2008 TESLA ROADSTER display

Important notes about this manual
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Introduction and consumer information
Important notes about this manualRead this manual firstThis owners manual contains a great deal of
information you need to know about a Tesla
Roadster. We urge you to read it carefully and
familiarize yourself with the vehicle before
driving.
For your own safety, follow the instructions
and warnings contained in this manual.
Ignoring them could result in damage to the
vehicle or personal injury to you or others.
Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow
instructions is not covered by the New
Ve h i c l e L i m i t e d Wa r ra n t y.
Keep this manual in your Roadster as a
reference for the safe and enjoyable use of
your Tesla Roadster. Should you sell your
vehicle, be sure to provide this manual to the
new owner.
All specifications and descriptions are
accurate at the time of printing. Because
improvement is a constant goal at Tesla
Motors, we reserve the right to make changes
at any time, without notice and without
obligation.
This manual applies to all 2008 Tesla
Roadsters. As a result, you may find some
explanations for equipment or options not
installed on your vehicle. When required,
Tesla Motors distributes an addendum to
provide updated information.
An effective way to find the information you
need is to use the index at the back of this
manual. If you are unable to find the
information you need, note that the following additional documents are included in your
owners package and therefore the content
may be elsewhere:
• Audio and Navigation Guides - describes
how to use the audio and navigation
systems
• Touch Screen Users Manual - describes
how to use the screens to display
important information while parking,
driving, and char ging the vehicle
• Charging Your Vehicle - describes how to
use the High Power Connector to charge
your vehicle.
• High Power Connector Installation
Manual - provides pla nning guidelines for
the installation of the High Power
Connector as well as step-by-step
installation instructions. This manual is
included with the delivery of the High
Power Connector.
• Roadside Assistance Guide - describes
the Tesla Motors Roadside Assistance
program and provides instructions on
how to transport the vehicle
• Warranty Booklet - details the New
Ve h i c l e L i m i t e d Wa r ra n t y
• Tire Warranty - details the warranty for
the vehicle’s tires
In addition to these documents, Tesla Motors
may include an addendum in your owners
package if your vehicle specifications differ
from those in this manual. If you are missing a
document, contact Tesla Motors.
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served. This material may not be reproduced
or copied, in whole or in part, without the
written permission of Tesla Motors, Inc.
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property of their respective owners. Symbols glossaryThe following symbols used within this
manual call your attention to specific types of
information:
WARNING: Indicates a situation in
which serious bodily injury or death
could result if the warning is ignored.
S
Caution: Indicates a situation in which
bodily injury or damage to your vehicle,
or both, could result if the caution is ignored.
Identifies items that must be disposed
of safely to prevent unnecessary
damage to the environment.
Note: A note provides useful supporting
information and sometimes suggests how to
make better use of your vehicle.
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Vehicle security4-8
Doors, locks, and security
Ve h i c l e P I N c o d eAs an alternate level of vehicle security, you
can restrict operation of your vehicle until a
PIN code is entered. The PIN code is used by
the following features that can be selected on
the Touch Screen’s parked screen (shown
above, the parked screen is active whenever
the hand brake is engaged).
Tesla Motors requires that you set your PIN
code when you receive your vehicle.
Note: If at some point in the future you sell
your vehicle, remember to inform the new
owner of the PIN code.
Setting the PIN code
With the hand brake engaged, touch
the SETTINGS icon on the main ‘parked
screen to display the settings screen.
Press the right arrow icon to navigate to the
second settings screen.
Touch Security PIN .
If a PIN code has been previously set, you will
be asked to enter the old PIN code. Enter the
old PIN code by touching the numbers on the
screen and then touch OK. If you enter an
incorrect PIN code, an invalid entry message
will be displayed. Either enter the correct PIN
code or touch the EXIT icon to return to the
previous screen. You will be then be asked to enter the new
PIN code. Enter a new PIN code and then
touch
OK.
Note: The PIN code must be between four
and eight digits in length.
You will then be asked to confirm the new PIN
code. Enter the new PIN code again and then
touch OK.
If the PIN code does not match the previously
entered code a message will be displayed
telling you that the PINs differ and you will
need to enter the PIN code again.
Valet mode. See
Va l e t m o d e ,
page 4-11 .
PIN Lock. See PIN lock,
page 4-10 .
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Vehicle security
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Doors, locks, and security
If the PIN codes match, then the PIN Code Set
screen will be displayed.
To u c h OK to return to the Settings screen.
Note: Always keep a reco rd of your PIN code
and store it in a safe place. Do not store your
PIN code in your vehicle.
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Vehicle security4-10
Doors, locks, and security
PIN lockWhen activated, the PIN lock inhibits starting
and driving your vehicle until the PIN code is
entered on the Touch Screen.
Activating PIN lock
To activate the PIN lock, touch the
LOCK icon on the main parked screen.
Enter your PIN code. The Touch Screen
displays a message (shown above) telling you
that the PIN lock is activated.
If a PIN code has not been set, the Touch
Screen displays a message telling you to
enter a new PIN code. Touch OK to enter a
new PIN code. See Ve h i c l e P I N c o d e ,
page 4-8.
Deactivating PIN lock
To deactivate the PIN lock, touch the
UNLOCK icon to display the PIN code
entry screen.
Enter your PIN code and then touch OK. If the
correct PIN code was entered, the Touch
Screen displays the main parked screen.
If you enter an incorrect PIN code, a message
is displayed telling you that you’ve made an
invalid entry. Either enter the correct PIN
code or touch the EXIT icon to return to the
previous screen.
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Vehicle security
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Doors, locks, and security
Va l e t m o d eFor your peace of mind, your vehicle has a
unique valet mode for those times that your
vehicle is parked by another person.
When valet mode is active, your vehicle’s
power is limited and the Touch Screen
displays activity information about the
vehicle. Operation of the Touch Screen is
restricted to the valet mode screen which
displays information on how your vehicle was
used while in valet mode.
Valet mode can only be deactivated by
entering the vehicle’s PIN code. Activating Valet mode
To activate valet mode, touch the bow
tie icon on the Touch Screen’s main
parked screen.
Provided a vehicle PIN code has been set,
you’ll be prompted to enter your PIN code.
Enter your PIN code and touch OK. The Touch
Screen displays the Valet Mode Activated
screen.
If a PIN code has not been set, the Touch
Screen displays a message telling you to
enter a new PIN code. Touch OK to enter a
new PIN code. See Ve h i c l e P I N c o d e ,
page 4-8 . The Touch Screen displays the following
information for the curr
ent period that valet
mode has been active:
• Distance travelled
• Top speed reached
• Unlock attempts (the number of
unsuccessful attempts at entering a PIN
code)
• Trunk openings (the number of times the
trunk has been opened)
Deactivating Valet mode
To deactivate valet mode, touch the
UNLOCK icon to display the PIN code
entry screen.
Enter your PIN code and then touch OK. If the
correct PIN code was entered, the Touch
Screen displays the main parked screen.
If you enter an incorrect PIN code, a message
is displayed telling you that you’ve made an
invalid entry. Either enter the correct PIN
code or touch the EXIT icon to return to the
previous screen.
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General information about charging
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Charging your vehicle
• DO charge the Battery to a full charge
before leaving it unplugged. This
maintains the charge level needed to
keep the Battery’s electronics
operational. If storing for more than 15
days, it is strongly recommended that you
keep it plugged in.
• DO NOT expose an unplugged vehicle to
ambient temperatures below -20°F or
above 120°F.
Use the vehicle’s Touch Screen to determine
the charge level and temperature of the
Battery. For details, refer to the Touch Screen
Users Manual, provided in your owners
package.Storing your vehicleIf you plan to leave the vehicle unused for
longer than 15 days, it is recommended that
you leave the vehicle connected to the High
Power Connector and select the ‘Storage’
charge setting using the Touch Screen. When
you charge the vehicle using the Storage
charge setting, the vehicle is automatically
kept at a reduced charge level to optimize the
life of the individual cells within the Battery.
Keep in mind that the reduced charge level
also reduces the vehicle’s available driving
range. So remember to change the setting
back to ‘Standard’ before taking the vehicle
on an extended drive. For details on how to
select the Storage charge setting, refer to the
Touch Screen Users Manual, provided in your
owners package.
Charge level & mileage are
estimatesThe maximum level of charge the Battery will
be charged to depends on the charge setting
you select (see About charge settings,
page 5-4 ) . T h e S t a n d a r d c h a r g e s e t t i n g i s t h e
preferred setting for normal use. Selecting
the Range or Performance charge settings
will charge the Battery to its maximum
allowable charge level, whereas selecting the
Storage charge setting will charge the
Battery to a relatively low level.
The vehicle’s Touch Screen displays the
charge level and number of miles you can
drive on the remaining charge. The numbers
that are displayed are estimates only. The
Touch Screen allows you to display these
estimates based on how you’ve been driving
for the last mile (INST RANGE) or the last 32
miles (RANGE). Therefore, if you’ve driven on
a flat highway for the past 32 miles, and you
have now been driving up a steep slope for
the last mile, the number of miles you can
drive on the remaining charge will actually be
less than the estimate that is displayed when
RANGE is selected but is more accurate when
INST RANGE is selected. Charge level and
estimated remaining mileage are also
displayed on the vehicle’s LCD panel (see
page 6-11).
The charge level and estimated mileage are
continuously updated. Also, they may be
lower or higher after a period of rest. For
example, when parking your vehicle you
notice that the estimated remaining mileage
is 85. When returning to your vehicle a few
hours later, you notice that the estimated mileage is now 91. This is normal behavior and
is not a cause for concern. The mileage that is
displayed when the vehicle has been at rest is
more accurate.
How long does it take to charge?The amount of time it takes to fully charge
the vehicle will vary
depending on the
amount of current and voltage provided by
the charging system. Charge time is also
impacted by both the ambient temperature
and the vehicle’s Battery temperature—if out
of the optimal range, the HVAC system starts
up and diverts a portion of the energy. It also
depends on the charge setting you are using.
For example, a full charge at Range or
Performance takes approximately 15% longer.
Use the following table as a guideline when
estimating how long it will take to charge
your vehicle. This table assumes you are
charging a fully depleted Battery to a full
charge using the Standard charge setting.
Charge times are estimates only.Charge
Current
Charge Time
(at 120 Volts)
Charge Time
(at 240 Volts)
70 amps n/a 4 hours
60 amps n/a 5 hours 48 amps n/a 6 hours
40 amps n/a 7 hours 32 amps n/a 10 hours
24 amps n/a 15 hours
16 amps n/a 18 hours12 amps 40 hours 20 hours
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Charge settings5-4
Charging your vehicle
Note: The charge process slows down as the
Battery approaches a full charge. Therefore,
reaching a high level of charge is much
quicker than reaching a full charge. Charge settingsAbout charge settingsYour vehicle has been set up with default
charging settings. However, you can override
these default settings. You may want to
optimize the charging environment when
storing your vehicle, or you may want to
extend the vehicle’s driving range. You can
also reduce the default charge current, set a
time that you want charging to begin, and
display your electrical cost per charge.
Charge settings can be changed using the
Touch Screen. The various charge settings
are summarized below. For details on how to
use the Touch Screen to adjust settings, refer
to the Touch Screen Users Manual, provided
in your owners package.Four types of chargeThe charge setting always defaults to
Standard charge. In other words, changing
the charge type is a one-time event—the
charge type reverts back to Standard the
next time the charging port door is opened
after the vehicle has been driven over a tenth
of a mile.
StorageIf you are not using the vehicle for an
extended period of time, Tesla recommends
leaving the vehicle plugged in and setting the
charge type to Storage.
This setting charges the Battery to a medium
level of charge to ensure the maximum
lifetime of the cells within the Battery, while
also maintaining the integrity of the vehicle’s
electronic systems, su ch as the security
system.
This charge setting is automatically cancelled
and reverts back to Standard if the vehicle’s
charging port door is opened after the
vehicle has been driven over a tenth of a mile.
If the vehicle is driven after being charged
using the Storage setting, the range of the
vehicle will be limited because the charge
level is lower than the other charge types.
This is temporary and returns to normal after
charging the vehicle using the Standard
setting.StandardBy default, the vehicle is set up to charge
using the Standard charge setting—this
setting provides the best performance while
also maximizing the life of the Battery.RangeThis setting charges the Battery to the
maximum available level. It also limits the
vehicle’s power by 50%. The result is that the
vehicle can achieve the maximum number of
miles possible on a single charge. To preserve the life of the Battery, this charge
setting is automatically cancelled and reverts
back to Standard after 72 hours or if the
vehicle’s charging port door is opened after
the vehicle has been driven over a tenth of a
mile.
Caution: Repeated use of the Range
charge setting reduces the lifetime of
the cells within the Battery.
PerformanceThis setting is available for those rare times in
which you want to achieve maximum power
and hence, minimize the time it takes to
accelerate from 0-60 mph. Use this setting
with caution because it allows the Battery to
run at a higher temperature—which reduces
the life of the cells within the Battery.
Frequent use of this setting is strongly
discouraged.
This setting also charges the cells within the
Battery to the maximum available level.
To preserve the life of the Battery, this charge
setting is automatically cancelled and reverts
back to Standard after 72 hours or if the
vehicle’s charging port door is opened after
the vehicle has been driven over a tenth of a
mile.
Caution: Repeated use of the
Performance setting reduces the
lifetime of the cells within the Battery.
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Charge settings
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Charging your vehicle
Schedule the charge timeIf you don’t want the vehicle to begin
charging immediately after you plug it in, you
can set a charge start time. This is a useful
way to charge the vehicle during non-peak
hours when there is less demand on your
electrical system and your electricity may
cost less.Setting current limitThe current limit is automatically set to the
maximum possible value available from the
attached power supply. With the charging
port door open, you can manually reduce the
current by selecting an alternate value. If you
do so, the reduced limit remains in effect until
you manually increase it. When you manually
change the current li mit, the change is
applied only to your physical location and it
stays in effect for that location until you
manually change it. The vehicle location is
determined by the internal global positioning
system (GPS). This allows you to set a
different current limit for each of your
charging locations.CostYou can display the cost of a charge on the
Touch Screen when the vehicle has finished
charging. You can obtain an accurate reading
of your power cost for each charge cycle by
entering the cost of power (in kWH) on the
Cost Settings screen. In most areas, you can
obtain your power costs from your utility bill. For details on setting charge costs, refer to
the Touch Screen Reference Guide provided
in your owners package.
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