Vehicle Loading - Tesla MODEL S 2012 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.
Two labels attached to the center door pillar indicate
how much weight Model S can safely carry. Labels are
visible when the front door is open.
1. Tire and Loading Information Label
2. Vehicle Certification Label
WARNING: Overloading Model S has an adverse
effect on braking and handling, which can
compromise your safety or cause damage.
CAUTION: Never load more than 300 lbs (136 kg)
in the front trunk. Doing so can cause damage.
CAUTION: Never load more than 175 lbs (80 kg) in
the upper compartment of the rear trunk or more
than 285 lbs (130 kg) in the lower compartment.
Doing so can cause damage.
CAUTION: Never store large amounts of liquid in
Model S. A significant spill can cause electrical
components to malfunction.
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.
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United States/Canada:
Mexico:
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.
Vehicle Certification Label
The Vehicle Certification label provides:
• GVWR - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. The maximum
allowable total mass of Model S. This is calculated as
the weight of Model S equipped with the heaviest
factory selectable options, all passengers, fluids, and
cargo.
• GAWR FRT and GAWR RR - Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the front and rear axles. The GAWR is the
maximum distributed weight that each axle can
support.
United States:
Canada:
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