Charging Precautions
Warning
The electrical circuits in the
vehicle work on several different voltages. In addition to 12V circuits, the battery can produce
up to a, potentially lethal, 400V, with a high current flow. It is imperative that all the
instructions regarding electrical safety are followed, whether in this Manual, the Owner’s
Manual, or on labels attached to components on the vehicle. Always observe and obey the
instructions; they are there for your safety.
Warning
Take special care with high
voltage wiring (identified by the orange outer sleeving), their connectors, or the components
connected to the wiring.
Warning
Never work on a vehicle while
it is charging. The high voltage circuits will be live.
Warning
Never touch, cut, or open an
orange high voltage power cable or high voltage component unless the vehicle HV disablement
procedure has been performed and you have confirmed that there is no high voltage present.
Warning
Never assume that the vehicle
is shut off because it is silent. To ensure all circuits are isolated always perform the vehicle
HV disablement procedure.
Warning
After disabling the vehicle,
power is maintained for 90 seconds in the SRS system and 1 minute in the high voltage electrical
system. If the disabling procedure cannot be performed, proceed with caution as there is no
assurance that the high voltage electrical system and/or SRS are disabled. Never touch, cut, or
open any orange high-voltage power cable or high voltage component until after the battery has
been disabled.
Warning
Never cut into the sealed
battery enclosure due to the high voltage and electrocution risks.
Warning
The Wall Connector should only
be installed and tested by a Tesla certified electrician.
Warning
Never try to modify the cables
or connectors on the Wall Connector or mobile connector.
Warning
Always ensure that the Mobile
Connector is located in a clean and dry area during use.
Warning
Never use an extension cable
with the Mobile Connector.