Tesla Model S 2019 User manual
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Safety Information...........................................................................................................2
Important Safety Instructions.....................................................................................2
Warnings............................................................................................................................. 2
Identifying the Vehicle ..................................................................................................3
Badging............................................................................................................................... 3
Touchscreen.......................................................................................................................4
Electric Vehicle Components......................................................................................5
High Voltage Components...........................................................................................5
High Voltage Battery......................................................................................................6
DC-DC Converter and Front Junction Box............................................................ 7
High Voltage Cables.......................................................................................................8
Charger................................................................................................................................9
Drive Units........................................................................................................................ 10
12 Volt Battery.................................................................................................................. 11
Stabilizing the Vehicle..................................................................................................12
Chock All Four Wheels.................................................................................................12
Shift Into Park..................................................................................................................12
Disabling the High Voltage System.........................................................................13
Front Trunk First Responder Cut Loop..................................................................13
Cutting the Front Trunk First Responder Loop..................................................14
Airbags and Components...........................................................................................16
Airbags...............................................................................................................................16
Airbag Inflation Cylinders........................................................................................... 17
Seat Belt Pre-Tensioners............................................................................................. 18
Reinforcements...............................................................................................................19
Reinforcements and Ultra High Strength Steel.................................................. 19
No-Cut Zones................................................................................................................. 20
Rescue Operations........................................................................................................ 21
Fully or Partially Submerged Vehicles................................................................... 21
Pushing on the Floor Pan............................................................................................21
Firefighting...................................................................................................................... 22
High Voltage Battery - Fire Damage..................................................................... 23
Lifting the Vehicle.........................................................................................................24
Lift Areas..........................................................................................................................24
Opening the Vehicle.....................................................................................................25
Using the Key..................................................................................................................25
Opening Doors...............................................................................................................25
Opening Rear Doors Without Power.....................................................................26
Opening the Hood........................................................................................................ 27
Opening the Trunk........................................................................................................28
Pushing the Vehicle......................................................................................................29
Pushing the Vehicle......................................................................................................29
High Voltage Labels.....................................................................................................30
Example of a High Voltage Label...........................................................................30
Contact Us........................................................................................................................ 31
Contact Us........................................................................................................................ 31
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This document contains important instructions and warnings that must be followed when handling Model S in an emergency situation.
NOTE: Images in this document show a left-hand drive (LHD), North American vehicle. Unless otherwise noted, right-hand drive (RHD)
vehicles are mirrored.
NOTE: Model S is equipped with airbags in North America only.
WARNINGS
Warning: Always use appropriate tools, such as a hydraulic cutter, and always wear appropriate personal protective equipment
(PPE) when cutting Model S. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injury or death.
Warning: Regardless of the disabling procedure you use, ALWAYS ASSUME THAT ALL HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE
ENERGIZED! Cutting, crushing, or touching high voltage components can result in serious injury or death.
Warning: After deactivation, the high voltage circuit requires 2 minutes to de-energize.
Warning: The supplemental restraint system (SRS) control unit has a backup power supply with a discharge time of approximately
ten seconds. Do not touch the SRS control unit within 10 seconds of an airbag or pre-tensioner deployment.
Warning: Handling a submerged vehicle without appropriate PPE can result in serious injury or death.
Warning: When fire is involved, consider the entire vehicle energized. Always wear full PPE, including a self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA).
Warning: When cutting the first responder loop, double cut the loop to remove an entire section. This eliminates the risk of the cut
wires accidentally reconnecting.
Warning: NEVER TRANSPORT YOUR VEHICLE WITH TIRES IN A POSITION WHERE THEY CAN SPIN. DOING SO CAN LEAD TO
SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE AND OVERHEATING. IN RARE CASES EXTREME OVERHEATING MAY CAUSE THE SURROUNDING
COMPONENTS TO IGNITE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2
BADGING
Model S can be identified by its badges.
NOTE: The "D" at the end of the battery badge (or "DUAL MOTOR" badge for newer vehicles) on the RH side of the vehicle indicates
that the vehicle is a Dual Motor configuration.
BADGING
Identifying the Vehicle 3
TOUCHSCREEN
Model S can be identified by its 17 in (43 cm) touchscreen.
TOUCHSCREEN
4
HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS
1. Front drive unit (if equipped)
2. A/C compressor
3. Battery coolant heater
4. Front junction box
5. High voltage cabling
6. Rapid splitter
7. Charger
8. DC-DC converter
9. Cabin heater
10.High voltage battery
11. Charge port
12.Rear drive unit
HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS
Electric Vehicle Components 5
HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY
Model S is equipped with a floor-mounted 400 volt lithium-ion high voltage battery. Never breach the high voltage battery when lifting
from under the vehicle. When using rescue tools, pay special attention to ensure that you do not breach the floor pan. Refer to Lifting
the Vehicle on page 24 for instructions on how to properly lift the vehicle.
NOTE: The following image shows a Dual Motor vehicle. Vehicles without a front drive unit are similar.
HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY
6
DC-DC CONVERTER AND FRONT JUNCTION BOX
High voltage is present at the DC-DC converter and front junction box, as outlined in red. The DC-DC converter transforms the high
voltage current from the high voltage battery to low voltage to charge the Model S 12 volt battery. The front junction box provides high
voltage current to various components, such as the battery heater, air conditioning compressor, and cabin heater. Use caution when
cutting in this area during a dash lift and dash roll procedure. Use work-around techniques, if necessary.
NOTE: The following image shows a Dual Motor vehicle. Vehicles without a front drive unit are similar.
DC-DC CONVERTER AND FRONT JUNCTION BOX
Electric Vehicle Components 7
HIGH VOLTAGE CABLES
High voltage cables are shown in orange.
NOTE: The following image shows a Dual Motor vehicle. Vehicles without a front drive unit are similar. The motors depicted in this
image may not exactly match the vehicle you are working on.
HIGH VOLTAGE CABLES
8
CHARGER
Model S has one charger located under the rear seats. This charger converts alternating current (AC) from a charging station to direct
current (DC) for charging the high voltage battery. The high voltage junction box, integrated into the charger, routes any surplus
energy from regenerative braking back to the high voltage battery.
CHARGER
Electric Vehicle Components 9
DRIVE UNITS
The rear drive unit is located between the rear wheels, and the front drive unit (if equipped) is located between the front wheels. The
drive units convert the direct current (DC) from the high voltage battery into 3-phase alternating current (AC) that the drive units use
to power the wheels.
NOTE: The following image shows a Dual Motor vehicle. Vehicles without a front drive unit are similar. The motors depicted in this
image may not exactly match the vehicle you are working on.
DRIVE UNITS
10
12 VOLT BATTERY
In addition to the high voltage system, Model S has a low voltage electrical system. Its 12 volt battery operates the SRS, airbags,
windows, door locks, touchscreen, and interior and exterior lights. The DC-DC converter in the high voltage system charges the 12 volt
battery, and the 12 volt battery supplies power to the high voltage contactors, allowing high voltage current to flow into and out of the
high voltage battery. The 12 volt battery, outlined in red, is located under the hood and the plastic access panel.
NOTE: The following image shows a Dual Motor vehicle. Vehicles without a front drive unit are similar.
12 VOLT BATTERY
Electric Vehicle Components 11
CHOCK ALL FOUR WHEELS
Model S moves silently, so never assume it is powered o. Drivers can choose a setting that determines whether or not Model S will
"creep" when a drive gear is selected. If this setting is o, Model S may not move unless the accelerator is pressed, even if shifted into
Drive or Reverse. However, never assume that Model S will not move. Always chock the wheels.
SHIFT INTO PARK
Model S moves silently, so never assume it is powered o. Pressing the accelerator pedal even slightly can cause Model S to accelerate
quickly if the active gear is Drive or Reverse. To ensure that the parking brake is engaged, press the button on the end of the gear
selector to shift into Park. Whenever Model S is in Park, the parking brake is automatically engaged and the instrument cluster shows
the active gear as Park (P).
CHOCK ALL FOUR WHEELS
12
FRONT TRUNK FIRST RESPONDER CUT LOOP
The first responder loop is a low voltage harness. Cutting the first responder loop shuts down the high voltage system outside of the
high voltage battery and disables the SRS and airbag components. Refer to Cutting the Front Trunk First Responder Loop on page 14
for instructions on how to access and cut the first responder loop.
NOTE: The following image shows a Dual Motor vehicle. Vehicles without a front drive unit are similar.
Warning: Regardless of the disabling procedure you use, ALWAYS ASSUME THAT ALL HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE
ENERGIZED! Cutting, crushing, or touching high voltage components can result in serious injury or death.
FRONT TRUNK FIRST RESPONDER CUT LOOP
Disabling the High Voltage System 13
2. Remove the access panel (shown in red) by pulling it upwards to release the clips that hold it in place.
3. Double cut the first responder loop.
CUTTING THE FRONT TRUNK FIRST RESPONDER LOOP
Disabling the High Voltage System 15
AIRBAGS
Model S is equipped with 6 airbags (8 in North America). Airbags are located in the approximate areas shown. Airbag warning
information is printed on the sun visors.
NOTE: Model S is designed to deactivate high voltage in all components and cables outside of the high voltage battery when an airbag
is deployed.
NOTE: Left Hand Drive, North American vehicle shown. On Right Hand Drive vehicles, the passenger and driver airbag locations are
reversed.
1. Passenger knee airbag (North America only)
2. Passenger front airbag
3. Seat-mounted side airbags
4. Curtain airbags
5. Driver's knee airbag (North America only)
6. Driver's front airbag
Warning: The SRS control unit has a backup power supply with a discharge time of approximately ten seconds. Do not touch the
SRS control unit within 10 seconds of an airbag or pre-tensioner deployment.
AIRBAGS
16
AIRBAG INFLATION CYLINDERS
The airbag inflation cylinders, outlined in red, are located near the roof and towards the rear of the vehicle.
Warning: The SRS control unit has a backup power supply with a discharge time of approximately ten seconds. Do not touch the
SRS control unit within 10 seconds of an airbag or pre-tensioner deployment.
AIRBAG INFLATION CYLINDERS
Airbags and Components 17
SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS
The seat belt pre-tensioners, outlined in red, are located at the bottom of the B-pillars.
Warning: The SRS control unit has a backup power supply with a discharge time of approximately ten seconds. Do not touch the
SRS control unit within 10 seconds of an airbag or pre-tensioner deployment.
SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS
18
REINFORCEMENTS AND ULTRA HIGH STRENGTH STEEL
Model S is reinforced to protect occupants in a collision. Suitable tools must be used to cut or crush these areas. Reinforcements are
shown in teal below.
Warning: Always use appropriate tools, such as a hydraulic cutter, and always wear appropriate PPE when cutting Model S. Failure
to follow these instructions can result in serious injury or death.
Warning: Regardless of the disabling procedure you use, ALWAYS ASSUME THAT ALL HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE
ENERGIZED! Cutting, crushing, or touching high voltage components can result in serious injury or death.
REINFORCEMENTS AND ULTRA HIGH STRENGTH STEEL
Reinforcements 19
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