Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule - Tesla S Owner's Manual

Service Intervals
Regular maintenance is the key to ensuring the
continued reliability and efficiency of your Model S.
Rotate the tires every 8000 km (except on
Performance Plus models), maintain the correct tire
pressures, and take Model S to Tesla at the
regularly scheduled maintenance intervals of every
12 months, or every 20,000 km, whichever comes
first. It is also important to perform the daily and
monthly checks described below.
Model S must be serviced by Tesla-certified
technicians. Damages or failures caused by
maintenance or repairs performed by non-Tesla
certified technicians are not covered by the
warranty.
Daily Checks
• Check the Battery's charge level, displayed on
the instrument panel.
• Check that all exterior lights, horn, turn signals,
and wipers and washers are working.
• Check the operation of the brakes, including the
parking brake.
• Check the operation of the seat belts (see
Belts on page 20).
• Look for fluid deposits underneath Model S that
might indicate a leak. It is normal for a small
pool of water to form (caused by the air
conditioning system's dehumidifying process).
Monthly Checks
• Check the mileage to determine if the tires
need to be rotated (every 8000 km, except on
Performance Plus models), and check the
condition and pressure of each tire (see
Care and Maintenance
• Check washer fluid level and top up if
necessary (see
page 107).
• Check that the air conditioning system is
operating (see
Warning: Contact Tesla immediately if you
notice any significant or sudden drop in fluid
levels or uneven tire wear.
Fluid Replacement Intervals
Do not change or top up Battery coolant and brake
fluid yourself. Tesla service technicians replace
fluids at the regularly scheduled service intervals:

Maintenance

on page 92).
Topping Up Washer Fluid
Climate Controls on page 68).
• Brake fluid - every 2 years or 40,000 km,
whichever comes first.
• Battery coolant - every 4 years or 80,000 km,
whichever comes first.
Note: Any damage from opening the Battery coolant
reservoir is excluded from the warranty.
High Voltage Safety
Your Model S has been designed and built with
safety as a priority. However, be aware of these
precautions to protect yourself from the risk of injury
inherent in all high-voltage systems:
• Read and follow all instructions provided on the
labels that are attached to Model S. These
labels are there for your safety.
• The high voltage system has no user-
serviceable parts. Do not disassemble, remove
or replace high voltage components, cables or
connectors. High voltage cables are colored
orange for easy identification.
• If an accident occurs, do not touch any high
voltage wiring, connectors, or components
connected to the wiring.
• In the unlikely event that a fire occurs,
Seat
immediately contact your local fire emergency
responders.
Warning: Always disconnect the charge cable
before working underneath Model S, even if
charging is not in progress.
Warning: Keep your hands and clothing away
from cooling fans. Some fans operate even
when Model S is powered off.
Caution: Some fluids (battery acid, Battery
coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer
additives, etc.) used in motor vehicles are
Tire
poisonous and should not be inhaled,
swallowed, or brought into contact with open
wounds. For your safety, always read and
on
follow instructions printed on fluid containers.

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