TESLA ROADSTER 2008 Workshop Manual

Instruments
6-13
Driving your vehicle
Charge indicator. Flashes amber when
the vehicle is charging.
Charge indicator. Illuminates red when
the charging port door is open and
the vehicle is not charging.
Caution: Never run the vehicle until the
Battery is fully depleted. If the Battery
is fully depleted, all electrical systems on the
vehicle are inoperable and the vehicle can not
be driven.
Tire pressure indicator. Illuminates
when the pressure of a tire is out of
range. If a fault with the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) is detected, the
warning indicator flas hes. Check the Touch
Screen for more information.
Seat belt warning. Illuminates
whenever the driver’s seat belt is
unbuckled and the starter switch is in the ON
position. Also, an audible sound will be heard
for six seconds if the starter switch is turned
to the ON position and the drivers seat belt is
unbuckled. If the car is driven more than a
tenth of a mile with the driver’s seat belt
unbuckled, you’ll hear a warning tone.
Airbag warning. Illu minates during the
system check that occurs when the
starter switch is turned to the ON position.
This indicator should extinguish within
approximately six seconds. If the light fails to
illuminate, or fails to extinguish after six
seconds, a fault has occurred and you must
contact Tesla Motors. Warning: If the airbag indicator is
illuminated, the airbag system will be
deactivated. Contact Tesla Motors
immediately. In the event of an accident the
airbags may not inflate.
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Non-critical fault. Illuminates yellow
when a non-critical fault is detected.
For example, when power is reduced due to
high temperature. Bring the vehicle to Tesla
Motors for servicing as soon as possible.
Critical fault. Illuminates red when a
critical fault is detected. This is usually
accompanied by the inability to drive the
vehicle and a shutdown of all electrical
systems. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so, and contact Tesla Motors.
Traction control. Illuminates when the
traction control has been manually
deactivated and will il luminate briefly in
situations where traction control is in use.
Cruise control. Illuminates when the
cruise control system is operating.
Frost warning. Illuminates when the
temperature outside the vehicle falls
below 37º F (3º C). Extinguishes when the
temperature raises again to
exceed 41º F (5º C).
Gear position indicatorsWhen the starter switch is turned to the ON
position, the gear po sition indicators
sequentially (and briefly) illuminate red and then green. When the start-up sequence is
complete, the indicator corresponding to the
currently selected gear (
N) remains
illuminated green. For more information, see
Selecting gears, page 6-3 .FAULTFAULTTCCRUISEPRND
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Instruments6-14
Driving your vehicle
Instrument panel lightingThe control for the instrument panel lighting
is located on the dashboard below the Touch
Screen. When instrument panel lighting is
turned on using the adjacent switch, you can
adjust the amount of backlighting on the
instrument panel, the Touch Screen, and the
center console by turning this knob clockwise
to increase the backlighting and
counter-clockwise to decrease the
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7-1
Comfort and convenience
Power windowsDriver’s door window controls 7-2
Operating the windows 7-2
Rear view mirrors Exterior rear view mirrors 7-3
Interior rear view mirror 7-3
Interior temperature control General information 7-4
Control panel 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
Cup holder 7-8
Removable roof Hard-top and soft-top 7-9
Installing the soft-top 7-10
Removing the soft-top 7-11
Installing the hard-top 7-13
Removing the hard-top 7-14
HomeLink® HomeLink® Universal Transceiver 7-15 7-16
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Power windows7-2
Comfort and convenience
Comfort and convenience
Power windowsDriver’s door window controls1.Driver’s window
2. Passenger window
Note: The passenger window can also be
operated using the switch on the passenger
door.
Operating the windows
WARNING: Closing power windows on
fingers, hands or other vulnerable parts
of the body may result in serious injury.
Ensure that your passenger is familiar with
the window controls and aware of the
potential dangers.
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WARNING: To prevent the risk of injury,
always remove the key from the starter
switch if a child is to be left unattended in the
vehicle.SWARNING: 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 and experience serious
bodily injury or death.
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The windows can be operated whenever the
starter switch is in the ACC or ON positions.
Both windows are equipped with a one-touch
opening switch. To open a window, briefly
press the switch down and release. The
window will continue to lower until fully open.
Pressing the switch again, while it is opening,
will stop the window.
To raise a window, pull the switch and hold
until the window is fully raised.
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Rear view mirrors
7-3
Comfort and convenience
Rear view mirrorsExterior rear view mirrors
WARNING: The passenger side exterior
mirror is fitted with a convex lens to
improve the field of vision and reduce
possible blind spots. Convex mirrors can
make objects appear smaller and further
away than a regular flat mirror. Always
double-check the speed and position of
v e h i c l e s a r o u n d y o u , b y l o o k i n g i n t h e i n t e r i o r
mirror and over your shoulder, before
changing lanes.
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Adjust the position of the exterior mirrors by
manually moving them to the desired
position when seated in a correctly adjusted
driver’s seat. To adjust the mirror on the
passenger side of the vehicle, it is helpful to
get assistance from another person.
Adjust the position of the mirrors 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 foldingThe exterior mirrors are spring-loaded to
reduce any possible damage in the event of
accidental contact.
Caution: The mirrors are not designed
to be folded flat against the vehicle.Interior rear view mirrorThe interior mirror can be manually dipped to
reduce glare from a following vehicle’s
headlights.
Push the lever on the underside of the mirror
to dip the mirror. Pull the lever to restore
normal visibility.Caution: Take care when using the
mirror in the dipped position, the
reflected view may distort the position of a
following vehicle.
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Interior temperature control7-4
Comfort and convenience
Interior temperature controlGeneral informationThe temperature of the air inside the vehicle
is controlled using the controls on the center
console.
Heating is provided by a high voltage electric
heater located under the hood. Cooling is
provided by an all-electric air conditioning
system located under the hood. In addition to
cooling the cabin, the system also cools the
Battery.
Note: In high ambient temperatures, the
system may not be able to achieve the
desired cabin temperature. This is normal,
with priority being given to cooling the
Battery to ensure that cell temperatures stay
within a range that supports long life and
efficient performance.Control panel1. Driver’s seat heater
2. Passenger’s seat heater
3. Temperature control
4. Air conditioning system
5. Heating system
6. Fan speed control
7. Air recirculation
8. Air distribution
The heating and air conditioning in your Tesla
Roadster operate differently from those in
conventional vehicles in two key ways. First,
the temperature control 3 doesn’t do
anything unless either the air conditioning 4
or the heating system 5 button is pressed.
Second, because the vehicle is designed to
conserve the Battery’s energy, the air conditioning system and the heating system
must be manually turned on each time you
start the vehicle—even if they were turned on
when you shut the vehicle off.
Also note that if both the air conditioning and
heating is turned on at the same time, you get
a nominal amount of cooling. If operating
when the ambient temperature is below 2°, it
is recommended you press the air
recirculation
7 button.
Operating the systemNote: The fan, heating and air conditioning
system are powered by the Battery.
Prolonged use decreases the range of the
vehicle.
Heating and air conditioning must be
reselected each time the starter switch is
turned to the ON position or whenever the
fan is turned off.Fan speedRotate the fan control 6 clockwise to increase
fan speed.
With the fan switched off, the amount of air
entering the vehicle depends on your driving
speed. To operate the air conditioning or
heating systems, the fan must be turned on.Te m p e r a t u r eRotate the temperature control 3 clockwise
or counterclockwise to adjust the
temperature of the heated or cooled air.
Unlike the temperature control system of a
conventional vehicle, the temperature of the
air entering the vehicle will change only if the
heating or air conditioning system is
operating.Air conditioningEnsure that the fan 6 is on, then press button
4 to operate the air conditioning system. The
indicator in the switch illuminates blue when
the system is operating. Press again to switch
off.
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Interior temperature control
7-5
Comfort and convenience
Rotate the temperature control to achieve
the desired air temperature.
Note: In high ambient temperatures, cooling
may be temporarily diverted away from the
passenger compartment to cool the Battery.HeatingEnsure that the fan 6 is on, then press button
5 to operate the heating system. The
indicator in the switch will illuminate amber
when the system is operating. Press again to
switch off.
Rotate the temperature control to achieve
the desired air temperature.Air recirculationPress button 7 to operate air recirculation.
The indicator in the switch will illuminate
green. Press again to switch off.
When air recirculation is operating, and the
soft-top or hard-top is installed, 90% of the
air from within the passenger compartment is
recirculated, instead of being drawn from
outside the vehicle. This is useful for
preventing fumes from entering the vehicle
or to effectively maintain a constant
temperature.
Note: It is recommended that recirculation is
switched off for a short period each hour to
refresh the air inside the vehicle, and to help
prevent the windshield from fogging.Air distributionRotate the air distribution control 8 to
change the points at which air enters the
passenger compartment. Windshield vents
Footwell vents
Face vents
Air flow from the vents can be mixed by
positioning the control between the
distribution settings.
Ve n t i l a t i o nAir 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 the
vents and rotate to direct the air. The vents
on each side of the dashboard can be
adjusted to direct air onto the side windows.
Note: With the face level vents open, airflow
to the foot and windshield outlets is reduced. TR0026
Windshield defrostingFor maximum efficiency when removing frost
or mist from your windshield, set the controls
as follows:
1. Rotate the air distribution control to windshield.
2. Rotate the fan control fully clockwise.TR0027
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Interior temperature control7-6
Comfort and convenience
3. Switch on both the heating and air conditioning.
4. Rotate the heating control for maximum heat.
When the windshield has fully cleared, adjust
the controls as required.Seat heatersThe seat heaters operate only when the
starter switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Note: The seat heaters must be reselected
each time the starter switch is turned to the
ON position.
Press the respective button to operate the
required seat heater. The seat heaters can be
operated at two different levels:
• Press 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 to the OFF position.
Note: Although the seat heaters consume
energy from the Battery, they require less
energy than the cabin heater.TR0021 Roadster OHB.book Page 6 Th ursday, October 2, 2008 8:59 AM

Interior accessories
7-7
Comfort and convenience
Interior accessoriesInterior lightThe interior light is located on the rear header
rail. The light has three positions:
1. Light on.
2. Automatic operation. The light
illuminates whenever the vehicle is
unlocked or if a door is opened. The light
turns off 30 seconds after the door is
closed or when the starter switch is
turned to the ON position.
3. Light off. The light does not illuminate
when a door is opened.
Sun visorsTo help reduce the glare from the sun, visors
are provided for both the driver and
passenger. Pull the visor down (towards you)
when required.
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Accessory power socketThe 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
positions.
Note: The power socket is suitable for
accessories requiring up to 10A or a maximum
of 125 watts.USB PortThe USB port, located directly above the
power socket, is for service use only. This port
is not designed for use with any personal
devices.
Accessory power
TR0075USB port
(service use only)
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Interior accessories7-8
Comfort and convenience
Cup holder
WARNING: Do not carry open drink
containers. A spilled hot drink could
cause personal injury as well as damaging
upholstery, carpeting and electrical
systems.S
Pull the cup holder from the side of the center
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 the cup should rest on the floor.
Caution: After use, return the cup
holder to the center console to prevent
it being broken when occupants are entering
or leaving the passenger side of the vehicle.
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