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Doors
4-5
Doors, locks, and security
Drive away lockingFor your security, the doors lock and the
trunk release switch is inhibited whenever
your vehicle’s speed exceeds 5 mph.
The trunk release button is reactivated when
your vehicle’s speed is less than 5 mph.Emergency unlockingIf the key fob fails to unlock the doors (for
instance if there is an electrical failure), you
can unlock the driver’s door using the
mechanical key.
A lock is located on the underside of the
driver’s door. Turn the key clockwise to
unlock the door.
Note: If active, the alarm will sound when the
door is opened. To cancel the alarm, press the
unlock button on the key fob or enter the PIN
Code on the Touch Screen. For details, refer
to the Touch Screen Users Manual provided in
your owners package.
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Trunk4-6Doors, locks, and securityTr u n kOpening the trunkTo open the trunk, press the trunk release
button on the dashboard, or insert the key in
the external lock and turn counter-clockwise.
You can also use the key fob if you have set
up the its programmable button to remotely
open the trunk. For details on programming
the key fob, refer to the Touch Screen Users
Manual provided in your owners package.The trunk release button is disabled when the
doors are locked with the key fob, or when
your vehicle’s speed exceeds 5 mph.
Closing the trunkClose the trunk one side at a time. Use both
hands to firmly but gently apply downward
pressure on one side of
the rear spoiler until
you hear it click into place. Repeat for the
other side.
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To close the trunk,
use both hands
to firmly but gently
push down on one
side of the rear
spoiler until you
hear it “click”
into place. Repeat
for the other side.
Trunk interior release handleYour vehicle is equipped with a mechanical
trunk release handle that provides a means of
escape in the event that a person becomes
locked inside the trunk. Adults are advised to
familiarize themselves with the operation and
location of the release handle.
A T-shaped handle is located at the back of
the trunk towards the drivers side of the
vehicle. This handle is made using a
luminescent material that glows for hours
after a brief exposure to ambient light. To
open the trunk from the inside, pull the
T-shaped handle and push up on the trunk lid. TR0149
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Instruments6-14
Driving your vehicle
Instrument panel lightingThe control for the instrument panel lighting
is located on the dashboard below the Touch
Screen. When instrument panel lighting is
turned on using the adjacent switch, you can
adjust the amount of backlighting on the
instrument panel, the Touch Screen, and the
center console by turning this knob clockwise
to increase the backlighting and
counter-clockwise to decrease the
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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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Interior temperature control
7-5
Comfort and convenience
Rotate the temperature control to achieve
the desired air temperature.
Note: In high ambient temperatures, cooling
may be temporarily diverted away from the
passenger compartment to cool the Battery.HeatingEnsure that the fan 6 is on, then press button
5 to operate the heating system. The
indicator in the switch will illuminate amber
when the system is operating. Press again to
switch off.
Rotate the temperature control to achieve
the desired air temperature.Air recirculationPress button 7 to operate air recirculation.
The indicator in the switch will illuminate
green. Press again to switch off.
When air recirculation is operating, and the
soft-top or hard-top is installed, 90% of the
air from within the passenger compartment is
recirculated, instead of being drawn from
outside the vehicle. This is useful for
preventing fumes from entering the vehicle
or to effectively maintain a constant
temperature.
Note: It is recommended that recirculation is
switched off for a short period each hour to
refresh the air inside the vehicle, and to help
prevent the windshield from fogging.Air distributionRotate the air distribution control 8 to
change the points at which air enters the
passenger compartment. Windshield vents
Footwell vents
Face vents
Air flow from the vents can be mixed by
positioning the control between the
distribution settings.
Ve n t i l a t i o nAir is drawn into the ventilation system
through the grill at the front of the vehicle.
Keep the grill clear of obstructions (leaves,
snow, etc.).
Press the thumb depression to open the
vents and rotate to direct the air. The vents
on each side of the dashboard can be
adjusted to direct air onto the side windows.
Note: With the face level vents open, airflow
to the foot and windshield outlets is reduced. TR0026
Windshield defrostingFor maximum efficiency when removing frost
or mist from your windshield, set the controls
as follows:
1. Rotate the air distribution control to windshield.
2. Rotate the fan control fully clockwise.TR0027
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Tire repair
10-5
Roadside emergencies
Note: In cold conditions, use the vehicle’s
heater to warm the aerosol.
3. Position the wheel (if possible) so that the puncture is at the bottom.
4. Remove the valve cap and clean the valve thread.
5. Vigorously shake the tire sealant for approximately 30 seconds.
6. Screw the filler tube onto the tire valve and break the safety seal.
7. Hold the tire sealant upright and turn the knob one-quarter turn clockwise. If you
need to stop the process, simply turn the
knob back to the ‘OFF’ position.
8. Empty the entire contents of the tire sealant into the tire. When the sealant
stops flowing through the filler tube, turn
the knob to the ‘OFF’ position and
unscrew the filler tube from the tire valve.
Note: If tire sealant comes into contact
with the vehicle’s paint, immediately
wash the area with water to avoid
permanent damage.
9. If the wheel rim has lifted from the ground, drive immediately for 6 to 12
miles (10 to 20 km) to distribute the
sealant evenly inside the tire. Then drive
gently and do not exceed 30 mph
(45 km/h).
WARNING: If the wheel rim has not
lifted from the ground, call
Roadside Assistance to have the vehicle
transported to a repair facility.
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10. Drive to the nearest service station and inflate the tire to the correct pressure (see
Specifications and tire pressures,
page 11-4 .) If the required pressure
cannot be reached, then the tire is too
severely damaged and you should have
the vehicle transported to a tire repair
facility. Do not drive!
Note: When adjusting tire pressures, you
can display tire pressure values on the
Touch Screen’s tire pressure screen.
However, the values displayed by the
Touch Screen will not be updated until
you place the car in drive long enough for
the tire pressure monitoring sensors to
take new readings. For details, refer to the
Touch Screen Users Manual provided in
your owners package.
11. If the correct tire pressure was achieved, continue driving. Drive carefully and do
not exceed 30 mph (45 km/h). At the
earliest opportunity, have the tire
repaired or replaced and replace the used
tire sealant.
WARNING: Always inform the tire
repairer that tire sealant has been
used. If the tire is to be subsequently
deflated, only do so in a well ventilated
area. The aerosol sealant can damage the
wheel sensor that measures tire pressure.
Therefore, the wheel sensor must be
replaced.
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Replacing the tire sealantAlways replace the used tire sealant with one
of the same type and capacity (400 ml). Tire
sealants are available through most reputable
automotive retailers.
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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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Bulb replacement
10-9
Roadside emergencies
Bulb replacementReplacing a bulbAlways check the operation of all exterior
lights before driving the vehicle. Replace a
bulb only with one of the same type and
specification.Light Emitting Diode (LED) lightsThe following lights on your vehicle use the
latest LED technology and if any of these
lights stop working, it must be replaced by
Te s l a M o t o r s :
• Front side marker light
• Rear side marker light
• Reverse lights
• Tail/brake lights
• Rear turn signals
Unlike traditional filament bulbs, these lights
have a long life and low power consumption
while providing the same amount of
illumination.Filament bulbsThe lights shown in the illustration and listed
below have replaceable filaments that should
be replaced by Tesla Motors:
• Front turn signal ( 1)
• Front side (2 )
• Headlight high beam ( 3)
• Headlight low beam (4 )
Owner replaceable bulbsThe interior light, trunk light, and license plate
lights are easy to replace. To replace these
lights, refer to the following table and
instructions.
Interior lightTo r e m o v e t h e b u l b :
1. Using the screwdriver supplied in the toolkit, depress the retaining clips and
carefully pry the light unit from the rear
header rail.
2. Rotate the bulb holder 90° counterclockwise and remove.
3. Pull the bulb from the holder.
To install the new bulb, reverse the above
steps.
Location
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Ty p e
Front turn signal (1) 21 PY21W
Front side (2) 5 W5W
Headlight high beam (3) 65 H9B
Headlight low beam (4) 60 HB3A
Location
Watts
Ty p e
Interior 5 W5W
Tr u n k 5 C 5 W
License plate 5 C5W
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