tire pressure TESLA MODEL S 2020 Owner's Manual

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An ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) fault is detected. See Braking and Stopping on
page 66. Contact Tesla immediately.The parking brake is manually applied. See Parking Brake on page 68.A parking brake fault is detected. Contact Tesla. See Parking Brake on page 68.Vehicle Hold is actively applying the brakes. See Vehicle Hold on page 73.Tire pressure warning. The pressure of a tire is out of range. If a fault with the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is detected, the indicator

Caution: If the brakes are not functioning
properly, stop the vehicle as soon as safety permits and contact Tesla Service.
See Park on page 52 for information on
using the Park button to stop the vehicle
in case of emergency.Warning: Always maintain a safe driving
distance from the vehicle in front of you
and be cautious in hazardous driving
conditions. Do not rely on brake disc
wiping or hydraulic fade compensation to act as a substitute for adequate braking.
Regenerative Braking
Whenever Model S is moving and your foot is
off the accelerator, regenerative braking slows
down Model S and feeds any surplus energy
back to the Battery.
By anticipating your stops and reducing or
removing pressure from the accelerator pedal
to slow down, you can take advantage of regenerative braking to increase driving range.
Of course, this is no substitute for regular braking when needed for safety.
Note: If regenerative braking is aggressively
slowing Model S (such as when your foot is
completely off the accelerator pedal at
highway speeds), the brake lights turn on to
alert others that you are slowing down.
Warning: In snowy or icy conditions
Model S may experience traction loss
during regenerative braking, particularly
when in the Standard setting and/or not
using winter tires. Tesla recommends
using the Low setting (see To Set the
Regenerative Braking Level on page 67)
in snowy or icy conditions to help maintain vehicle stability.
The Energy app displays real-time feedback
on the amount of energy being gained by
regenerative braking. You can also display the
power meter on either side of the instrument
panel by choosing Energy using the scroll
button on the steering wheel (see Steering
Wheel on page 44).
The amount of energy fed back to the Battery using regenerative braking can depend on the
current state of the Battery and the charge
level setting that you are using. For example,
regenerative braking may be limited if the Battery is already fully charged or if the
ambient temperature is too cold.
Note: If regenerative braking is limited, a
dashed yellow line displays on the power
meter.
To Set the Regenerative Braking Level
You can use the touchscreen to change the
level of regenerative braking:
1. Touch Controls > Driving > Regenerative
Braking .
2. Choose from two levels:

Tire Care and Maintenance
Maintaining Tire Pressures
Keep tires in

Checking and Adjusting Tire PressuresFollow these steps when tires are cold andModel S has been stationary for over three
hours:
1. Refer to the Tire and Loading Information
label located on the driver

Punctured Tires
A puncture eventually causes the tire to lose pressure, which is why it is important to check
tire pressures frequently. Permanently repair
or replace punctured or damaged tires as
soon as possible.
Your tubeless tires may not leak when
penetrated, provided the object remains in the tire. If, however, you feel a sudden vibration or
ride disturbance while driving, or you suspect a tire is damaged, immediately reduce yourspeed. Drive slowly, while avoiding heavy
braking or sharp steering and, when safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Arrange to have Model S
transported to a Tesla Service Center, or to a nearby tire repair center.
Note: In some cases, you can temporarily
repair small tire punctures (under 1/4” (6
mm)) using an optional tire repair kit available
from Tesla. This allows you to slowly drive
Model S to Tesla or to a nearby tire repair
facility.Warning: Do not drive with a punctured
tire that has not been repaired, even if the puncture has not caused the tire to
de

3.Follow the onscreen instructions.Caution: Selecting the incorrect wheel
size may result in false tire pressure
warnings. If a tire pressure warning
displays, exit the vehicle, close the
rear trunk and all doors, wait for the
touchscreen to go black, then re-
enter the vehicle and ensure that the
correct wheel size is selected before
touching Reset TPMS .
Note: On some older versions of Model S,
when changing to 21" wheels, the TPMS may
generate false tire pressure warnings. Bring
Model S to a Tesla Service Center for further
adjustment.
Warning: Do not reset the TPMS sensors
in an attempt to clear tire pressure
warnings.
Replacing a Tire Sensor
If the Tire Pressure warning indicator displays frequently, contact Tesla to determine if a tire
sensor needs to be replaced. If a non-Tesla Service Center repairs or replaces a tire, the
tire sensor may not work until Tesla performs
the setup procedure.
TPMS Malfunction
Model S has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the
system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the tire pressure
indicator light. When the system
detects a malfunction, the indicator

Tire Specifications (Factory)Tire TypeLocationSize19" wheelsAllP245/45R1921" wheelsFront
RearP245/35R21
P265/35R21**On a Performance All-Wheel Drive vehicle, the width of the rear tires may vary depending on
date of manufacture. Some vehicles may be equipped with P245/35R21 tires on both front and
rear.Tire pressures vary depending on the type of tires fitted. Refer to the tire pressures printed on
the Tire and Loading Information label. This label is located on the center door pillar and is
visible when the driver

Tire and Loading Glossaries
General Wheel and Tire TermsAccessory WeightThe combined weight (in excess of those items replaced) of
items available as factory installed equipment.BeadThe inner edge of a tire that is shaped to fit to the rim and form
an air tight seal. The bead is constructed of steel wires which
are wrapped, or reinforced, by the ply cords.Cold Tire PressureThe air pressure in a tire that has been standing in excess of
three hours, or driven for less than one mile.Curb WeightThe weight of a standard vehicle, including any optional
equipment fitted, and with the correct

shifting gears 52
Show Calendar Upon Entry 148
Side Clearance (Summon) 104
side collision warning 110
SiriusXM 140
slip start 70
Smart Summon 107
software reset 127
software update preferences 157
software updates 157
software version 9specifications12V battery 196
brakes 195
cargo volume 193
dimensions 192
exterior 192
High Voltage Battery 196
interior 192
motor 194
steering 195
subsystems 194
suspension 196
tires 198
transmission 195
wheels 197
speed assist 116
Speed Limit Mode 127
speed limit warning 116
Sport acceleration 74
stability control 70
Standard acceleration 74
starting 50
steering specifications 195
steering wheeladjusting position 44
adjusting sensitivity 44
buttons 44
heated 44
scroll buttons 44
steering, automatic 95
Stopping Mode 67
streaming radio 141
streaming services 141
summer tires 178
Summon 104
Summon Distance 104
sunroof 24
superchargingdescribed 170
idle fees 170
pay-per-use fees 170
suspension (air), settings for 146
suspension specifications 196
T telematics 213
temperatureBattery (high voltage), limits 162
cabin, controls for 128
heated steering wheel 46
outside 58
tires 201
Teslacam 80
tie-down straps 208
tilt/intrusion detection 149
Tire and Loading Information label 190
tire noise 178
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemFCC certification 217
overview of 176
tire pressures, checking 173
tiresall-season 178
balancing 174
chains 178
inspecting and maintaining 174
pressures, how to check 173
quality grading 201
replacing 175
replacing a tire sensor 177
rotation 174
specification 198
summer 178
temperature grades 201
tire markings 199
traction grade 201
treadwear grade 201
wheel configuration 173
winter 178
toll system transponders, attaching 188
torque specifications 194
touch up body 182
touchscreencleaning 181
overview 4
software updates 157
tow eye, locating 207
towing 207
towing a trailer 191
towing instructions 206
TPMSFCC certification 217
overview of 176
Tracking Disabled 134
traction control 70
trademarks 211
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control 88
trailer hitches 191
transmission specifications 195
transponders, attaching 188
Transport Canada, contacting 215
Transport Mode 207
transporting 206, 207
trip chart 77
trip meter 76
Trip Planner 138
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