Inflating With Sealant And Air - Tesla 2012- 21013 S Owner's Manual

Inflating with Sealant and Air

If you have a Tesla tire repair kit as described on
page 7.8, follow these steps to temporarily
repair a small tire puncture (less than 6 mm).
1. Stop Model S in a safe place away from
traffic and ask passengers to wait in a safe
area.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers to alert
other road users.
3. If possible, position the wheel with the
puncture at the bottom.
4. Detach the power supply connector from
the back of the compressor and plug it into
the 12V power socket located on the front
of the center console.
5. Release the clear plastic hose from the tire
compressor.
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6. Remove the red cap and screw the end of
the hose onto the tire's valve.
7. Attach the sealant kit's black air hose to the
sealant valve and press the lever down to
secure it in place.
8. Ensure the compressor is lying on a level
surface with the pressure gauge facing to
the side as shown above.
9. Turn on the compressor.
NOTE: The pressure gauge initially shows a
high pressure while the compressor pushes
the sealant into the tire. Once the sealant is
completely dispersed into the tire, the
pressure quickly drops and starts to rise
again as the tire inflates with air only.
10. Inflate the tire to the recommended
pressure.
CAUTION: If you cannot reach the
required pressure within 8 minutes,
stop! The tire is too severely
damaged to be temporarily repaired using
sealant. Do not drive. Call Roadside
Assistance to have Model S transported.
11. Turn off the compressor and disconnect the
hose from the tire's valve. Wipe any excess
sealant from the tire valve and wheel rim.
12. Immediately drive for 8 km to distribute the
sealant around the tire. Do not exceed
48 km/h.
13. Stop and check the tire's pressure. If
necessary, inflate using the black air hose.
14. Have the tire repaired or replaced as soon
as possible.
15. Replace the tire repair sealant canister (see
page 7.11).
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