the instrument panel illuminate to show the currently engaged gear. The vehicle can be driven away from stationary with the gear selector in position D or R. • R (Reverse). Selectable whenever the vehicle’s forward speed is less than 5 mph. The maximum speed in reverse is limited to 15 mph. An audible tone will be heard when reverse gear is selected. • N (Neutral). Select this position and apply the hand brake if the vehicle needs to be stationary for a period of time. • D (Drive). Can be selected whenever the vehicle is stationary. Note: P (Park) is not a gear you can select. It is a state the vehicle is in when the transmission is locked and the rear wheels cannot turn. When the key is turned to the ACC position, this state is activated automatically, regardless of the position of the gear selector. In the event that the vehicle needs to hauled on a flatbed truck, P must be deactivated before the vehicle can be pulled onto the truck. See Vehicle recovery, page 10-13. Driving tips Driving an electric vehicle is similar to driving a gasoline-powered vehicle. Here are a few guidelines you should be aware of to help you maximize range. Drive sensibly to maximize range Energy consumption depends on driving habits and operating condition. Your vehicle is designed to travel over 200 miles on a charge. To get the maximum mileage from a charge, you should: • Avoid frequent acceleration and deceleration. • Anticipate stops and instead of using the brake pedal to slow down, move your foot off the accelerator. Whenever the vehicle is moving and your foot is off the accelerator, regenerative braking slows the vehicle and feeds energy back to the battery. Driving your vehicle 6-3
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Page 4 and 5: Table of Contents Introduction and
Page 6 and 7: Important notes about your vehicle
Page 8 and 9: Consumer information Consumer infor
Page 10 and 11: Exterior 1 2 6 5 4 3 10 9 7 8 TR010
Page 12 and 13: Interior Interior 1 2 3 4 i 5 6 7 T
Page 14 and 15: Seating and safety restraints Seats
Page 16 and 17: Seat belts Seat belts General infor
Page 18 and 19: Seat belts Child seats and restrain
Page 20 and 21: Airbag system After inflation, the
Page 22 and 23: Doors, locks, and security Keys Abo
Page 24 and 25: Keys Unlocking Press the Unlock but
Page 26 and 27: Doors Drive away locking For your s
Page 28 and 29: Vehicle security Vehicle security A
Page 30 and 31: Vehicle security If the PIN codes m
Page 32 and 33: Vehicle security Valet mode For you
Page 34 and 35: General information about charging
Page 36 and 37: Charge settings Note: The charge pr
Page 38 and 39: 4 3 2 1 0 6 7 8 5 rpm 9 10 1 12 13
Page 42 and 43: Driving basics • Drive with the t
Page 44 and 45: Driving basics pressure is applied.
Page 46 and 47: Switches and controls TR0018 Turn s
Page 48 and 49: Switches and controls TR0063 Hazard
Page 50 and 51: Instruments Reset TRIP Display •
Page 52 and 53: Instruments Instrument panel lighti
Page 54 and 55: Power windows TR0058 1 2 Comfort Po
Page 56 and 57: Interior temperature control Interi
Page 58 and 59: Interior temperature control 3. Swi
Page 60 and 61: Interior accessories Cup holder WAR
Page 62 and 63: Removable roof TR0131 Installing th
Page 64 and 65: Removable roof Note: If the soft-to
Page 66 and 67: Removable roof 5. Push the hard-top
Page 68 and 69: Audio and navigation systems Your v
Page 70 and 71: Maintenance Maintenance and care Ge
Page 72 and 73: Fluid reservoirs Topping up the flu
Page 74 and 75: Windshield wiper and washer TR0078
Page 76 and 77: Cleaning and vehicle care Wheels Wa
Page 78 and 79: Tool kit 1 2 3 4 5 TR0161 Tool Road
Page 80 and 81: Tire repair TR0168 Tire repair Tire
Page 82 and 83: Wheels 5. Remove the wheel. Caution
Page 84 and 85: Fuse replacement Fuse specification
Page 86 and 87: Bulb replacement TR0171 Trunk light
Page 88 and 89: Raising the vehicle 1 1 2 2 1 TR015
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Vehicle recovery 4. Touch Tow Mode,
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Vehicle identification SFZRE11B0630
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Wheels and tires Wheels and tires S
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Wheels and tires Rating Speed (mph)
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Wheels and tires In addition to the
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Wheels and tires Note: If tire wear
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Wheels and tires Dynamic tire press
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Approved fluids and capacities Appr
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Vehicle dimensions and weights Vehi
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Subsystem specifications Front susp
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Index A Accessing your vehicle.....
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Index Locking your vehicle ........
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