Tesla Y 2019 Owner's Manual page 176

Tire Care and Maintenance
1. Place the curved part of the lug nut cover tool
(located in the glovebox for some vehicles, or you
can use a small allen wrench) into the lowered
perimeter around the middle of the lug nut cover.
NOTE: The lug nut cover tool can also be purchased
at an auto parts store or through online retailers.
2. Twist the lug nut cover tool so that the end of the
curved part is facing away from the Tesla "T".
3. Firmly pull the lug nut tool away from the wheel until
the lug nut cover is released.
To install the lug nut cover:
1. Align the lug nut cover into position.
2. Push firmly on the lug nut cover until it fully snaps
into place.
CAUTION: Make sure the lug nut cover is fully
secure before driving to prevent it from falling
off.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring
Each tire should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the recommended pressures that are printed
on the Tire Information label located on the driver's door
pillar (see Maintaining Tire Pressures on page
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label, determine the proper tire inflation pressure for
those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a TPMS that displays a tire pressure
telltale (Tire Pressure Warning) on the touchscreen when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the Tire Pressure indicator light
displays on the touchscreen to alert you about tire
pressure, stop and check your tires as soon as possible,
and inflate them to the proper pressure (see
Tire Pressures on page 171). Driving on a significantly
under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can
lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces range
efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's
handling and stopping ability.
If Model Y detects a fault with the TPMS,
this indicator flashes for one minute
whenever you power on Model Y.
NOTE: Installing accessories that are not approved by
Tesla can interfere with the TPMS.
CAUTION: Avoid placing powered USB devices
near the card reader on the center console (see
Key Card on page 7) as powered USB devices may
interfere with the tire pressure monitoring system.
WARNING: The TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, including manually checking tire
pressures and regularly inspecting the condition of
tires. It is the driver's responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressure, even if under- or over-
inflation has not reached the level for the TPMS to
trigger the Tire Pressure Warning on the
touchscreen.
Automatic Reset of TPMS Sensors
After replacing one or more wheels (but not after
replacing a tire), the TPMS sensors are relearned to
ensure tire pressure warnings are accurate. TPMS
sensors reset automatically within two minutes of
driving over 25 km/h.
WARNING: If your Model Y is equipped with
aftermarket tires that differ in size from those
printed on the Tire Information Label (see
Loading on page 186), it is the driver's
responsibility to determine the correct tire
pressure. Do not drive on public roads when tires
are not inflated to the correct pressure.
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Maintaining
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