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MODEL S QUICK GUIDE
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARRANTY

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  • Page 1 MODEL S QUICK GUIDE  ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE  SAFETY INFORMATION  WARRANTY EUROPE...
  • Page 2 All information in this document and all MODEL S® software is subject to copyright and other intellectual property rights of Tesla Motors, Inc. and its licensors. This material may not be modified, reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of Tesla Motors, Inc. and its licensors. Additional information is available upon request.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Guidelines for Seating Children9Choosing a Child Safety Seat10Seating Larger Children12Installing Child Safety Seats12Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seats12Installing ISOFIXChild Seats13Attaching Upper Tether Straps13Testing a Child Safety Seat14Warnings - Child Safety Seats14 Tesla Built-In Rear Facing Child Seats....15 Usage Restrictions15Opening15Folding16Seating a Child17Warnings - Tesla Child Seats18 Airbags................19 Location of Airbags19How the Airbags Work20Types of Airbags20Disabling the Passenger Front Airbags21Inflation Effects22Airbag Warning Indicator22Airbag Warnings22 Tire Care and Maintenance........

  • Page 4: Roadside Assistance

    Roadside Assistance Contacting Roadside Assistance Tesla Roadside Assistance is available to you, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for the duration of your warranty period. To contact Roadside Assistance, call the number for your region, listed below. Advise the representative of the vehicle identification number (VIN), license plate number, mileage, your location, and the nature of the problem.
  • Page 5 Roadside Assistance Iceland (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9516 Ireland (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9517 Italy (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9518 Italy (Toll Free) 800 122 709 Latvia 31 (0)13 799 9519 Liechtenstein (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9520 Liechtenstein (Toll Free) 0800 558 847 Lithuania (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9521...

  • Page 6: Instructions For Transporters

    Use a Flatbed Only even if it has previously been shifted into Use a flatbed trailer only, unless otherwise Neutral. To keep Model S in Neutral (which specified by Tesla. Do not transport Model S disengages the parking brake), you must use with the tires directly on the ground.
  • Page 7 Do not place straps over body panels or through the wheels. Caution: Attaching straps to the chassis, suspension or other parts of the vehicle's Insert the towing eye. body may cause damage. Fully insert the towing eye (found in the...

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Insert the latch plate into the buckle and The seat belt reel automatically locks to press together until you hear a click prevent movement of occupants if Model S indicating it is locked in place. experiences a force associated with hard...
  • Page 9 Safety Information Wearing Seat Belts When Pregnant Seat Belt Pre-tensioners Do not put the lap or shoulder sections of the The front seat belts are equipped with seat belt over the abdominal area. Wear the pre‑tensioners that work in conjunction with lap section of the belt as low as possible the airbags in a severe frontal collision.
  • Page 10 Warning: Seat belts that have been worn in an accident must be inspected or To confirm that seat belts are operating replaced by Tesla, even if damage to the correctly, perform these three simple checks assembly is not obvious. on each seat belt.

  • Page 11: Child Safety Seats

    If your Model S is equipped with the optional Tesla built-in rear facing child seats, these seats are child safety seats and are designed only for children within a specific height and weight range (see Tesla Built-In Rear Facing Child Seats on page 15).
  • Page 12 X: Seating position is not suitable for children in this mass group. * Seat must be placed in rearmost lowest position. ** Seat must be placed in rearmost highest position. NOTE: Attach booster seats using seat belts only (do not use ISOFIX). Model S Quick Guide...
  • Page 13 Recommendation: Maxi-cosi Cabriofix/Easyfix E4 04443517 Recommendation: Maxi-cosi Pearl/familyfix E4 043908 Note: If the combined weight of the child and the child safety seat is over 29 kg, Tesla recommends attaching the safety seat using the seat belt and upper tether strap. In addition to safety, this has the added benefit of ensuring the seat belt reminder does not stay lit.
  • Page 14 General guidelines are provided installation method to use. Some child safety below. seats can be installed using either method. Place the child safety seat in Model S, and Always follow the child safety seat fully extend the seat belt. Route and manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 15 Lower ISOFIX anchor positions are provided Attaching Upper Tether Straps in the second-row outboard seating positions and are located between the seat's back rest If an upper tether strap is provided, attach its and rear cushion. The exact location of each...
  • Page 16 Warning: Do not use a forward facing child safety seat until your child weighs over 9 kg and can sit independently. Up to the age of two, a child's spine and neck are not sufficiently developed to avoid injury in a frontal impact.

  • Page 17: Tesla Built-In Rear Facing Child Seats

    3 and 12 years old, and 98 - 135 cm tall. Always ensure the top of the child’s head Undo the Velcro strap. cannot contact the vehicle and that the child is seated comfortably with the seat belts positioned and latched correctly.
  • Page 18 Pull the handle to release the seat back and pull the seat back fully forward. Pull the strap at the rear of the seat to fold the seat assembly into the trunk floor. Model S Quick Guide...
  • Page 19 12 years old, and 98 - 135 cm tall. Slide the shoulder clips to ensure the upper portion of the belts remain Always ensure the top of the child’s head positioned over the shoulders. cannot contact the vehicle and that the child is seated comfortably with the seat belts positioned and latched correctly.
  • Page 20 Warning: Read all safety warnings and labels attached to the seats. Warning: Do not leave children unattended in Model S, even if the child is secured in a child safety seat or a Tesla built-in rear facing child seat. In hot...

  • Page 21: Airbags

    Airbags are located in the approximate areas shown here. Airbag warning information is printed on the sun visors. Passenger front airbag Driver’s front airbag Side airbags Curtain airbags Note: On RHD (Right Hand Drive) vehicles, the locations of the passenger and driver airbags are reversed.
  • Page 22 How the Airbags Work Types of Airbags Inflation of airbags depends on the rate at Advanced The front airbags are which the vehicle’s cabin changes speed in a front advanced airbags designed to collision. The rate of deceleration determines airbags reduce airbag related injuries whether airbags inflate.
  • Page 23 When a child is seated in the front passenger Tesla immediately. seat (even when the child is seated in a child Note: Model S has a capacitive touchscreen safety seat or booster seat), you must disable and may not respond to your touch if you are the passenger front airbags to prevent them wearing standard gloves.
  • Page 24 After inflation, the airbags deflate to provide a in the event of a collision. gradual cushioning effect for the occupants and to ensure the driver’s forward vision is not Warning: Front seat occupants should obscured. not place their arms over the airbag...

  • Page 25: Tire Care And Maintenance

    If the indicator light flashes for one minute is dangerously under-inflated. whenever you power on Model S, a fault with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is Warning: Do not use any tire sealant detected (see TPMS Malfunction on page other than the type provided in a Tesla 27).
  • Page 26 (bulges), cuts or wear. tire pressures frequently. Permanently repair Warning: Do not drive Model S if a tire is or replace punctured or damaged tires as damaged, excessively worn, or inflated to soon as possible.
  • Page 27 (see Resetting the TPMS Sensors on page 26). For the specification of the original wheels and tires installed on Model S, see Wheels and Tires. Warning: For your safety, use only tires and wheels that match the original specification.
  • Page 28 These chains must only be instrument panel when one or more of your used if your Model S has 245/45R19 rear tires tires is significantly under- or over-inflated. installed. Do not use chains on 21 inch tires.
  • Page 29 Tesla performs the setup procedure. TPMS Malfunction Model S has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the tire pressure indicator light.
  • Page 30 Safety Information Understanding Tire Markings Laws require tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire. Model S Quick Guide...
  • Page 31 Traction is graded from highest to lowest as AA, A, B, and C. Temperature grade. The tire’s resistance to heat is grade A, B, or C, with A indicating the greatest resistance. This grading is provided for a correctly inflated tire, which is being used within its speed and loading limits.

  • Page 32: Vehicle Loading

    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. Statutory Plate...
  • Page 33 Caution: Do not use roof racks, or place decreases or increases respectively. any load, on the roof of a Model S that is equipped with a solid aluminum roof. Doing so can cause significant damage.

  • Page 34: Disclaimers

    VIN, speed, You might notice a few km on the odometer direction and location. when you take delivery of your Model S. This is a result of a comprehensive testing process The data is stored by the vehicle and may be that ensures the quality of your Model S.

  • Page 35: Declarations Of Conformity

    The devices listed above comply with CE standards. Operation is subject to the Changes or modifications not expressly following two conditions: approved by Tesla could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device may not cause harmful interference, and...
  • Page 36 Any changes or modifications to the device Tire Pressure Monitoring System not expressly approved by the manufacturer or Tesla Motors could void the user’s authority FCC IDs: TZSTPMS201, Z9F-201FS43X to operate the equipment. IC ID: 11852A-201FS4X The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
  • Page 37 Safety Information Radio Frequency Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 38: Reporting Concerns

    (or sign up to get these credentials). If you have any questions or concerns about your Model S, call Tesla. To find the number for your region, go to www.teslamotors.com, select your region at the bottom of the page, then view contact information.

  • Page 39: Warranty

    Phone number: 0031 13 515 97 30 What Vehicles are Covered? This New Vehicle Limited Warranty applies to a Model S vehicle sold by Tesla in the Tesla European Warranty Region. For the purposes of this New Vehicle Limited Warranty, the Tesla...
  • Page 40 COVERED DEFECTS IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES. Tesla does not authorize any person or entity to create for it any other obligations or liability in connection with this New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

  • Page 41: Warranty Coverage

    Tesla that occur under normal use for a period of 5 years or 100,000 km (60,000 miles), whichever comes first.

  • Page 42: Exclusions And Limitations

    • Failure to take the vehicle to a Tesla Service Center or Tesla authorized repair facility upon discovery of a defect covered by this New Vehicle Limited Warranty and within the time period established by your local law;...
  • Page 43 • Making all repairs. Although Tesla does not require you to perform all service or repairs at a Tesla Service Center or Tesla authorized repair facility, this New Vehicle Limited Warranty may be voided or coverage may be excluded due to improper maintenance, service or repairs. Tesla Service Centers and Tesla authorized repair facilities have special training, expertise, tools and supplies with respect to your vehicle.

  • Page 44: Obtaining Warranty Service

    INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Nothing in this agreement shall exclude, or in any way limit, Tesla’s liability for death or personal injury, solely and directly caused by Tesla’s negligence or that of its employees, agents, or sub-...

  • Page 45: Warranty Enforcement Laws And Dispute Resolution

    Tesla directly regarding the applicability of such programs, if any, to your vehicle. Tesla may also occasionally offer to pay a portion or all of the cost of certain vehicle repairs that are no longer covered by this New Vehicle Limited Warranty on an ad hoc case-by-case basis.

  • Page 46: Country Specific Consumer Disclosure

    Your new vehicle and its safety items comply with your local motor vehicle laws. For all owners of the vehicle, to the fullest extent allowed by your local law, Tesla requires that you first provide Tesla, during the applicable warranty period specified in this New Vehicle Limited Warranty, with written notification of any defects you have experienced within a reasonable time to allow Tesla an opportunity to make any needed repairs before you pursue any remedy under your local laws.
  • Page 47 The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not modify, affect or substitute the statutory rights you have under applicable laws in France. Tesla remains responsible for defects pursuant to articles 1641 to 1649 of the French civil code and in case of a lack of conformity of the product pursuant to articles L211-1 to L211.18 of the French Consumer Code.
  • Page 48 Tesla Motors Netherlands B.V., with its principal office located at Atlasstraat 7-9, 5047 RG , Tilburg, Netherlands (“Tesla”) warrants to you, the original retail purchaser (“you”), that the Model S vehicle will under normal use be free from lacks of conformity for a period of two (2) years starting from date of the delivery.
  • Page 49 The Norwegian Dispute Resolution Act ch. 4 provides that you may initiate litigation at your own domicile, or if the contract was entered into at the seller's permanent place of business, in which case the litigation may be initiated where the car was delivered.
  • Page 50 Civil Code, dated 27 July 2002. San Marino Specific Approval of Clauses by Purchaser As purchaser of a Model S vehicle, you expressly agree to the following clauses in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty: •...
  • Page 51 Statutory Plate 30 child seats Tire and Loading Information 30 disabling front passenger airbag 21 load limits 30 installing and using 9 Tesla built-in rear facing 15 contact information roadside assistance 2 maintenance tires 23 mileage upon delivery 32 data recording 32...
  • Page 52 4 towing a trailer 31 towing instructions 4 TPMS FCC certification 34 overview of 26 trailer hitches 31 transporting 4 vehicle loading 30 warranty 37 wheel chocks 5 wheels alignment 24 replacing 25 winter tires 25 Model S Quick Guide...
  • Page 56 Tesla Motors Netherlands B.V. Atlasstraat 7-9, 5047 RG Tilburg, Netherlands P/N: 1033082-00-D...

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