Tire repair
9-5Roadside emergencies
Note: In cold conditions, use the vehicle’s
heater to warm the aerosol.
3. Position the wheel (if possible) so that the
puncture is at the bottom.
4. Remove the valve cap and clean the valve
thread.
5. Vigorously shake the tire sealant for
approximately 30 seconds.
6. Screw the filler tube onto the tire valve
and break the safety seal.
7. Hold the tire sealant upright and turn the
knob one-quarter turn clockwise. If you
need to stop the process, simply turn the
knob back to the ‘OFF’ position.
8. Empty the entire contents of the tire
sealant into the tire. When the sealant
stops flowing through the filler tube, turn
the knob to the ‘OFF’ position and
unscrew the filler tube from the tire valve.
Note: If tire sealant comes into contact
with the vehicle’s paint, immediately
wash the area with water to avoid
permanent damage.
9. If the wheel rim has lifted from the
ground, drive immediately for 6 to 12
miles (10 to 20 km) to distribute the
sealant evenly inside the tire. Then drive
gently and do not exceed 30 mph
(48 km/h).
WARNING: If the wheel rim has not
lifted from the ground, call
Roadside Assistance to have the vehicle
transported to a repair facility.
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10. Drive to the nearest service station and
inflate the tire to the correct pressure (see
Specifications and tire pressures,
page 10-4.) If the required pressure
cannot be reached, then the tire is too
severely damaged and you should have
the vehicle transported to a tire repair
facility. Do not drive!
Note: When adjusting tire pressures, you
can display tire pressure values on the
Touch Screen’s tire pressure screen.
However, the values displayed by the
Touch Screen will not be updated until
you place the car in drive long enough for
the tire pressure monitoring sensors to
take new readings. For details, refer to the
Touch Screen Users Manual provided in
your owners package.
11. If the correct tire pressure was achieved,
continue driving. Drive carefully and do
not exceed 30 mph (45 km/h). At the
earliest opportunity, have the tire
repaired or replaced and replace the used
tire sealant.
Note: Tire sensors must be set up by Tesla
Motors. If a non-Tesla service center
repairs or replaces a tire, the tire pressure
monitoring sensor will not provide tire
pressure information until a Tesla service
technician has performed a brief set-up
procedure.
WARNING: Always inform the tire
repairer that tire sealant has been
used. If the tire is to be subsequently
deflated, only do so in a well ventilated
area. The aerosol sealant can damage the
sensor that measures tire pressure.
Therefore, the tire’s sensor must be
replaced.
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Replacing the tire sealant
Always replace the used tire sealant with one
of the same type and capacity (13.5
ounces/400 ml). Tire sealants are available
through most reputable automotive retailers.
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