wiring TESLA ROADSTER 2008 Owners Manual

Important notes about your vehicle1-2
Introduction and consumer information
Introduction and consumer information
Important notes about your vehicleElectric vehicle precautions
WA R N I N G : HIGH VOLTAGE. The Tesla
Roadster
TM has both AC and DC high
voltage systems in addition to a normal 12V
DC system. High voltage is very dangerous
and can cause personal injury including
electric shock, severe burns and even fatal
injury. Always observe and obey the
instructions on all labels attached to
components on your vehicle - they are there
for your safety. Do not touch, remove or
replace any high voltage parts. If your vehicle
is involved in an accident, do not touch any
high voltage wiring (identified by the orange
outer sleeving), the connectors or the
components connected to the wiring.
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California Proposition 65
WARNING: Certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. In
addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
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WA R N I N G : C e r t a i n c o m p o n e n t s o f t h i s
vehicle such as airbag modules and
seat belt pretensioners may contain
Perchlorate Material. Special handling may be
required for service or vehicle end of life
disposal. See
http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/per
chlorate.
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Vehicle modifications
WARNING: The fitting of non-approved
parts and accessories, or the
implementation of non-approved
modifications to any vehicle components,
including any “hacking” of the vehicle’s
software, may be dangerous and could affect
the safety of your vehicle and its occupants
and also invalidate the terms and conditions
of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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WA R N I N G : Te s l a M o t o r s
TM will not
accept any liability for death, personal
injury or damage to property which may
occur as a direct or indirect result of
non-approved modifications or the fitment of
non-approved accessories.
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If you have a disability which requires
modification to your vehicle, consult Tesla
Motors before making these modifications.Service data recordingService data recorders in your vehicle are
capable of collecting and storing diagnostic
information about your vehicle. This
potentially includes information about the
performance or status of various systems and
control modules in your vehicle such as
motor, accelerator, or brakes. To properly
diagnose and service your vehicle, Tesla
Motors and service facilities may access
vehicle diagnostic information through a
direct connection to your vehicle.
Change of address or
ownershipIf you change your address, it is in your best
interest to notify Tesla Motors so we can
contact you should the need arise. Send in
the “Change of Address Notice” found in the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty” booklet, or
simply call Tesla Motors.
If you sell your vehicle, leave all original
owners package materials in the vehicle to
make it available for the next owner.
If you bought this vehicle used, either fill in
the “Change of Address Notice” found in the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty booklet, or
simply call Tesla Motors.
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Airbag system
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Seating and s afety restraints
After inflation, the airbags will deflate to
provide a gradual cushioning effect for the
occupants and to ensure the driver's forward
vision is not obscured.
If the airbags have been deployed, always
have the airbags, seat belt pre-tensioners and
any associated components checked and, if
necessary, replaced by Tesla Motors.
After any accident, always have the airbags,
seat belt pre-tensioners and any associated
components checked and, if necessary,
replaced by Tesla Motors.Obstruction of airbags
WARNING: Do not allow passengers to
obstruct the operation of the airbags
by placing feet, knees or any other part of the
body, or any other objects in contact with, or
in close proximity to, an airbag module.
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WARNING: Do not attach or position
items on an airbag cover which could
interfere with the inflation of the airbag or be
propelled inside your vehicle and injure
occupants.
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Airbag warning indicator
A warning indicator in the instrument
panel alerts you of any malfunction of
the airbag system.
The components of the system being
monitored include: the airbag modules, the
seat belt pre-tensioners, the airbag control
unit and the airbag wiring harness.
When the starter switch is turned to the ON
position, the airbag control unit monitors the
readiness of the system’s electrical circuits.
Contact Tesla Motors if:
• The warning indicator fails to illuminate
when the starter switch is turned to the
ON position.
• The warning indicator fails to extinguish
within approximately six seconds after
the starter switch is turned to the ON
position.
• The warning indicator illuminates while
your vehicle is being driven.
Airbag warning labels
WARNING: Extreme hazard! Do not use
a rearward facing child restraint on a
seat protected by an airbag in front of it.
Doing so increases the risk of death or
serious injury when the airbag deploys.
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Airbag warning information is printed on the
driver’s and passenger’s sun visor.Using child seats
WARNING: Currently, child seats and
restraints are not approved for use in
your vehicle. Until these are available, Tesla
Motors strongly recommends that children
are not carried as passengers in your vehicle,
and that you do not fit any type of child seat
into your vehicle. Death or serious injury may
occur if the child is too close to the
dashboard when the airbag inflates.
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Passenger airbag deactivation
WARNING: Your vehicle is fitted with an
airbag system that has no provision for
switching off or deactivating the passenger
airbag.S
!WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occurChildren 12 and under can be killed by the airbagNEVER put a rear facing child seat in the frontSit as far back as possible from the air bagALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS
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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
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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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