battery replacement TESLA MODEL S 2014 Quick Guide (North America) 

Warranty (North America)
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Ownership Transfer
This New Vehicle Limited Warranty is transferable at no cost to any person(s) who subsequently and
lawfully assume(s) ownership of the vehicle after the first retail purchaser within the described
limitations of this New Vehicle Limited Warranty (“subsequent purchaser”).
Who Can Enforce this New Vehicle Limited Warranty?
The first retail purchaser, or subsequent purchaser, of a new Model S vehicle sold in the Tesla North
America Warranty Region, titled or registered in the name of the first retail purchaser, or subsequent
purchaser, according to the laws of the 50 states of the United States of America, the District of
Columbia, or Canada, can enforce this New Vehicle Limited Warranty, subject to the terms of this
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
When Does the Warranty Period Begin and End?
This New Vehicle Limited Warranty begins on the fi rst day a new vehicle is put into use by delivery
to the first retail purchaser(s), or by leasing or registering as a company car or demonstrator,
whichever is earlier, and provides coverage for the period based on the specified warranty as
described in the section “WARRANTY COVERAGE.” Parts repaired or replaced, including
replacement of the vehicle, under this New Vehi cle Limited Warranty are covered only until the
applicable warranty period of this New Vehicle Li mited Warranty ends, or as otherwise provided by
applicable law.
Wa r ra n t y C ove ra g e
This New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes the Basic Vehicle Limited Warranty, the Supplemental
Restraint System (“SRS”) Limited Warranty, and th e Battery Limited Warranty, each as described
below.
The exclusive remedy available to you under this New Vehicle Limited Warranty is the repair or
replacement of new or remanufactured parts by Tesla for the covered defects. Subject to the
exclusions and limitations described in this New Vehicle Limited Warranty, such repair or parts
replacement will be performed without cost to you by Tesla when Tesla is notified of the covered
defect within the applicable warranty peri od. Repairs will be performed using new or
remanufactured parts at the sole discretion of Tesl a. All replaced parts or other components are the
exclusive property of Tesla unless otherwise provided under applicable law.
Basic Vehicle Limited Warranty
Subject to separate coverage for certain parts and the exclusions and limitations described in this
New Vehicle Limited Warranty, the Basic Vehicle Limited Warranty covers the repair or replacement
necessary to correct defects in the materials or workmanship of any parts manufactured or supplied
by Tesla that occur under normal use for a period of 4 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km), whichever
comes first.
Supplemental Restraint System Limited Warranty
Subject to the exclusions and limitations describe d in this New Vehicle Limited Warranty, the SRS
Limited Warranty covers the repair or replacement necessary to correct defects in the materials or
workmanship of the vehicle’s seat belts or air bag system manufactured or supplied by Tesla that
occur under normal use for a period of 5 years or 60,000 miles (100,000 km), whichever comes first.
Battery Limited Warranty
The Model S lithium-ion battery (the “Battery”) is an extremely sophisticated powertrain component
designed to withstand extreme driving conditions. You can rest easy knowing that Tesla’s
state-of-the-art Battery is backed by this Battery Limited Warranty, which covers the repair or
replacement of any malfunctioning or defective Batt ery, subject to the limitations described below.
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