2012 TESLA MODEL S Owner Safety Information

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VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT
WARNINGS:
Overloading the vehicle will have an adverse effect on braking and
handling, which could compromise your safety or damage Model S.
Therefore you must understand how much weight your Model S can
safely carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes
the weight of all occupants, cargo and any additional equipment fitted to
Model S since it was manufactured.
Always ensure tires are inflated to their recommended levels. Doing so is
especially important when carrying heavy loads.
To calculate load limit1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s TIRE AND
LOADING INFORMATION label (illustrated on page 16).
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs,
and there will be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in the vehicle,
the amount of available cargo and luggage capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
Example load limit calculationHow much cargo you can carry in Model S depends on the number and
weight of passengers. The following are typical examples of calculated
load limits. These examples assume passengers weighing 150 lbs (68 kg).
If the passengers weigh more or less, the available cargo and luggage
load capacity will decrease or increase respectively.
Example 1: Driver and one passengerDescription Total
Vehicle Capacity Weight 954 lbs
Subtract Occupant Weight (2 x 150 lbs) 300 lbs
Available Cargo Weight 654 lbsExample 2: Driver and four passengersDescription Total
Vehicle Capacity Weight 954 lbs
Subtract Occupant Weight (5 x 150 lbs) 750 lbs
Available Cargo Weight 204 lbsThe available cargo or luggage weight should then be distributed between
the front trunk and the trunk.
CAUTION: Never load more than 300 lbs (136 kg) into the front trunk.
VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT

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VEHICLE TELEMATICS/DATA RECORDERSThis vehicle is equipped with electronic modules that monitor and record
data from various vehicle systems, including the motor, Battery, braking
and electrical systems. The electronic modules record information about
various driving and vehicle conditions, including braking, acceleration, trip
and other related information regarding your vehicle and its features such
as charging events and status, the enabling/disabling of various systems,
diagnostic trouble codes, VIN, speed, direction and location.
The data is stored by the vehicle and may be accessed, used and stored
by Tesla service technicians during vehicle servicing or periodically
transmitted to Tesla wirelessly through the vehicle’s telematics system.
This data may be used by Tesla for various purposes, including, but not
limited to, providing you with Tesla telematics services, troubleshooting,
evaluation of your vehicle’s quality, functionality and performance, analysis
and research by Tesla and its partners for the improvement and design
of our vehicles and systems, and as otherwise may be required by law. In
servicing your vehicle, we can potentially resolve issues remotely simply by
reviewing your vehicle’s data log.
Tesla’s telematics services wirelessly transmits vehicle information to
Tesla on a periodic basis. The data is used as described above and will
help ensure the proper maintenance of your vehicle. In the future, Tesla
may develop features that make further use of your vehicle’s telematics
system and the information provided, including features such as charging
reminders, software updates, and remote access to and control of various
systems of your vehicle.Tesla will not disclose the data recorded in your vehicle to any third party
except when:
• An agreement or consent from the vehicle’s owner (or the leasing
company for a leased vehicle) is obtained.
• Officially requested by the police or other authorities.
• Used as a defense for Tesla in a lawsuit.
• Ordered by a court of law.
• Used for research purposes without disclosing details of the vehicle
owner or identification information.
• Disclosed to a Tesla affiliated company, including their successors or
assigns, or our information systems and data management providers.
In addition, Tesla will not disclosure the data recorded to an owner unless
it pertains to a non-warranty repair service and in this case, will disclose
the data that is related to the repair.
DATA RECORDERS

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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNINGS:
Certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of
component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag modules and seat belt
pretensioners may contain Perchlorate Material. Special handling may be
required for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See:
http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after handling.
CONTACTING TESLAFor detailed information about your specific Model S, go to www.
teslamotors.com and log in as an owner. All information about your
Model S is available here.
If you have any further questions or concerns about your Model S, call
1-877-79TESLA (1-877-798-3752).
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTSUnited StatesIf you believe that Model S has a defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying
Tesla Motors.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and
if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a
recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer, or Tesla Motors.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or
write to: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information
about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.CanadaIf you believe that your Model S has a defect which could cause a crash
or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Transport
Canada, in addition to notifying Tesla. To contact Transport Canada, call
their toll-free number: 1-800-333-0510.
CONTACT INFORMATION

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