2008 TESLA ROADSTER Owners Manual

Vehicle recovery
10-13
Roadside emergencies
Vehicle recoveryTransporting the vehicleThe only approved method of transporting
your vehicle is using a flatbed trailer or
transporter. Towing the vehicle will cause
serious damage to the power train. This
damage will not be covered by the New
Ve h i c l e L i m i t e d Wa r ra n t y.
Caution: Serious damage to the vehicle
and transmission can occur if the
vehicle is towed with the wheels on the
ground or on a suspended lift.
Caution: The transmission lock will only
retract when the vehicle is in Tow Mode
or when the electrical systems are functional
and the starter switch is in the ON position.
Before pulling the vehicle onto a flatbed
trailer or transporter, the following steps
must be performed:
• activate Tow Mode
• attach the vehicle recovery eye
Activating Tow ModeTow Mode disengages the transmission lock
so the vehicle can roll freely.
Note: In the unlikely situation in which
electrical systems are not functioning and
therefore Tow Mode can not be activated,
wheeled dollies or skid pads must be used.
1. Turn OFF the vehicle and apply the hand brake. The Touch Screen displays the
main Parked screen.
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2. Touch to display the first settings screen.
3. Touch to display the third settings screen.
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4. Touch To w M o d e , then touch OK to
confirm. The Touch Screen displays the
following message to indicate that the
vehicle is in Tow Mode.
5. Release the hand brake, if appropriate.
Note: Although Tow Mode is activated, the
steering column lock will be engaged. To
disengage the steering column, turn the key
to the ACC position. If it is difficult to turn the
key, move the steering wheel slightly.
Caution: The car can roll freely when
Tow Mode is active. If the vehicle is not
on a flat surface, do not release the hand
brake until the vehicle is ready to be pulled. Note:
The vehicle can not be charged or
started until you exit Tow Mode.
Attaching the vehicle recovery eyeA vehicle recovery eye can be attached to the
front of the vehicle to allow the vehicle to be
pulled onto a transporter in situations when
the vehicle can roll freely.
WARNING: NEVER tow the vehicle
using the vehicle recovery eye. Doing
so can cause serious, even fatal injury to
other motorists and can also cause
significant damage to your vehicle.
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1. Retrieve the recovery eye from the tool kit located in the trunk. See Tool kit
components, page 10-2.
2. Using the screwdriver (also supplied in the toolkit), remove the plug from the
recovery eye mounting point behind the
front grill. If a license plate has been
installed on the front of the vehicle, it
must be removed to access the recovery
eye.
3. Insert the recovery eye through the hole in the front grill and screw into the
mounting point. Ensure the recovery eye
is fully tightened.
After use, remove the recovery eye and return
it to the tool kit. Insert the plug back into the
mounting point to prevent dirt from entering.Transporter and trailer tie
down strapsWhen the vehicle is to be moved on a
transporter or trailer, it will be necessary to
use chocks and tie down straps to secure the
wheels. To avoid damage: • Ensure that metal parts on the tie down
straps do not contact the vehicle’s
painted surfaces or the face of any
wheels.
• Do not place tie down straps over or
through the vehicle’s body panels.
Caution: Attaching straps to the
chassis, suspension or other parts of
the body can damage the vehicle.
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11-1
Technical specifications
Vehicle identificationVehicle Identification Number 11-2
Safety compliance certification label 1 1-3
Wheels and tires Specifications and tire pressures 11-4
Tire markings 11-5
Tire placard/label 11-7
Uniform tire quality grading 11-7
Tire care 11-8
Tire Pressure Monitoring System 11 -11
Dynamic tire pressure monitoring 11-12
Wheels and tires glossary 11-13
Approved fluids and capacities Fluid specifications 11-14
Capacities 11-14
Vehicle dimensions and weights Exterior dimensions 11-15
Vehicle weights 11-16
Subsystem specifications Motor 11-17
Transmission 11-17
Steering 11-17
Front suspension 11-18
Rear suspension 11-18
Brakes 11-18
Electrical 11-19
Battery 11-19
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Vehicle identification11-2
Technical specifications
Technical specifications
Vehicle identification
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Vehicle Identification NumberYou can find the Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) in multiple locations:• Top of Dashboard - the VIN is stamped on
a plate which is visible through the lowest
part of the drivers side of the windshield.
• Chassis - the VIN is stamped on the
vehicle chassis, and is visible behind the
passenger side front wheel.
• Underside of Dashboard - a VIN label is
attached to the underside of the
dashboard. This label also displays the
vehicle paint code should repairs to the
vehicle’s painted surfaces be required.
• Touch Screen - the VIN can also be
displayed on the Touch Screen when your
vehicle is parked. For details, refer to the
Touch Screen Users Manual provided in
your owners package. TR0160
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Vehicle identification
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Technical specifications
Safety compliance certification
labelThe National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) regulations require
that a safety compliance certification label is
affixed to the vehicle. This label is located on
the opening face of the driver’s door.
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Wheels and tires11-4
Technical specifications
Wheels and tiresSpecifications and tire
pressuresWheel type
Location
Size
Forged light alloy - directional Front 6J x 16 Rear7.5J x 17
Tire type
Location
Size
Yokohama Neova AD07 LTS - directional Front 175/55 R16 Rear225/45 R17
Road wheel bolt torque 77 lbf.ft 105 Nm
Note: For details on where to position a jack to lift the vehicle, see Vehicle jacking points, page 10-11.Tire
Tire Pressure
Recommended
Comfort setting
Front 30 PSI (207 kPa)25 PSI (172 kPa)
Rear 40 PSI (276 kPa)36 PSI (248 KPa)
Note: The recommended tire pressures have been calculated to provide the best combination of vehicle range, tire life, ride comfort a nd road
handling.
Driving the vehicle with the tires inflated to the comfort setti ng will improve ride comfort and road handling, but will decrea se vehicle range (the
number of miles you can travel on a charge) and Battery life (see the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, provided in your owners pac kage, for details
on expected range of the Battery).
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Wheels and tires
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Technical specifications
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225/45 R17/91 MADE IN JAPAN AD07 19444-2 STEEL BELTED RADIAL TUBELESS G4 0224943-S DOT FDH8 NWA1706


SAFETY WARNING DUE TO IMPROPER MOUNTING. ONLY SPECIALLY TRAINED PERSONS SHOU LD MOUNT TIRES
SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT FROM TIRE FAILURE DUE TO UNDERINFLATION/OVERLOADING - FOLLOW OWNER’S MAUAL OR TIRE FLAGARD
DANGER: DO NOT MOUNT ON 17 RIM. NEVER INFLATE BEYOND 275kPa (40psi) TO SEAT BEAD



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Tire markings1, Tire widthThis three digit number gives the width in
millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to
sidewall edge.2, Aspect ratioThis two digit number, known as the aspect
ratio or profile, gives the sidewall height as a
percentage of the tread width. So, if the tread
width is 205 mm, and the aspect ratio is 50,
the sidewall height will be 102 mm.3, Tire constructionR indicates that the tire is of Radial ply
construction.4, Wheel diameterThis two digit number is the diameter of the
wheel rim in inches.5, Load indexThis two or three digit number is the tire's load
index. It is a measurement of how much
weight each tire can support. This number is
not always shown.6, Speed ratingThe speed rating, when stated, denotes the
maximum speed at which the tire should be
used for extended periods. The ratings range
from 99 mph to 186 mph. These ratings are
listed in the following table.
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Wheels and tires11-6Technical specifications7, U.S DOT Tire Identification Number
(TIN)This begins with the letters DOT and
indicates that the tire meets all federal
standards. The next two numbers or letters
are the plant code where it was
manufactured, and the last four numbers
represent the week and year the tire was
built. For example, the numbers 1706 means
the 17th week of 2006. The other numbers
are marketing codes used at the
manufacturer's discretion. This information
can be used to contact consumers if a tire
defect requires a recall.8, Maximum permissible inflation
pressureThe maximum inflation pressure for the tire.
This pressure should not be used for normal
driving.
9, Treadwear gradeThis number indicates the tire's wear rate.
The higher the treadwear number is, the
longer it should take for the tread to wear
down. A tire rated at 400 for example, will
last twice as long as a tire rated at 200.10, Traction gradeThis letter indicates a tire's ability to stop on
wet pavement. A higher graded tire should
allow you to stop your vehicle on wet roads in
a shorter distance than a tire with a lower
grade.
Traction is graded from highest to lowest as
AA, A, B, and C.11, Temperature gradeHeat resistance grading. The tires resistance
to heat is grade A, B, or C, with A indicating
the greatest resistance to heat. This grading
is provided for a correctly inflated tire, which
is being used within its speed and loading
limits.12, Tire composition and materialsThe number of plies in both the tread area,
and the sidewall area, indicates how many
l aye rs o f ru bb e r co ate d m ate ri al m ake u p t h e
structure of the tire. Information is also
provided on the type of materials used.
Rating
Speed (mph)
Q99 R106S 112
T 118
U124
H130 V149
W168 Y186
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