Exclusions And Limitations - Tesla S Quick Manual

Warranty
In addition, the Drive Unit is subject to the exclusions and limitations described in this New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. Damage to the Battery resulting from the following activities is also not
covered under this Battery and Drive Unit Limited Warranty:
• Physically damaging the Battery, or intentionally attempting, either by physical means,
programming, or other methods, to extend (other than as specified in your owner
documentation) or reduce the life of the Battery;
• Exposing the Battery to direct flame (excluding from Battery fires as specified above); or,
• Flooding of the Battery.
The Battery, like all lithium-ion batteries, will experience gradual energy or power loss with time
and use. Loss of Battery energy or power over time or due to or resulting from Battery usage, is
NOT covered under this Battery and Drive Unit Limited Warranty. See your owner documentation
for important information on how to maximize the life and capacity of the Battery.

Exclusions and Limitations

Warranty limitations
This New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover any vehicle damage or malfunction directly or
indirectly caused by, due to or resulting from normal wear or deterioration, abuse, misuse,
negligence, accident, improper maintenance, operation, storage or transport, including, but not
limited to, any of the following:
• 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;
• Accidents, collisions, or objects striking the vehicle;
• Any repair, alteration or modification of the vehicle, or the installation or use of fluids, parts or
accessories, made by a person or facility not authorized or certified to do so;
• Improper repair or maintenance (other than that carried out at a Tesla Service Center or Tesla
authorized repair facility), including use of fluids, parts or accessories other than those
specified in your owner documentation;
• Improper towing of the vehicle;
• Improper winch procedures;
• Theft, vandalism, or riot;
• Driving the vehicle off-road, over uneven, rough, damaged or hazardous surfaces, including
but not limited to, curbs, potholes, unfinished roads, debris, or other obstacles, or in
competition, racing or autocross or for any other purposes for which the vehicle is not
designed;
• Overloading the vehicle;
• Using the vehicle as a stationary power source; and
• The environment or an act of God, including, but not limited to, exposure to sunlight, airborne
chemicals, tree sap, animal or insect droppings, road debris (including stone chips), industry
fallout, rail dust, salt, hail, floods, wind storms, acid rain, fire, water, contamination, lightning,
explosion, earthquake, windstorm, deep water and other environmental conditions.
Additional limitations and exclusions
In addition to the above exclusions and limitations, and subject to your local law, this New Vehicle
Limited Warranty does not cover any of the following:
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