Tesla 2012 Model S, 2013 Model S Emergency Response Manual
2012 - 2013
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GUIDE
This guide is intended only for use by trained and certified rescuers and first responders. It assumes that readers have a comprehensive understanding of how
safety systems work and have completed the appropriate training and certification required to safely handle rescue situations. Therefore, this guide provides only
the specific information required to understand and safely handle the fully electric Model S in an emergency situation. It describes how to identify ModelS, and
provides the locations and descriptions of its high voltage components, airbags, inflation cylinders, seat belt pre-tensioners, and high strength materials used in
its body structure. This guide includes the high voltage disabling procedure and any safety considerations specific to Model S. Failure to follow recommended
practices or procedures can result in serious injury or death.
The high voltage battery is the main energy source. Model S does not have a traditional gasoline or diesel engine and therefore does not have a fuel tank.
IDENTIFYING MODEL S ...................................................................................1
BADGING.....................................................................................................................................1
LARGE SCREEN ..................................................................................................................... 2
CHARGE PORT ....................................................................................................................... 2
HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS ..................................................................3
OVERVIEW OF HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS................................................... 3
HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY ................................................................................................ 4
DC-DC CONVERTER ........................................................................................................... 5
HIGH VOLTAGE CABLING .................................................................................................6
CHARGERS ................................................................................................................................7
DRIVE UNIT ..............................................................................................................................8
LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEM ................................................................................9
12V BATTERY........................................................................................................................... 9
FIRST RESPONDER CUT LOOP ................................................................10
FIRST RESPONDER CUT LOOP ....................................................................................10
CUTTING THE FIRST RESPONDER LOOP ................................................................11
STABILIZING MODEL S ................................................................................. 12
AIRBAGS AND SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
AIRBAGS ...................................................................................................................................13
AIRBAG INFLATION CYLINDERS .................................................................................13
SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS ......................................................................................14
..... 13
HIGH STENGTH STEEL ................................................................................. 15
NO-CUT ZONES...............................................................................................16
RESCUE OPERATIONS ................................................................................. 17
FULLY OR PARTIALLY SUBMERGED VEHICLES ................................................. 17
PUSHING ON THE FLOOR PAN .................................................................................... 17
FIREFIGHTING .......................................................................................................................18
HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY - FIRE DAMAGE ...........................................................18
LIFTING MODEL S .......................................................................................... 19
OPENING MODEL S ...................................................................................... 20
USING THE KEY ..................................................................................................................20
OPENING DOORS .............................................................................................................. 20
OPENING REAR DOORS WITH NO POWER ........................................................ 20
OPENING THE TRUNK.......................................................................................................21
OPENING THE HOOD (FRONT TRUNK) .................................................................. 21
HIGH VOLTAGE LABELS ............................................................................. 22
INDEX ................................................................................................................. 23
TABLE OF CONTENTS
P/N: SID-12-0048A REV: 1
IDENTIFYING MODEL S
BADGING
Model S has three main badges to distinguish it.
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IDENTIFYING MODEL S
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LARGE SCREEN
CHARGE PORT
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Model S has a large 17” touchscreen.
Instrument panel Touchscreen
Model S has a charge port that is integrated into the taillight on the rear
driver’s side fender.
IDENTIFYING MODEL S
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HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS
OVERVIEW OF HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS
1. Battery
2. DC-DC converter
3. High voltage cabling (colored orange)
4. 10 kW on-board master charger
5. Drive unit
6. Charge port
7. OPTIONAL: 10 kW on-board slave charger
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HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS
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.
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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, also pay special attention to ensure that you do not breach the floor pan.
High voltage battery is located below the floor
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HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS
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.
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DC-DC CONVERTER
The DC-DC converter is located in the front right wheel well, on the passenger side of the firewall. It transforms the high voltage current from the 400 volt
battery to low voltage to charge the Model S 12 volt battery. High voltage is present at the DC-DC converter. Use caution when cutting in this area during
a dash lift (dash roll) procedure —use work-around techniques, if necessary.
DC-DC converter is located on the
passenger side, towards the front
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HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS
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.
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HIGH VOLTAGE CABLING
High voltage cabling is highlighted in dark orange in the following illustration.
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HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS
High voltage cabling is routed under the rear seats and inside the rocker panel on the passenger side front
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.
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