Table of Contents
For information on how to use the Touch Screen, the High Power Connector, and the audio and
navigation systems, refer to the separate manuals provided in your owners package.Introduction and consumer information
Important notes about your vehicle 1-2
Important notes about this manual 1-3
Consumer information 1-4
Your vehicle at a glance Exterior 2-2
Interior 2-4
Seating an d safety restraints
Seats 3-2
Seat belts 3-3
Airbag system 3-6
Doors, locks, and s ecurity
Keys 4-2
Do ors
4-4
Trunk 4-6
Vehicle security 4-7
Charging your vehicle General information about charging 5-2
Charge settings 5-4
Charging components 5-6
Driving your vehicle Driving basics 6-2
Switches and controls 6-7
Instruments 6-11
Comfort and convenience Power windows 7-2
Rear view mirrors 7-3
Interior temperature control 7-4
Interior accessories 7-7
Removable roof 7-9
HomeLink® 7-15Audio and navigation systems
8-1
Maintenance and care Maintenance 9-2
Fluid reservoirs 9-4
Windshield wiper and washer 9-6
Cleaning and vehicle care 9-7
Roadside emergencies Tool kit 10-2
Energy Depletion 10-3
Tire repair 10-4
Wheels 10-6
Fuse replacement 10-7
Bulb replacement 10-9
Raising the vehicle 10-11
Vehicle recovery 10-13
Technical specifications Vehicle identification 11-2
Wheels and tires 11-4
Approved fluids and capacities 11-14
Vehicle dimensions and weights 11-15
Subsystem specifications 11-17
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Roadside emergenciesTool kitTool kit location 9-2
Tool kit components 9-2
Energy Depletion Dealing with a discharged Battery 9-3
Getting a few extra miles 9-3
Tire repair Tire sealant 9-4
Safety precautions 9-4
Repairing a tire 9-4
Replacing the tire sealant 9-5
Wheels Removing the wheel 9-6
Replacing the wheel 9-6
Fuse replacement Replacing a fuse 9-7
Fuse specification chart 9-8
Bulb replacement Replacing a bulb 9-9
Interior light 9-9
Trunk light 9-10
License plate light 9-10
Raising the vehicle Vehicle jacking points 9-11
Vehicle lifting points 9-12
Vehicle recovery Transporting the vehicle 9-13
Transporter tie down straps 9-14
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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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20 22 24 26
10 12 14 16 18 19 21 23 25 27
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
85 In stru m en ts
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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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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