User Manual - Page 146

For 2017 MODEL S.

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Inflating with Sealant and Air
If you have a Tesla tire repair kit, follow these
steps to temporarily repair a small tire
puncture (less than 1/4”/6 mm)).
1. Stop Model S in a safe place away from
trac and ask passengers to wait in a safe
area.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers to
alert other road users.
3. If possible, position the wheel with the
puncture at the bottom.
4. Detach the power supply connector from
the back of the compressor and plug it
into the 12V power socket located on the
front of center console.
5. Release the clear plastic hose from the tire
compressor.
6. Remove the red cap and screw the end of
the hose onto the tire’s valve.
7. Attach the sealant kit’s black air hose to
the sealant valve and press the lever down
to secure it in place.
8. Ensure the compressor is lying on a level
surface with the pressure gauge facing to
the side as shown in Step 5.
9. Turn on the compressor.
10.
Inflate the tire to the recommended
pressure.
11. Turn
o the compressor and disconnect
the hose from the tire’s valve. Wipe any
excess sealant from the tire valve and
wheel rim.
12. Immediately drive for 5 miles (8 km) to
distribute the sealant around the tire. Do
not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
13. Stop and check the tire’s pressure. If
necessary,
inflate using the black air hose.
14. Have the tire repaired or replaced as soon
as possible.
15. Replace the tire repair sealant canister
(see Replacing the Sealant Canister on
page 147).
Temporary Tire Repair
Maintenance 145
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