Tesla Model S: Tire Care and Maintenance
Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Owner's Manual / Maintenance / Tire Care and Maintenance
- Displaying Tire Pressures
- Inspecting and Maintaining Tires
- Replacing Tires and Wheels
- Tire Pressure Monitoring
- Seasonal Tire Types
- Driving in Low Temperatures
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Displaying Tire Pressures
Display tire pressures on the touchscreen by touching
Controls > Service. The pressure of each tire displays in
the visualization of your Model S, in addition to what
time your tire pressures we
Inspecting and Maintaining Tires
Regularly inspect the tread and side walls for any sign of
distortion (bulges), foreign objects, cuts or wear.
WARNING: Do not drive Model S if a tire is
damaged, excessively worn, or inflated to
Replacing Tires and Wheels
Tires degrade over time due to the effects of ultraviolet
light, extreme temperatures, high loads, and
environmental conditions. It is recommended that tires
are replaced every six years, or sooner
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Key Fob
You can quickly familiarize yourself with the key fob by
thinking of it as a miniature version of Model S, with the
Tesla badge representing the front. The key has buttons
that feel like softer areas on the surface.
Rear trunk - Double-click to open or close the rear
trunk. Hold down for one
Steering Wheel (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the driver's air bag (refer to procedure).
Position the wheels straight ahead. Mark the steering wheel
relative position to the column.
Remove and discard the bolt that secures the steering wheel to
the column (torque 80 Nm).
Remove the steering wheel.
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