Calculating Load Limits; Towing A Trailer; Roof Racks - Tesla S Owner's Manual

Vehicle Loading

Calculating Load Limits

1. Locate the statement "The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs" on your
vehicle's "Tire and Loading Information"
label.
2. Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
the vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs (see Step 1).
4. The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity. For example, if the "XXX"
amount equals 1400 lbs (635 kg) and
there will be five 150 lb (68 kg)
passengers in the vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage capacity is
650 lbs (1400 ‑ 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs) or
295 kg (635 ‑ 340 (5 x 68) = 295 kg.
5. Determine the combined weight of cargo
and luggage being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight must not exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
Warning: The front and rear trunks are
the preferred places to carry objects. In
an accident, or during hard braking and
sharp turns, loose items in the cabin
could injure occupants.
Example Load Limit Calculations
How much cargo you can carry in Model S
depends on the number and weight of
passengers. The following are typical
examples of calculated load limits. These
examples assume passengers weighing 150 lbs
(68 kg). If the passengers weigh more or less,
the available cargo and luggage load capacity
decreases or increases respectively.
Example 1: Driver and one passenger
Description
Vehicle capacity weight
Subtract occupant weight
(2 x 150 lbs/68 kg)
Available cargo weight
130
Example 2: Driver and four passengers
Description
Vehicle capacity weight
Subtract occupant weight (5 x
150 lbs/68 kg)
Available cargo weight
The available cargo or luggage weight should
then be distributed between the front and
rear trunks.

Towing a Trailer

Roof Racks

If Model S is equipped with the all glass
panoramic roof, you can carry up to 75 kg
using a Tesla-approved roof rack (see
and Accessories
equipped with a solid aluminum roof is
incompatible with roof racks.
Total
954 lbs
(433 kg)
300 lbs
(136 kg)
654 lbs
(297 kg)
Caution: Do not exceed the maximum
front trunk load weight of 136 kg.
Warning: Do not use Model S for towing
purposes. Model S does not support a
trailer hitch. Installing one could cause
damage and increase the risk of an
accident.
Caution: Using Model S for towing may
void the warranty.
on page 127). A Model S
Caution: Damage caused by roof racks is
not covered by the warranty.
Caution: Do not use roof racks, or place
any load, on the roof of a Model S that is
equipped with a solid aluminum roof.
Doing so can cause significant damage.
Total
954 lbs
(433 kg)
750 lbs
(340 kg)
204 lbs
(93 kg)
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