2008 TESLA ROADSTER key

Interior temperature control7-4
Comfort and convenience
Interior temperature controlGeneral informationThe temperature of the air inside the vehicle
is controlled using the controls on the center
console.
Heating is provided by a high voltage electric
heater located under the hood. Cooling is
provided by an all-electric air conditioning
system located under the hood. In addition to
cooling the cabin, the system also cools the
Battery.
Note: In high ambient temperatures, the
system may not be able to achieve the
desired cabin temperature. This is normal,
with priority being given to cooling the
Battery to ensure that cell temperatures stay
within a range that supports long life and
efficient performance.Control panel1. Driver’s seat heater
2. Passenger’s seat heater
3. Temperature control
4. Air conditioning system
5. Heating system
6. Fan speed control
7. Air recirculation
8. Air distribution
The heating and air conditioning in your Tesla
Roadster operate differently from those in
conventional vehicles in two key ways. First,
the temperature control 3 doesn’t do
anything unless either the air conditioning 4
or the heating system 5 button is pressed.
Second, because the vehicle is designed to
conserve the Battery’s energy, the air conditioning system and the heating system
must be manually turned on each time you
start the vehicle—even if they were turned on
when you shut the vehicle off.
Also note that if both the air conditioning and
heating is turned on at the same time, you get
a nominal amount of cooling. If operating
when the ambient temperature is below 2°, it
is recommended you press the air
recirculation
7 button.
Operating the systemNote: The fan, heating and air conditioning
system are powered by the Battery.
Prolonged use decreases the range of the
vehicle.
Heating and air conditioning must be
reselected each time the starter switch is
turned to the ON position or whenever the
fan is turned off.Fan speedRotate the fan control 6 clockwise to increase
fan speed.
With the fan switched off, the amount of air
entering the vehicle depends on your driving
speed. To operate the air conditioning or
heating systems, the fan must be turned on.Te m p e r a t u r eRotate the temperature control 3 clockwise
or counterclockwise to adjust the
temperature of the heated or cooled air.
Unlike the temperature control system of a
conventional vehicle, the temperature of the
air entering the vehicle will change only if the
heating or air conditioning system is
operating.Air conditioningEnsure that the fan 6 is on, then press button
4 to operate the air conditioning system. The
indicator in the switch illuminates blue when
the system is operating. Press again to switch
off.
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HomeLink®
7-15
Comfort and convenience
HomeLink
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HomeLink
® Universal
Transceiver
Your vehicle is equipped with a HomeLink
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Universal Transceiver that you can use to
operate most Radio Frequency (RF) devices
such as garage doors, gates, lights and
security systems. Your transceiver can be
programmed using the Touch Screen to
operate up to three individual devices.
Devices can be operated by touching a
button on the Touch Screen. You can also set
up the third button on the key fob to operate
a device. For details on how to program
HomeLink, refer to the Touch Screen Users
Manual, provided in your owners package.
For security purposes, when you sell your
vehicle, you should erase your HomeLink
settings.
WARNING: Do not use the HomeLink
Universal Transceiver with any garage
door opener that la cks safety stop and
reverse features as required by federal safety
standards. A garage door opener which
cannot detect an object in the path of a
closing garage door and then automatically
stop and reverse, does not meet current
federal safety standards. Using a garage door
opener without these features increases the
risk of injury or death.
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You’re vehicle should be turned off
while programming the HomeLink
Universal Transceiver.
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During programming, your garage
door or gate may open or close. Make
sure that people and objects are clear of the
garage door or gate that you are
programming.
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FCC ComplianceThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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Maintenance9-2
Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
MaintenanceGeneral informationRegular maintenance is the key to ensuring
the continued reliability and efficiency of
your vehicle.
Maintenance is the owner's responsibility and
you must ensure that the appropriate
maintenance is carried out when required
and according to the recommendations
specified by Tesla Motors.Routine maintenanceTake your vehicle to Tesla Motors at the
regularly scheduled maintenance intervals of
every 12 months, or every 12,000 miles,
whichever comes first.
Maintenance and service must be performed
by Tesla-certified technicians. Damages or
failures caused by maintenance or repairs
performed by non-Tesla certified technicians
are not covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Service interval indicatorWhen the key is inserted and the starter
switch turned to the ACC position, the Touch
Screen momentarily displays the distance to
the next service interval.
In addition, this information can be displayed
by selecting the Info icon on the Touch
Screen when the vehicle is parked. For
details, refer to the Touch Screen Users
Manual provided in your owners package.
Owner maintenance
WARNING: Any significant or sudden
drop in fluid levels, or uneven tire wear
should be rectified immediately.
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In addition to the routine maintenance
performed by Tesla Motors, a few simple
checks must be carried out more frequently.
Advice is given on the pages that follow.Daily checks• Operation of lights, horn, turn indicators,
wipers, washers and warning indicators
• Operation of seat belts and brakes
• Check for fluid deposits underneath the
vehicle that might indicate a leakWe e k l y c h e c k s•Brake fluid level. Refer to Brake fluid,
page 10-4 .
• Windshield washer fluid level. Refer to
Windshield washer fluid, page 10-5 .
• Battery coolant. Refer to Battery coolant,
page 10-5.
• Condition and pressure of each tire. Refer
to Wheels and tires, page 11-4 .
• Operation of the air conditioning. Refer to
Interior temperature control, page 7-4.
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Wheels10-6
Roadside emergencies
WheelsRemoving the wheel
WARNING: Never work under the
vehicle with a jack as the only means of
support. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured.
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1. Apply the hand brake and remove the key from the starter switch.
2. Loosen each lug bolt one turn using the wheel bolt extension tool, the locking
wheel bolt adapter (located in the tool
kit), and a 17 mm socket and/or a wheel
wrench.
3. Position a jack at the jacking points identified on the vehicle (see Ve h i c l e
jacking points, page 10-11 ), and raise the
vehicle.
Caution: Jacking the vehicle from
any point other than those
specified can damage the vehicle.
4. Remove the lug bolts and store in a safe place. 5. Remove the wheel.
Caution: Place the wheel face up to
avoid scratching the surface.
Replacing the wheel
WARNING: Before replacing the wheel,
inspect the mating faces of the wheel
and hub. Remove any corrosion, dirt or
foreign material. Fitting the wheels without
correct surface-to-surface contact can cause
the wheel bolts to loosen, resulting in a loss of
vehicle control.
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1. Position the wheel on the hub.
2. Fit the wheel bolts and tighten until the wheel is firmly seated against the hub.
3. Lower the vehicle and remove the jack.
4. Using a torque wrench, fully tighten the bolts in the sequence shown to 77 lbft
(105 Nm). 5. Return the wheel bolt extension tool and
the locking wheel bolt adapter to the tool
kit.
6. Check and tighten the wheel bolts every 1000 miles (1600 km).
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Fuse replacement
10-7
Roadside emergencies
Fuse replacementReplacing a fuse
WARNING: Use replacement fuses of
the same rating and type or fuses of
matching specification. Incorrect fuse ratings
can overload a system and cause a fire or
malfunction. Blown fuses should be replaced
and no attempt should be made to repair a
blown fuse.
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Fuses protect the vehicle’s electrical systems
from damage. The failure of any fuse will
render the equipment it protects inoperative.
1. Before removing a fuse, turn off all electrical equipment and remove the key
from the starter switch.
2. Locate the fuse box. The fuse box is located behind the access panel on the
passenger side of the dashboard.
3. Open the panel to access the fuses. Remove the panel by using the
screwdriver supplied in the toolkit to rotate the fastener 90° counterclockwise,
then release the panel from the
dashboard.
4. Consult the fuse specification chart to determine which fuse is protecting the
non-functioning electrical system.
Note: A label is also affixed to the inside
of the panel.
5. Remove the appropriate fuse and replace with a fuse of the same amperage as the
original. If in doubt, check the fuse
specification chart on the following
pages.
6. Re-install the fuse panel by aligning the hinges at the bottom of the panel with
the slots on the surrounding dashboard
area. Secure the panel by rotating the
fastener 90° clockwise.
If a replacement fuse fails to solve an
electrical failure, or the replacement fuse fails
prematurely, contact Tesla Motors.TR0048
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Fuse colors
Fuse color
Rating (amps)
Orange 5
Brown 7.5
Red 10
Blue 15
Yellow 20
Clear 25
Green 30
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Fuse replacement10-8
Roadside emergencies
Fuse specification chartFuse number
Rating (amps)
Circuit protected
1 10Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
2 15Auxiliary power socket
3 20Heating and ventilation fan
4 15Windshield wiper motor and washer
5 7.5Electrical accessories, audio and navigation systems
6 10Turn signals and side lights
7 10Starter key in ‘ON’ position
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91 0Horn
10 7.5Interior and trunk lights
11 20Interior lighting and seat heaters
12 20Radiator cooling fan 1
13 20Radiator cooling fan 2
14 7.5Starter key in ‘ACC’ position
15 15Driver side headlight - low beam
16 15Passenger side headlight - low beam
17 15Driver side headlight - high beam
18 15Passenger side headlight - high beam
19 20Passenger window
20 20Driver window
21 10Central door locking
22 7.5Brake pump
23 15Heating, ventilation, and accessory power socket
24 15Audio system amplifier
25 30Starter key in ‘ON’ position
26 5Brake lights
27 7.5Driver controls - heating and ventilation
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Vehicle recovery10-14
Roadside emergencies
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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IndexDirectional tires ................................................ 11-10
DoorsAutomatic locking when driving .......... 4-5
Exterior door release ................................ 4-4
Interior door release .................................. 4-4
Locking ........................................................... 4-4
Mislocking...................................................... 4-7
Unlocking with key .................................... 4-5
Driving .................................................................... 6-3EEconomical driving............................................ 6-3
Electrical current display ................................ 6-11
Electrical specifications ................................. 11-19
Emergency braking ........................................... 6-6
Emergency unlocking ...................................... 4-5
Exterior Dimensions.................................................. 11-15
Overview........................................................ 2-3
Exterior lights ...................................................... 6-7
Exterior mirrors................................................... 7-3FFan speed control.............................................. 7-4
Fault indicator .................................................... 6-12
Flat tire repair.................................................... 10-4
Flatbed transporting ..................................... 10-14
Fluid reservoirs ................................................... 9-4
Fluid specifications ......................................... 11-14
Front suspension specifications................. 11-18
Frost warning indicator light ........................ 6-12
Fuse Colors ............................................................ 10-7
Location ....................................................... 10-7
Specifications............................................. 10-8
GGarage door opener.........................................7-15
Gear position indicators ................................ 6-13
Gear selector........................................................ 6-3
Ground clearance ............................................. 11-15HHand brake ........................................................... 6-5
Hard-topInstalling ........................................................7-13
Removing..................................................... 7-14
Hauling your vehicle ..................................... 10-14
Hazard warning lights .................................... 6-10
Headlight high beam ........................................ 6-7
Heated seats ........................................................ 7-6
Heater controls ................................................... 7-4
Heating and ventilation ................................... 7-4
High beam headlights ...................................... 6-7
High beam indicator light ............................. 6-12
High Power Connector Overview ........................................................ 5-6
High voltage .......................................................... 1-2
HomeLink .............................................................7-15
Hood opening and closing ............................. 9-3
Horn ....................................................................... 6-10IIdentification numbers .....................................11-2
Instrument panel ............................................... 6-11
Instrument panel lighting .............................. 6-14
Interior Door release handle ...................................4-4
Light ................................................................. 7-7
Overview ........................................................ 2-5
Temperature ................................................. 7-4
JJacking the vehicle ..........................................10-11KKey fobBattery replacement ..................................4-3
Compliance ...................................................4-3
Programming................................................4-3
Replacing the battery ...............................4-3
Using ................................................................4-2
Key fob battery ...................................................4-3
Key positions........................................................6-2
Keys .........................................................................4-2 Programming the key fob .......................4-3
Unlocking driver’s door ............................4-5LLabelAirbags ............................................................ 3-7
Safety compliance certification............ 11-3
Tire................................................................... 11-7
Lashing ............................................................... 10-14
LCD panel ............................................................. 6-11
License plate light bulb ................................ 10-10
Lifting the vehicle............................................10-12
Lights Bulb replacement...................................... 10-9
Exterior ........................................................... 6-7
Hazard warning ......................................... 6-10
Headlight high beam ................................. 6-7
Instrument panel ....................................... 6-14
Interior............................................................. 7-7
Replacing interior light bulb ................. 10-9
Replacing license plate bulb............... 10-10
Replacing trunk light bulb ................... 10-10
Warning indicators ................................... 6-12
Load limit calculation....................................... 11-7
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