Tesla Roadster 2, Roadster Sport Owner's Manual

Owners Manual

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A WORD TO ROADSTER OWNERS

Thank you for choosing a Tesla Roadster. Not only have you chosen one of the finest sports cars on the road, you have also chosen the most energy efficient sports car ever sold. You are participating in a revolution, demonstrating that kicking the oil habit does not mean you have to give up performance and driving pleasure.

Take the time to get well acquainted with your Tesla Roadster by reading this manual. The more you know and understand your vehicle, the more safety and pleasure you’ll experience driving it.

Tesla Motors knows your Roadster best. So when service or maintenance is required, Tesla Motors is the place to go. Visit us regularly at www.teslamotors.com for more information about your Tesla Roadster. By signing into the owners area of this web site, you can access all the information you need about your specific vehicle, including service information.

Enjoy your Tesla Roadster!

Tesla Motors San Carlos, California, USA

Table of Contents

For information on how to use the Touch Screen and how to charge your vehicle, refer to the separate manuals provided in your owners package. For information on how to use the audio and navigation system, refer to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) documentation provided by Tesla Motors.

Introduction and consumer information

Important notes about your vehicle 1-2 Important notes about this manual 1-3 Consumer information 1-5

Your vehicle at a glance

Exterior 2-2 Interior 2-4

Seating and safety restraints

Seats 3-2 Seat belts 3-3 Airbag system 3-6

Doors, locks, and security

Keys 4-2 Doors 4-4 Trunk 4-6 Vehicle security 4-7

Charging your vehicle

General information about charging 5-2 Charge settings 5-4 Charging components 5-6

Driving your vehicle

Driving basics 6-2 Switches and controls 6-6 Instruments 6-11

Comfort and convenience

Power windows 7-2 Rear view mirrors 7-3 Interior temperature control 7-4 Interior accessories 7-6 Removable roof 7-8 HomeLink® 7-14

Maintenance and care

Maintenance 8-2 Fluid reservoirs 8-5 Windshield wiper and washer 8-7 Cleaning and vehicle care 8-8

Roadside emergencies

Tool kit 9-2 Energy Depletion 9-3 Tire repair 9-4 Wheels 9-6 Fuse replacement 9-7 Bulb replacement 9-9 Raising the vehicle 9-11 Vehicle recovery 9-13

Technical specifications

Vehicle identification 10-2 Wheels and tires 10-4 Approved fluids and capacities 10-14 Vehicle dimensions and weights 10-15 Subsystem specifications 10-17

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Introduction & consumer information

Important notes about your vehicle

Electric vehicle precautions 1-2 California Proposition 65 1-2 Vehicle modifications 1-2 Service data recording 1-2 Change of address or ownership 1-2

Important notes about this manual

Read this manual first 1-3 Copyright and trademarks 1-3 Symbols glossary 1-4

Consumer information

Reporting safety defects 1-5

Important notes about your vehicle

1-2 Introduction and consumer information

Introduction and consumer informationImportant notes abo ut your vehicle

Electric vehicle precautions

WARN ING: HIGH VOLTAGE. The Tesla Roadster

has both AC and DC high voltage systems in addition to a normal 12V DC system. High voltage is very dangerous and can cause personal injury including electric shock, severe burns and even fatal injury. Always observe and obey the instructions on all labels attached to components on your vehicle - they are there for your safety. Do not touch, remove or replace any high voltage parts. If your vehicle is involved in an accident, do not touch any high voltage wiring (identified by the orange outer sleeving), the connectors or the components connected to the wiring.

California Proposition 65

WARNING: Certain vehicle components

contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING: Certain components of this

vehicle such as airbag modules and seat belt pretensioners may contain Perchlorate Material. Special handling may be required for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/ hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals,

and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.

Vehicle modifications

WARNING: The fitting of non-approved

parts and accessories, or the implementation of non-approved modifications to any vehicle components, including any “hacking” of the vehicle’s software, may be dangerous and could affect the safety of your vehicle and its occupants and also invalidate the terms and conditions of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

WARN IN G : Te sl a Mo tor sTM will not

accept any liability for death, personal injury or damage to property which may occur as a direct or indirect result of non-approved modifications or the fitment of non-approved accessories.

If you have a disability which requires modification to your vehicle, consult Tesla Motors before making these modifications.

Service data recording

Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and control modules in your vehicle such as motor, accelerator, or brakes. To properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Tesla

Motors and service facilities may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your vehicle.

Change of address or ownership

If you change your address, it is in your best interest to notify Tesla Motors so we can contact you should the need arise. Send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty” booklet, or simply call Tesla Motors.

If you sell your vehicle, leave all original owners package materials in the vehicle to make it available for the next owner.

If you bought this vehicle used, either fill in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty booklet, or simply call Tesla Motors.

Important notes about this manual

1-3Introduction and consumer information

Important notes ab out this manual

Read this manual first

This owners manual contains a great deal of information you need to know about a Tesla Roadster. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving.

For your own safety, follow the instructions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the New Vehicle Lim ited Warranty.

Keep this manual in your Roadster as a reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your Tesla Roadster. Should you sell your vehicle, be sure to provide this manual to the new owner.

All specifications and descriptions are accurate at the time of printing. Because improvement is a constant goal at Tesla Motors, we reserve the right to make changes at any time, without notice and without obligation.

This manual applies to all Roadster 2 and Roadster Sport vehicles. As a result, you may find some explanations for equipment or options not installed on your vehicle. When required, Tesla Motors distributes an addendum to provide updated information.

An effective way to find the information you need is to use the index at the back of this manual. If you are unable to find the

information you need, note that the following additional documents are included in your owners package:

• Audio and Navigation Guides - describes how to use the audio/navigation system

• Quick Reference - a summarized version of the information contained in all manuals to help you quickly understand your vehicle and its features

• Touch Screen Users Manual - describes how to use the screens to display important information while parking, driving, and charging the vehicle

• Charging Your Vehicle - describes how to charge your vehicle

• Roadside Assistance Guide - describes the Tesla Motors Roadside Assistance program and provides instructions on how to transport the vehicle

• Warranty Booklet - details the New Veh ic le Li mi te d Wa rran ty

• Tire Warranty - details the warranty for the vehicle’s tires

In addition to the documents in your owners package, Tesla provides the following documents:

• High Power Connector Installation Manual - provides planning guidelines for the installation of the High Power Connector as well as step-by-step installation instructions. This manual is included with the delivery of the High Power Connector.

• Mobile Connector Users Manual describes how to the use a Tesla Motors mobile connector. This manual is included with the deliery of a Tesla Motors mobile connector.

• OEM Audio & Navigation System manual

- describes how to use the vehicle’s audio and navigation system. This manual is provided in your vehicle’s trunk.

When required, Tesla Motors may also include an addendum in the owners package if your vehicle differs from what is in the manuals. If you are missing a document, contact Tesla Motors.

“Tesla Motors

” and “Tesla RoadsterTM” are trademarks of Tesla Motors, Inc. “HomeLink®” is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc. iPod® is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Havoline® is a registered trademark of Chevron or its affiliates. TORX® is a registered trademark of Textron, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Important notes about this manual

1-4 Introduction and consumer information

Symbols glossary

The following symbols used within this manual call your attention to specific types of information:

WARNING: Indicates a situation in which serious bodily injury or death

could result if the warning is ignored.

Caution: Indicates a situation in which bodily injury or damage to your vehicle,

or both, could result if the caution is ignored.

Identifies items that must be disposed of safely to prevent unnecessary

damage to the environment.

Note: A note provides useful supporting information and sometimes suggests how to make better use of your vehicle.

Consumer information

1-5Introduction and consumer information

Consumer information

Reporting safety defects

United States

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Tesla Motors.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual complaints between you and another party such as Tesla Motors.

To contact NHTSA, call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to

http://www.safercar.gov

; or write to:

Administrator, NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Was hington, D C 2 0590

You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from

http://www.safercar.gov

Canada

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Transport Canada, in addition to notifying Tesla Motors.

To contact Transport Canada, call their toll-free number: 1-800-333-0510.

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Your vehicle at a glance

Exterior

Exterior overview 2-3

Interior

Dashboard overview 2-5

Exterior

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Your vehicle at a glance

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Exterior

2-3Your vehicle at a glance

Exterior overview

1. Roof. See Removable roof, page 7-8.

2. Charging port door. For details on vehicle charging, see the manual titled “Charging Your Vehicle” provided in your owners package.

3. Wheel bolts. See Removing the wheel, page 9-6.

4. Emergency door unlock. See Emergency unlocking, page 4-5.

5. Exterior door release. See Exterior door release, page 4-4.

6. Wheels and tires. See Wheels and tires, page 10-4.

7. Exterior mirrors. See Exterior rear view mirrors, page 7-3.

8. Headlights. See Exterior lights, page 6-6.

9. Vehicle recovery eye. See Attaching the vehicle recovery eye, page 9-14.

10. Trunk lock. See Opening the trunk, page 4-6.

Interior

2-4 Your vehicle at a glance

Interior

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Dashboard overview

1. Trunk release. See Opening the trunk, page 4-6.

2. Turn signals, headlight high beam and cruise control. See Exterior lights, page 6-6 and Cruise control, page 6-9.

3. Instruments. See Instruments, page 6-11.

4. Windshield wiper and washer. See Windshield wiper and washer, page 6-8.

5. Heating and air conditioning. See Interior temperature control, page 7-4.

6. Touch Screen. See Touch Screen Users Manual provided in your owners package.

7. Hazard warning light switch. See Hazard warning, page 6-10.

8. Gear selector. See Selecting gears, page 6-3.

9. Seat heaters.Seat heaters, page 7-5.

10. Traction control switch. See Traction control, page 6-5.

11. Accessory power socket. See Accessory power socket, page 7-6.

12. Starter switch. See Starting the vehicle, page 6-2.

13. Hood release. See Opening the hood, page 8-3.

14. Horn. See Horn, page 6-10.

15. Instrument panel illumination control. See Instrument panel lighting, page 6-14.

16. Exterior lights master switch. See Exterior lights, page 6-6.

17. Power windows. See Operating the windows, page 7-2.

18. Central door locking. See Central door locking, page 4-4.

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Seating and safety restraints

Seats

Seat adjustment 3-2

Seat belts

General information 3-3 Seat belt safety instructions 3-3 Using the seat belts 3-3 Seat belt reminder 3-4 Wearing seat belts during pregnancy 3-4 Seat belt tensioners 3-4 Caring for seat belts 3-4 Child seats and restraints 3-5

Airbag system

General information 3-6 How the system works 3-6 Deployment effects 3-6 Obstruction of airbags 3-7 Airbag warning indicator 3-7 Airbag warning labels 3-7 Using child seats 3-7 Passenger airbag deactivation 3-7 Airbag service information 3-8

Seats

3-2 Seating and safety restraints

Seating and safet y restraints

Seat adjustment

WARNING: Never adjust the driver’s

seat while your vehicle is moving. Unexp ected or sudde n seat movement could result in an accident.

Driver’s seat position

To adjust the forward/rearward position of the driver’s seat, raise the bar beneath the front of the seat and slide the seat to the required position. Release the bar to lock the

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seat into position. Ensure that the seat is locked in position before driving, by trying to slide the seat forward.

To reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident, Tesla recommends the following when adjusting seat position:

• Adjust the seat so that you can press the foot pedals fully to the floor with your knees slightly bent.

• Make sure that you can comfortably reach the top of the steering wheel.

• Ensure a distance of at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the steering wheel and your breastbone. The airbag will not provide adequate protection if you sit closer.

• Fasten your seat belt correctly.

Lumbar support

Adjust lumbar support using the inflator bulb located on the outside front edge of the driver’s seat 1 or on the inside front edge of the passenger seat 2.

To increase lumbar support, squeeze the bulb repeatedly until sufficient support is obtained. To reduce the amount of support, press the button located on the clamp between the hose and the inflator bulb.

Head restraints

Each seat is provided with a head restraint. The head restraints are integral with the seats and therefore can not be adjusted or removed.

Seat belts

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Seat belts

General information

WARNING: Seat belts should be worn

by all occupants, for every journey no matter how short. Failure to do so greatly increases the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.

It is an established fact that seat belts provide good protection in accidents. Therefore wearing a seat belt is required by law in most states.

Both the driver and passenger seating positions are equipped with three-point inertia reel seat belts. Inertia reel belts are tensioned automatically and allow freedom of movement during normal driving conditions.

The belt reel automatically locks, preventing movement of occupants, whenever your vehicle experiences the force associated with hard acceleration, braking, cornering or on impact in a collision. The reel may also lock when driving on steep hills or slopes.

Seat belt safety instructions

WARNING: Ensure that all seat belts are

worn correctly. An improperly worn seat belt increases the risk of death or serious injury in the event of a collision.

WARNING: Seat belts are designed to

bear upon the bony structure of the body, and should be worn low across the pelvis, over the shoulder and across the chest. Avoid wearing the lap section of the belt across the abdominal area.

WARNING: Always adjust the belt to

remove slack. Seat belts worn too loose can result in injuries because they allow excessive forward movement in an accident.

WARNING: Do not wear seat belts over

hard, fragile or sharp items in clothing, such as pens, keys, eyeglasses, etc. In an impact, the pressure from the seat belt on such items can cause them to break, which in turn may cause serious injury.

WARNING: Seat belts should not be

worn with any part of the strap twisted.

WAR NI NG: Ea ch b el t as semb ly mu st b e

used by only one occupant. It is dangerous to put the belt around a child being carried on an occupant’s lap.

WARNING: It is essential that seat belts

that have been worn in an accident are replaced, even if damage to the assembly is not obvious. The belt anchors must also be checked.

WAR NING : Ca re must be t ake n to avo id

contaminating the seat belt webbing, and seat belt mechanisms with any chemicals, liquids, grit, dirt or cleaning products. If a seat belt fails to retract or latch into the buckle, it must be replaced immediately.

WARNING: No modifications or

additions should be made that prevent the seat belt mechanism from taking up

slack, or that prevent the seat belt being adjusted to remove slack. A slack belt greatly reduces the level of occupant protection.

Using the seat belts

Fastening the belt

1. Ensure that the seat is correctly positioned.

2. Take hold of the latch plate and pull it slowly across your chest and lap.

3. Insert the latch plate into the buckle and press down until you hear a “click” that indicates it is securely locked into place.

4. Pull the belt to check that it is securely fastened.

5. Position the belt so that it is worn low across the front of the pelvis, and across the chest and shoulder.

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6. Pull the diagonal part of the belt towards the retractor to remove excess slack.

Releasing the belt

Release the seat belts by pressing the red button on the buckle. The belt retracts automatically.

Seat belt reminder

The seat belt warning indicator in the

instrument panel illuminates whenever the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled. Also, an audible sound will be heard for six seconds if the key is turned to the ON position and the drivers seat belt is unbuckled.

Wearing seat belts during pregnancy

WARNING: Pregnant woman should always wear seat belts to protect

themselves and their unborn child.

WARNING: Never place anything

between you and the seat belt to cushion the impact in the event of an accident.

The lap portion of the belt should be worn as low as possible across the hips, not the waist. Position the diagonal part of the belt between the breasts and to the side of the abdomen.

If you have any concerns about wearing seat belts, contact your doctor.

Seat belt tensioners

WARNING: If the seat belt

pre-tensioners have been activated once, they must be replaced. After any accident, always have the airbags, seat belt pre-tensioners and any associated components checked and, if necessary, replaced by Tesla Motors.

The seat belts are equipped with pre-tensioners that activate in conjunction with the airbags and provide additional protection in the event of a severe frontal impact on your vehicle.

The pre-tensioners automatically retract the seat belt buckle, reducing any slack in both the lap and diagonal portions of the belts, resulting in reduced forward movement of the occupant.

Following an accident in which the pre-tensioners have been activated, the seat belts continue to function as restraints and must be worn if you drive your vehicle.

Caring for seat belts

WARNING: Regularly check the

condition of both belts. Replace seat belts if you notice any damage to the belt webbing, fittings, retractor mechanisms or buckles.

Three tests for checking seat belts:

1. With the seat belt fastened, give the webbing nearest the buckle a quick pull. The buckle should remain securely locked.

2. With the belt unfastened, unreel the webbing to its limit. Check that unreeling is free from snags and visually check the webbing for wear. Allow the webbing to retract, checking that retraction is smooth and complete.

3. With the webbing half unreeled, hold the tongue plate and pull forward quickly. The mechanism must lock automatically and prevent further unreeling.

If a seat belt fails any of these tests, contact Tesla Motors immediately.

For seat belt cleaning information, see Seat belts, page 8-9.

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Child seats and restraints

Currently, child seats and restraints are not approved for use in your vehicle. Until these are available, Tesla Motors strongly recommends that children are not carried as passengers in your vehicle.

WARNING: The seat belts fitted to your vehicle are designed to secure adult

sized passengers only.

WAR NIN G: Child re n under age 12 and

those weighing less than 80 lb (36 kg) are not of sufficient size to be carried safely wearing a standard seat belt of the type fitted to your vehicle.

WARNING: It is dangerous for children

to travel in any type of vehicle without being restrained by a harness, child seat, or restraint system suitable for both their age and size.

WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a

child on his or her lap while your vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision.

Airbag system

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Airbag system

General information

The airbag for the driver is located in the padded hub of the steering wheel. The airbag for the passenger is located on the dashboard. These are indicated by the word AIRBAG on the trim.

Provided the occupants are correctly seated and the seat belts are properly worn, the airbags provide additional protection to the chest and face of the occupants in the event of a severe frontal impact.

Note: Airbags inflate and deflate very quickly and will not protect occupants against the effects of secondary impacts that may occur.

How the system works

WARNING: The airbags are a

supplemental restraint system providing additional protection in certain types of collisions only - they do not replace the need to wear a seat belt.

Operation of the airbag system depends on the rate at which your vehicle's passenger compartment changes speed as a result of a collision.

In the event of a collision, the airbag control unit monitors the rate of deceleration induced by the collision to determine whether the airbags should be deployed.

When deployed, airbags inflate instantly, with considerable force accompanied by a loud noise. The inflated bag, together with the seat belt restraint system, limit the movement of the occupants, thereby reducing the risk of injury to the head and upper torso.

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The airbag system is not designed to operate as a result of:

• Rear collisions

• Minor front impacts

• Minor side impacts

• Heavy braking

• Driving over bumps or potholes

It follows, therefore, that significant superficial damage can occur without the air bags deploying or, conversely, that a relatively small amount of structural damage can cause the airbags to be deployed.

Deployment effects

WARNING: Following inflation, some airbag system components are hot. Do

not touch until they have cooled.

WARNING: The airbag module inflates

with considerable speed and force. An inflating airbag can cause facial abrasions and other injuries. To limit these injuries, ensure that occupants are correctly seated, with the seat as far back as is practical, and are wearing seat belts.

WARNING: The National Highway Traffic

Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of 10 inches (25 cm) between an occupant’s chest and the driver’s airbag module.

When the airbags are deployed, a fine powder is released. This is not a malfunction. However, the powder may irritate the skin and should be thoroughly flushed from the eyes and from any cuts or abrasions on the skin.

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After inflation, the airbags will deflate to provide a gradual cushioning effect for the occupants and to ensure the driver's forward vision is not obscured.

If the airbags have been deployed or if your vehicle has been in an accident, always have the airbags, seat belt pre-tensioners and any associated components checked and, if necessary, replaced by Tesla Motors.

Obstruction of airbags

WARNING: Do not allow passengers to

obstruct the operation of the airbags by placing feet, knees or any other part of the body, or any other objects in contact with, or in close proximity to, an airbag module.

WARNING: Do not attach or position

items on an airbag cover which could interfere with the inflation of the airbag or be propelled inside your vehicle and injure occupants.

Airbag warning indicator

A warning indicator in the instrument panel alerts you of any malfunction of

the airbag system.

The components of the system being monitored include: the airbag modules, the seat belt pre-tensioners, the airbag control unit and the airbag wiring harness.

When the key is turned to the ON position, the airbag control unit monitors the readiness of the system’s electrical circuits.

Contact Tesla Motors if:

• The warning indicator fails to illuminate when the key is turned to the ON position.

• The warning indicator fails to extinguish within approximately six seconds after the key is turned to the ON position.

• The warning indicator illuminates while your vehicle is being driven.

Airbag warning labels

WARNING: Extreme hazard! Do not use

a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an airbag in front of it. Doing so increases the risk of death or serious injury when the airbag deploys.

Airbag warning information is printed on the driver’s and passenger’s sun visor.

Using child seats

WARNING: Currently, child seats and

restraints are not approved for use in your vehicle. Until these are available, Tesla Motors strongly recommends that children are not carried as passengers in your vehicle, and that you do not fit any type of child seat into your vehicle. Death or serious injury may occur if the child is too close to the dashboard when the airbag inflates.

Passenger airbag deactivation

WARNING: Your vehicle is fitted with an

airbag system that has no provision for switching off or deactivating the passenger airbag.

WARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur

Children 12 and under can be killed by the airbag NEVER put a rear facing child seat in the front Sit as far back as possible from the air bag ALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS

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Airbag service information

WARNING: The disposal of used airbag

units is subject to stringent regulations, and should only be handled by Tesla Motors.

For your safety, a Tesla Motors technician, who is familiar with your vehicle, must perform the following tasks:

• Removal, replacement, repair, or modification, of any wiring or component in the vicinity of airbag system components, including the steering wheel, steering column, dashboard and instrument panel.

• Modification to the front or side of your vehicle, including the bumper and chassis.

In addition, always seek the assistance of Te sla Moto r s i f :

• An airbag inflates

• A pre-tensioner activates

• The front or side of your vehicle is

damaged, even if the airbag has not inflated

• Any part of an airbag module cover shows signs of cracking or damage

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Doors, locks, and security

Keys

About your keys 4-2 Using the key fob 4-2

Doors

Exterior door release 4-4 Interior door release 4-4 Central door locking 4-4 Emergency unlocking 4-5 Glove box 4-5

Trunk

Opening the trunk 4-6 Closing the trunk 4-6 Trunk interior release handle 4-6

Vehicle security

Alarm System 4-7 Security PIN 4-7 PIN lock 4-9 Valet mode 4-10

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Doors, locks, and securityKeys

About your keys

Caution: The key fob contains delicate electronic circuits and must be

protected from impact, water damage and high temperatures. Avoid contact with solvents, waxes and abrasive cleaners.

You have been supplied with three keys. Two of the keys are key fobs with three buttons:

1. Lock button

2. Unlock button

3. Programmable button. See

Programmable button, page 4-3.

Keep one of the keys in a secure place for use in emergencies. If you lose a key, contact Tesla Motors for a replacement.

Using the key fob

The buttons on the key fob transmit a coded radio signal to a receiver in your vehicle. It is not necessary to point the key fob at your vehicle, but you must be within operating range and you must hold the button down for two seconds. The operating range will vary according to the key fob’s battery condition and other physical factors.

If the vehicle can not be locked or unlocked using the associated button on the key fob, you may need to change the battery in the key fob. See Replacing the key fob’s battery, page 4-3.

Note: Interference from other radio equipment operating on a similar frequency may affect operation of the key fob. If this happens, operate the key fob as close to your vehicle as possible. If you are unable to

unlock your vehicle with the key fob, use the emergency key lock. See Emergency unlocking, page 4-5.

Locking

WARNING: Never leave anyone in your

vehicle when it is locked using the key fob. The interior door release handles will operate, but because the car was locked using the key fob, the alarm will sound. To re-open the doors using the exterior door release handles, you must first disarm the alarm using the key fob.

Press the Lock button on the key fob to lock the doors and arm the alarm.

The turn signals will flash once and the red security indicator on the console (illustrated on page 4-7) will illuminate and continue to flash red while the vehicle is locked. If you push the Lock button after the vehicle has already been locked, you’ll hear a confirmation beep.

If a door, the hood or the trunk are not fully closed when the lock button is pressed, the turn signals will not flash and your vehicle is not armed. Check that the doors, hood and trunk are fully closed, then try again.

If an attempt is made to open the doors or the hood from inside the vehicle after the alarm has been set, the horn will sound and the turn signals will flash for one minute. See Alarm System, page 4-7.

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Unlocking

Press the center button on the key fob to unlock the doors and disarm the alarm.

The turn signals flash twice and the red alarm indicator on the console extinguishes.

Note: If neither door or trunk are opened within one minute, the doors will automatically re-lock and the alarm will arm.

Programmable button

You can program the top button on the key fob to perform one of the following functions:

• Alarm — sounds the horn and flashes the exterior lights flash for one minute. Press again to cancel the alarm.

• Trunk release — opens the trunk

• HomeLink

device — operates a HomeLink device such as a garage door or gate

By default, Tesla has programmed this key to open the trunk. To re-program this button, use the Touch Screen. Refer to the Touch Screen Users Manual, provided in your owners package.

To activate the programmed function, press the button twice.

Replacing the key fob’s battery

The key fob’s battery should last for approximately one year depending on use. When the battery needs replacing, you’ll notice a deterioration in performance. For example, you’ll gradually need to be closer to the vehicle to operate the key fob.

To replace the battery:

1. Insert a screwdriver into the top of the key fob and carefully separate the two halves. Avoid damaging the seal between the two halves.

2. Remove the battery, taking care to avoid touching the circuit board or the contact surfaces of the battery holder.

3. Fit the new battery (type CR2032) with the ‘+’ sides facing upwards.

If possible, avoid touching the flat surfaces of the battery because finger marks will reduce battery life. Wipe the battery clean before fitting.

4. Re-assemble the two halves of the key fob by aligning them and pressing them together until they snap into place.

Compliance

The key fob complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and IC-RSS-210 Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications to the key fob not expressly approved by the manufacturer or Tesla Motors could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Doors

Exterior door release

With the doors unlocked, lightly press the touch pad (located in the air inlet on the door) to release the door. There is no need to press hard. Pull the door to open.

Note: The door release touch pads operate only if the doors are unlocked.

Interior door release

From inside your vehicle, pull the interior door release handle to unlock and open the door.

Central door locking

For your security, you can lock both doors from inside your vehicle by pressing the central locking switch on the driver’s door panel. The doors will lock automatically when the vehicle is being driven over 5 mph (8 kmh).

Press the switch once to lock the doors and inhibit the use of the exterior door release touch pads. The alarm indicator on the instrument panel will illuminate when the doors are locked.

Press the switch to unlock the doors and enable operation of the exterior door release touch pads. You can also unlock the doors using the key fob.

Note: The central door locking switch does not operate if the doors have been locked using the key fob. You’ll need to unlock the

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doors using the key fob. The central door locking switch also does not operate if a door, trunk, or the hood is not completely closed.

Drive away locking

For your security, the doors lock and the trunk release switch is inhibited whenever your vehicle’s speed exceeds 5 mph (8 kmh).

The trunk release button is reactivated when your vehicle’s speed is less than 5 mph (8 kmh).

Emergency unlocking

If the key fob fails to unlock the doors (for instance if there is an electrical failure), you can unlock the driver’s door using the mechanical key.

A lock is located on the underside of the driver’s door. Turn the key clockwise to unlock the door.

Note: If active, the alarm will sound when the door is opened. To cancel the alarm, press the unlock button on the key fob or enter the PIN Code on the Touch Screen. The default PIN Code is 1234 but you can personalize this code using the Touch Screen. For details, refer to the Touch Screen Users Manual provided in your owners package.

Glove box

To open the glove box, press the button located on the dashboard immediately to the left of the glove box.

To close the glove box, simply push it closed.

Note: The glove box will not open when the alarm system is on.

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Trunk

Opening the trunk

To open the trunk, press the trunk release button on the dashboard, or insert the key in the external lock and turn counter-clockwise. You can also use the key fob if you have set up its programmable button to remotely open the trunk. For details on programming the key fob, refer to the Touch Screen Users Manual provided in your owners package.

The trunk release button is disabled when the doors are locked with the key fob, or when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 5 mph (8 kmh).

Closing the trunk

Close the trunk one side at a time. Use both hands to firmly but gently apply downward pressure on one side of the rear spoiler until you hear it “click: into place. Repeat for the other side.

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Trunk interior release handle

Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical trunk release handle that provides a means of escape in the event that a person becomes locked inside the trunk. Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and location of the release handle.

A T-shaped handle is located at the back of the trunk towards the drivers side of the vehicle. This handle is made using a luminescent material that glows for hours after a brief exposure to ambient light. To open the trunk from the inside, pull the T-shaped handle and push up on the trunk lid.

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Vehicle security

Alarm System

Your vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft alarm system. The alarm is switched on automatically when you lock the doors with the key fob. The turn signals flash once to confirm that your vehicle is locked. The alarm indicator on the instrument panel flashes red when the vehicle is locked. An audible tone will also be heard from inside your vehicle.

Once activated, the alarm monitors the opening of the:

• Hood

• Doors

• Trunk

If a door is opened without the key fob, the alarm sounds.

To switch off the alarm, unlock the doors using the key fob or enter the PIN Code on the Touch Screen.

Note: If the doors are unlocked with the key fob, they will automatically re-lock if neither the trunk or a door is opened within one minute of the unlock button being pressed.

Alarm indicator

An indicator on the instrument panel will flash red whenever the alarm

system is active.

An indicator on the instrument panel will illuminate green whenever the

doors are locked and the alarm is not active.

If the vehicle didn’t lock

If the vehicle doesn’t lock when you press the Lock button on the key fob, the turn signals will not flash. Check that both doors, the hood and the trunk are fully closed before pressing the lock button again. If the problem persists, contact Tesla Motors.

Switching off the alarm

If the alarm is triggered, the horn will sound for one minute and the turn signals will flash to attract attention. To silence the alarm, press the UNLOCK button on the key fob or enter your PIN code on the Touch Screen.

Note: Turning the key to the ACC position will silence the alarm. However, it will not be possible to start your vehicle until you either press the Unlock button on the key fob or enter the PIN code on the Touch Screen. For details on using the Touch Screen, see the Touch Screen Users Manual provided in your owners package.

Security PIN

As an alternate level of vehicle security, you can restrict operation of your vehicle until a security PIN (Personal Identification Number) is entered. The security PIN is used by the following features that can be selected on the Touch Screen’s parked screen (shown above— the parked screen is active whenever the hand brake is engaged).

You can also use the security PIN to turn off the vehicle’s alarm.

The default PIN code is 1234. Tesla Motors strongly recommends that you change this to a unique PIN code. If you sell your vehicle, you’ll need to tell the new owner the security PIN you have set.

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Setting the security PIN

With the hand brake engaged, touch the SETTINGS icon on the main parked screen (or any of the drive screens) to

display the settings screens.

Press the right arrow icon to navigate to the second settings screen.

To u ch Security PIN.

You will be asked to enter the old PIN code. Enter the old PIN code (if you haven’t previously set a PIN code, the default code is

1234) by touching the numbers on the screen and then touch OK. If you enter an incorrect PIN code, an invalid entry message will be displayed. Either enter the correct PIN code or touch the EXIT icon to return to the previous screen.

You will be then be asked to enter the new PIN code. Enter a new PIN code and then touch OK.

Note: The PIN code must be between four and eight digits in length.

You will then be a sked to c onfi rm t he new PIN code. Enter the new PIN code again and then touch OK.

If the PIN code does not match the previously entered code a message will be displayed telling you that the PINs differ and you will need to enter the PIN code again.

If the PIN codes match, then the PIN Code Set screen will be displayed.

Touch OK to return to the Settings screen.

Note: Always keep a record of your PIN code and store it in a safe place. Do not store your PIN code in your vehicle.

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