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title: "Usage Tesla"
description: "How do I use the Tesla?"
url: https://hilfe.carusocarsharing.com/en/articles/44-usage-tesla
collection: "Usage"
updated: 2026-06-09
language: en
alternates: [de]
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# Usage Tesla

How do I use the Tesla?

The Tesla is very different from our other vehicles in terms of handling. Here are a few tips on how to use it:

**Opening the car**

Every now and then the car has to be "woken up" so that the reservation can be started. If the car does not open after you have started the reservation with the app, press the door handle briefly (as if you wanted to open the door). Then wait briefly and try to start the reservation again.

**Unlocking the charging cable**

To remove the charging cable from the car, it must be unlocked via the screen in the car.

**Starting the Telsa**

There is no start button on the Tesla. To start the car, the right foot must be placed on the foot brake and the gear switch on the steering wheel must be set to "R" (Return) or "D" (Drive).

**Car settings**

All settings such as ventilation, radio, etc. are controlled via the screen.

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Instructions for the individual vehicles can be found on our website:  
[https://carusocarsharing.com/fahrzeuganleitungen/](https://carusocarsharing.com/fahrzeuganleitungen/)