Where is the Tesla power-off switch located?
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Press the Tesla logo on the car key to power off the vehicle. As a pure electric vehicle, Tesla's so-called 'power-off' means cutting the power supply. Here are some Tesla usage tips: 1. Use the 'Park' button for emergency stops: In emergency situations where braking functions abnormally, press and hold the 'Park' button on the gear stalk to stop the vehicle. Avoid using this method unless absolutely necessary. 2. Restart the touchscreen when unresponsive or malfunctioning: If the touchscreen becomes unresponsive or behaves abnormally, restarting may resolve such issues. 3. Engage neutral gear: After pushing the gear stalk up or down to the first position, maintain this position for over 1 second to shift into neutral. When in neutral without pressing the brake pedal, Model 3 can coast freely.
When I drove the Model 3, I also pondered this issue and later realized Tesla doesn't have a traditional ignition switch! The car powers on when you step on the brake after getting in, and automatically powers off when you leave. The key lies in the gear stalk: when parking, press and hold the button on the top of the right stalk until you hear a prompt tone to engage P gear. Sometimes while waiting for friends, I'd activate the 'Keep' mode on the touchscreen to maintain the AC. I remember once forgetting to shift into P gear in a mall underground parking lot, and suddenly my phone popped up an alert saying 'Gear selector not in park'. I ran back to check and sure enough, the gear was stuck in N. If you really need to force a power-off, the service center taught me to press and hold the steering wheel scroll wheel for 10 seconds to reboot the system, similar to forcing a computer shutdown.
