what is this button for?!

[tx_lightning]

What is the N Clock button for?? I don't see anything changes on the dash when i press it.

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[Theo1000]

Think that is the car wash neutral button. permanent magnet motors are not intended to freewheel unless the car deactivates stuff. esp. if no driver and vehicle is not on.

 

[Firestop]

What is the N Clock button for?? I don't see anything changes on the dash when i press it.

Temporary Neutral activation

From the Owners Manual……..

 

[Pioneer74]

Put it in Neutral, then press the button.

 

[Hamtech]

What is the N Clock button for?? I don't see anything changes on the dash when i press it.

The manual does a good job of explaining its use. But to further explain: your car will go back into park when the door is opened, even if you have the shifter in N. The button allows you to put the car in N and exit the vehicle.

I believe this function exists in all EV cars. In my Tesla it is called car wash mode.

Also, I really recommend you read the manual. There are lots of features that have received little attention on this forum or other videos.

I have had my Tesla for three years and I still refer to the manual for features I seldom use.

 

[Skidrowe]

Make sure your sunroof is open before pressing it.

 

[GarageMahal]

On a related thought, what does putting the Lightning in "Park" actually do? I am assuming something physically engages somewhere in the drive line to prevent the wheels from rotating but does anyone know exactly what happens?

Thanks
jta

 

[tx_lightning]

Temporary Neutral activation

From the Owners Manual……..

Temporary Neutral activation

From the Owners Manual……..

thanks! I did search the manual, but I had no clue what I was looking for!
so this only needed when exiting the car and you want it to stay in neutral up to 30minutes? I can’t ever see needing this in my life

 

[TaxmanHog]

On a related thought, what does putting the Lightning in "Park" actually do? I am assuming something physically engages somewhere in the drive line to prevent the wheels from rotating but does anyone know exactly what happens?

Thanks
jta

Most likely similar to a automatic transmission, a solenoid actuated pawl prevents the reduction gear from turning

 

[tx_lightning]

Put it in Neutral, then press the button.

But twice!

 

[Firestop]

thanks! I did search the manual, but I had no clue what I was looking for!
so this only needed when exiting the car and you want it to stay in neutral up to 30minutes? I can’t ever see needing this in my life

Agree…….

 

[sotek2345]

thanks! I did search the manual, but I had no clue what I was looking for!
so this only needed when exiting the car and you want it to stay in neutral up to 30minutes? I can’t ever see needing this in my life

If you break down and need to get pulled on to a flat bed, you will need this.

 

[Hamtech]

thanks! I did search the manual, but I had no clue what I was looking for!
so this only needed when exiting the car and you want it to stay in neutral up to 30minutes? I can’t ever see needing this in my life

At a car wash is when you will use it, unless you go to one of those touchless washes that moves around your vehicle.

This feature is unique to EVs.

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