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1Tire category. P indicates that the tire is for passenger vehicles.2Tire width. This 3-digit number is the width (in millimeters) of the tire from sidewall
edge to sidewall edge.3Aspect ratio. This 2-digit number is the sidewall height as a percentage of the tread
width. So, if the tread width is 205 mm, and the aspect ratio is 50, the sidewall height is 102 mm.4Tire construction. R indicates that the tire is of Radial ply construction.5Wheel diameter. This 2-digit number is the diameter of the wheel rim in inches.6Load index. This 2 or 3-digit number is the weight each tire can support. This number is
not always shown.7Speed rating. When stated, indicates the maximum speed (in mph) at which the tire can be used for extended periods. Q=99 mph (160 km/h), R=106 mph (170 km/h), S=112 mph (180 km/h), T=118 mph (190 km/h), U=124 mph (200 km/h), H=130 mph(210 km/h), V=149 mph (240 km/h), W=168 mph (270 km/h), Y=186 mph (300 km/h).8Tire composition and materials. The number of plies in both the tread area and thesidewall area indicates how many layers of rubber coated material make up the structure of the tire. Information is also provided on the type of materials used.9Maximum tire load. The maximum load which can be carried by the tire.10Maximum permissible inflation pressure. This pressure should not be used for normal
driving.11U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN). Begins with the letters DOT and indicates
that the tire meets all federal standards. The next 2 digits/letters represent the plant
code where it was manufactured, and the last 4 digits represent the week and year of
manufacture. For example, the number 1712 is used to represent the 17th week of 2012. The other numbers are marketing codes used at the manufacturer
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D
DAB radio 113
dashboard overview 2
data recording 177
day mode 101
declarations of conformity 179
delivery mileage 177devicesBluetooth, playing audio files 115
connecting 115
playing audio
files from 115
dimensions 162
display brightness 101
dome (map) lights 51
door handles 6
door labels 160
Door Unlock Mode 6
doors 4
doors, opening 4
Drive gear 44
drive-away locking 7
driverprofiles 37
seat adjustment 17driver assistanceAuto Lane Change 79
automatic emergency braking 88
Autopark 81
Autosteer 76
blind spot warning 86
collision avoidance assist 88
forward collision warning 88
overtake acceleration 70
overview 68
settings for 101
side collision avoidance 86
side collision warning 86
speed assist 91
speed limit warning 91
staying inside lane markings 86
staying within speed limits 91
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control 70
drivingseating position 17
starting 43
tips to maximize range 65
E
electric parking brake 58
emergency
flashers 55
emergency rear door opening 8
energygained from regenerative braking 58
range information 45
energy & charging setting 101
Energy app 65
energy saving mode
65
Erase & Reset 104
event data recording 177exteriorcar cover 151
cleaning 149
dimensions 162
lights 51
overview 3
polishing, touch up, & repair 151
F
factory defaults, restoring 104
factory reset 104
fan speed, interior 106
favorite destinations 122
Favorites 119
Favorites (Media Player) 114
FCC
certifications 179
features, downloading new 129
ferries, avoiding 120
firmware (software) updates 129flash drives, playing audio files from 115flashers, warning 55flat tire repair 145floor mats 151
fluidsreplacement intervals 138
reservoirs, checking 154
fog lights 51
forward collision warning 88
front passenger detection 35
front trunk 12
G
garage doors, opening 126
gates, opening 126
GAWR 160
gears 44
glove box 14
Gross Axle Weight Rating 160
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 160
ground clearance 162
GVWR 160
H hazard warning
flashers 55
head supports 18
headlightsadaptive 54
after exit 54
high beams 54
heated wipers 56
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NCC certifications 179
Neutral gear 44
night mode 101
O odometer 64
offset from speed limit 91
overhang dimensions 162
overtake acceleration 70
Owner Information, about 175, 176
P Park Assist 60
Park gear 44
parking brake 58
parking, automatic 81
parts replacement 158
personal data, erasing 104
phonesteering wheel buttons 40
using 117
PIN 37
power management 65
power socket 115
power windows 9
powering on and
off 43
Preconditioning 101
preferences, setting 101
public charging stations 132
R
radar 68
radio 112
Radio Frequency information 179
rain sensor 56
rangedisplayed on instrument panel 45
driving tips to maximize 65
regenerative braking 58
range assurance 65
Range mode 65
Range Mode 98
Rated range 101
re-routing 120
rear seats, folding and raising 18
rear view camera 67
rear window switches, disabling 9
Recent (Media Player) 114
Recents 119
regenerative braking 58
region format 101
relative speed limit 91
release notes 129
restarting the touchscreen
43
Reverse gear 44
RFID transponders 158
roadside assistance 170
roof racks 161
rotating tires 140
route overview 120
Ssafety informationairbags 36
child seats 27
rear facing child seats 32
seat belts 20seat beltscleaning 150
in a collision 20
overview of 19
pre-tensioners 20
wearing when pregnant 19
seat covers
18
seat heaters 105
seating capacity 160
seatsadjusting 17
heaters 105
Tesla built-in rear facing 29
security settings 125
sensors 68
service data recording 177
service intervals 138
Settings 101
Settings, erasing 104
shifting gears 44
Show Commute Advice 120
side collision avoidance 86
side collision warning 86
slip start 59
Smart Preconditioning 101
software reset 104
software updates 129
specificationscargo volume 163
dimensions 162
exterior 162
interior 162
motor 164
subsystems 164
tires 167
weights 163
wheels 167
speed assist 91
speed limit warning 91
stability control 59
starting 43
Statutory Plate 160
steering
specifications 164
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W
walk-away locking 7
Wall Connector 132
warning
flashers 55
washer fluid, topping up 156
washer jets, cleaning 152
washers, using 56
weight
specifications 163
wheel chocks 174
wheelsalignment 140
replacing 141
specifications 167
torque 167
Wi-Fi, connecting to 128
windshield washer fluid, topping up 156
winter tires 142
wiper blades, replacing 152
wipers and washers 56
wipers, de-icing 56
Work location 122
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