Temporary Tire Repair - Tesla S Owner's Manual

Tire Repair Kit
Your Model S has no spare tire. Depending on the
legislations that apply to the region in which you
purchased Model S, a tire repair kit may or may not
be included. If a tire repair kit was not provided in
Model S upon delivery, you can purchase one from
Tesla.
Note: Although Model S does not have a spare tire,
in the event of a flat tire, Roadside Assistance
provides towing coverage for up to 50 miles.
The tire repair kit consists of a compressor and a
canister of tire sealant (enough to repair one tire).
When injected into a tire, the sealant can penetrate
a small puncture up to 6 mm to form a temporary
repair.
Note: For punctures larger than 6 mm, severe tread
damage, a damaged sidewall, ripped tires or tires
that have come off the rim, call Roadside
Assistance.
Warning: The tire repair kit is a temporary
repair only. You must repair or replace a
damaged tire as soon as possible.
Warning: Do not exceed 48 km/h when driving
with a tire that has been temporarily repaired
with sealant.
Warning: Follow all directions and warnings
on the tire repair kit before starting a repair.
Caution: Do not drive on a deflated tire as this
can cause serious damage.
Maintenance

Temporary Tire Repair

Tire Sealant Canister
The tire sealant provided in the Tesla tire repair kit
is approved for use with Model S and is designed
not to damage the TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) sensors. Therefore, you must replace it
only with one of the same type and capacity (see
Replacing the Sealant Canister
sealant canisters can be purchased from.
The tire sealant has an expiration date printed on
the outside of the canister. If the expiration date has
passed, the sealant might not work as expected.
Always replace an expired tire sealant canister.
Warning: Do not use any tire sealant other
than the one available from Tesla. Doing so
could cause tire pressure sensors to
malfunction.
Warning: Always read and follow the safety
and handling instructions printed on the
sealant canister.
Warning: Keep tire sealant out of the reach of
children.
Warning: Tire sealant can be harmful if it
contacts the eyes or if swallowed or inhaled. If
the sealant comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately flush with water and seek medical
attention if irritation persists. If swallowed, do
not induce vomiting and seek medical
assistance immediately. If inhaled, breathe
fresh air. Inhalation can cause drowsiness and
dizziness. If breathing is affected, seek medical
assistance immediately.
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