Tesla 2010 Roadster Owner'S Manual Download Page 2

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Summary of Contents for 2010 Roadster

Page 1: ...quainted 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 th...

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Page 3: ...love box 4 4 Trunk 4 6 Vehicle security 4 7 Charging your vehicle Charging components 5 2 Information about charging 5 4 Charge settings 5 7 Charging instructions 5 9 Driving your vehicle Driving basics 6 2 Switches and controls 6 8 Instruments 6 12 Comfort and convenience Power windows 7 2 Rear view mirrors 7 3 Interior temperature control 7 4 Interior accessories 7 7 Removable roof 7 9 HomeLink ...

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Page 5: ...rtant notes about your vehicle Electric vehicle precautions 1 2 Vehicle modifications 1 2 Service data recording 1 2 Change of address or ownership 1 2 Copyright and trademarks 1 2 About this manual 1 3 Symbols glossary 1 3 ...

Page 6: ...ed 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 v...

Page 7: ... document allowing you to quickly familiarise yourself with the 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 Roadside Assistance Guide describes the Tesla Motors Roadside Assistance program and provides instructions on how to transport the vehicle Warranty Guide details the Vehicl...

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Page 9: ...2 1 Your vehicle at a glance Exterior Exterior overview 2 3 Interior Dashboard overview 2 5 ...

Page 10: ...Exterior 2 2 Your vehicle at a glance Your vehicle at a glance TR1487 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 9 7 8 ...

Page 11: ...res page 10 6 4 Exterior door release See Exterior door release page 4 4 5 Emergency door unlock See Emergency unlocking page 4 5 6 Wheel bolts See Removing the wheel page 9 6 7 Trunk lock See Opening the trunk page 4 6 8 Vehicle recovery eye See Attaching the recovery eye page 9 14 9 Headlights See Exterior lights page 6 8 10 Exterior mirrors See Exterior rear view mirrors page 7 3 ...

Page 12: ...ER LIMIT CRUISE TC ABS rpmx1000 mph kW TC 40 20 0 25 50 100 200 0 30 40 60 80 100 120 140 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 160 MUTE SOURCE AUDIO A MAP NAVI MENU P N D TC R i i 0RANGE 0 OD BRAKE FAULT REGEN POWER LIMIT TC S rpmx1000 mph kW TC 40 20 0 25 50 100 200 0 30 40 60 80 100 120 140 14 4 12 10 8 6 4 2 160 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 14 16 17 18 19 12 12 13 15 10 ...

Page 13: ...witch See Hazard warning page 6 9 8 Gear selector See Selecting gears page 6 5 9 Seat heaters Seat heaters page 7 6 10 Traction control switch See Traction control page 6 7 11 Accessory power socket See Accessory power socket page 7 7 12 Horn See Horn page 6 9 13 Starter switch See Starting the vehicle page 6 2 14 Bonnet release See Opening and closing the bonnet page 8 3 15 Rear fog lamp See Rear...

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Page 15: ... belts during pregnancy 3 4 Seat belt tensioners 3 4 Caring for seat belts 3 5 Child seats and restraints 3 5 Airbag system General information 3 6 How the system works 3 6 Obstruction of airbags 3 6 Deployment effects 3 7 Airbag warning indicator 3 7 Passenger airbag deactivation 3 7 Airbag warning labels 3 7 Using child seats 3 7 Airbag service information 3 8 Vehicle modifications 3 8 ...

Page 16: ... foot pedals fully to the floor with your knees slightly bent Make sure that you can comfortably reach the top of the steering wheel Ideally a minimum distance of 254 mm 10 inches is recommended between the steering wheel cover and your breastbone Fasten your seat belt correctly Head restraints Each seat is provided with a head restraint The head restraints are integral with the seats and therefor...

Page 17: ...rt to provide the protection for which they have been designed A slack belt will greatly reduce the protection afforded to the wearer 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 Each belt assembly must onl...

Page 18: ...ld 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 Ensure that the seat belt is not slack or twisted If you have any concerns about wearing seat belts contact your doctor Seat belt tensioners WARNING The seat belt tensioners will only activate once and then must be replaced by Tesla Motors or an auth...

Page 19: ...lt sized passengers only WARNING Children under age 12 and those weighing less than 36 kg 80 lb 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 le...

Page 20: ...loyed airbags inflate instantly with considerable force accompanied by a loud noise The inflated airbag together with the seat belt limit the movement of the occupants thereby reducing the risk of injury to the head and upper torso P N R i AMPS 0RANGE 0 765 Mi ODO BRAKE FAULT REGEN POWER LIMIT CRUISE TC ABS rpmx1000 mph kW TC 40 20 0 25 50 100 200 0 30 40 60 80 100 120 140 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 160 P P...

Page 21: ...elt 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 Seek qualified assistance urgently 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...

Page 22: ...anel Modification to the front or side of your vehicle including the bumper and chassis In addition always contact Tesla Motors or an authorised repairer if 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 Vehicle modifications WARNING The airbag system ...

Page 23: ...he handset 4 2 Vehicle immobiliser 4 3 Doors and glove box 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 Vehicle security Alarm system 4 7 Security PIN 4 7 Valet mode 4 9 ...

Page 24: ...set you may need to change the battery in the handset See Replacing the handset battery page 4 3 Note Interference from other radio equipment operating on a similar frequency may affect the operation of the handset If this happens operate the handset as close to your vehicle as TR1323 1 2 3 TR1445 possible If you are still unable to unlock your vehicle with the handset use the emergency key lock S...

Page 25: ...e 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 handset by aligning them and pressing them together until they snap into...

Page 26: ...or your security you can lock both doors from inside your vehicle by pressing the central locking switch on the driver s door panel 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 rel...

Page 27: ... If the handset fails to unlock the doors for instance if there is an electrical failure you can unlock the left hand door using the key blade A mechanical lock is located on the underside of the left hand 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 handset Glove box To open the glove ...

Page 28: ...xternal lock and turning it counter clockwise Note If the alarm is active the horn will sound if the trunk is opened using the key The trunk release button is disabled when the doors are locked with the handset or when the vehicle s speed exceeds 8 km h 5 mph 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 spo...

Page 29: ...d and the alarm system is active Green doors are locked but the alarm system is not active If the vehicle didn t lock Caution Always check that the doors are locked before leaving the vehicle If the vehicle doesn t lock when you press the Lock button on the handset the turn signals will not flash Check that both doors the bonnet and the trunk are fully closed before pressing the Lock button again ...

Page 30: ...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 asked to Confirm the 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 di...

Page 31: ...d touch OK The touch screen displays the Valet Mode Activated screen If a PIN code has not been set the Touch Screen displays a message telling you to enter a new PIN code Touch OK to enter a new PIN code See Security PIN page 4 7 The touch screen displays the following information for the current period that valet mode has been active Distance travelled Top speed reached Unlock attempts the numbe...

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Page 33: ... 4 Storing your vehicle 5 5 Battery charge level 5 5 Vehicle range and remaining charge level 5 5 How long does it take to charge 5 6 Charge settings About charge settings 5 7 Other charging modes 5 7 Schedule the charge time 5 8 Setting the current limit 5 8 Cost 5 8 Charging instructions Connecting the charge cable 5 9 Stopping the charge process 5 10 Charging port light 5 10 Disconnecting the c...

Page 34: ... Mobile Connector supplied with your vehicle will connect to most power outlets allowing you to charge your vehicle either at home or when away Its small size allows it to be carried in the vehicle s trunk Before driving always check the vehicle s charge level and plan your route and charging requirements accordingly Always keep in mind the amount of time it will take to charge the vehicle using t...

Page 35: ...astest way to recharge your vehicle when at home Connected to a high voltage high amperage electricity supply the High Power Wall Connector will significantly reduce the time for charging your vehicle Usually installed at the location you store your vehicle overnight the High Power Wall Connector provides you with an easily accessible connection for charging your vehicle when not in use Refer to t...

Page 36: ...ver time the Battery experiences a gradual loss of capacity inherent in all lithium ion batteries So as your vehicle ages the capacity of the Battery declines As you drive your vehicle the level of charge in the Battery is depleted and you will need to recharge it The Roadster s built in charging system allows you to easily recharge it by connecting an electrical power supply to the vehicle s char...

Page 37: ...ember to change the setting back to Standard before taking the vehicle on an extended drive For details on how to select the Storage charge setting refer to the Touch Screen Users Manual Battery charge level The level the Battery will be charged to depends on the charge setting you select see About charge settings page 5 7 The Standard charge setting is the preferred setting for normal use Selecti...

Page 38: ... by both the ambient air temperature and the temperature of the vehicle s Battery If the temperature is outside the optimal range the vehicle s heating and cooling system will operate to warm or cool the Battery accordingly This will consume some of the energy used for charging Use the following table as a guideline when estimating how long it will take to charge your vehicle This table assumes yo...

Page 39: ...tery to optimise the life of the individual cells while also maintaining the integrity of the vehicle s electronic systems such as the security system If the vehicle is driven after being charged using the Storage setting the range of the vehicle will be reduced because the charge level is lower than the other charge settings This is temporary and will return to normal after charging the vehicle u...

Page 40: ...lly set to the maximum available from the connected electricity supply If required you can use the touch screen s Charge settings screen to manually change the current limit Once changed the value remains in effect for the current location until you manually change it This allows you to set a different current limit for each charging location Note The vehicle location is determined by the internal...

Page 41: ...hicle to enter charging mode and engages P Park on the transmission Within a few seconds the ring around the charging port illuminates white The charge indicator on the instrument panel will illuminate red Note If the charging port door is open but the charge cable is not connected the charging port light will eventually extinguish The door will need to be closed and opened again to restart the ch...

Page 42: ...power outage Stopping the charge process The charging process can be stopped at any time using the touch screen For details refer to the Touch Screen User Manual provided in your owner s package Charging port light Note If you are charging a locked vehicle the charging port light will not illuminate Disconnecting the charge cable Note Tesla Motors strongly recommends leaving the charge cable conne...

Page 43: ... brake 6 5 Braking 6 6 Anti lock Braking System ABS 6 6 Traction control 6 7 Switches and controls Exterior lights 6 8 Turn signals 6 8 Rear fog light 6 9 Hazard warning 6 9 Horn 6 9 Windshield wiper and washer 6 10 Cruise control 6 11 Instruments Instrument panel components 6 12 Power meter 6 12 LCD panel 6 12 Warning indicators 6 13 Instrument panel lighting 6 15 ...

Page 44: ... operate when the starter switch is OFF the following features operate when the switch is in the ACC position Audio and navigation systems Heating and air conditioning systems Seat heaters Brake lights Windshield wiper and washer Windows LCD panel ON When the key is in the ON position all controls switches lights instruments warning indicators and electrical circuits are operational PERF Performan...

Page 45: ... the vehicle is moving and the accelerator is not applied regenerative braking will slow the vehicle and feed energy back to the battery Drive with the windows up and the roof on to minimise aerodynamic drag Ensure tyres are inflated to the recommended pressures Remove unnecessary items from the trunk Minimise the use of resources like the heating and air conditioning Using the seat heaters to kee...

Page 46: ... and diagnostics are sensitive to hot temperatures and the Touch Screen may display messages such as Motor Over Temp Power Reduced or PEM Over Temp Power Reduced This is no cause for alarm the Roadster will take care of itself However if you see these messages remember that driving more conservatively will help the vehicle cool down quicker Deep water Driving the vehicle through deep water may cau...

Page 47: ... maximum speed in reverse is limited to 24 km h 15 mph An audible tone will be heard when you select Reverse D Drive Can be selected at any time except when the vehicle is moving over 5 km h 3 mph in reverse When a gear is engaged its associated button will illuminate green If you select a gear that is not allowed by the current situation i e if you select Reverse and the forward speed is more tha...

Page 48: ...s regenerative braking See Instruments page 6 12 The amount of regenerative braking will vary depending on the current state of the Battery For example you ll experience a loss of regenerative braking if the Battery is extremely hot or cold or if the Battery has already been charged to its maximum allowable level using the Range or Performance charge setting The amount of regenerative braking will...

Page 49: ...n control system constantly monitors the difference in speed between the front and rear wheels If a loss of traction is detected it reduces torque to the rear wheels to minimize wheel spin When this happens you may notice the traction control warning indicator on the instrument panel illuminate briefly Traction control is automatically switched on each time the starter switch is turned to the ON p...

Page 50: ...igh beam To cancel high beam pull the lever towards you An indicator in the instrument panel illuminates when high beam is active Headlight high beam flash High beams can be flashed by briefly pulling the steering column lever towards you and releasing Turn signals Move the left hand steering column lever down to operate the left turn signals or up to operate the right turn signals The turn signal...

Page 51: ...g switch is turned to the OFF position Hazard warning The hazard warning switch is located in the centre console and operates even when the key is not in the starter switch Press to operate All turn signals will flash and the turn signal indicators on the instrument panel will also flash Note Only use hazard warning lights in an emergency to warn other road users of a breakdown or other potential ...

Page 52: ...ter switch is in the ON position Windshield washer Pull the lever towards you to operate the windshield washer and wiper The washer and wiper continue to operate as long as the lever is held in this position When you release the lever the wiper blade operates for six sweeps of the blade Caution Do not operate the wiper on a dry windshield Caution In freezing or very hot temperatures ensure that th...

Page 53: ...ngages when you press the brake pedal apply the hand brake or when the vehicle s speed falls below 48 km h 30 mph Caution When you disengage cruise control the vehicle decelerates rapidly Changing the set speed Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed and then press and release I to change the set speed Press and release I to increase the speed in1 6 km h 1 mph increments or press and hold un...

Page 54: ...WER LIMIT CRUISE TC ABS 0RANGE 0 AMPS 765 Mi Mi ODO 1 2 4 3 TR1316 0 30 40 60 80 100 120 140 210 240 180 150 120 80 60 30 160 km h mph 40 20 0 25 50 100 200 kW TC LCD panel The Liquid Crystal Display LCD panel in the instrument panel operates whenever the key is in the ON position The LCD displays three types of information 1 Range and charge level 2 Current 3 Odometer trip display Using the touch...

Page 55: ...tarter switch is in the OFF position pressing the TRIP button temporarily illuminates the instrument panel to show the ODO display Warning indicators The following warning indicators light up for approximately four seconds when you turn the starter switch to the ON position They will then extinguish unless the indicator is applicable to the current situation and the gear buttons on the centre cons...

Page 56: ...ently illuminated brake fluid level is low Indicator flashing fault with the brake system is detected WARNING Driving the vehicle with the brake indicator illuminated could result in fatal or serious injury Stop the vehicle as soon as safety permits and seek qualified assistance Frost warning Illuminates amber when the temperature outside the vehicle falls below 3 C 37 F Extinguishes when the temp...

Page 57: ...panel lighting is located on the right hand side of the dashboard When instrument panel lighting is turned on you can reduce or increase the amount of backlighting for the instrument panel touch screen and the centre console by turning this knob counter clockwise or clockwise respectively TR1451 ...

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Page 59: ...mation 7 4 Operating the system 7 4 Ventilation 7 5 Windshield defrosting 7 5 Seat heaters 7 6 Interior accessories Interior light 7 7 Sun visors 7 7 Accessory power socket 7 7 USB Port 7 7 iPod connector 7 8 Cup holder 7 8 Removable roof Hard top and soft top roofs 7 9 Installing the soft top roof 7 10 Removing the soft top roof 7 11 Installing the hard top roof 7 13 Removing the hard top 7 14 Ho...

Page 60: ...ial dangers WARNING To prevent the risk of injury always remove the key if a child is to be left unattended in the vehicle WARNING Never leave a child or an animal unattended in the vehicle with the windows closed and the roof fitted In hot weather conditions they could succumb to heat exhaustion Press and hold the respective switch to lower the driver s or passenger s window Window movement stops...

Page 61: ...ror on the passenger side of the vehicle it is helpful to get assistance from another person Mirrors should be adjusted to give the best view of the road behind and to each side of the vehicle while maintaining a view of part of the vehicle for reference Mirror folding The exterior mirrors are spring loaded to reduce any possible damage in the event of accidental contact Caution The mirrors are no...

Page 62: ... cooling the Battery to ensure that cell temperatures stay within a range that supports long life and efficient performance TR1474 1 2 3 4 5 Operating the system Note The fan heating system and air conditioning system are all powered by the Battery Prolonged use will decrease the range of the vehicle Temperature Rotate the control 1 clockwise warmer or counterclockwise cooler to adjust the air tem...

Page 63: ...ntain a constant temperature inside the vehicle Note It is recommended that you switch off air recirculation for a short period each hour to refresh the air inside the vehicle and to help prevent window misting Ventilation Air is drawn into the ventilation system through the grill at the front of the vehicle Keep the grill clear of obstructions leaves snow etc Press the thumb depression to open th...

Page 64: ...ss once to operate at a high level The switch indicator will illuminate amber Press again to operate at low level The switch indicator will illuminate green Press again to switch off The seat heaters are thermostatically controlled to maintain a constant temperature The indicator in the switch remains illuminated until either the seat heater is manually turned off or the starter switch is turned t...

Page 65: ...he driver and passenger Pull the visor down from it s stowed position when required Accessory power socket The accessory socket has a hinged cover to prevent dirt from getting into the socket when not in use Power from the socket is available whenever the starter switch is in the ACC or ON position Note The power socket is suitable for accessories requiring up to 10A or a maximum of 125 watts USB ...

Page 66: ...ng damaged when not in use fit the protective cap Cup holder WARNING Do not carry open drink containers A spilled hot drink could cause personal injury as well as damage to upholstery carpeting and electrical systems Pull the cup holder from the side of the centre console to use The fingers of the cup holder are spring loaded to hold the cup securely Open the fingers and insert the cup The base of...

Page 67: ...r the soft top or hard top roof The Tesla Roadster is designed to accommodate changing loads and strains that constantly occur while driving It also accommodates the tolerances needed to allow repeated removal and installation of the roof As a result wind noise and minor water leaks can occur and are considered normal WARNING Never attempt to install or remove the roof while the vehicle is moving ...

Page 68: ...black locating pins are located in the uppermost slots on the front and rear header rails TR1455 6 Ensure that the front and rear edges of the roof are correctly located in the channels on the header rails 7 Rotate the side rail downwards until the side rail locking pins are correctly located in the lower slots and you hear them click into place 8 Check that both locking pins are correctly engaged...

Page 69: ...m damaging the roof seals 1 With the vehicle stationary open both doors 2 Locate the two release levers on the inside face of the side rail 3 Press both levers inwards to release the side rail locking pins and rotate the rail upwards You may need to push down on the side rail while pressing the levers 4 Lift the side rail to disengage the two locating pins from the front and rear header rails 5 Re...

Page 70: ...ays from the vehicle Flex the ends of the stays inwards to release them 9 Store the roof support stays in the bag with the roof Note If the roof is damp when removed it is recommended that it is unrolled or refitted at the soonest opportunity to allow it to dry completely Prolonged storage of a damp roof may damage the appearance or the fabric of the roof ...

Page 71: ...he vehicle care should be taken to avoid damaging the corners If the roof must be stood on its end use a suitable soft floor covering Note Because of its size the hard top should only be removed or installed when a second person is available to assist 1 If necessary remove the soft top For instructions see Removing the soft top roof page 7 11 2 Open both doors 3 With the aid of an assistant lift t...

Page 72: ...aised position 12 Position the front header rail trim panel and align the bolts to the holes in the roof 13 Starting with the bolt in the center tighten the three bolts to secure the trim panel Do not overtighten WARNING Do not drive the vehicle with the trim panel removed In a collision injury could result from contact with the brackets 14 Return the hex key to the tool kit Note The window positi...

Page 73: ...nnot detect an object in the path of a closing door and then automatically stop and reverse the door does not meet current safety standards Using a garage door opener without these features increases the risk of serious injury or death HomeLink is a registered trademark owned by Johnson Controls Inc Milwaukee Wisconsin Precautions WARNING During programming the garage door or gate may open or clos...

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Page 75: ...ing the wiper blade 8 6 Replacing the wiper blade 8 6 Windshield washer jets 8 6 Cleaning and vehicle care Environmental precautions 8 7 Cleaning the vehicle exterior 8 7 Polishing the body 8 8 Using a car cover 8 8 Paint damage and rectification 8 9 Cleaning the vehicle interior 8 9 Wheels and tyres Tyre care 8 10 Winter tyres and chains 8 12 Tyre Pressure Monitoring TPM System 8 13 Tyre markings...

Page 76: ... of time Service interval indicator When the key is inserted and turned to the ACC position the touch screen momentarily displays how many miles you can drive before the vehicle is due for servicing This information can also be displayed by Touching the Info button on the touch screen s main Parked screen which is displayed whenever the hand brake is engaged For details refer to the Touch Screen U...

Page 77: ...0 80 100 120 140 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 160 P D P D P D P N D i i N R i i 0RANGE 0 OD KE FAULT REGEN POWER LIMIT TC rpmx1000 mph kW TC 40 20 0 25 50 100 200 0 30 40 60 80 100 120 140 14 14 12 1 10 8 6 4 2 160 TR1460 Opening the bonnet To open the bonnet 1 Pull the bonnet release handle located to the right of the steering column 2 Raise the bonnet 3 Insert the bonnet stay into the slot Closing the bonne...

Page 78: ...the MAX marks Topping up the fluid WARNING Brake fluid is highly toxic Keep containers sealed and out of the reach of children In the event of accidental consumption seek medical attention immediately 1 Clean the filler cap before removing to prevent dirt from entering the reservoir 2 Unscrew the cap and remove 3 Top up the reservoir to the MAX mark using brake fluid meeting DOT4 specification 4 R...

Page 79: ...of the reservoir without removing the filler cap The fluid level should be between the MIN and the MAX marks If the level drops significantly a leak may exist Contact Tesla Motors before using the vehicle Topping up the coolant The cooling system for your vehicle contains a propylene glycol PG based antifreeze Compared to conventional ethylene glycol based antifreezes propylene glycol is less toxi...

Page 80: ...a replacement wiper blade that is identical to the original specification 1 Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield 2 Turn the blade at right angles to the arm 3 Depress the locking tab while sliding the blade down the arm To install the new blade position the new assembly on the wiper arm and slide the blade towards the hooked end of the arm until it locks into place Windshield washer jets Th...

Page 81: ...t painted surfaces For best results always use a clean sponge or car wash mitt with plenty of water After washing rinse with clean water and thoroughly wipe dry with a chamois Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on the finish Automatic car washers and pressure washers Caution Tesla Motors recommends that you hand wash your vehicle Do not use an automatic car washer or pressure washer as these may ...

Page 82: ...w cleaning solution An automotive glass cleaner is recommended After washing the vehicle with wash wax products clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner Mirror glass is particularly susceptible to damage Do not use abrasive cleaning compounds Wiper blades Clean wiper blades using mild soap and warm water only Do not use petroleum or alcohol based cleaners Polishing the body To preser...

Page 83: ...ed surfaces are reflective and may interfere with the driver s view Clean with diluted upholstery cleaner then wipe with a damp cloth Carpet and fabrics Clean with diluted upholstery cleaner Test a concealed area first Leather Clean with warm water and a non detergent soap Dry and polish with a dry clean lint free cloth Seat belts Extend the belts and clean with warm soapy fresh water only Do not ...

Page 84: ...ation label you should determine the proper inflation pressure for those tyres As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a Tyre Pressure Monitoring TPM system that illuminates a tyre pressure telltale when one or more of your tyres is significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tyre pressure telltale illuminates you should stop and check your tyres as soon as possibl...

Page 85: ...ed The safety of the vehicle and occupants will be adversely affected Tyres fitted as original equipment have wear indicators moulded into the tread pattern When the tread has been worn down to 1 6 mm 1 16 inch the indicators start appearing at the surface of the tread pattern producing the effect of a continuous band of rubber across the width of the tyre To maintain grip and performance a tyre m...

Page 86: ...ed are used ensure that the load and speed ratings shown on the tyre side wall equal or exceed those of the original specification For the specification of the original wheels and tyres fitted to the vehicle refer to Wheel specifications page 10 6 Note Different sizes are specified for front and rear tyres Therefore wheels must not be swapped from front to rear or vice versa Winter tyres and chain...

Page 87: ...indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The malfunction indicator is combined with the tyre pressure indicator When the system detects a malfunction the indicator will flash This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When a malfunction occurs the system may not be able to detect or signal low tyre pressure as intended Mal...

Page 88: ...e for a short distance A blue wheel indicates an acceptable operating pressure for the tyre A red wheel indicates that the pressure is below the recommended operating pressure and that immediate action must be taken to rectify the issue Note If the vehicle has been driven the temperature of the tyres will have increased and hence the pressure of the air in the tyre will also have increased Tyre pr...

Page 89: ... 2 2 5 4 5 R 1 7 9 1 W Y O K O H A M A 1 12 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Tyre markings 1 Tyre width This three digit number gives the width in millimetres of the tyre from sidewall edge to sidewall edge 2 Aspect ratio This two digit number known as the aspect ratio or profile gives the sidewall height as a percentage of the tread width So if the tread width is 205 mm and the aspect ratio is 50 the sidewa...

Page 90: ...tread to wear down A tire rated at 400 for example will last twice as long as a tire rated at 200 10 Traction grade This letter indicates a tire s ability to stop on wet pavement A higher graded tire should allow you to stop your vehicle on wet roads in a shorter distance than a tire with a lower grade Traction is graded from highest to lowest as AA A B and C 11 Temperature grade Heat resistance g...

Page 91: ... the correct fluid levels kPa kilo pascal Metric unit of measure for pressure One kilo Pascal equals approximately 145 PSI Maximum inflation pressure The maximum pressure to which the tyre should be inflated This pressure is given on the tyre side wall in lbf in2 and kPa Note This pressure is the maximum allowed by the tyre manufacturer It is not the pressure recommended for use See Tyre pressures...

Page 92: ... USB flash drive Ensure the starter switch is turned to OFF and the vehicle is not charging Insert the memory stick into the vehicle s USB port See USB Port page 7 7 The touch screen will display an alert asking you not to remove the flash drive and provides a status of the file transfer If the touch screen goes to sleep touch the screen to wake it up The process will take about 15 minutes When th...

Page 93: ... tyre sealant 9 5 Wheels Removing the wheel 9 6 Replacing the wheel 9 6 Fuse replacement Replacing a fuse 9 7 Fuse specification chart 9 8 Bulb replacement Bulb specifications 9 10 Replacing a bulb 9 10 Interior light 9 10 Trunk light 9 11 License plate light 9 11 Headlight low beam 9 11 Raising the vehicle Vehicle jacking points 9 12 Vehicle lifting points 9 13 Vehicle recovery Transporting the v...

Page 94: ...ear edge of the floor covering TR0161 Tool kit components 1 Hard top hex key 2 Screwdriver 3 Wheel bolt extension tool 4 Locking wheel nut adapter 5 Vehicle recovery eye Note A label with the number for the locking wheel nut adaptor is included in the tool kit In the event that you lose the locking wheel nut adapter you will need this number to reorder the correct adapter from Tesla Motors TR0150 ...

Page 95: ...hen back to the ON position When you use this feature the touch screen will no longer display warning messages or provide an estimate for vehicle range Switching the vehicle to Range mode or accessing final reserve allows you to extend the vehicle range but should be used with caution Failure to immediately charge the Battery after use could result in the battery level falling to a critically low ...

Page 96: ...ransported to a repair facility Safety precautions WARNING Under no circumstances should speeds of 48 km h 30 mph be exceeded while driving with a repaired tyre WARNING Never drive with a deflated tyre vehicle handling and braking will be compromised WARNING Always read the directions and warnings on the tyre sealant before starting a repair Follow the directions on the aerosol exactly and pay att...

Page 97: ...ed 48 km h 30 mph WARNING If the wheel rim has not lifted from the ground call Roadside Assistance to have the vehicle transported to a repair facility 10 Drive to the nearest service station and inflate the tyre to the correct pressure see Tyre pressures page 10 6 If the required pressure cannot be reached then the tyre is too severely damaged and you should have the vehicle transported to a tyre...

Page 98: ...d store in a safe place 5 Remove the wheel Caution Place the wheel face up to avoid scratching the surface Replacing the wheel WARNING Before replacing the wheel inspect the mating faces of the wheel and hub Remove any corrosion dirt or foreign material Fitting the wheels without correct surface to surface contact can cause the wheel bolts to loosen resulting in a loss of vehicle control 1 Positio...

Page 99: ...he panel from the dashboard 3 Consult the fuse specification chart to determine which fuse is protecting the non functioning electrical system Note A label is also affixed to the inside of the access panel 4 Remove the appropriate fuse and replace with a fuse of the same amperage as the original If in doubt check the fuse specification chart on the following pages 5 Re install the access panel by ...

Page 100: ... in ON position 8 5 Instruments 9 15 Horn 10 7 5 Interior and trunk lights 11 20 Interior lighting and seat heaters 12 30 Radiator cooling fans 13 7 5 Alarm 14 7 5 Starter switch in ACC position Electrical accessories alarm audio and navigation systems 15 10 Left hand headlight low beam 16 10 Right hand headlight low beam 17 7 5 Left hand headlight high beam 18 7 5 Right hand headlight high beam 1...

Page 101: ...Fuse replacement 9 9 Roadside emergencies 24 15 Audio system amplifier 25 30 Starter switch in ON position 26 5 Brake lights 27 7 5 Heating and ventilation Fuse number Rating amps Circuit protected ...

Page 102: ...n your vehicle use the latest LED technology Side repeater light Reverse light Rear fog light Tail brake lights Rear turn signals Unlike traditional filament bulbs these lights have a long life and low power consumption while providing the same amount of illumination Note If any of these lights stop working it will need to be replaced by Tesla Motors or an authorised repairer Interior light To rem...

Page 103: ...nit to the rear bumper 2 Withdraw the light unit from the bumper and disconnect the two connectors 3 Remove the lens from the light 4 Spring the bulb holder clips apart to release the bulb To install the new bulb reverse the above steps Headlight low beam To remove the bulb 1 Remove the two bolts securing the headlight access panel to the wheel arch liner 2 Release and remove the access panel 3 Re...

Page 104: ...le Refer to the illustration and the labels on the vehicle for correct jacking locations If lifting the vehicle on a two post lift refer to the next page 1 Side jacking point This point will raise both the front and rear wheels 2 Front jacking point Caution Jacking the vehicle at any other point will damage the vehicle Caution Use a suitable rubber or wood pad to protect the chassis from surface d...

Page 105: ... and the labels on the vehicle for the correct support locations for lifting the vehicle If jacking the vehicle refer to the previous page Before lifting on a two post lift you must remove the rear undershield and fit rear lift point adaptors 1 to the chassis Rear lift point adapters can be purchased from Tesla Motors Caution Rear lift point adaptors must be used when lifting the vehicle on a two ...

Page 106: ...f the vehicle s electrical systems are operational Attaching the recovery eye A vehicle recovery eye can be attached to the front of the vehicle to allow the vehicle to be pulled onto a transporter in situations when the vehicle can roll freely Caution Under no circumstances should the vehicle be towed using the vehicle recovery eye Doing so can cause significant damage to your vehicle 1 Retrieve ...

Page 107: ...een Touch the back icon to display the third settings screen Touch Tow Mode then touch OK to confirm Release the hand brake when appropriate Caution Once Tow Mode has been activated the car can roll freely If the vehicle is not on a level surface do not release the hand brake until the vehicle is ready to be towed Note Activating Tow Mode will not release the steering column lock To release the st...

Page 108: ...s and tie down straps to secure the wheels To avoid damage Ensure that metal parts on tie down straps do not contact the vehicle s painted surfaces or the face of any wheels Do not place straps over or through the vehicle s body panels Caution Attaching straps to the chassis suspension or other parts of the body can damage the vehicle ...

Page 109: ...ies Fluid specifications 10 3 Vehicle dimensions and weights Exterior dimensions 10 4 Vehicle weights 10 5 Wheels and tyres Wheel specifications 10 6 Tyre pressures 10 6 Subsystem specifications Motor 10 7 Transmission 10 7 Steering 10 7 Front suspension 10 8 Rear suspension 10 8 Brakes 10 9 Electrical 10 9 Battery 10 9 Type approvals 10 10 ...

Page 110: ...windshield Chassis the VIN is stamped on the vehicle chassis and is visible behind the right hand front wheel Underside of Dashboard a VIN label is attached to the underside of the dashboard This label also displays the vehicle paint code should repairs to the vehicle s painted surfaces be required Touch screen the VIN can also be displayed on the touch screen when your vehicle is parked For detai...

Page 111: ...rake fluid or brake and clutch fluid meeting DOT 4 specification Transmission fluid Dexron VI ATF Air conditioning The air conditioning system is filled with R134a refrigerant If oil needs to be added to the system only use Daphne Hermetic Oil FV Series Battery cooling system 7 0 litres 12 3 pints Brake fluid 1 5 litres 2 6 pints Transmission fluid 1 325 litres 2 3 pints Washer reservoir 2 2 litre...

Page 112: ... including mirrors 1 851 mm 72 9 in C Overall height mid laden weight 1 127 mm 44 4 in D Wheel base 2 351 mm 92 6 in E Front overhang 871 mm 34 3 in F Rear overhang 723 mm 28 5 in G Ground clearance mid laden weight 130 mm 5 12 in H Track Front 1 455 6 mm 57 7 in Track Rear 1 484 5 mm 59 0 in Approach angle at kerb weight 11 Departure angle at kerb weight 18 Ramp breakover angle 12 7 ...

Page 113: ...eight 1 385 kg 3 053 lb Gross vehicle weight 1 485 kg 3 273 lb Maximum front axle load 519 kg 1 144 lb Maximum rear axle load 974 kg 2 147 lb Trailer towing Not permissible Mid laden weight is calculated with two 75 kg 165 lb occupants and no cargo Gross vehicle weight is calculated with two 100 kg 220 lb occupants and 50 kg 110 lb of cargo ...

Page 114: ...jack to lift the vehicle see Vehicle jacking points page 9 12 Tyre Tyre Pressure Recommended Comfort setting Front 207 kPa 2 1 bar 30 lb in2 172 kPa 1 7 bar 25 lb in2 Rear 276 kPa 2 8 bar 40 lb in2 248 kPa 2 5 bar 36 lb in2 Note The recommended tyre pressures have been calculated to provide the best combination of vehicle range tyre life ride comfort and road handling Driving the vehicle with the ...

Page 115: ...kW 288 HP 4 400 6 000 rpm Maximum torque Roadster Roadster Sport 370 Nm 273 lbf ft 0 5 400 rpm 400 Nm 295 lbf ft 0 5 100 rpm Efficiency 92 peak 85 at max power Type Single speed fixed gear with electrically actuated parking lock mechanism and mechanical lubrication pump Overall final drive ratio 8 28 1 Reverse gear Reverse direction of motor limited to 24 km h 15 mph Final drive ratio 3 12 1 Type ...

Page 116: ...o 0 7 mm toe in overall Maximum side to side 0 3 mm Camber optimum 0 1 tolerance 0 1 to 0 3 Maximum side to side 0 2 Castor optimum 3 8 tolerance 3 5 to 4 1 Maximum cross castor 0 35 Type Roadster Independent Upper and lower unequal length wishbones Co axial coil spring telescopic damper Sway bar Roadster Sport Adjustable damping Adjustable anti roll bar Alignment optimum 3 0 mm toe in tolerance 2...

Page 117: ...scs Hand brake Cable operation of rear calipers Self adjusting for pad wear Brake pedal free travel Not adjustable Type Rechargeable Battery Rating 13 V to 400 V DC and up to 400 V AC Polarity Negative ground Type Lithium ion Li ion Number of cells 6 831 Weight 992 lb 450 kg Output High voltage 366V DC Low voltage 13 V DC Operating temperature Driving 17 C to 50 C 1 F to 122 F Charging 0 C to 45 C...

Page 118: ...al as a radio device Note The type approval information for any audio navigation or telephone equipment fitted to you vehicle can be found in the supplied manufacturer s operating insructions System Type approval number Type approval mark Alarm and immobiliser E11 72 245 2006 28 4225 00 E11 034225 Tyre Pressure Monitoring E13 10R00 10R02 9986 00 E13 10R 02 9986 ...

Page 119: ...mergency braking 6 7 Fluid specification 10 3 Fluid top up 8 4 Foot brake 6 6 Parking brake 6 5 Regenerative braking 6 6 Specifications 10 9 Bulb replacement 9 10 Bulb specifications 9 10 C Car covers 8 8 Car washes 8 7 Central door locking 4 4 Chains 8 12 Change of ownership 1 2 Charge cable Connecting 5 9 Disconnecting 5 10 Charge level Low 9 3 Charge level display 6 13 Charging Charge level 5 4...

Page 120: ...tery replacement 4 3 Panic alarm 4 3 Trunk release 4 3 Using 4 2 Handset battery 4 3 Hard top Installing 7 13 Removing 7 14 Hauling your vehicle 9 16 Hazard warning 6 9 Hazard warning lights 6 9 Headlight high beam 6 8 Heated seats 7 6 Heater controls 7 4 Heating and ventilation 7 4 High beam headlights 6 8 High beam indicator light 6 13 High voltage 1 2 HomeLink 7 15 Horn 6 9 I Identification num...

Page 121: ...egenerative braking display 6 12 Regenerative braking visual display 6 13 Removing the hard top 7 14 Replacement bulbs 9 10 Roof Hard top 7 13 Soft top 7 11 S Safety instructions Child seats 3 5 3 7 Jacking the vehicle 9 12 Lifting the vehicle 9 13 Obstruction of airbags 3 6 Seat belts 3 3 Tyre repair 9 4 Wearing seat belts when pregnant 3 4 Windows 7 2 Seat belts Care 3 5 Cleaning 8 9 General inf...

Page 122: ...8 13 Specification 10 6 Tyre sealant 9 4 Wear 8 11 Winter 8 12 U Unlocking your vehicle 4 3 USB port 7 7 V Valet mode 4 9 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 10 2 Vehicle immobiliser 4 3 Vehicle lashing 9 16 Vehicle log file 8 18 Ventilation 7 5 VIN Vehicle Identification Number 10 2 Voltage warning 1 2 W Warm weather driving 6 3 Warning indicator ABS 6 7 Airbags 3 7 Anti theft alarm 4 7 Brake 6 5 C...

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