2014 TESLA MODEL S power steering

FusesFuses
7.22MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL
Fuse Box 3
Fuse Box 4
If Model S is equipped with the cold weather option, an additional fuse box (4) is located under the
driver’s side trim panel. Access to fuse box 4 requires removal of several components that must be
performed by a Tesla service technician. The following fuse list is provided only to assist you in
determining if a fuse in this box needs to be replaced. Contact Tesla Service if one of these fuses
needs to be replaced.
Fuse RatingCircuit Protected
71 40 A Condenser fan (left)
72 40 A Condenser fan (right)
73 40 A Vacuum pump
74 20 A 12V drive rail (cabin)
75 5 A Power steering
76 5 A ABS
77 25 A Stability control
78 20 A Headlights - high/low beam
79 30 A Light - exterior/interior
Fuse RatingCircuit Protected
NOTE: THESE FUSES MUST BE REPLACED BY A TESLA SERVICE TECHNICIAN
101 15 A Left rear seat heater
102 15 A Right rear seat heater
103 15 A Middle rear seat heater control
104 15 A Middle rear seat heater
105 15 A Wiper de-icer
106 - Not used
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SubsystemsSubsystems
8.6MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL
SubsystemsMotor
Transmission
Steering
Brakes
Type AC induction motor, liquid-cooled, with variable
frequency drive
Rating 375 Volts
Maximum Speed 16000 rpm
Type Single speed fixed gear
Overall Final Drive Ratio 9.73:1
Reverse Gear Reverse direction of motor, limited to 24 km/h
Type Rack and pinion with electronic power steering
Variable ratio and speed sensitive
Number of turns lock to lock 2.45
Turning Circle (curb to curb) 11.3 metres
Type 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with
Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Integrated
Advanced Stability Control and Electronic
Accelerator pedal actuated regenerative braking
system
Calipers Four piston fixed
Rotor Diameters (ventilated) Front: 13.98”/355 mm
Rear: 14.37”/365 mm
Front Rotor thickness New: 1.26”/32 mm
Service limit: 1.18”/30 mm
Rear Rotor thickness New: 1.10”/28 mm
Service limit: 1.02”/26 mm
Front Brake Pad Thickness (excluding back
plate)New: 0.354”/9.0 mm
Service limit: 0.078”/2 mm
Rear Brake Pad Thickness (excluding back
plate)New: 0.315”/8.0 mm
Service limit: 0.078”/2 mm
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Pad
Thickness (excluding back plate). Electronic
calipers self-adjust for pad wear.New: 0.216”/5.5 mm
Service limit: 0.039”/1 mm
Parking brake Electrically actuated parking brake calipers
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INDEX
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ................. 4-20
access panel, removing .....................................7-16
accessories, installing ...................................... 7-24
accessories, plugging into power socket .5-16
air circulation ......................................................... 5-9
air conditioning
operating tips
................................................. 5-10
overview ............................................................. 5-8
air distribution ....................................................... 5-9
air filter ................................................................... 5-10
air suspension
automatic adjustments
.................................5-11
indicator lights ..................................................5-11
Jack mode ..........................................................5-11
manual settings ................................................5-11
air vents .................................................................. 5-10
airbags
after a collision
................................................3-18
front passenger, disabling ..........................3-17
how they work ................................................ 3-16
indicator lights .................................................3-18
inflation effects ...............................................3-18
location of .........................................................3-15
safety information ..........................................3-18
types of ............................................................. 3-16
alarm ........................................................................5-22
antifreeze ................................................................7-16
anti-lock braking (ABS) .................................. 4-20
audio
devices, connecting
...................................... 5-16
devices, playing from ....................................5-15
playing files .......................................................5-15
steering wheel buttons ................................. 4-3
automatic car washes ........................................ 7-12
B
backup camera ................................................... 4-24
battery (12V)
going flat
............................................................6-4
specifications .................................................... 8-7
Battery (high voltage)
care of
..................................................................6-4
coolant ................................................................7-16
discharge, impact of .......................................6-4
fluid check .........................................................7-16
general information ........................................6-4
specifications .................................................... 8-7
temperature limits ...........................................6-4
battery (key), replacing ..................................... 2-3
Bluetooth
audio devices, connecting
..........................5-15
general information .......................................5-17
phone, connecting .........................................5-18
phone, contacts and media ........................5-17
phone, disconnecting ...................................5-17
phone, pairing ..................................................5-17
phone, unpairing .............................................5-17body repairs
......................................................... 7-24
body touch up ..................................................... 7-14
brake fluid replacement ..................................... 7-2
brakes
anti-lock (ABS)
..............................................4-20
emergency braking ......................................4-20
fluid level ........................................................... 7-17
inspecting ........................................................4-20
regenerative braking .................................... 4-21
specifications ....................................................8-6
wear ...................................................................4-20
C
cabin temperature control ................................5-8
camera (rear view) ............................................ 4-24
capacity weight .....................................................8-3
car cover ................................................................ 7-14
car washes ............................................................. 7-12
carpets, cleaning ................................................. 7-13
chains ........................................................................7-6
charge cable
connecting
..........................................................6-5
disconnecting ....................................................6-5
charge current .......................................................6-7
charge levels ...........................................................6-7
charge port .............................................................6-5
charge port light .................................................. 6-6
charging
adapters
..............................................................6-3
charge port ........................................................6-5
connecting the charge cable ......................6-5
current setting ..................................................6-7
disconnecting the charge cable .................6-5
equipment summary ......................................6-3
High Power Wall Connector ........................6-3
instructions .........................................................6-5
light ...................................................................... 6-6
mobile equipment for ....................................6-3
public charging stations ................................6-3
set charge limit .................................................6-7
settings ................................................................6-7
status ....................................................................6-8
stopping ..............................................................6-5
charging schedule, setting ................................6-7
child protection
disabling liftgate
.............................................. 2-5
disabling rear door handles ......................... 2-5
locking rear windows ..................................... 2-7
child seats
choosing
.............................................................. 3-7
general guidelines ........................................... 3-7
installation methods .......................................3-8
installing multiple .............................................3-9
ISOFIX type, installing ...................................3-9
larger children ...................................................3-8
rear facing, opening ....................................... 3-11
rear facing, restrictions ................................ 3-11
rear facing, safety .......................................... 3-14
rear facing, seating a child ......................... 3-13
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INDEXINDEX
loading
determining load limit ....................................8-4
general information ........................................ 8-3
information label for ....................................... 8-3
lock/unlock status ..................................... 2-4, 4-8
locking
drive-away
.......................................................... 2-5
using the touchscreen ...................................2-4
walk-away ........................................................... 2-5
with key ............................................................... 2-2
lumbar support ...................................................... 3-2
M
maintenance
brake fluid ..........................................................7-17
daily checks ....................................................... 7-2
exterior cleaning .............................................7-12
fluid replacement ............................................. 7-2
fuse replacement ........................................... 7-19
inspecting tires .................................................7-4
interior cleaning ............................................. 7-13
monthly checks ................................................ 7-2
removing access panel ................................ 7-16
replacing wiper blades ................................ 7-15
service intervals ............................................... 7-2
tire pressures ..................................................... 7-3
washer fluid ...................................................... 7-18
windshield washer jets ................................ 7-15
mats ......................................................................... 7-14
media
DAB radio
......................................................... 5-13
favorites ............................................................ 5-15
Internet radio .................................................. 5-14
playing audio files ......................................... 5-15
radio .................................................................... 5-12
TuneIn radio ..................................................... 5-14
volume .................................................................4-3
mileage upon delivery ...................................... 10-2
mirrors
adjusting
.............................................................4-5
automatic dimming .........................................4-5
auto-tilt ................................................................4-5
rear view .............................................................4-5
when reversing .................................................4-5
mobile app ........................................................... 5-25
Mobile Connector
components
....................................................... 6-3
connecting ......................................................... 6-5
disconnecting ....................................................6-5
modifications ....................................................... 7-24
motor specifications ............................................8-6
N
navigation
entering a destination ................................. 5-20
overview ............................................... 5-19, 5-20
Neutral gear, maintaining ................................. 4-7
O
odometer
on instrument panel ....................................... 4-8
on touchscreen ............................................... 4-18
P
Park Assist
how it works ....................................................4-16
limitations and false warnings .................. 4-17
turning chimes on and off .......................... 4-17
visual and audio feedback .......................... 4-16
park gear ................................................................. 4-7
parking brake ....................................................... 4-21
parts replacement ............................................. 7-24
passive unlocking .................................................2-2
phone
Bluetooth, general information
................ 5-17
call menu ........................................................... 5-18
connecting ........................................................ 5-18
importing contacts and media ................. 5-17
instrument panel menu ................................ 5-18
making a call .................................................... 5-18
pairing ................................................................ 5-17
receiving a call ................................................ 5-18
steering wheel buttons ................................. 4-4
unpairing or disconnecting ........................ 5-17
power meter ......................................................... 4-21
power on ................................................................. 4-6
power socket ........................................................ 5-16
power windows .....................................................2-7
powering off Model S ......................................... 4-6
powering on Model S ......................................... 4-6
preferences, setting ............................................ 5-6
public charging stations .................................... 6-3
R
radio
DAB ..................................................................... 5-13
Direct Tune ....................................................... 5-13
favorite stations .............................................. 5-15
Internet radio ................................................... 5-14
overview ............................................................ 5-12
traffic alerts ...................................................... 5-14
TuneIn ................................................................. 5-14
rain sensor ............................................................. 4-15
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