book.book Page 19 Friday, July 19, 2013 12:53 PM Fuses Fuses Fuse Box Locations Replacing a Fuse Three fuse boxes are located under the To remove a fuse box cover, press the plastic maintenance panel, located in the front trunk. tabs on either side. For instructions on how to remove this panel, see page 7.16. Identify the fuse protecting the affected circuit. 1. Fuse box 1 (see page 7.20). DO NOT replace Refer to the label on the inside of the fuse box these fuses. If one of them fails, contact cover or the fuse tables provided in this section. Tesla. Pull the fuse to remove it. A break in the wire 2. Fuse box 2. (see page 7.21). inside the fuse indicates that the fuse has 3. Fuse box 3 (see page 7.22). blown. If Model S is equipped with the cold weather NOTE: Do not replace fuses in fuse boxes option, an additional fuse box (4) is located 1 and 4, and do not remove or replace any under the driver’s side trim panel. relays. If one of these fails, contact Tesla. WARNING: Always manually power ModelS off before replacing a fuse (see page4.6). CAUTION: Only use Tesla approved replacement fuses of the same rating and specification. Using an incorrect fuse can damage the electrical system and result in a fire. CAUTION: If a replacement fuse blows after installation, contact Tesla to have the electrical system checked. MAINTENANCE 7.19