TESLA ROADSTER 2008 Owner's Manual

Airbag system3-8
Seating and safety restraints
Airbag service information
WARNING: The disposal of used airbag
units is subject to stringent regulations,
and should only be handled by Tesla
Motors.S
For your safety, a Tesla Motors technician,
who is familiar with your vehicle, must
perform the following tasks:
• Removal, replacement, repair, or
modification, of any wiring or component
in the vicinity of airbag system
components, including the steering
wheel, steering column, dashboard and
instrument panel.
• Modification to the front or side of your
vehicle, including the bumper and
chassis.
In addition, always seek the assistance of
Te s l a M o t o r s i f : • An airbag inflates
• A pre-tensioner activates
• The front or side of your vehicle is
damaged, even if the airbag has not
inflated
• Any part of an airbag module cover
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Doors, locks, and security
Keys
About your keys 4-2
Using the key fob 4-2
Doors Exterior door release 4-4
Interior door release 4-4
Central door locking 4-4
Emergency unlocking 4-5
Trunk Opening the trunk 4-6
Closing the trunk 4-6
Trunk interior release handle 4-6
Vehicle security Alarm System 4-7
Vehicle PIN code 4-8
PIN lock 4-10
Valet mode 4-11
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Keys4-2
Doors, locks, and security
Doors, Locks, and Security
KeysAbout your keys
Caution: The key fob contains delicate
electronic circuits and must be
protected from impact, water damage
and high temperatures. Avoid contact with
solvents, waxes and abrasive cleaners.
You have been supplied with three keys. Two
of the keys are key fobs with three buttons:
1. Lock button
2. Unlock button
3. Programmable button. See
Programmable button, page 4-3 .
Keep one of the keys in a secure place for use
in emergencies. If you lose a key, contact
Tesla Motors for a replacement.
Using the key fobThe buttons on the key fob transmit a coded
radio signal to a receiver in your vehicle. It is
not necessary to point the key fob at your
vehicle, but you must be within operating
range and you must hold the button down for
two seconds. The operating range will vary
according to the key fob’s battery condition
and other physical factors.
If the vehicle can not be locked or unlocked
using the associated button on the key fob, it
may be necessary to change the battery in
the key fob. See Replacing the key fob’s
battery, page 4-3 .
Note: Interference from other radio
equipment operating on a similar frequency
may affect operation of the key fob. If this
happens, operate the key fob as close to your
vehicle as possible. If you are unable to unlock your vehicle with the key fob, use the
emergency key lock. See
Emergency
unlocking, page 4-5 .
Locking
WARNING: Never leave anyone in your
vehicle when it is locked using the key
fob. The interior door release handles will
operate, but because the car was locked
using the key fob, the alarm will sound. To
re-open the doors using the exterior door
release handles, you must first disarm the
alarm using the key fob.
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Press the Lock button on the key fob to
lock the doors and arm the alarm.
The turn signals will flash once and the red
alarm indicator on the console (illustrated on
page 4-7) will illuminate and continue to flash
on and off while the vehicle is locked. If you
push the Lock button after the vehicle has
already been locked, you’ll hear a
confirmation beep.
If a door, the hood or the trunk are not fully
closed when the lock button is pressed, the
turn signals will not flash and your vehicle is
not armed. Check that the doors, hood and
trunk are fully closed, then re-lock your
vehicle.
If any attempt is made to open the doors or
the hood after the alarm has been set, the
horn will sound and the turn signals will flash
for one minute. See Alarm System, page 4-7 .
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Doors, locks, and security
Unlocking
Press the Unlock button on the key fob
to unlock the doors and disarm the
alarm.
The turn signals flash twice and the red alarm
indicator on the console extinguishes.
Note: If neither door or trunk are opened
within one minute, the doors will
automatically re-lock and the alarm will arm.
Programmable button
This button can be programmed to
perform one of the following functions:
• Alarm
The horn sounds and the exterior lights
flash for one minute. Press again to cancel
the alarm.
• Trunk release
Opens the trunk.
• Open or close a HomeLink
® device
Operates devices such as a garage door
or gate.
To program this button, use the Touch
Screen. Refer to the Touch Screen Users
Manual, provided in your owners package.
To activate the programmed function, press
and hold the button for two seconds.
Replacing the key fob’s batteryThe key fob’s battery should last for
approximately one year depending on use.
When the battery needs replacing, you’ll notice a deterioration in performance. For
example, you’ll gradually need to be closer to
the vehicle to operate the key fob.
To replace the battery:
1. Remove the securing screw on the rear of the key fob and carefully separate the two
halves. Avoid damaging the seal between
the two halves.
2. Remove the batteries, taking care to avoid touching the circuit board or the
contact surfaces of the battery holder.
3. Fit two new batteries (type CR1616) with the ‘+’ sides facing upwards.
If possible, avoid touching the flat
surfaces of the battery because finger
marks will reduce battery life. Wipe the
battery clean before fitting.
4. Assemble the two halves of the key fob.
ComplianceThe key fob complies with Title 47 CFR Part
15 Subpart C rules for intentional radiators.
Operation is subject to the following
conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful
interference.
• This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications to the key fob
not expressly approved by the manufacturer
or Tesla Motors could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Transmitter FCC ID: L2M001004
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Doors4-4
Doors, locks, and security
DoorsExterior door releaseWith the doors unlocked, press the touch pad
(located in the air inlet on the door) to release
the door. Pull the door to open.
Note: The door release touch pads operate
only if the doors are unlocked.
Interior door releaseFrom inside your vehicle, pull the interior
door release handle to unlock and open the
door.
Central door lockingFor your security, you can lock both doors
from inside your vehicle by pressing the
central locking switch on the driver’s door
panel.
Press the switch once to lock the doors and
inhibit the use of the exterior door release
touch pads. The alarm indicator on the center
console will illuminate when the doors are
locked (except if the vehicle is moving over 5
mph).
Press the switch to unlock the doors and
enable operation of the exterior door release
touch pads. You can also unlock the doors
using the key fob.
Note: The central door locking switch does
not operate if the doors have been locked
using the key fob. You’ll need to unlock the
doors using the key fob. The central door
locking switch also does not operate if a door,
trunk, or the hood is not completely closed.
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Drive away lockingFor your security, the doors lock and the
trunk release switch is inhibited whenever
your vehicle’s speed exceeds 5 mph.
The trunk release button is reactivated when
your vehicle’s speed is less than 5 mph.Emergency unlockingIf the key fob fails to unlock the doors (for
instance if there is an electrical failure), you
can unlock the driver’s door using the
mechanical key.
A lock is located on the underside of the
driver’s door. Turn the key clockwise to
unlock the door.
Note: If active, the alarm will sound when the
door is opened. To cancel the alarm, press the
unlock button on the key fob or enter the PIN
Code on the Touch Screen. For details, refer
to the Touch Screen Users Manual provided in
your owners package.
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Trunk4-6Doors, locks, and securityTr u n kOpening the trunkTo open the trunk, press the trunk release
button on the dashboard, or insert the key in
the external lock and turn counter-clockwise.
You can also use the key fob if you have set
up the its programmable button to remotely
open the trunk. For details on programming
the key fob, refer to the Touch Screen Users
Manual provided in your owners package.The trunk release button is disabled when the
doors are locked with the key fob, or when
your vehicle’s speed exceeds 5 mph.
Closing the trunkClose the trunk one side at a time. Use both
hands to firmly but gently apply downward
pressure on one side of
the rear spoiler until
you hear it click into place. Repeat for the
other side.
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To close the trunk,
use both hands
to firmly but gently
push down on one
side of the rear
spoiler until you
hear it “click”
into place. Repeat
for the other side.
Trunk interior release handleYour vehicle is equipped with a mechanical
trunk release handle that provides a means of
escape in the event that a person becomes
locked inside the trunk. Adults are advised to
familiarize themselves with the operation and
location of the release handle.
A T-shaped handle is located at the back of
the trunk towards the drivers side of the
vehicle. This handle is made using a
luminescent material that glows for hours
after a brief exposure to ambient light. To
open the trunk from the inside, pull the
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Vehicle securityAlarm SystemYour vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft
alarm system to prevent it from being stolen.
The alarm is switched on automatically when
you lock the doors with the key fob. The turn
signals flash once to confirm that your vehicle
is locked and the alarm indicator on the
center console illuminates and flashes while
the vehicle is locked. An audible tone will also
be heard from inside your vehicle.
Once activated, the alarm monitors the
opening of the:
• Hood
• Doors
If a door is opened without the key fob, the
alarm sounds.
To switch off the alarm, unlock the doors
using the key fob or enter the PIN Code on
the Touch Screen.
Note: If the doors are unlocked with the key
fob, they will automatically re-lock if neither
the trunk or a door is opened within one
minute of the unlock button being pressed.Alarm indicatorAn indicator on the center console will flash
whenever the alarm system is active.
Ve h i c l e m i s l o c kIf the system detects a mislock, the doors will
not lock and the alarm will not be activated.
Always check that the doors are locked
before leaving your vehicle.
The turn signals will not flash if you press the
lock button on the key fob and a mislock has
been detected. Check that both doors, the
hood and the trunk are fully closed before
pressing the lock button again. If the problem
persists, contact Tesla Motors.Switching off the alarmIf the alarm is triggered, the horn will sound
for one minute and the turn signals will flash
to attract attention. To silence the alarm,
press the UNLOCK button on the key fob or
enter your PIN code on the Touch Screen.
Note: Turning the starter switch to the ACC
position will silence the alarm. However, it will
not be possible to start your vehicle until you either press the Unlock button on the key fob
or enter the PIN code on the Touch Screen.
For details on using the Touch Screen, see the
Touch Screen Users Manual provided in your
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Ve h i c l e P I N c o d eAs an alternate level of vehicle security, you
can restrict operation of your vehicle until a
PIN code is entered. The PIN code is used by
the following features that can be selected on
the Touch Screen’s parked screen (shown
above, the parked screen is active whenever
the hand brake is engaged).
Tesla Motors requires that you set your PIN
code when you receive your vehicle.
Note: If at some point in the future you sell
your vehicle, remember to inform the new
owner of the PIN code.
Setting the PIN code
With the hand brake engaged, touch
the SETTINGS icon on the main ‘parked
screen to display the settings screen.
Press the right arrow icon to navigate to the
second settings screen.
Touch Security PIN .
If a PIN code has been previously set, you will
be asked to enter the old PIN code. Enter the
old PIN code by touching the numbers on the
screen and then touch OK. If you enter an
incorrect PIN code, an invalid entry message
will be displayed. Either enter the correct PIN
code or touch the EXIT icon to return to the
previous screen. You will be then be asked to enter the new
PIN code. Enter a new PIN code and then
touch
OK.
Note: The PIN code must be between four
and eight digits in length.
You will then be asked to confirm the new PIN
code. Enter the new PIN code again and then
touch OK.
If the PIN code does not match the previously
entered code a message will be displayed
telling you that the PINs differ and you will
need to enter the PIN code again.
Valet mode. See
Va l e t m o d e ,
page 4-11 .
PIN Lock. See PIN lock,
page 4-10 .
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If the PIN codes match, then the PIN Code Set
screen will be displayed.
To u c h OK to return to the Settings screen.
Note: Always keep a reco rd of your PIN code
and store it in a safe place. Do not store your
PIN code in your vehicle.
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