tow TESLA ROADSTER 2008 User Guide

Wheels and tires
11-7
Technical specifications
Tire placard/labelThe tire information label on the pillar behind
the driver’s door contains the following
information:
• The maximum number of occupants for
the vehicle.
• The vehicle capacity weight, which
includes the weight of the driver,
passengers and cargo.
• The size of the tires with which the
vehicle was originally equipped.
• Cold inflation pressures for the front and
rear tires.
Note: The label must not be changed, even if
different wheels are fitted at a later stage.Steps for determining correct load
limit
WARNING: Do not exceed the vehicle
capacity weight (the total weight of
driver, passenger and cargo) given.
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WARNING: Overloading the vehicle will
have an adverse affect on braking and
handling characteristics, which could
compromise your safety.
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1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should
neve r exce e d 2 50 kg or 5 51 l bs ” as s h ow n
on your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding
in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from 250 kg or 551
lbs (weight given on placard).
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity. For example, if there will be two
150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 251 lbs: (551 - 300 (2 x
150) = 251 lbs).
TR0091
TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATIONSEATING CAPACITY TOTAL 2 FRONT2 REAR 0
SEE OWNERSMANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 250 kg or 551lbs
ORIGINAL TIRE SIZE
COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
175/55R16
225/45R17 FRONT
REAR
207kPa, 30PSI
275kPa, 40PSI
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
6. Your vehicle should never be used to tow a trailer.
The number and weight of passengers will
affect the cargo and luggage load capacity. In
the example above, the cargo and luggage
load capacity is 251 lbs. However, if only one
occupant is in the vehicle, the luggage load
capacity will increase. If the vehicle carries
one 150 lb person, the luggage load capacity
will increase to 401 lbs (551 - 150 = 401 lbs).
Note: If the passengers weigh more, the
luggage load capacity will decrease.Uniform tire quality gradingThe following information relates to the tire
grading system developed by the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) which will grade tires by tread wear,
traction and temperature performance.
Note: Tires that have deep tread, and winter
tires, are exempt from these marking
requirements.
Quality grades, where applicable, can be
found on the tire sidewall between the tread
shoulder and maximum section width. For
example:TREADWEAR 180
TRACTION AA
TEMPERATURE A
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Index
Steering ........................................................ 11-17
Tires .................................................................11-4
Transmission............................................... 11-17
Wheels ............................................................11-4
Standard charge setting ................................. 5-4
Starter switch ...................................................... 6-2
Starting the vehicle ........................................... 6-3
Steering column lock........................................ 6-2
Steering specifications .................................. 11-17
Stereo system ...................................................... 8-1
Storage charge setting .................................... 5-4
Storing your vehicle .......................................... 5-3
Sun visors .............................................................. 7-7
Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) ... 3-6
TTemperature control ........................................ 7-4
Theft prevention................................................. 4-7
Tie Down Straps .............................................. 10-14
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ................. 11-6
Tire placard/label............................................... 11-7
Tire pressure checking..................................... 11-9
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Malfunction .................................................. 11-11
Operation...................................................... 11-11
Tire repair............................................................ 10-4
Tire sealant replacement .............................. 10-5
Tires......................................................................... 11-5 Care.................................................................. 11-8
Chains............................................................ 11-10
Changing pressure settings................... 11-11
Degradation ................................................ 11-10
Directional ................................................... 11-10
Grading ........................................................... 11-7
Markings ......................................................... 11-5
Pressure monitoring ................................. 11-11
Pressures.............................................. 11-4, 11-8
Quality ............................................................ 11-7 Replacement of ......................................... 11-10
Replacing a tire sensor ............................ 11-11
Specification ................................................ 11-4
Tire sealant .................................................. 10-4
Wear ............................................................... 11-9
Winter ...........................................................11-10
Winter specification.................................. 11-4
Tool kit Components ............................................... 10-2
Location........................................................ 10-2
Towing.................................................................10-13
TPMS ...................................................................... 11-11
Traction control .................................................. 6-6
Traction control indicator light................... 6-12
Transmission ........................................................ 6-3
Transmission specifications ......................... 11-17
Transporting......................................................10-13
Trip display ......................................................... 6-12
Trunk Interior release handle ..............................4-6
Light replacement .................................. 10-10
Opening and closing .................................4-6
Turn signal indicator light ............................. 6-12
Turn signals .......................................................... 6-8
UUniform tire quality grading ..........................11-7
Unlocking your vehicle..................................... 4-2
USB port ................................................................ 7-7VValet mode .......................................................... 4-11
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........11-2
Vehicle loading....................................................11-7
Vehicle recovery eye .................................... 10-14
Ventilation............................................................. 7-5
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) ..........11-2 Voltage warning .................................................. 1-2
WWarning indicator
ABS ...................................................................6-6
Airbags ............................................................ 3-7
Anti-theft alarm ...........................................4-7
Brake ................................................................6-5
Cruise control ...............................................6-9
Fault ............................................................... 6-12
Frost ............................................................... 6-12
Headlights ...................................................... 6-7
Seat belt .........................................................3-4
Traction control ...........................................6-6
Turn signals ...................................................6-8
Warning light summary ................................. 6-12
Washer fluid .........................................................9-5
Washing the soft-top ........................................ 9-7
Washing the vehicle .......................................... 9-7
Weekly checks.....................................................9-2
Weights ................................................................ 11-16
Wheel nut tightening ...................................... 10-6
Wheel removal .................................................. 10-6
Wheel replacement .........................................11-10
Wheel specifications ........................................ 11-4
Wheelbase .......................................................... 11-15
Windows ................................................................ 7-2
Windshield defrosting ...................................... 7-5
Windshield washer
Fluid top-up ..................................................9-5
Jets ...................................................................9-6
Operation .......................................................6-8
Windshield wiper Checking blade ............................................9-6
Operation .......................................................6-8
Winter tires .......................................................... 11-4
Wiper.......................................................................6-8
Wiper blade inspection ....................................9-6
Part Number 02-003729-00 Rev AA
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