suspension TESLA MODEL S 2014 Quick Guide (Europe)

Roadside Assistance......................2About Roadside Assistance.................................... 2
Contacting Roadside Assistance 2Regional Roadside Assistance Numbers 2
Instructions for Transporters..................................4
Use a Flatbed Only 4Disable Self-Leveling (air suspension vehicles only) 4Activate Tow Mode 4Connect the Tow Chain 5Pull Onto the Trailer and Secure the Wheels 5
Safety Information......................... 6Seat Belts....................................................................... 6
Wearing Seat Belts 6Wearing Seat Belts When Pregnant 6Seat Belt Pre-tensioners 7Testing Seat Belts 7Seat Belt Warnings 8
Child Safety Seats....................................................... 9
Guidelines for Seating Children 9Choosing a Child Safety Seat 9Seating Larger Children 11Installing Child Safety Seats 11Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seats 11Installing ISOFIXChild Seats 12Attaching Upper Tether Straps 13Testing a Child Safety Seat 13Warnings - Child Safety Seats 14
Tesla Built-In Rear Facing Child Seats...............15
Usage Restrictions 15Opening 15Folding 16Seating a Child 17Warnings - Tesla Child Seats 18
Airbags.......................................................................... 19
Location of Airbags 19How the Airbags Work 20Types of Airbags 20Disabling the Passenger Front Airbag 21Inflation Effects 22Airbag Warning Indicator 22Airbag Warnings 22
Tire Care and Maintenance................................... 23
Maintaining Tire Pressures 23Inspecting and Maintaining Tires 24Replacing Tires and Wheels 25Using Tire Chains 26Tire Pressure Monitoring 26Understanding Tire Markings 28
Vehicle Loading........................................................ 30
Load Capacity Labeling 30Calculating Load Limits 31Towing a Trailer 31
Disclaimers................................................................... 31
Vehicle Telematics/Data Recorders 31Quality Control 32
Reporting Concerns.................................................33
Contacting Tesla 33
Warranty......................................... 34General Warranty Provisions............................... 34
Who is the Warrantor? 34What Vehicles are Covered? 34Multiple Warranty Conditions 34Limitations and Disclaimers 34Your Rights Under Local Law 35Ownership Transfer 35Who Can Enforce this New Vehicle Limited Warranty? 35When Does the Warranty Period Begin and End? 35
Warranty Coverage................................................. 35
Basic Vehicle Limited Warranty 36Supplemental Restraint System Limited Warranty 36Battery Limited Warranty 36
Exclusions and Limitations....................................37
Warranty limitations 37Additional limitations and exclusions 37Voided warranty 38Damages 38
Obtaining Warranty Service.................................39
Payment of Tax for Repairs 39Reasonable Time for Repairs 39Modifications and Waivers 40
Warranty Enforcement Laws and
Dispute Resolution.................................................. 40 Country Specific Consumer Disclosure............ 41
Bulgaria 41France 42Italy 42Norway 43Poland 44San Marino 44Contents

Instructions for Transporters
Use a Flatbed Only
Use a flatbed trailer only, unless otherwise specified by Tesla. Do not transport Model Swith the tires directly on the ground.Caution: Damage caused by transporting
is not covered by the warranty.Caution: To transport Model S, follow the
instructions exactly as described next.
Disable Self-Leveling (air suspension
vehicles only)
If Model S is equipped with Smart Air Suspension, it automatically self-levels, evenwhen power is off. To prevent damage, youmust activate Jack mode to disable self-
leveling:
1. Touch Controls > Driving on the
touchscreen.
2. Press the brake pedal, then touch Very
High to maximize height.
3. Touch Jack.
When Jack mode is active,
Model S displays this indicator
light on the instrument panel,
along with a message telling you
that active suspension is
disabled.
Note: Jack mode cancels when Model S is
driven over 7 km/h.
Warning: Failure to activate Jack mode
on a Model S equipped with Smart Air
Suspension can result in the vehicle becoming loose during transport, which
may cause significant damage.Activate Tow Mode
Model S may automatically shift into Park
when it detects the driver leaving the vehicle, even if it has previously been shifted intoNeutral. To keep Model S in Neutral (which
disengages the parking brake), you must use
the touchscreen to activate Tow mode:
1. Shift into Park.
2. Press the brake pedal, then on the
touchscreen, touch Controls > E-Brake &
Power Off > Tow Mode .When Tow mode is active, Model S
displays this indicator light on the
instrument panel, along with a
message telling you that Model S is
free-rolling.
Note: Tow mode cancels when Model S is
shifted into Park.
Caution: If the electrical system is not
working, and you therefore cannot
release the electric parking brake,
attempt to quick start the 12V battery.
For instructions, call Tesla. If a situation
occurs where you cannot disengage the
parking brake, use tire skids or transport
Model S for the shortest possible distance
using wheeled dollies. Before doing so,
always check the dolly manufacturer’s specifications and recommended load
capacity.
Roadside Assistance
4Model S Quick Guide

Connect the Tow Chain
1. Remove the nose cone.
Insert a plastic pry tool into the top right
corner, and gently pry the nose cone toward you. When the clip releases, pull
the nose cone toward you, without
twisting or bending, to release the three remaining clips.
2. Insert the towing eye.
Fully insert the towing eye (found in the
front trunk) into the opening on the right
side, then turn it counter-clockwise until securely fastened.
3. Attach the tow chain to the towing eye.
Caution:
Before pulling, make sure the
towing eye is securely tightened.Pull Onto the Trailer and Secure the
Wheels
Secure wheels using chocks and tie-down
straps:
• Ensure any metal parts on the tie-down straps do not contact painted surfaces orthe face of the wheels.
• Do not place straps over body panels or through the wheels.Caution: Attaching straps to the chassis,
suspension or other parts of the vehicle's
body may cause damage.Caution: To prevent damage, do not
transport Model S with the tires directly
on the ground.
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance5

Using Tire ChainsTesla has tested and approved Security Chain
Company (SCC) Model Z-563 chains for use
on the rear wheels. These chains must only be
used if your Model S has 245/45R19 rear tires
installed. Do not use chains on 21 inch tires.
When installing tire chains, follow the
instructions provided by the tire chain
manufacturer. Mount them as tightly as
possible.
When using tire chains:
• Drive slowly—do not exceed 48 km/h.
• Avoid heavily loading Model S (heavy loads can reduce the clearance betweenthe tires and the body).
• Remove the tire chains as soon as conditions allow.
Note: Tire chains are prohibited in some
jurisdictions. Check local laws before installing
tire chains.Caution: Using non-recommended tire
chains, or using tire chains on other sized tires, can damage the suspension, body,wheels, and/or brake lines. Damagecaused by using non-recommended tire
chains is not covered by the warranty.Caution: Ensure that tire chains cannot
touch suspension components or brake
lines. If you hear the chains making
unusual noises that would indicate
contact with Model S, stop and
investigate immediately.
Tire Pressure Monitoring
Each tire should be checked monthly when
cold and inflated to the recommended
pressures that are printed on the Tire and
Loading Information label located on the
driver’s door pillar (see Maintaining Tire Pressures on page 23). If your vehicle has tires
of a different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label, determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that displays a tire pressuretelltale (Tire Pressure Warning) on the
instrument panel when one or more of your
tires is significantly under- or over-inflated.
Accordingly, when the Tire Pressure indicator
light displays on the instrument panel alerting
of tire pressure, stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure (see Maintaining TirePressures on page 23). Driving on a
significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire
to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-
inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire
tread life, and may affect the vehicle's
handling and stopping ability.If Model S detects a fault with the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS), this indicator flashes for one
minute whenever you power on
Model S.
Note: Installing accessories that are not
approved by Tesla can interfere with the TPMS system.
Warning: The TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, including
manually checking tire pressures and
regularly inspecting the condition of tires.
It is the driver's responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressure, even if under- or
over-inflation has not reached the level
for the TPMS to trigger the Tire Pressure Warning on the instrument panel.
Resetting the TPMS Sensors
To ensure accurate tire pressure warnings
after replacing one or more wheels, the TPMS sensors must be reset.
Note: When changing to 21" wheels
(Performance Plus models), the TPMS may
generate false tire pressure warnings. Bring Model S to a Tesla Service center for furtheradjustment.
Note: The TPMS sensors do not need to be
reset after replacing a tire or rotating wheels.
Note: Do not reset the TPMS sensors in an
attempt to clear tire pressure warnings.
To reset the tire pressure sensors:
1. Inflate all tires to their recommend
pressures, as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label located on the
driver’s door pillar.
2. Get ready to drive for ten minutes, then,
on the Model S touchscreen, touch
Controls > Settings > Vehicle > Tire
Pressure Monitor > Reset Sensors .
3. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Safety Information
26Model S Quick Guide