Your vehicle is OK to drive with this alert present. However, if you delay the low voltage battery replacement, your vehicle may
eventually not have enough electrical power to start or to restart after a recent drive.
If the low voltage battery does not have enough electrical power to turn on your vehicle or open the doors, follow the
instructions in Jump Starting the Low Voltage Battery on page 526.
For more information on the battery system, see High Voltage Battery Information on page 415.

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(VCBATT_a191)
Electrical system power reduced
Vehicle shutting down
The low voltage battery cannot provide the electrical support necessary to drive or continue driving. Your vehicle is shutting
down to preserve energy for essential functions other than driving.
Your vehicle cannot be driven or continue driving while this condition continues.
If this alert is present while you are driving, your vehicle needs to come to a stop immediately. It is recommended that you:
• Pull over safely immediately
• Use your Mobile App to contact Tesla Roadside Assistance immediately, or seek other roadside assistance if preferred
If you do not pull over safely within a short time, your vehicle may shut down unexpectedly. It is also possible that your vehicle
will not restart once parked.
When this alert is present, the electrical system cannot maintain the voltage required to support all vehicle features. Many
vehicle functions may no longer work.
It is possible your vehicle may lose all electrical power. If this occurs, you can still use the manual door releases to exit the
vehicle if necessary. For more information, see Opening Doors from the Interior on page 32.
This alert may be present due to various vehicle conditions. For more information and further recommended actions, check for
other active vehicle alerts.
If this alert remains present, it is recommended that you schedule service immediately. Without service, your vehicle may not
drive, may shut down unexpectedly, or may not restart.

(VCFRONT_a192)
Electrical system is unable to support all features
Shutting down features to conserve energy
The electrical system cannot support all vehicle features. Your vehicle is shutting down nonessential features to preserve
energy for essential functions.
If you are driving when this alert is present, it is possible your vehicle may shut down unexpectedly. It is also possible that your
vehicle will not restart once parked.
Nonessential features may be unavailable, including seat heaters, cabin climate control, and in-vehicle entertainment. This is
expected behavior intended to help your vehicle maintain adequate electrical power for essential functions, including the
ability to operate headlights, windows and doors, hazard lights, and the front trunk (frunk).
It is possible your vehicle may lose all electrical power. If this occurs, you can still use the manual door releases to exit the
vehicle if necessary. For more information, see Opening Doors from the Interior on page 32.
This alert may be present due to various vehicle conditions. For more information and further recommended actions, check for
other active vehicle alerts.

(VCBATT_a220)
Electrical system is unable to support all features
Schedule service
The low voltage battery cannot provide the electrical support necessary to drive or continue driving.
If this alert is present while you are driving, your vehicle needs to come to a stop as soon as possible. Pull over safely at your
earliest opportunity.
It is possible your vehicle will shut down unexpectedly. It is also possible that your vehicle will not restart after the current
drive.

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You may notice that some nonessential features are not available. This is expected behavior due to your vehicle preserving
energy for essential functions.
It is recommended that you eliminate or reduce your use of any nonessential features. This can help your vehicle maintain
adequate electrical power for essential functions other than driving, until it can be serviced.
If this alert remains present, it is recommended that you schedule service immediately. Without service, your vehicle may not
drive, may shut down unexpectedly, or may not restart.

(VCBATT_a402)
Electrical system backup power is unavailable
Vehicle will consume more energy while idle
The backup power source for the electrical system, the low voltage battery, is not available or cannot provide the voltage
required to support all vehicle features.
The primary source of electrical power, the high voltage battery system, will continue to support vehicle functions, even when
your vehicle is idle. For more information on the high voltage battery, see About the High Voltage Battery on page 415.
You may notice that your vehicle consumes more energy than usual when you are not driving it, or that your vehicle displays a
lower projected range than you would normally expect after charging. This is normal vehicle behavior when this alert is
present, and it will continue until the backup power source is restored.
You may also notice that some nonessential features are not available. This is expected behavior due to your vehicle
preserving energy for essential functions.
It is recommended that you limit or avoid the use of any nonessential features. This can help your vehicle maintain adequate
electrical power for essential functions.
There is a chance that an issue affecting the primary power source could cause your vehicle to shut down unexpectedly.
It is recommended that you schedule service at your earliest opportunity, so the backup power source for the electrical system
can be restored.

(VCBATT_a478)
Low voltage battery service is required
Schedule service - Vehicle may not restart
The low voltage battery cannot provide the electrical support necessary to drive or continue driving.
If this alert is present while you are driving, your vehicle needs to come to a stop as soon as possible. Pull over safely at your
earliest opportunity.
It is possible your vehicle will shut down unexpectedly. It is also possible that your vehicle will not restart after the current
drive.
You may notice that some nonessential features are not available. This is expected behavior due to your vehicle preserving
energy for essential functions.
It is recommended that you eliminate or reduce your use of any nonessential features. This can help your vehicle maintain
adequate electrical power for essential functions other than driving, until it can be serviced.
If this alert remains present, it is recommended that you schedule service immediately. Without service, your vehicle may not
drive, may shut down unexpectedly, or may not restart.

(VCBATT_a496)
Vehicle is preparing to shut down
PULL OVER SAFELY
The electrical system cannot provide adequate support to drive or continue driving. Your vehicle is preparing to shut down to
preserve energy for essential functions other than driving.

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Your vehicle cannot be driven or continue driving while this condition continues.
If this alert is present while you are driving, your vehicle needs to come to a stop as soon as possible. It is recommended that
you:
• Pull over safely at your earliest opportunity
• Use your Mobile App to contact Tesla Roadside Assistance immediately, or seek other roadside assistance if preferred
If you do not pull over safely within a short time, your vehicle may shut down unexpectedly. It is also possible that your vehicle
will not restart once parked.
It is possible your vehicle may lose all electrical power. If this occurs, you can still use the manual door releases to exit the
vehicle if necessary. For more information, see Opening Doors from the Interior on page 32.
This alert may be present due to various vehicle conditions. For more information and further recommended actions, check for
other active vehicle alerts.

(VCSEC_a221)
Air pressure below recommendation for tires
Check pressure and refill air as needed
This alert does NOT indicate that there is a flat tire.
The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) has detected that the air pressure in one or more of your tires is at least 20%
lower than the recommended cold tire pressure. This recommended pressure should be displayed on the Tire and Loading
information label.
See Maintaining Tire Pressures on page 431 for detailed information on how to keep the tires properly inflated.
This alert may appear in cold weather because the air in your tires naturally contracts when it becomes cold, decreasing tire
pressures.
• Although drops in tire pressure are expected in colder weather, air should still be added to maintain the recommended cold
tire pressure.
• The alert may clear as the vehicle is driven. This is because the tires will warm up and the tire pressure will increase.
◦ Even if the alert clears, the tires should still be refilled with air once they have cooled. For the best experience with your
vehicle, the recommended cold tire pressure should be maintained at all times.
The alert should clear once the Tire Pressure Monitoring System detects that each of your tires is inflated to the
recommended cold pressure.
• The alert and Tire Pressure indicator light may still be present immediately after you have filled your tires to the
recommended cold pressure, but both should clear once you have driven a short distance.
• You may need to drive over 15 mph (25 km/h) for at least 10 minutes for the Tire Pressure Monitoring System to measure
and report your updated tire pressures.
If you repeatedly see this alert for the same tire, have the tire inspected for a slow leak. You can visit a local tire shop or
schedule service using your Tesla Mobile App.
For more information on tire pressure and inflation, see Tire Care and Maintenance on page 431.

(VCSEC_a228)
Air pressure in tires very low
PULL OVER SAFELY - Check for flat tire
This alert indicates that one or more of the tires on your vehicle is extremely low or flat.
The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) has detected that the air pressure in one or more of your tires is significantly
lower than the recommended cold pressure (RCP). This recommended pressure is displayed on the Tire and Loading
information label.
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You should pull over carefully as soon as possible. In a safe location, check for a flat tire.
You can request Tesla roadside assistance options (mobile tire, loaner wheel, tow) if required. See Contacting Tesla Roadside
Assistance on page 502 for more information.
In a non-emergency situation, it is recommended that you visit your local Service Center for assistance.
See Maintaining Tire Pressures on page 431 for detailed information on how to keep the tires properly inflated.
The alert should clear once the Tire Pressure Monitoring System has a consistent tire pressure measurement for each of your
tires of at least 30 psi.
• The alert and Tire Pressure indicator light may still be present immediately after you have filled your tires to the
recommended cold pressure, but both should clear once you have driven a short distance.
• You may need to drive over 15 mph (25 km/h) for at least 10 minutes for the Tire Pressure Monitoring System to measure
and report your updated tire pressures.
For more information on tire pressure, inflation, and maintenance, see Tire Care and Maintenance on page 431.

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About this Owner Information
Document Applicability
For the latest and greatest information that is customized to your vehicle, view the Owner’s Manual on your vehicle’s
touchscreen by touching Controls > Service > Owner's Manual. The information is specific to your vehicle depending on the
features you purchased, vehicle configuration, market region and software version. In contrast, owner information that is
provided by Tesla elsewhere is updated as necessary and may not contain information unique to your vehicle.
Information about new features is displayed on the touchscreen after a software update, and can be viewed at any time by
touching Controls > Software > Release Notes. If the content in the Owner's Manual on how to use your vehicle conflicts with
information in the Release Notes, the Release Notes take precedence.

Illustrations
The illustrations provided in this document are for demonstration purposes only. Depending on vehicle options, software
version and market region, the information displayed on the touchscreen in your vehicle may appear slightly different.

Feature Availability
Some features are available only on some vehicle configurations and/or only in specific market regions. Options or features
mentioned in the Owner's Manual does not guarantee they are available on your specific vehicle.

Errors or Inaccuracies
All specifications and descriptions are known to be accurate at time of publishing. However, because continuous improvement
is a goal at Tesla, we reserve the right to make product modifications at any time. To communicate any inaccuracies or
omissions, or to provide general feedback or suggestions regarding the quality of the Owner's Manual, send an email to
[email protected].

Location of Components
Owner information may specify the location of a component as being on the left or right side of the vehicle. As shown, left (1)
and right (2) represent the side of the vehicle when sitting inside.

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Copyrights and Trademarks
© 2012-2022 Tesla, Inc. All information in this document and all vehicle software is subject to copyright and other intellectual
property rights of Tesla, Inc. and its licensors. This material may not be modified, reproduced or copied, in whole or in part,
without the prior written permission of Tesla, Inc. and its licensors. Additional information is available upon request. Tesla uses
software created by the Open Source community. Please visit Tesla’s Open Source software website at http://www.tesla.com/
opensource. HD Radio is a registered trademark of iBiquity Digital Corporation. The following are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Tesla, Inc. in the United States and other countries:

All other trademarks contained in this document are the property of their respective owners and their use herein does not
imply sponsorship or endorsement of their products or services. The unauthorized use of any trademark displayed in this
document or on the vehicle is strictly prohibited.

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Feature Availability Statement
Your Tesla is constantly changing, with new features being added and improved upon with every software update. However,
depending on the firmware release operating on your vehicle, your vehicle may not be equipped with all features or may not
operate exactly as described in this Owner’s Manual. The features on your vehicle vary depending on market region, vehicle
configuration, options purchased, software updates, and more.
Referencing options or features mentioned in this Owner’s Manual does not guarantee they are available on your specific
vehicle. The best way to ensure you are getting the latest and greatest features is update your vehicle’s software as soon as
you receive the notification to do so. You can also set your preferences to Controls > Software > Software Preferences >
Advanced. See Software Updates on page 404 for more information. For the features available on your vehicle, always comply
with local laws and limits to ensure the safety of you, your passengers, and those around you.

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Disclaimers
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
Model SModel X is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or
near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data to better understand how the
vehicle's systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in Model SModel X is designed to record data such as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
The data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under
normal driving conditions and no personal data (for example, name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded. However,
other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to
the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if
they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. Tesla may also access the EDR remotely in some crash circumstances.

Vehicle Telematics
Model SModel X is equipped with electronic modules that monitor and record data from various vehicle systems, including the
motor, Autopilot components, Battery, braking and electrical systems. The electronic modules record information about
various driving and vehicle conditions, including braking, acceleration, trip and other related information regarding your
vehicle. These modules also record information about the vehicle’s features such as charging events and status, the enabling/
disabling of various systems, diagnostic trouble codes, VIN, speed, direction and location.
The data is stored by the vehicle and may be accessed, used and stored by Tesla service technicians during vehicle servicing
or periodically transmitted to Tesla wirelessly through the vehicle’s telematics system. This data may be used by Tesla for
various purposes, including, but not limited to: providing you with Tesla telematics services; troubleshooting; evaluation of
your vehicle’s quality, functionality and performance; analysis and research by Tesla and its partners for the improvement and
design of our vehicles and systems; to defend Tesla; and as otherwise may be required by law. In servicing your vehicle, Tesla
can potentially resolve issues remotely simply by reviewing your vehicle’s data log.
Tesla’s telematics system wirelessly transmits vehicle information to Tesla on a periodic basis. The data is used as previously
described and helps ensure the proper maintenance of your vehicle. Additional Model SModel X features may use your
vehicle’s telematics system and the information provided, including features such as charging reminders, software updates,
and remote access to, and control of, various systems of your vehicle.
Tesla does not disclose the data recorded in your vehicle to any third party except when:
• An agreement or consent from the vehicle’s owner (or the leasing company for a leased vehicle) is obtained.
• Officially requested by the police or other authorities.
• Used as a defense for Tesla.
• Ordered by a court of law.
• Used for research purposes without disclosing details of the vehicle owner or identification information.
• Disclosed to a Tesla affiliated company, including their successors or assigns, or our information systems and data
management providers.
For additional information regarding how Tesla processes data collected from your vehicle, please review Tesla's Privacy
Notice at http://www.tesla.com/about/legal.

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Data Sharing
For quality assurance and to support the continuous improvement of advanced features such as Autopilot, your
Model SModel X may collect analytics, road segment, diagnostic, and vehicle usage data and send to Tesla for analysis. This
analysis helps Tesla improve products and services by learning from the experience of billions of miles that Tesla vehicles have
driven. Although Tesla shares this data with partners that contribute similar data, the collected information does not identify
you personally and can be sent to Tesla only with your explicit consent. In order to protect your privacy, personal information is
either not logged at all, is subject to privacy preserving techniques, or is removed from any reports before being sent to Tesla.
You have control over what data you share by touching Controls > Software > Data Sharing.
For additional information regarding how Tesla processes data collected from your vehicle, please review Tesla's Privacy
Notice at http://www.tesla.com/about/legal.
NOTE: Although Model SModel X uses GPS in connection with driving and operation, as discussed in this owner's manual,
Tesla does not record or store vehicle-specific GPS information, except the location where a crash occurred. Consequently,
Tesla is unable to provide historical information about a vehicle's location (for example, Tesla is unable to tell you where
Model SModel X was parked/traveling at a particular date/time).

Quality Control
You might notice a few miles/km on the odometer when you take delivery of your Model SModel X. This is a result of a
comprehensive testing process that ensures the quality of your Model SModel X.
The testing process includes extensive inspections during and after production. The final inspection takes place at Tesla and
includes a road test conducted by a technician.

California Proposition 65
WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway motor vehicle can expose you to
chemicals including phthalates and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle.
For more information go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
WARNING: Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag modules and seat belt pre-tensioners may contain
Perchlorate Material. Special handling may be required for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after
handling.

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Reporting Safety Defects
Contacting Tesla
For detailed information about your Model SModel X, go to http://www.tesla.com and log on to your Tesla account or sign up
to get an account.
If you have any questions or concerns about your Model SModel X, in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico, call
1-877-79TESLA (1-877‑798-3752) and in Mexico, call 1-800-228-8145.
NOTE: You can also use voice commands to provide feedback to Tesla. Say ""Fold/unfold the mirrors".", ""Open/close charge
port".", ""Start/stop charging".", or ""Show me the tire pressures"." (in the English language) followed by brief comments in
your language of choice. Model SModel X takes a snapshot of its systems, including your current location, vehicle diagnostic
data, and screen captures of the touchscreen and instrument panel. Tesla periodically reviews these notes and uses them to
continue improving Model SModel X.

Reporting Safety Defects - US
If you believe that Model SModel X has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Tesla.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation. If it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles,
it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you,
your dealer, or Tesla.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from www.safercar.gov.

Reporting Safety Defects - Canada
If you believe that your Model SModel X has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform Transport Canada, in addition to notifying Tesla. To contact Transport Canada, call their toll-free
number: 1-800-333-0510.

Certifications of Conformity
FCC and ISED Certification
Component

Manufacturer Model

B Pillar Endpoint

Tesla

1948204

Interior Endpoint

Tesla

1815669

Fascia Endpoint

Tesla

Vivaldi Endpoint

Operating Frequency
(MHz)

FCC ID

IC

2AEIM-1948204

20098-1948204

2400-2483.5
6000-8500

2AEIM-1815669

20098-1815669

1613851

2400-2483.5
6000-8500

2AEIM-1613851

20098-1613851

Tesla

1752108

2400-2483.5
6000-8500

2AEIM-1752108

20098-1752108

Fascia Endpoint

Tesla

1733130

2AEIM-1733130

20098-1733130

TPMS

Tesla

1472547G

2AEIM-1472547G

20098-1472547G

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13.56
2400-2483.5
6000-8500

2400-2483.5
6000-8500
315 or 433.9
2400-2483.5

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Component

Manufacturer Model

Operating Frequency
(MHz)

FCC ID

IC

TPMS

Tesla

1849171

2400-2483.5

2AEIM-1849171

20098-1849171

Tire, Pirelli Scorpion
ATR

Pirelli

1250241-00-A

2400- 2483.5

2ANX7CPSN1

24121-CPSN1

Tire, Goodyear
Wrangler Territory

Goodyear

1250242-00-A 2402-2483.5

YMY-030218

1M02FXD

TCU

Tesla

1727111

XMR2020AG525RGL
XMR202303AF51Y

10224A-2020AG525R
10224A-202201AF51Y

Wireless Phone
Charger

Tesla

WC6

2AEIM-WC6

20098-WC6

Glovebox BT USB
Module

Tesla

1776863

2400-2483.5

2AEIM-1776863

20098-1776863

In-cabin radar*

Tesla

1616631

60000-64000

2AEIM-1616631

20098-1616631

--

127.72 KHz
13.56 MHz

* The in-cabin radar is restricted to factory installation.
The devices listed above comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada's license-exempt RSS Standard(s) and EU
Directive 2014/53/EU.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Tesla could void your authority to operate the equipment.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur
de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le
fonctionnement.

Radiation Exposure Statement
The products comply with the FCC/ISED RF Exposure for Low Power Consumer Wireless Power Transfer. RF exposure limits
are set forth for an uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The farthest RF
exposure demonstrated by compliance was at 20cm and farther from the user's body; set the device to low output power if
such function is available.
TCU device has been tested and meets applicable limits for Radio Frequency(RF) exposure. TCU can be installed and is able to
operate with a minimum distance of 1 inch (25mm) between the radiator and human body.
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements ISED établies pour unenvironnement non contrôlé.
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations
Le produit est conforme à l'exposition RF ISED pour le transfert de puissance sans fil de consommateurs de faible puissance.
La limite d'exposition RF fixée pour un environnement non contrôlé est sans danger pour le fonctionnement prévu tel que
décrit dans ce manuel. L'exposition RF supplémentaire que la conformité a été démontrée à 20cm et plus de séparation du
corps de l'utilisateur ou de mettre l'appareil à la puissance de sortie inférieure si une telle fonction est disponible.

Mexico
IFT-008-SCFI-2015 / NOM-208-SCFI-2016

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TPMS, model: 1472547G, IFT#: RCPTE1421-4384
TPMS, model: 1849171, IFT#: TETE1823-09546
La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: