Tesla MODEL Y 2012 Owner's Manual page 174

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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Wheel Configuration
If you are installing new wheels or swapping them for
different ones, update your vehicle's wheel configuration
by touching Controls > Service > Wheel Configuration.
This allows Model Y to learn the new wheels and provide
more accurate status updates on your vehicle. Select a
wheel from the drop down menu that matches the new
wheels you plan to install on Model Y. Selecting new
wheels in the wheel configuration also changes the
wheels that appear on your vehicle's avatar on the
touchscreen.
Ensure you are aware if your vehicle is equipped with
staggered wheels, meaning the wheels are different
sizes in the front and rear. Check the front and rear tire
sizes marked on the tire sidewall to see if they match or
are different sizes. If the wheels are staggered, take
extra precaution to ensure the new wheels you install are
staggered in the same way as the previous wheels.
NOTE: Changing your vehicle's wheel configuration can
impact range estimates, tire pressure warning levels, and
vehicle visualization.
WARNING: Only use Tesla-approved wheels when
installing or swapping wheels. Using non Tesla-
approved wheels can cause serious damage. Tesla
is not liable for damage caused by using wheels
not approved by Tesla.
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
your 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 169). 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.
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