2008 TESLA ROADSTER change key battery

Keys4-2
Doors, locks, and security
Doors, Locks, and Security
KeysAbout your keys
Caution: The key fob contains delicate
electronic circuits and must be
protected from impact, water damage
and high temperatures. Avoid contact with
solvents, waxes and abrasive cleaners.
You have been supplied with three keys. Two
of the keys are key fobs with three buttons:
1. Lock button
2. Unlock button
3. Programmable button. See
Programmable button, page 4-3 .
Keep one of the keys in a secure place for use
in emergencies. If you lose a key, contact
Tesla Motors for a replacement.
Using the key fobThe buttons on the key fob transmit a coded
radio signal to a receiver in your vehicle. It is
not necessary to point the key fob at your
vehicle, but you must be within operating
range and you must hold the button down for
two seconds. The operating range will vary
according to the key fob’s battery condition
and other physical factors.
If the vehicle can not be locked or unlocked
using the associated button on the key fob, it
may be necessary to change the battery in
the key fob. See Replacing the key fob’s
battery, page 4-3 .
Note: Interference from other radio
equipment operating on a similar frequency
may affect operation of the key fob. If this
happens, operate the key fob as close to your
vehicle as possible. If you are unable to unlock your vehicle with the key fob, use the
emergency key lock. See
Emergency
unlocking, page 4-5 .
Locking
WARNING: Never leave anyone in your
vehicle when it is locked using the key
fob. The interior door release handles will
operate, but because the car was locked
using the key fob, the alarm will sound. To
re-open the doors using the exterior door
release handles, you must first disarm the
alarm using the key fob.
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Press the Lock button on the key fob to
lock the doors and arm the alarm.
The turn signals will flash once and the red
alarm indicator on the console (illustrated on
page 4-7) will illuminate and continue to flash
on and off while the vehicle is locked. If you
push the Lock button after the vehicle has
already been locked, you’ll hear a
confirmation beep.
If a door, the hood or the trunk are not fully
closed when the lock button is pressed, the
turn signals will not flash and your vehicle is
not armed. Check that the doors, hood and
trunk are fully closed, then re-lock your
vehicle.
If any attempt is made to open the doors or
the hood after the alarm has been set, the
horn will sound and the turn signals will flash
for one minute. See Alarm System, page 4-7 .
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Keys
4-3
Doors, locks, and security
Unlocking
Press the Unlock button on the key fob
to unlock the doors and disarm the
alarm.
The turn signals flash twice and the red alarm
indicator on the console extinguishes.
Note: If neither door or trunk are opened
within one minute, the doors will
automatically re-lock and the alarm will arm.
Programmable button
This button can be programmed to
perform one of the following functions:
• Alarm
The horn sounds and the exterior lights
flash for one minute. Press again to cancel
the alarm.
• Trunk release
Opens the trunk.
• Open or close a HomeLink
® device
Operates devices such as a garage door
or gate.
To program this button, use the Touch
Screen. Refer to the Touch Screen Users
Manual, provided in your owners package.
To activate the programmed function, press
and hold the button for two seconds.
Replacing the key fob’s batteryThe key fob’s battery should last for
approximately one year depending on use.
When the battery needs replacing, you’ll notice a deterioration in performance. For
example, you’ll gradually need to be closer to
the vehicle to operate the key fob.
To replace the battery:
1. Remove the securing screw on the rear of the key fob and carefully separate the two
halves. Avoid damaging the seal between
the two halves.
2. Remove the batteries, taking care to avoid touching the circuit board or the
contact surfaces of the battery holder.
3. Fit two new batteries (type CR1616) with the ‘+’ sides facing upwards.
If possible, avoid touching the flat
surfaces of the battery because finger
marks will reduce battery life. Wipe the
battery clean before fitting.
4. Assemble the two halves of the key fob.
ComplianceThe key fob complies with Title 47 CFR Part
15 Subpart C rules for intentional radiators.
Operation is subject to the following
conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful
interference.
• This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications to the key fob
not expressly approved by the manufacturer
or Tesla Motors could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Transmitter FCC ID: L2M001004
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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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Index
Locking your vehicle ........................................ 4-2
Low tire pressure indicator light ................ 6-12
Lumbar support...................................................3-2MMaintenanceBrake fluid ..................................................... 9-4
Cleaning the exterior ................................ 9-7
Cleaning the interior ................................. 9-8
Daily checks.................................................. 9-2
Fluids ............................................................... 9-4
Owner maintenance .................................. 9-2
Paint repair ................................................... 9-8
Removing tar ............................................... 9-7
Routine maintenance ................................ 9-2
Service internal indicator ........................ 9-2
Underbody .................................................... 9-7
Washer fluid ................................................. 9-5
Washer jets ................................................... 9-6
Weekly checks............................................. 9-2
Windshield wiper........................................ 9-6
Master door locking switch............................ 4-4
Mileage................................................................... 6-3
Mirrors .....................................................................7-3
Modifying your vehicle ......................................1-2
Motor specifications ........................................11-17NNavigation system.............................................. 8-1
NHTSA .................................................................... 1-4OOdometer display ............................................. 6-12
Opening the doors Inside the vehicle........................................ 4-4
Outside the vehicle .................................... 4-4
Ownership change ..............................................1-2
PPaint code ............................................................. 11-2
Paint damage....................................................... 9-8
Parking brake ...................................................... 6-5
Passenger airbag deactivation ..................... 3-7
Performance charge setting .......................... 5-4
PIN code ................................................................ 4-8
PIN lock ................................................................ 4-10
Polishing the bodywork................................... 9-8
Power socket ....................................................... 7-7
Power windows .................................................. 7-2
Pressure washers ............................................... 9-7
Programming the key fob .............................. 4-3
Proposition 65 ...................................................... 1-2RRaising the vehicle........................................... 10-11
Range charge setting ....................................... 5-4
Rear suspension specifications .................. 11-18
Rear view mirrors............................................... 7-3
Recovery eye ....................................................10-14
Regenerative braking ....................................... 6-5
Regenerative braking visual display ...........6-11
Removing the hard-top ..................................7-14
Replacement bulbs.......................................... 10-9
Reporting safety defects ................................. 1-4
Roof Hard-top........................................................ 7-13
Soft-top .......................................................... 7-11SSafety compliance certification label......... 11-3
Safety defects ...................................................... 1-4
Safety instructionsChild seats ............................................ 3-5, 3-7
Jacking the vehicle .................................. 10-11
Lifting the vehicle .................................... 10-12 Obstruction of airbags.............................. 3-7
Seat belts ....................................................... 3-3
Tire repair .................................................... 10-4
Wearing seat belts when pregnant ..... 3-4
Windows ........................................................ 7-2
Seat belts Care .................................................................. 3-4
Cleaning.......................................................... 9-8
General information ................................... 3-3
Pre-tensioners .............................................. 3-4
Reminder............................................. 3-4, 6-12
Safety instructions ..................................... 3-3
Testing ............................................................ 3-4
Wearing .......................................................... 3-3
Wearing when pregnant .......................... 3-4
Seat heater controls.......................................... 7-4
Seat heaters ......................................................... 7-6
Seats Adjustment.................................................... 3-2
Child seats and restraints ........................ 3-5
Lumbar support........................................... 3-2
Security .................................................................. 4-7
Security code .......................................................4-8
Service data recording...................................... 1-2
Soft top Installing ....................................................... 7-10
Removing .......................................................7-11
Specifications Antifreeze .................................................... 11-14
Battery .......................................................... 11-19
Brake fluid.................................................... 11-14
Brakes............................................................ 11-18
Coolant ......................................................... 11-14
Electrical....................................................... 11-19
Fluids ............................................................. 11-14
Front suspension ...................................... 11-18
Motor ............................................................. 11-17
Rear suspension ........................................ 11-18
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