12V BATTERY EMERGENC In addition to the high voltage system, Model S has a low voltage system, powered by a traditional 12 volt battery. The low voltage system operates the same electrical components found in conventional vehicles, including the supplementary restraint system (SRS), airbags, ignition, touchscreen, and interior and exterior lights. The low voltage system interacts with the high voltage system. The DC-DC converter supplies the 12V battery with power to support Y RESPONSE GUIDE low voltage functions, and the 12V battery supplies power to the high voltage contacts to allow power to fl ow out of the high voltage battery. L O W V O L T A GE S Y S 12V battery is located under the hood TEM and the plastic access panel 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. 10