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Opening the Charge Port
The charge port is located on the driver’s side of Model S, behind a door that is part of the rear
tail light assembly.
Park Model S so that the charge cable easily reaches the charge port.
With Model S unlocked, or a recognized key nearby, press and release the button on a Tesla
charge cable to open the charge port door.
If the cable you are using does not have this button, you can also open the charge port door using
any of these methods:
• Touch Controls > Charge Port on the touchscreen.
• Hold down the rear trunk button on the key for 1-2 seconds.
To charge at a public charging station, attach an adapter to the station’s charging connector. The
most commonly used adapter(s) for each market region are supplied with Model S. Depending on
the charging equipment you are using, you may need to start and stop charging using a control on
the charging equipment.
Note: The charge port lights up white when you open the charge port door. If you do not connect
a charge cable, the light eventually turns
o.
Note: If you do not insert the charge cable into the charge port within a few minutes after opening
the charge port door, the latch closes. If this happens, use the touchscreen to open the charge
port door.
Caution: The connector end of the charge cable can damage the paint if dropped onto
Model S.
Caution: Do not attempt to force the charge port door open. Doing so can damage the latch.
A damaged latch cannot hold the door closed.
Plugging In
If desired, use the touchscreen to change the charge limit and the charging current.
Charging Instructions
Charging 131
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