book.book Page 16 Friday, July 19, 2013 12:53 PM Fluid Reservoirs Fluid Reservoirs Fluid Reservoirs Removing the Maintenance Panel Checking Battery Coolant To access fuses and check fluid levels, remove If the quantity of fluid in the cooling system the maintenance panel: drops below the recommended level, the 1. Pull the rear edge of the maintenance panel instrument panel displays a warning message. upward to release the five clips that hold Stop Model S as soon as safety permits and call the panel in place. Roadside Assistance to have Model S 2. Maneuver the maintenance panel toward transported to Tesla. the windshield to remove. Fluid Level Check Tesla checks the Battery coolant level at the regularly scheduled maintenance intervals. To check it yourself, park Model S on level ground. When ModelS is cool, remove the maintenance panel (see page 7.16). CAUTION: The maintenance panel protects the front trunk from water. When re-attaching, make sure it is fully seated. Check the fluid level visually by looking at the outside marks on the side of the reservoir. DO NOT REMOVE THE FILLER CAP AND DO NOT ADD FLUID. Doing so can result in damage not covered by the warranty. The fluid level should be between the MIN and the MAX marks. If you notice that the fluid level has dropped significantly, contact Tesla before using Model S. Topping Up the Battery Coolant Under no circumstances should you add coolant. If the instrument panel warns you that the fluid level is low, contact Tesla immediately. To maximize the performance and life of the Battery, the cooling system uses a specific type of G-48 ethylene-glycol coolant (HOAT). Contact Tesla for more specific information about the coolant. 7.16 MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL