book.book Page 2 Friday, July 19, 2013 12:53 PM Maintenance ScheduleMaintenance Schedule MMAaiInNteTnaENANnce ScChEedule Monthly Checks Service Intervals Regular maintenance is the key to ensuring the • Check the condition and pressure of each continued reliability and efficiency of your tire (see page 7.3). Model S. • Check washer fluid level and top up if Take Model S to Tesla at the regularly scheduled necessary (see page 7.18). maintenance intervals of every 12 months, or • Check that the air conditioning system is every 20,000 kms, whichever comes first. operating (see page 5.9). Model S must be serviced by Tesla-certified CAUTION: Contact Tesla immediately if technicians. Damages or failures caused by you notice any significant or sudden drop maintenance or repairs performed by non-Tesla in fluid levels or uneven tire wear. certified technicians are not covered by the warranty. High Voltage Safety Fluid Replacement Your Model S has been designed and built with Do not change or top up Battery coolant and safety as a priority. However, be aware of these brake fluid yourself. Tesla service technicians precautions to protect yourself from the risk of replace fluids at the regularly scheduled service injury inherent in all high-voltage systems: intervals: • Read and follow all instructions provided on • Brake fluid - every 2 years or 40,000 kms, the labels that are attached to Model S. whichever comes first. These labels are there for your safety. • Battery coolant - every 4 years or • The high voltage system has no 80,000kms, whichever comes first. user-serviceable parts. Do not disassemble, remove or replace high voltage NOTE: Any damage from opening the Battery components, cables or connectors. High coolant reservoir is excluded from the warranty. voltage cables are colored orange for easy identification. Daily and Monthly Checks • If an accident occurs, do not touch any high In addition to the regularly scheduled voltage wiring, connectors, or components maintenance performed by Tesla, you should connected to the wiring. carry out a few simple checks more frequently. • In the unlikely event that a fire occurs, immediately contact your local fire Daily Checks emergency responders. • Check the Battery’s charge level, displayed WARNING: Always disconnect the charge on the instrument panel. cable before working underneath • Check that all exterior lights, horn, turn ModelS, even if charging is not in progress. signals, and wipers and washers are WARNING: Keep your hands and clothing working. away from cooling fans. Some fans • Check the operation of the brakes, operate even when Model S is powered off. including the parking brake. WARNING: Some fluids (battery acid, • Check the operation of the seat belts Battery coolant, brake fluid, windshield (see page 3.5). washer additives, etc.) used in motor vehicles • Look for fluid deposits underneath Model S are poisonous and should not be inhaled, that might indicate a leak. It is normal for a swallowed, or brought into contact with open small pool of water to form (caused by the wounds. For your safety, always read and follow air conditioning system’s dehumidifying instructions printed on fluid containers. process). Dispose of used fluids and other chemicals at authorized waste disposal sites. It is illegal to pollute drains, waterways or soil. 7.2 MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL