DOCUMENT APPLICABILITY
Features released in the most recent versions of software may not be described in this document but are
described in Release Notes. Display Release Notes on the touchscreen by touching the Tesla “T” at the top
center of the touchscreen, then touching the Release Notes link. If information provided in this document
conflicts with information in the Release Notes, the Release Notes take precedence.
ILLUSTRATIONS
The illustrations provided in this document are for demonstration purposes only. Depending on vehicle options,
software version and market region, the information displayed on the touchscreen in your Model S may appear
slightly different.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
All specifications and descriptions contained in this document are verified to be accurate at the time of printing.
However, because continuous improvement is a goal at Tesla, we reserve the right to make product
modifications at any time.
ERRORS OR OMISSIONS
To communicate any inaccuracies or omissions in this document, please send an email to:
ownersmanualfeedback @teslamotors.com.
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Manual ). These digital versions will continuously update as
the software on your car updates, ensuring that the latest
features are properly document ed long after your purchase.
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Although Tesla does not require you to perform all service or repairs at a Tesla Service Center or
Tesla authorized repair facility, this New Vehicle Limited Warranty may be voided or coverage may
be excluded due to improper maintenance, service or repairs. Tesla Service Centers and Tesla
authorized repair facilities have special training, expertise, tools and supplies with respect to your
vehicle and, in certain cases, may employ the only persons or be the only facilities authorized or
certified to work on certain parts of your vehicle. Tesla strongly recommends that you have all
maintenance, service and repairs done at a Tesla Serv ice Center or Tesla authorized repair facility in
order to avoid voiding, or having coverage excluded under, this New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
The following will also void this New Vehicle Limited Warranty:
• Vehicles that have had the VIN defaced or alte red or the odometer or other related system
disconnected, altered or rendered inoperative so th at it is difficult to determine the VIN number
or actual mileage;
• Vehicles that have been labeled or branded as dismantled, fire-damaged, flood-damaged, junk,
rebuilt, salvage, reconstructed, irreparable or a total loss; and
• Vehicles that have been determined to be a total loss by an insurance company.
Damages
Tesla hereby disclaims any and all indirect, incide ntal, special and consequential damages arising out
of or relating to your vehicle, including, but not limited to, transportation to and from a Tesla Service
Center, loss of vehicle value, loss of time, loss of income, loss of use, loss of personal or commercial
property, inconvenience or aggravation, emotional di stress or harm, commercial loss (including but
not limited to lost profits or earnings), towing char ges, bus fares, vehicle rental, service call charges,
gasoline expenses, lodging expenses, damage to tow vehicle, and incidental charges such as
telephone calls, facsimile transmissions, and mailing expenses.
Tesla shall not be liable for any direct damages in an amount that exceeds the fair market value of
the vehicle at the time of the claim.
The above limitations and exclusions shall apply whether your claim is in contract, tort (including
negligence and gross negligence), breach of warr anty or condition, misrepresentation (whether
negligent or otherwise) or otherwise at law or in equity, even if Tesla is advised of the possibility of
such damages or such damages are reasonably foreseeable. Some states or provinces do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of indirect, direct, spec ial, incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
Obtaining Warranty Service
To obtain warranty service, you must notify Tesla within the applicable warranty period, and deliver
the vehicle, at your expense, duri ng regular business hours to a Tesla Service Center, or such other
repair facility designated by Tesla in the Tesla No rth America Warranty Region. The location of the
nearest Tesla Service Center may be obtained by visiting www.teslamotors.com. The location of
Tesla Service Centers is subject to change at any time and without prior notice.
Please be prepared to provide the VIN, which is lo cated on the upper dashboard on the driver’s side
of the vehicle and visible through the windshield and is also available on the vehicle registration and
title documentation, vehicle delivery date, current mileage and a description of the defect when you
contact Tesla.
In the event of a change of your address, plea se contact Tesla at the address or phone number
specified in the section of this New Vehicle Li mited Warranty titled “Who is the Warrantor?”.
Payment of Tax for Repairs
Some jurisdictions and/or local governments may requ ire that tax be collected on warranty repairs.
Where applicable law allows, you are responsible for payment of these taxes.
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When NCDS receives your request, it will be forwarded to Tesla for response. After analyzing all
information pertaining to your case, NCDS will schedule a technical evaluation if applicable. If you
request it, an oral hearing will be held prior to a decision being rendered. At this hearing, all evidence
is admissible. After considering all testimony and documents, the arbitrator will review the
applicable legal standards and render a decision. A settlement satisfactory to all parties may be
negotiated at any time, including prior to or after the arbitrator’s decision.
NCDS’s decision is binding o n Tesla but not on you. If you accept NCDS’s decision, Tesla will comply
with the decision in a reasonable time not to exc eed 30 days after Tesla receives notice of your
acceptance. Remedies include but are not limited to repairs; reimbursement for repairs and
incidental expenses, such as transporting costs; and repurchase or replacement of your vehicle.
NCDS decisions do not include attorney fees or p unitive, multiple, or consequential damages, except
incidental damages as required by applicable law.
If you are not satisfied with the arbitrator’s decisi on or Tesla’s compliance, you may pursue any other
legal remedies available to you. NCDS findings and decisions are admissible as evidence in any legal
proceedings concerning your vehicle.
The description provided above is only a br ief summary of the dispute settlement program
administered by NCDS. Customers with vehicles registered in Canada will be referred by NCDS to
the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Program (“CAMVAP”) and subject to CAMVAP procedures
and remedies, which will differ from those desc ribed above. The dispute settlement program may
be changed at any time without prior notice. Contact NCDS at the above listed address or phone
number for the most current information concerning the dispute settlement program.
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