Tesla Roadster 2 User manual

Owners Manual
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Owners Manual
TESLAMOTORS.COM ROADSTER 2 / ROADSTER SPORT

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A WORD TO ROADSTER OWNERS
Thank you for choosing a Tesla Roadster. Not only have you chosen one of the finest sports cars on the road, you have also
chosen the most energy efficient sports car ever sold. You are participating in a revolution, demonstrating that kicking the oil
habit does not mean you have to give up performance and driving pleasure.
Take the time to get well acquainted with your Tesla Roadster by reading this manual. The more you know and understand
your vehicle, the more safety and pleasure you’ll experience driving it.
Tesla Motors knows your Roadster best. So when service or maintenance is required, Tesla Motors is the place to go. Visit us
regularly at www.teslamotors.com for more information about your Tesla Roadster. By signing into the owners area of this web
site, you can access all the information you need about your specific vehicle, including service information.
Enjoy your Tesla Roadster!
Te s l a M o t o rs
San Carlos, California, USA

Table of Contents
For information on how to use the Touch Screen and how to charge your vehicle, refer to the separate manuals
provided in your owners package. For information on how to use the audio and navigation system, refer to the
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) documentation provided by Tesla Motors.
Introduction and consumer information
Important notes about your vehicle 1-2
Important notes about this manual 1-3
Consumer information 1-5
Your vehicle at a glance
Exterior 2-2
Interior 2-4
Seating and safety restraints
Seats 3-2
Seat belts 3-3
Airbag system 3-6
Doors, locks, and security
Keys 4-2
Doors 4-4
Trunk 4-6
Vehicle security 4-7
Charging your vehicle
General information about charging 5-2
Charge settings 5-4
Charging components 5-6
Driving your vehicle
Driving basics 6-2
Switches and controls 6-6
Instruments 6-11
Comfort and convenience
Power windows 7-2
Rear view mirrors 7-3
Interior temperature control 7-4
Interior accessories 7-6
Removable roof 7-8
HomeLink® 7-14
Maintenance and care
Maintenance 8-2
Fluid reservoirs 8-5
Windshield wiper and washer 8-7
Cleaning and vehicle care 8-8
Roadside emergencies
Tool kit 9-2
Energy Depletion 9-3
Tire repair 9-4
Wheels 9-6
Fuse replacement 9-7
Bulb replacement 9-9
Raising the vehicle 9-11
Vehicle recovery 9-13
Technical specifications
Vehicle identification 10-2
Wheels and tires 10-4
Approved fluids and capacities 10-14
Vehicle dimensions and weights 10-15
Subsystem specifications 10-17

1-1
Introduction & consumer information
Important notes about your vehicle
Electric vehicle precautions 1-2
California Proposition 65 1-2
Vehicle modifications 1-2
Service data recording 1-2
Change of address or ownership 1-2
Important notes about this manual
Read this manual first 1-3
Copyright and trademarks 1-3
Symbols glossary 1-4
Consumer information
Reporting safety defects 1-5

Important notes about your vehicle
1-2 Introduction and consumer information
Introduction and consumer informationImport ant notes abo ut your veh icle
Electric vehicle precautions
WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGE. The Tesla
RoadsterTM has both AC and DC high
voltage systems in addition to a normal 12V
DC system. High voltage is very dangerous
and can cause personal injury including
electric shock, severe burns and even fatal
injury. Always observe and obey the
instructions on all labels attached to
components on your vehicle - they are there
for your safety. Do not touch, remove or
replace any high voltage parts. If your vehicle
is involved in an accident, do not touch any
high voltage wiring (identified by the orange
outer sleeving), the connectors or the
components connected to the wiring.S
California Proposition 65
WARNING: Certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. In
addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.S
WARNING: Certain components of this
vehicle such as airbag modules and
seat belt pretensioners may contain
Perchlorate Material. Special handling may be
required for service or vehicle end of life
disposal. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.S
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals,
and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds. Wash hands after
handling. S
Vehicle modifications
WARNING: The fitting of non-approved
parts and accessories, or the
implementation of non-approved
modifications to any vehicle components,
including any “hacking” of the vehicle’s
software, may be dangerous and could affect
the safety of your vehicle and its occupants
and also invalidate the terms and conditions
of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.S
WARNING: Tesla M otorsTM will not
accept any liability for death, personal
injury or damage to property which may
occur as a direct or indirect result of
non-approved modifications or the fitment of
non-approved accessories.S
If you have a disability which requires
modification to your vehicle, consult Tesla
Motors before making these modifications.
Service data recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are
capable of collecting and storing diagnostic
information about your vehicle. This
potentially includes information about the
performance or status of various systems and
control modules in your vehicle such as
motor, accelerator, or brakes. To properly
diagnose and service your vehicle, Tesla
Motors and service facilities may access
vehicle diagnostic information through a
direct connection to your vehicle.
Change of address or
ownership
If you change your address, it is in your best
interest to notify Tesla Motors so we can
contact you should the need arise. Send in
the “Change of Address Notice” found in the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty” booklet, or
simply call Tesla Motors.
If you sell your vehicle, leave all original
owners package materials in the vehicle to
make it available for the next owner.
If you bought this vehicle used, either fill in
the “Change of Address Notice” found in the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty booklet, or
simply call Tesla Motors.

Important notes about this manual
1-3Introduction and consumer information
Impor tant no tes abou t this m anual
Read this manual first
This owners manual contains a great deal of
information you need to know about a Tesla
Roadster. We urge you to read it carefully and
familiarize yourself with the vehicle before
driving.
For your own safety, follow the instructions
and warnings contained in this manual.
Ignoring them could result in damage to the
vehicle or personal injury to you or others.
Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow
instructions is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Keep this manual in your Roadster as a
reference for the safe and enjoyable use of
your Tesla Roadster. Should you sell your
vehicle, be sure to provide this manual to the
new owner.
All specifications and descriptions are
accurate at the time of printing. Because
improvement is a constant goal at Tesla
Motors, we reserve the right to make changes
at any time, without notice and without
obligation.
This manual applies to all Roadster 2 and
Roadster Sport vehicles. As a result, you may
find some explanations for equipment or
options not installed on your vehicle. When
required, Tesla Motors distributes an
addendum to provide updated information.
An effective way to find the information you
need is to use the index at the back of this
manual. If you are unable to find the
information you need, note that the following
additional documents are included in your
owners package:
•Audio and Navigation Guides - describes
how to use the audio/navigation system
•Quick Reference - a summarized version
of the information contained in all
manuals to help you quickly understand
your vehicle and its features
•Touch Screen Users Manual - describes
how to use the screens to display
important information while parking,
driving, and charging the vehicle
•Charging Your Vehicle - describes how to
charge your vehicle
•Roadside Assistance Guide - describes
the Tesla Motors Roadside Assistance
program and provides instructions on
how to transport the vehicle
•Warranty Booklet - details the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty
•Tire Warranty - details the warranty for
the vehicle’s tires
In addition to the documents in your owners
package, Tesla provides the following
documents:
•High Power Connector Installation
Manual - provides planning guidelines for
the installation of the High Power
Connector as well as step-by-step
installation instructions. This manual is
included with the delivery of the High
Power Connector.
•Mobile Connector Users Manual -
describes how to the use a Tesla Motors
mobile connector. This manual is included
with the deliery of a Tesla Motors mobile
connector.
•OEM Audio & Navigation System manual
- describes how to use the vehicle’s audio
and navigation system. This manual is
provided in your vehicle’s trunk.
When required, Tesla Motors may also include
an addendum in the owners package if your
vehicle differs from what is in the manuals. If
you are missing a document, contact Tesla
Motors.
Copyright and trademarks
©2009 TESLA MOTORS INC. All rights
reserved. This material may not be
reproduced or copied, in whole or in part,
without the written permission of Tesla
Motors, Inc.
“Tesla MotorsTM” and “Tesla RoadsterTM” are
trademarks of Tesla Motors, Inc. “HomeLink®”
is a registered trademark of Johnson
Controls, Inc. iPod® is a registered trademark
of Apple Computer, Inc. Havoline® is a
registered trademark of Chevron or its
affiliates. TORX® is a registered trademark of
Textron, Inc. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.

Important notes about this manual
1-4 Introduction and consumer information
Symbols glossary
The following symbols used within this
manual call your attention to specific types of
information:
WARNING: Indicates a situation in
which serious bodily injury or death
could result if the warning is ignored.S
Caution: Indicates a situation in which
bodily injury or damage to your vehicle,
or both, could result if the caution is ignored.
Identifies items that must be disposed
of safely to prevent unnecessary
damage to the environment.
Note: A note provides useful supporting
information and sometimes suggests how to
make better use of your vehicle.

Consumer information
1-5Introduction and consumer information
Consumer information
Reporting safety defects
United States
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Tesla Motors.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual complaints between you and
another party such as Tesla Motors.
To contact NHTSA, call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:
1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20590
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov.
Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform Transport Canada, in addition to
notifying Tesla Motors.
To contact Transport Canada, call their
toll-free number: 1-800-333-0510.

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Your vehicle at a glance
Exterior
Exterior overview 2-3
Interior
Dashboard overview 2-5