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from owners manual to the vehicle Tesla S, year of production 2012:
Maintenance Schedule
Service Intervals Fluid Replacement Intervals
Regular maintenance is the key to ensuringDo not change or top up Battery coolant and
the continued reliability and efficiency of yourbrake fluid yourself. Tesla service technicians
Model S. replace fluids at the regularly scheduled
Rotate the tires every 5000 miles (8000 km),service intervals:
maintain the correct tire pressures, and take•Brake fluid. Every 2 years or 25,000 miles
Model S to Tesla at the regularly scheduled(40,000 km), whichever comes first.
maintenance intervals of every 12 months, or•Battery coolant. Every 5 years or
every 12,500 miles (20,000 km), whichever62,500 miles (100,000 km), whichever
comes first. It is also important to perform thecomes first.
daily and monthly checks described below.Note: Any damage from opening the Battery
Model S must be serviced by Tesla-certifiedcoolant reservoir is excluded from the
technicians. Damages or failures caused bywarranty.
maintenance or repairs performed by non-
Tesla certified technicians are not covered byHigh Voltage Safety
the warranty.
Your Model S has been designed and built
Daily Checks with safety as a priority. However, be aware of
these precautions to protect yourself from the
• Check the Batterys charge level,risk of injury inherent in all high-voltage
displayed on the instrument panel.systems:
• Check that all exterior lights, horn, turn•Read and follow all instructions provided
signals, and wipers and washers areon the labels that are attached to Model S.
working. These labels are there for your safety.
• Check the operation of the brakes,•The high voltage system has no user-
including the parking brake. serviceable parts. Do not disassemble,
• Check the operation of the seat beltsremove or replace high voltage
(see Seat Belts on page 20). components, cables or connectors. High
• Look for fluid deposits underneathvoltage cables are colored orange for
Model S that might indicate a leak. It iseasy identification.
normal for a small pool of water to form•If an accident occurs, do not touch any
(caused by the air conditioning systemshigh voltage wiring, connectors, or
dehumidifying process). components connected to the wiring.
• In the unlikely event that a fire occurs,
Monthly Checks immediately contact your local fire
• Check the mileage to determine if theemergency responders.
tires need to be rotated (everyWarning: Always disconnect the charge
5000 miles/8000 km), and check thecable before working underneath
condition and pressure of each tire (see Model S, even if charging is not in
Tire Care and Maintenance on page 109).progress.
• Check washer fluid level and top up ifWarning: Keep your hands and clothing
necessary (see Topping Up Washer Fluidaway from cooling fans. Some fans
on page 125). operate even when Model S is powered
• Check that the air conditioning system isoff.
operating (see Climate Controls on pageCaution: Some fluids (battery acid,
80). Battery coolant, brake fluid, windshield
Warning: Contact Tesla immediately ifwasher additives, etc.) used in motor
you notice any significant or sudden dropvehicles are poisonous and should not be
in fluid levels or uneven tire wear.inhaled, swallowed, or brought into
contact with open wounds. For your
safety, always read and follow
instructions printed on fluid containers.
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