2018 TESLA MODEL S service interval

Service Intervals
Regular maintenance is the key to ensuring
the continued reliability and
efficiency of your
Model S.
Rotate the tires every 10,000 km. Maintain the
correct tire pressures, and take Model S to Tesla at the regularly scheduled maintenance
intervals of every 12 months, or every
20,000 km, whichever comes
first. It is also
important to perform the daily and monthly
checks described below.
Model S should be serviced by
Tesla-certifiedtechnicians. Damages or failures caused by
maintenance or repairs performed by non- Tesla
certified technicians are not covered by
the warranty.
Daily Checks

Checking Brake FluidWarning: Contact Tesla immediately if
you notice increased movement of the brake pedal or a
significant loss of brakefluid. Driving under these conditions can
result in extended stopping distances or complete brake failure.
The Brake indicator on the
instrument panel alerts you if the
quantity of
fluid in the brake
reservoir drops below the
recommended level. If it displays
while driving, stop as soon as safety
permits by gently applying the
brakes. Do not continue driving.
Contact Tesla immediately.
Fluid Level Check
Tesla checks the brake
fluid level at the
regularly scheduled maintenance intervals. To
check it yourself, park Model S on level
ground. When Model S is cool, remove the
maintenance panel (see Removing the
Maintenance Panel on page 159).
Check the fluid level visually by looking at the
outside marks on the side of the reservoir
without removing the
filler cap.
The brake
fluid level should always be
between the MIN and the MAX marks.
Note: Although brake
fluid level drops slightly
during normal use as a result of brake pad
wear, it should not drop below the MIN mark.
Topping Up the Brake Fluid
Do not top up your brake
fluid. Tesla service
does this when you bring Model S in for
regular servicing. The following instructions
are provided for information purposes and future reference only:
1. Clean the filler cap before removing it to
prevent dirt from entering the reservoir.
2. Unscrew the cap and remove it.
3. Top up the reservoir to the MAX mark
using the appropriate brake
fluid.4. Replace the filler cap, ensuring it is fully
secured.
Warning: Only use new fluid from a
sealed air-tight container. Never use
previously used
fluid or fluid from a
previously opened container

H
hazard warning
flashers 57
head restraints 19
head supports 19
headlightsadaptive 56
after exit 56
high beams 56
heated wipers 58
heating 111
height adjustments (suspension)auto-raising 117
automatic and manual settings 118
disabling (Jack mode) 118
high beam headlights 56
high voltageBattery specifications 170
components 138
safety 147
hills, stopping on 66
hitches 166
Home location 129
HomeLinkFCC certification 186
programming and using 133
hood 13
horn 43
I
IC
certifications 185identification labels 164
Insane acceleration (performance dual motor) 67
Insane setting (dual-motor) 104
instant range 70
instrument panelcharging status 145
cleaning 155
overview of 47interiorcleaning 155
dimensions 167
lights 53
overview 2
temperature control 111
Internet radio 121
intrusion detection 132
ISOFIX child seats, installing 27
J
J1772 139
Jack mode 118
jacking 162
KkeyFCC and IC certifications 185
how to use 4
key not inside 45
ordering extras 5
replacing battery 5
keyless entry 4
L
labelStatutory Plate 165
Tire and Loading Information 165
lane assist 91
lane change flash 57
lane change, automatic 85
lane departure warning 91
Language & Units 107
language setting 107
Launch Mode (performance dual motor) 67
liftgateadjust opening height 10
opening 10
lifting 162
lightsadaptive headlights 56
hazard warning 57
headlights after exit 56
turn signals 56
load limits 165
location-based suspension 117
locking and unlocking doors 4
Ludicrous acceleration (performance dual
motor) 67
Ludicrous setting (dual-motor) 104
lumbar support 18
M
maintenancebrake fluid, checking 160
cleaning 154
daily and monthly checks 147
fluid replacement intervals 147
panel, removing 159
replacing wiper blades 157
service intervals 147
tires 148
washer
fluid, topping up 161
washer jets, cleaning 157
map updates 130
maps 126
mats 156
Max Battery Power 104
Index
190Model S Owner

Max Battery Power (performance dual motor)67
media 119
mileage upon delivery 183
mirrors 44
mobile app 137Mobile Connectordescription 139
using 142
modifications 163
motor torque, reduced 95
my car does what? 181
N
naming 110
navigation 126
NCC
certifications 185
Neutral gear 46
night mode 107
O odometer 69
offset from speed limit 97
overhang dimensions 167
overtake acceleration 76
Owner Information, about 182
P Park Assist 64
Park gear 46
parking brake 61
parking, automatic 87
parts replacement 163
Passive Entry 107
Pedal Misapplication Mitigation 93
personal data, erasing 110
phonesteering wheel buttons 42
using 124
PIN 40
power management 70
power socket 122
power windows 9
powering on and
off 45
Preconditioning 107
preferences, setting 107
public charging stations 139
R
radar 73
radio 119
Radio Frequency information
185rangedisplayed on instrument panel 47
driving tips to maximize 70
regenerative braking 60
range assurance 70
Range mode 70
Range Mode 104
Rated range 107
re-routing 128
rear seats, folding and raising 19
rear view camera 72
rear window switches, disabling 9
Recent (Media Player) 121
Recents 126
regenerative braking 60
region format 107
relative speed limit 97
release notes 136
restarting the touchscreen 45
Reverse gear 46
RFID transponders 163
roadside assistance 177
roof racks 166
rotating tires 149
route overview 128
S
safety informationairbags 37
child seats 29
rear facing child seats 34
seat belts 22seat beltscleaning 155
in a collision 22
overview of 21
pre-tensioners 22
wearing when pregnant 21
seat covers 20
seat heaters 111
seating capacity 165
seatsadjusting 18
heaters 111
Tesla built-in rear facing 31
security settings 132
sensors 73
service data recording 183
service intervals 147
Settings 107
Settings, erasing 110
shifting gears 46
Show Commute Advice 128
side collision warning 91
slip start 63
Smart Preconditioning 107
Index
Index191