Tesla S - Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule

Service Intervals
Your vehicle should generally be serviced on
an as-needed basis. However, Tesla
recommends the following maintenance items
and intervals, as applicable to your vehicle, to
ensure continued reliability and
eciency of
your Model S.
•
Brake fluid health check every 2 years
(replace if necessary).
• A/C desiccant bag replacement every 2
years
•
Cabin air filter replacement every 2 years
•
HEPA filter replacement every 3 years
•
Clean and lubricate brake calipers every
year or 12,500 miles (20,000 km) if in an
area where roads are salted during winter
•
Rotate tires every 10,000 km or if tread
depth
dierence is 1.5 mm or greater,
whichever comes first
NOTE: The above intervals are based on
normal driving behaviors and scenarios.
Additionally, the above list should not be
considered comprehensive and does not
include consumable parts such as windshield
wipers, brake pads, etc.
NOTE: Damages or failures caused by
maintenance or repairs performed by non-
Tesla
certified technicians are not covered by
the warranty.
Daily Checks
• Check the Battery’s charge level,
displayed on the instrument panel or
mobile app.
• Check the condition and pressure of each
tire (see Tire Care and Maintenance on
page 180).
• Check that all exterior lights, horn, turn
signals, and wipers and washers are
working.
•
Check for any unexpected indicator lights
or vehicle alerts on the touchscreen
or
instrument panel.
•
Check the operation of the brakes,
including the parking brake.
• Check the operation of the seat belts
(see Seat Belts on page 27).
• Look for abnormal fluid deposits
underneath Model S that might indicate a
leak. It is normal for a small pool of water
to form (caused by the air conditioning
system’s dehumidifying process).
•
Look around the exterior of Model S and
immediately remove any corrosive
substances (such as bird droppings, tree
resin, tar spots, dead insects, industrial
fallout, etc.) to prevent damage to the
paint (see Cleaning on page 186).
Monthly Checks
•
Check windshield washer fluid level and
top up if necessary (see Topping Up
Windshield Washer Fluid on page 193).
•
Check that the air conditioning system is
operating correctly (see
Climate Controls
on page 133).
NOTE: In addition to cooling the interior, the
air conditioning compressor also cools the
Battery. Therefore, in hot weather, the air
conditioning compressor can turn on even if
you turned it
o. This is normal because the
system’s priority is to cool the Battery to
ensure it stays within an optimum
temperature range to support longevity and
optimum performance. Also, even when not in
use, you may hear
Model S emit a whining
noise or the sound of water circulating. These
sounds are normal and occur when the
internal cooling systems turn on to support
various vehicle functions, such as maintaining
the 12V battery and balancing the
temperature of the high voltage Battery.
WARNING:
Contact Tesla immediately
if you notice any significant or sudden
drop in fluid levels or uneven tire wear.
Fluid Replacement Intervals
Your Battery coolant does not need to be
replaced for the life of your vehicle under
most circumstances. Brake
fluid should be
checked every 2 years, replacing if necessary.
NOTE: Any damage caused by opening the
Battery coolant reservoir is excluded from the
warranty.
Maintenance Schedule
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