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Punctured tiresA puncture eventually causes the tire to lose pressure, which is why it’s
important to check tire pressures frequently. Permanently repair or replace
punctured or damaged tires as soon as possible. Don’t drive with a punctured
tire, even if it isn’t deflated. A punctured tire can deflate suddenly at any time.
Your tubeless tires may not leak when penetrated, provided the object remains
in the tire. If, however, you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while
driving, or you suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately
reduce your speed. Drive slowly, while avoiding heavy braking or sharp
steering and when safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Arrange to have the vehicle
transported to a tire repair center, or to Tesla, to have tires inspected and, if
necessary, repaired. Flat spotsIf the vehicle is stationary for a long period in high temperatures, tires can form
flat spots. When the vehicle is driven, these flat spots cause a vibration which
gradually disappears as the tires get warm and regain their original shape. To
minimize the flat spots during storage, inflate tires to the maximum pressure
indicated on the tire wall, then, before driving the vehicle, release air to adjust
tire pressure to the recommended levels. Driving In Low Ambient TemperaturesTire performance reduces in low ambient temperatures, resulting in less grip
and an increased susceptibility to damage from impacts. Performance tires
can temporarily harden when cold, causing you to hear rotational noise for
the first few miles until the tires warm up. Contact Tesla Motors for winter tire
recommendations.
WARNING: Defective tires are dangerous. Do not drive if a tire is damaged,
excessively worn, or is inflated to an incorrect pressure. The safety of the
vehicle and occupants will be adversely affected. Check tires regularly for wear
and to ensure there are no cuts, bulges or exposure of the ply/cord structure.
TEMPORARY TIRE REPAIRAs an option, you can purchase a tire repair kit from Tesla (this kit is included
only if you purchased your Model S in Maryland or Rhode Island). This kit is
designed to temporarily repair a small tire puncture just long enough for you to
drive slowly to the nearest tire repair location. Follow the instructions provided
on the kit and heed all warnings.
WARNING: Do not use any tire liquid or aerosol tire sealant other than a tire
repair kit purchased as an accessory from Tesla. Other types can cause tire
pressure sensors to malfunction.
INSPECTING AND MAINTAINING TIRESTire wearThe Model S is originally fitted with tires that have wear indicators moulded
into the tread pattern. When the tread has been worn down to 1/16”, (1.6 mm)
the indicators start appearing at the surface of the tread pattern, producing
the effect of a continuous band
of rubber across the width of the
tire. Replace a tire as soon as an
indicator band becomes visible
or the tread depth reaches the
minimum permitted by law.Tire rotation, balance
and wheel alignmentTesla recommends rotating the tires every 6,000 miles. After rotating, always
check and adjust tire pressures.
Unbalanced wheels (sometimes noticeable
as vibration through the steering) affects vehicle handling and tire life. Even
with regular use, wheels can get out of balance. Therefore, they should be
balanced as required. If tire wear is uneven (on one side of the tire only) or
becomes abnormally excessive, check the alignment of wheels.
TIRE MAINTENANCE
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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.
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