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When this alert is present, the electrical system cannot maintain the voltage required to support all vehicle features. Many vehicle functions may no longer work.
It is possible your vehicle may lose all electrical power. If this occurs, you can still use the manual door releases to exit the vehicle if necessary. For more information, see
Opening Doors from the Interior on page 14.
This alert may be present due to various vehicle conditions. For more information and further recommended actions,
check for other active vehicle alerts.
If this alert remains present, it is recommended that you schedule service immediately. Without service, your vehicle
may not drive, may shut down unexpectedly, or may not restart.
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Electrical system is unable to support all features
Switching off features to conserve energy
What this alert means:
The electrical system cannot support all vehicle features. Your vehicle is shutting down nonessential features to preserve energy for essential functions.
If you are driving when this alert is present, it is possible your vehicle may shut down unexpectedly. It is also possible
that your vehicle will not restart once parked.
Nonessential features may be unavailable, including seat heaters, cabin climate control, and in-vehicle entertainment.
This is expected behavior intended to help your vehicle maintain adequate electrical power for essential functions,
including the ability to operate headlights, windows and doors, hazard lights, and the front trunk (frunk).
It is possible your vehicle may lose all electrical power. If this occurs, you can still use the manual door releases to exit the vehicle if necessary. For more information, see
Opening Doors from the Interior on page 14.
What to do:
This alert may be present due to various vehicle conditions. For more information and further recommended actions,
check for other active vehicle alerts.
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Vehicle may not restart - Service is required
Electrical system issue detected
What this alert means:
An abnormally large and sustained power draw while driving or Supercharging / DC Fast Charging has made your
vehicle
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It is recommended that you schedule service at your earliest opportunity. Without service, your vehicle will remain
unable to restart, and the electrical system will remain unable to support all features and functions.
Some or all of the powered doors and windows in your vehicle may lose electrical power. If this occurs, you can still
use the manual door releases to exit the vehicle if necessary. For more information, see Opening Doors from the
Interior on page 14.
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Electrical system is unable to support all features
Schedule service
What this alert means:
The low voltage battery is not available and cannot provide electrical support for vehicle features.
It is possible your vehicle will shut down unexpectedly. It is also possible that your vehicle will not restart after the
current drive.
You may notice that some nonessential features are not available. This is expected behavior due to your vehicle
preserving energy for essential functions.
What to do:
It is recommended that you eliminate or reduce your use of any nonessential features. This can help your vehicle maintain adequate electrical power for essential functions other than driving, until it can be serviced.
If this alert remains present, it is recommended that you schedule service immediately. Without service, your vehicle
may not drive, may shut down unexpectedly, or may not restart.
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Electrical system backup power is unavailable
Vehicle will consume more energy while idle
What this alert means:
The backup power source for the electrical system, the low voltage battery, is not available or cannot provide the
voltage required to support all vehicle features.
The primary source of electrical power, the high voltage battery system, will continue to support vehicle functions,
even when your vehicle is idle. For more information on the high voltage battery, see
About the High Voltage Battery
on page 156.
You may notice that some nonessential features are not available. This is expected behavior due to your vehicle
preserving energy for essential functions.
You may also notice that your vehicle consumes more energy than usual when you are not driving it, or that your vehicle displays a lower projected range than you would normally expect after charging. This is normal vehicle behavior when this alert is present, and it will continue until the backup power source is restored.
There is a chance that an issue affecting the primary power source could cause your vehicle to shut down
unexpectedly.
What to do:
It is recommended that you limit or avoid the use of any nonessential features. This can help your vehicle maintain
adequate electrical power for essential functions.
It is recommended that you schedule service at your earliest opportunity, so the backup power source for the
electrical system can be restored.
Troubleshooting Alerts
275Troubleshooting
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Some or all of the powered doors and windows in your vehicle may lose electrical power. If this occurs, you can still
use the manual door releases to exit the vehicle if necessary. For more information, see Opening Doors from the
Interior on page 14.
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Unable to drive - Service is required
Electrical system issue detected
What this alert means:
An abnormally large and sustained power draw has made your vehicle
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A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System): 60
absolute speed limit: 114
acceleration, chill: 68
acceleration, sport: 68
acceleration, standard: 68
accessories: 23
plugging into power socket: 23
adjacent lane speed: 85
aero covers: 178
air conditioning: 116
air filter: 120
air vents: 119
airbag safety information: 44
airbags, location: 38
alarm: 127, 131
all-season tires: 181
Always Show Estimated Round Trip Energy: 146
ambient lights: 53
anti-lock braking (ABS): 60
apps: 5
Arcade: 151
audio: 47, 148, 151
playing files: 148, 151
settings: 148
steering wheel scroll button: 47
volume control: 148
auto fold: 49
auto high beam: 54
Auto Lane Change: 87
auto tilt: 49
AUTO wipers: 59
automatic emergency braking: 112
automatic navigation: 142
navigating: 142
Autopark: 100
autopilot: 108
side collision warning: 108
Autopilot: 77, 80, 85, 87, 100, 102, 111, 114
Auto Lane Change: 87
automatic emergency braking: 111
Autopark: 100
Autosteer: 85
collision avoidance assist: 111
forward collision warning: 111
overtake acceleration: 80
overview: 77
speed assist: 114
speed limit warning: 114
staying within speed limits: 114
Summon: 102
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control: 80
Autopilot components: 77
Autosteer: 85
average range: 165
B
backup camera: 72
Battery (high voltage): 156, 211
care of: 156
specifications: 211
temperature limits: 156
battery (key), replacing: 12
battery (low voltage): 156, 211
complete discharge: 156
specifications: 211
Blind Spot Camera: 108
Blind Spot Collision Warning: 108
Blind Spot Collision Warning Chime: 108
Bluetooth: 122, 149
devices, playing audio files from: 149
general information: 122
phone, pairing and using: 122
body repairs: 192
body touch up: 185
Boombox: 151, 152
brakes: 60, 112, 210
automatic in emergencies: 112
overview of: 60
specifications: 210
Bumper Clearance (Summon): 102
C
cabin air filter: 120
cabin camera: 115
cabin temperature control: 116
Calendar: 122, 124
calibrating windows: 16
California Proposition 65: 283
camera, rear-facing: 72
cameras (autopilot): 77
Camp: 118
car cover: 185
car wash mode: 183
car washes: 184
Caraoke): 149
card: 10
cargo area: 18
cargo volume: 210
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carpets, cleaning: 184
CCS (Combo): 155
certifications (FCC, ISED, CE, NCC): 285
CHAdeMO: 155
chains: 181
change of ownership: 9
charge port: 158
charge port light: 159
charge port manual release: 161
charge port release cable: 161
charging: 154, 155, 158, 159, 160
charge settings: 159, 160
charging status: 159, 160
components and equipment: 154
instructions: 158
public charging stations: 155
scheduling: 159, 160
charging locations, finding: 145
charging stations, displaying on map: 142
child protection: 16
disabling rear window switches: 16
child seats, installing and using: 32
cleaning: 183
climate controls: 116
coat hangers: 24
cold weather best practices: 74
collision avoidance assist: 111
Colorizer: 151
connecting to Wi-Fi: 137
console: 22, 23
low voltage power socket: 23
opening: 22
rear: 22
USB ports: 23
consumption chart: 165
contact information: 221, 285
roadside assistance: 221
Tesla: 285
copyrights: 280
cruise control: 80
D
dashboard overview: 5
Dashcam: 129
data recording: 282
data sharing: 282
delivery mileage: 283
devices: 149
Bluetooth, playing audio files: 149
dimensions: 208
display settings: 5
Dog: 118
dome (map) lights: 53
door handles: 14
door labels: 206
door seals: 185
cleaning: 185
doors: 14, 15
Child Lock: 15
exterior door handles: 14
interior locking and unlocking: 15
locking: 14
opening from exterior: 14
opening from interior: 14
Unlock on Park: 15
unlocking: 14
doors function: 15
Walk-Away Door Lock: 15
drive away locking: 15
drive mode, Drive: 51
drive mode, Neutral: 51
drive mode, Park: 51
drive mode, Reverse: 51
drive modes, shifting: 51
driver: 45
profiles: 45
driving: 25, 50, 164
seating position: 25
starting: 50
tips to maximize range: 164
E
easy entry, driver profile: 45
EDR (event data recorder): 282
electric parking brake: 62
emergency braking: 111
emergency flashers: 55
Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance: 108
emission label: 205
energy: 56, 61
gained from regenerative braking: 61
range information: 56
Energy app: 165
energy use predictions (navigating): 146
Entertainment: 151
Erase & Reset: 9
event data recording: 282
exterior: 3, 53, 183, 185, 208
car cover: 185
cleaning: 183
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vehicle certification: 206
lane assist: 108
lane change, automatic: 87
Lane Departure Avoidance: 108
Lap Timer: 69
LATCH child seats, installing: 34
license plate bracket: 202
lifting: 189
lights: 53, 54, 55
hazard warning: 55
headlights after exit: 54
turn signals: 54
load limits: 206
location tracking: 142
locking: 14
lug nut covers: 179
lumbar adjustment: 25
M
maintenance: 166, 167, 176, 183, 187, 188
cleaning: 183
daily checks: 166
fluid replacement intervals: 167
monthly checks: 166
replacing wiper blades: 187
service intervals: 166
tires: 176
washer fluid, topping up: 187
washer jets, cleaning: 188
map orientation: 142
map updates: 147
mats: 186
media: 148, 151
settings: 148
sources, show and hide: 148
mileage upon delivery: 283
mirrors: 49
mobile app: 140
mobile app access: 140
Mobile Connector: 155, 158
description: 155
using: 158
modifications: 190
motor specifications: 210
My Apps: 8
my car does what?: 151
myQ: 134
programming and using: 134
N
naming your vehicle: 9
Navigate on Autopilot: 90
NHTSA, contacting: 285
O
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration: 111
occupancy sensor, front passenger: 40
occupant classification: 42
odometer: 71
Off-Peak Charging: 163
offset from speed limit: 114
Online Routing: 146
overhang dimensions: 208
overtake acceleration: 80
Owner Information, about: 280
P
Park Assist: 65
parking brake: 62
parking, using Autopark: 100
parking, using Summon: 102
parts replacement: 190
passenger detection: 40
passenger detection, front: 40
pedestrian warning: 73
personal data, erasing: 9
phone: 10, 122
authenticating as a key: 10
using: 122
phone app: 123
phone key: 10, 13
adding as a key: 13
removing as a key: 13
PIN: 46
PIN to Drive: 127
Post-drive Cooling (Track Mode): 69
power: 61
gained from regenerative braking: 61
power cycling: 50
power socket: 23
power windows: 16, 204
powering on and off: 50
Preconditioning: 163
Proposition 65: 283
public charging stations: 155
R
radio: 148, 151
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Radio regulatory information: 285
range: 61, 164
driving tips to maximize: 164
regenerative braking: 61
range assurance: 165
re-naming your vehicle: 9
Re-route: 146
rear seats, folding and raising: 26
rear view camera: 72
rear window switches, disabling: 16
recent (Media Player): 149
Recents (navigation): 142
recording: 129, 131
recording videos (Track Mode): 69
regenerative braking: 61
regenerative braking, in Track Mode: 69
relative speed limit: 114
release notes: 139
restarting the touchscreen: 50
RFID transponders: 190
roadside assistance: 221
roof racks: 207
rotating tires: 177
Round Trip Energy (navigating): 146
run out of range: 224, 225
S
safety defects, reporting: 285
safety information: 31, 37
child seats: 37
seat belts: 31
Schedule: 163
schedule service: 140
scheduled charging: 163
scheduled departure: 163
using: 163
seat belts: 29, 30, 185
cleaning: 185
in a collision: 30
overview of: 29
pre-tensioners: 30
wearing when pregnant: 30
seat covers: 28
seat heaters: 116
seating capacity: 206
seats: 25, 116
adjusting: 25
heaters: 116
security settings: 127
sensors: 77
Sentry Mode: 131
service data recording: 282
service intervals: 166
settings, acceleration: 68
Settings, erasing: 9
shifting drive modes: 51
shortcuts: 7, 8
adding to My Apps: 8
restarting the touchscreen: 7
Show Calendar Upon Entry: 122, 124
side camera(s): 72
Side Clearance (Summon): 102
side collision warning: 108
slip start: 64
Smart Summon: 105
smartphone: 10
authenticating as a key: 10
Software Reinstall: 138
software reset: 9
software update preferences: 138
software updates: 138
specifications: 208, 210, 211, 213
brakes: 210
cargo volume: 210
dimensions: 208
exterior: 208
High Voltage Battery: 211
interior: 208
low voltage battery: 211
motor: 210
steering: 210
subsystems: 210
suspension: 211
tires: 213
transmission: 210
wheels: 213
speed assist: 114
speed limit warning: 114
Stability Assist (Track Mode): 69
stability control: 64
standby: 131
starting: 50
steering specifications: 210
steering wheel: 53
lights, controlling: 53
steering, automatic: 85
summer tires: 181
Summon: 102
Summon Distance: 102
superchargers, displaying on map: 142
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vehicle loading: 206
ventilation: 119
video call: 124
video clips: 129
videos and recording (Track Mode): 69
View Live Camera: 131
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 205
voice commands: 125
volume control: 5
volume control (media): 148
W
Walk-Away Door Lock: 15
Wall Connector: 155
warning flashers: 55
washer fluid, topping up: 187
washer jets, cleaning: 188
washers, using: 59
web conferencing: 124
wheel chocks: 222
wheels: 177, 178, 179, 213
aero covers, removing and installing: 178
alignment: 177
lug nut covers, removing and installing: 179
replacing: 177
specifications: 213
torque: 213
Wi-Fi, connecting to: 137
windows, calibrating: 16
windshield washer fluid, topping up: 187
winter tires: 181
wiper blades, replacing: 187
wipers, using: 59
Work location: 144
Z
Zoom: 124
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