Temporary Tire RepairTemporary Tire Repair
7.8MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL
Te m p o r a r y T i r e R e p a i rTire Repair Kit
Your Model S has no spare tire. Depending on
the legislations that apply to the region in
which you purchased Model S, a tire repair kit
may or may not be included. If a tire repair kit
was not provided in Model S upon delivery, you
can purchase one from Tesla.
The tire repair kit consists of a compressor and
a canister of tire sealant (enough to repair one
tire). When injected into a tire, the sealant can
penetrate a small puncture up to 6 mm to form
a temporary repair.
NOTE: For punctures larger than 6 mm, severe
tread damage, a damaged sidewall, ripped tires
or tires that have come off the rim, call
Roadside Assistance.
WARNING: The tire repair kit is a
temporary repair only. You must repair or
replace a damaged tire as soon as possible.
WARNING: Do not exceed 48 km/h when
driving with a tire that has been
temporarily repaired with sealant.
WARNING: Follow all directions and
warnings on the tire repair kit before
starting a repair.
CAUTION: Do not drive on a deflated tire
as this can cause serious damage.
Tire Sealant Canister
The tire sealant provided in the Tesla tire repair
kit is approved for use with Model S and is
designed not to damage the TPMS (Tire
Pressure Monitoring System) sensors.
Therefore, you must replace it only with one of
the same type and capacity (see page 7.11). Tire
sealant canisters can be purchased from Tesla.
The tire sealant has an expiration date printed
on the outside of the canister. If the expiration
date has passed, the sealant might not work as
expected. Always replace an expired tire
sealant canister.
WARNING: Do not use any tire sealant
other than the one available from Tesla.
Doing so could cause tire pressure sensors to
malfunction.
WARNING: Always read and follow the
safety and handling instructions printed
on the sealant canister.
WARNING: Keep tire sealant out of the
reach of children.
WARNING: Tire sealant can be harmful if
it contacts the eyes or if swallowed or
inhaled. If the sealant comes into contact with
your eyes, immediately flush with water and
seek medical attention if irritation persists. If
swallowed, do not induce vomiting and seek
medical assistance immediately. If inhaled,
breathe fresh air. Inhalation can cause
drowsiness and dizziness. If breathing is
affected, seek medical assistance immediately.
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