Vehicle Loading - Tesla S Owner's Manual

Vehicle Loading

Load Capacity Labeling
It is important to understand how much
weight your Model S can safely carry. This
weight is called the vehicle capacity weight
and includes the weight of all occupants,
cargo and any additional equipment added to
your Model S since it was manufactured.
There are two labels attached to Model S that
state how much weight it can safely carry.
These labels are located on the center door
pillar and are visible when the front door is
open:
1. Tire and Loading Information label
2. Identification Plate
Warning: Overloading Model S has an
adverse effect on braking and handling,
which can compromise your safety or
damage Model S.
Caution: Never load more than 136 kg in
the front trunk. Doing so can cause
damage.
Caution: Never store large amounts of
liquid in Model S. A significant spill can
cause electrical components to
malfunction.
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Tire and Loading Information Label
The Tire and Loading Information label
provides:
• The maximum number of occupant
seating positions.
• The maximum vehicle capacity weight.
• The size of the original tires.
• The cold inflation pressures for the
original front and rear tires. These
pressures are recommended to optimize
ride and handling characteristics.
Never change this label, even if you use
different tires in the future.
Note: If Model S is loaded to its full capacity,
double check all tires to ensure they are
inflated to their recommended pressure levels.
Identification Plate
In addition to the VIN, the Identification Plate
provides certification that Model S complies
with the Motor Vehicle Standards Act.
Caution: To prevent damage, never load
Model S so that it is heavier than GVWR
or exceeds the individual GAWR weights.
Calculating Load Limits
1. Locate the statement "The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs" on the
"Tire and Loading Information" label.
2. Determine the combined weight of all
occupants that will ride in the vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the
occupants from XXX kg or XXX lbs (see
Step 1).
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