Energy Depletion
9-3Roadside emergencies
Energy Depletion
Dealing with a low Battery
When driving the vehicle, the Touch Screen
displays warning messages as the level of
charge approaches a low level.
Do not ignore the warnings. If you continue
to drive the vehicle, the charge level will
eventually reach 0% and the car will shut
down. When you see the warnings,
immediately pull over to a safe location and
call Roadside Assistance.
As the charge level approaches a low level,
you’ll also notice the color of the charge level
graph turn yellow, then red, to alert you that
you need to charge the vehicle.
A few extra miles (kms)
If you are driving in Standard or Performance
mode and your Battery is approaching a low
level, you can drive a few extra miles by
putting the vehicle into Range mode using
the Touch Screen. To do so, select Range on
the Charge Settings screen. For details on
using the Touch Screen, refer to the Touch
Screen Users Manual provided in your owners
package.
If the vehicle is not in Range mode and it
shuts down because the Battery’s charge
level has reached 0%, you’ll see the following
message on the Touch Screen:
To access final reserve, turn the key to the
ACC position then back to the ON position.
When you use this feature, the Touch Screen
no longer displays warning messages and no
longer provides an estimated range.
Switching the vehicle to Range mode, or
accessing final reserve, allows you to travel a
few extra miles (kms) but should be used
with caution. Failure to charge immediately
could result in the battery level falling to a
critically low level and it may not be possible
to recharge it. These options are intended
ONLY to allow you to travel just far enough to
park the vehicle in a safe location. The
distance you can travel depends on the age
of your Battery, the amount of energy the
vehicle requires (based on temperature,
accessories being used, slope of road, etc). In
the best case scenario, it could allow you to
travel up to 20 more miles (32 kms) but it
could also be as short as one mile (1.6 kms).
Note: If the Battery reaches 0% when driving
in Range mode or after you’ve cycled the key
to access final reserve, there is no reserve and
you must charge the Battery immediately.
FULLY DEPLETING THE BATTERY WHILE IN
RANGE MODE OR IN RESERVE, AND NOT
CHARGING IT IMMEDIATELY, CAN DAMAGE
THE BATTERY.
Caution: Damage to the Battery caused
by failing to charge it immediately
when its charge level falls to 0% is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. If you are unable to charge the
vehicle, contact Tesla Motors immediately.
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