Tesla 3 2019 User Manual
MODEL
OWNER'S MANUAL
3
2019.36.1
North America
Contents
Overview.............................................................2
Interior Overview.........................................................................2
Exterior Overview.......................................................................3
Touchscreen Overview..............................................................4
Opening and Closing..................................... 6
Keys..................................................................................................6
Doors..............................................................................................12
Windows....................................................................................... 15
Rear Trunk....................................................................................16
Front Trunk.................................................................................. 18
Interior Storage and Electronics..........................................21
Seating and Safety Restraints..................25
Front and Rear Seats.............................................................. 25
Seat Belts.....................................................................................28
Child Safety Seats.................................................................... 32
Airbags......................................................................................... 39
Driving.............................................................. 44
Driver Profiles............................................................................44
Steering Wheel..........................................................................46
Mirrors...........................................................................................48
Starting and Powering O....................................................50
Gears............................................................................................. 52
Lights............................................................................................ 54
Car Status.................................................................................... 57
Wipers and Washers...............................................................60
Brakes............................................................................................ 61
Traction Control........................................................................ 65
Park Assist...................................................................................66
Vehicle Hold............................................................................... 68
Track Mode................................................................................. 69
Getting Maximum Range...................................................... 70
Rear View Camera.....................................................................71
Dashcam...................................................................................... 72
Pedestrian Warning System................................................. 74
Autopilot.......................................................... 75
About Autopilot........................................................................75
Trac-Aware Cruise Control................................................78
Autosteer.....................................................................................84
Autopark.......................................................................................91
Summon.......................................................................................93
Smart Summon......................................................................... 96
Lane Assist..................................................................................99
Collision Avoidance Assist...................................................102
Speed Assist............................................................................. 105
Using the Touchscreen..............................107
Controls...................................................................................... 107
Climate Controls.......................................................................116
Maps and Navigation..............................................................121
Media and Audio..................................................................... 127
Phone.......................................................................................... 130
Calendar......................................................................................132
Using Voice Commands........................................................133
Security Settings.....................................................................134
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver...................................... 137
Connecting to Wi-Fi..............................................................140
Software Updates....................................................................141
Charging......................................................... 143
Electric Vehicle Components.............................................143
Battery Information................................................................145
Charging Instructions............................................................147
Contents
Maintenance.................................................. 152
Maintenance Schedule.......................................................... 152
Tire Care and Maintenance..................................................154
Cleaning......................................................................................162
Wiper Blades and Washer Jets..........................................165
Fluid Reservoirs.......................................................................166
Jacking and Lifting.................................................................168
Parts and Accessories...........................................................169
Specifications................................................173
Identification Labels...............................................................173
Vehicle Loading.......................................................................174
Dimensions and Weights......................................................177
Subsystems............................................................................... 179
Wheels and Tires.....................................................................182
Roadside Assistance..................................190
Contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance...........................190
Instructions for Transporters............................................... 191
Consumer Information.............................. 195
Easter Eggs............................................................................... 195
About this Owner Information...........................................196
Disclaimers................................................................................ 197
Reporting Safety Defects.................................................... 199
Declarations of Conformity...............................................200
Interior Overview
Overview
Interior Overview
1. Door open button (Opening Doors from the Interior on page 12)
2. High beams (High Beam Headlights on page 55), turn signals (Turn Signals on page 56),
and wipers and washers (Wipers and Washers on page 60)
3. Horn (Horn on page 47)
4. Gear selector (Shifting Gears on page 52) , Trac-Aware Cruise Control (Trac-Aware
Cruise Control on page 78), and Autosteer (Autosteer on page 84)
5. Touchscreen (Touchscreen Overview on page 4)
6. Driver dome light (Lights on page 54)
7. Cabin camera (Cabin Camera on page 24)
8. Hazard warning flashers (Hazard Warning Flashers on page 56)
9. Passenger dome light (Lights on page 54)
10. Climate control vent (see Climate Controls on page 116)
11. Power window switches (Windows on page 15)
12. Manual door release (Opening Doors from the Interior on page 12)
13. Left scroll button (Scroll Buttons on page 46)
14. Brake pedal (Brakes on page 61)
15. Accelerator pedal (Regenerative Braking on page 62)
16. Right scroll button (Scroll Buttons on page 46)
17. Center console (Interior Storage and Electronics on page 21)
18. Glovebox (Glovebox on page 21)
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Exterior Overview
Exterior Overview
1. Exterior lights (Lights on page 54)
2. Autopilot camera (About Autopilot on page 75)
3. Front door handle (Using Exterior Door Handles on page 12)
4. Key card sensor (Keys on page 6), Autopilot camera (About Autopilot on page 75)
5. Rear door handle (Using Exterior Door Handles on page 12)
6. Charge port (Charging Instructions on page 147)
7. Autopilot cameras (About Autopilot on page 75)
8. Exterior mirrors (Mirrors on page 48)
9. Radar sensor (hidden from view) (About Autopilot on page 75)
10. Hood/front trunk (Front Trunk on page 18)
11. Tow eye cover (Instructions for Transporters on page 191)
12. Wheels and tires (Wheels and Tires on page 182)
13. Rear view camera (Rear View Camera on page 71)
14. Rear trunk (Rear Trunk on page 16)
Overview 3
Touchscreen Overview
Touchscreen Overview
The features and information you need to
drive Model 3 are displayed on the
touchscreen. When driving, the touchscreen
displays driving-related information such as
driving speed, vehicle range, warnings, etc.
The touchscreen is used to control many
features that, in traditional cars, are controlled
using physical buttons (for example, adjusting
mirrors). You can also use the touchscreen to
customize Model 3 to suit your preferences.
Warning: Always pay attention to road
and trac conditions when driving. To
minimize driver distraction and ensure the
safety of vehicle occupants as well as
other road users, avoid using the
touchscreen to adjust settings while the
vehicle is in motion.
Note: The image below is provided for
demonstration purposes only. Depending on
vehicle options, software version and market
region, your touchscreen may appear slightly
dierent.
1. This area on the top of the touchscreen
displays useful information and provides
shortcuts to various features. In addition
to the time of day and the current outside
temperature, this area displays the
following icons:
Touch to lock/unlock all doors and
trunks.
Access information about your Model
3. See The Tesla "T" on page 5.
Add, configure, or quickly switch
driver profiles (including Valet Mode
and Easy Entry). See Driver Profiles on
page 44.
Displays when a warning notification
is in eect. Touch to display
information about the warning.
Displays when a software update is
available (see Software Updates on
page 141).
Displays when dashcam is ready to be
used (you have inserted a supported
flash drive into a front USB port).
Touch to operate dashcam (see
Dashcam on page 72).
Touch to enable or disable Sentry
Mode to actively monitor the vehicle's
surroundings (see Sentry Mode on
page 134).
Control or program HomeLink devices
(if equipped) (see HomeLink Universal
Transceiver on page 137).
Connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Connected to cellular network. Touch
to connect to Wi-Fi (see Connecting
to Wi-Fi on page 140).
Connect to a Bluetooth device (see
Pairing a Bluetooth Phone on page
130).
Displays the status of the front
passenger airbag (applicable only in
regions where the airbag can be
disabled, as described in Airbags on
page 39).
2. Car Status. This area dynamically displays
the current status of Model 3 as you drive,
park, open doors, turn lights on, etc.
Monitor this area when driving as it
displays important information such as
driving speed and warning messages (see
Car Status on page 57). When the car is
in Park, you can open the trunks or charge
port door.
3. Cards. This area automatically updates to
display information such as incoming calls,
seat belt reminders, current state of the
wipers, etc. It also provides easy access to
the rear view camera (see Rear View
Camera on page 71), charging status
(see Charging Instructions on page 147),
voice commands (see Using Voice
Commands on page 133), wiper controls
(see Wipers on page 60), and seat belt
reminders (see Seat Belt Reminders on
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Touchscreen Overview
page 28). Swipe to the right or left to
access:
• Trips. You can display distance driven,
energy usage and energy eciency
starting at any time, or since Model 3
was last charged. You can also display
this information for up to two trips.
Touch ... in the top right corner of a
trip to rename or reset a trip.
• Tire Pressures. Display tire pressures
or view cautions or warnings related
to pressures that are not within
acceptable limits (see Tire Care and
Maintenance on page 154).
4. Controls. Touch to control features and
customize Model 3 to suit your
preferences (see Controls on page 107).
5. Media Player. (see Media and Audio on
page 127).
6. Touch the app launcher then choose from
the following apps:
Call. See Phone on page 130.
Calendar. See Calendar on page 132.
Camera. Display the area behind
Model 3. This area also displays
automatically whenever you shift into
Reverse. See Rear View Camera on
page 71.
Energy. See Getting Maximum Range
on page 70.
Charging. See Charging Instructions
on page 147.
Web. Access the Internet using the
web browser (if equipped with
premium connectivity).
Entertainment. Browse the full library
of games and access video streaming
services, all from your vehicle's
touchscreen. To launch, Model 3 must
be in Park.
Note: Due to vehicle configuration or
market region, Entertainment, Arcade,
and/or Theater may not be available
on your vehicle.
Toybox. Shortcut to Eater Eggs. See
Easter Eggs on page 195.
Note: Swiping up on the app launcher
displays the most recently used app
(provided an app is not currently being
displayed).
Note: Depending on the market region
and vehicle options, your vehicle may not
be equipped with some features.
7. Climate Controls (see Climate Controls on
page 116).
8. Volume Control (see Volume Control on
page 127).
9. The map displays on the touchscreen at all
times (see Maps and Navigation on page
121).
Note: When you touch Controls, choose
an app, or expand Media Player, the
window displays on top of the map. To
close the Controls window, touch Controls
again or touch the X in the top corner of
the window. To close an app, touch the X
in the top corner of the window. To close
Media Player, drag it all the way down to
the bottom of the touchscreen or touch
the icon again.
The Tesla "T"
Touch the Tesla "T" at the top center of the
touchscreen to display:
• Vehicle name (see Naming Your Vehicle
on page 114).*
• Vehicle configuration.*
• Odometer.*
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).*
• Version of software currently installed on
your Model 3.
• Acess to release notes associated with the
currently-installed software version.*
• Acess to this owner's manual.
• One-touch access to call Tesla Customer
Support and Roadside Assistance (if
available in your market region).
• One-touch access to all discovered Easter
Eggs (see Easter Eggs on page 195).
*You can also display this information by
touching Controls > Software.
Overview 5
Keys
Opening and Closing
Keys
Three Types of Keys
Model 3 supports three types of keys:
• Authenticated phone - You can set up
your personal smartphone to
communicate with Model 3 using
Bluetooth. Supports automatic locking
and unlocking as well as several other
functions using the Tesla mobile app.
• Key card - Tesla provides a key card that
communicates with Model 3 using short
range radio-frequency identification
(RFID) signals. The key card is used to
"authenticate" your phone to work with
Model 3 and to add or remove other key
cards, phones, or key fobs. In situations
where your authenticated phone has a
dead battery, or is lost or stolen, use your
key card to unlock, drive, and lock Model
3.
• Key fob - The key fob allows you to press
buttons to open the front and rear trunks,
and unlock, lock, and drive Model 3. The
key fob also supports automatic locking
and unlocking, if available in your region
(see Passive Key Fob on page 8). This is
an accessory sold separately.
Model 3 supports a total of 19 keys, which can
include authenticated phones, key cards, and
up to four key fobs.
Caution: Remember to bring a key with
you when you drive. Although you can
drive Model 3 away from its key, you will
be unable to power it back on after it
powers o.
Authenticated Phone
Using your phone is a convenient way to
access your Model 3. As you approach, your
phone's Bluetooth signal is detected and
doors unlock when you press a door handle.
Likewise, when you exit and walk away with
the phone, doors automatically lock (provided
the Walk-Away Door Lock feature is turned
on, as described in Walk-Away Door Lock on
page 13).
Before you can use a phone to access Model 3,
follow these steps to authenticate it:
1. Download the Tesla mobile app to your
phone.
2.
Log into the Tesla mobile app using your
Tesla Account user name and password.
Note: You must remain logged in to your
Tesla Account to use your phone to access
Model 3.
3. Ensure that your phone's Bluetooth
setting is turned on.
Note: Model 3 communicates with your
phone using Bluetooth. To authenticate
your phone or use it as a key, the phone
must be powered on and Bluetooth must
be enabled. Keep in mind that your phone
must have enough battery power to run
Bluetooth and that many phones disable
Bluetooth when the battery is low.
4. Ensure that Allow Mobile Access
(Controls > Safety & Security > Allow
Mobile Access) is enabled.
5. In the Tesla mobile app, touch PHONE
KEY then touch START to search for your
Model 3.
When your Model 3 is detected, the
mobile app asks you to tap your key card.
6. Tap the key card against the Model 3 card
reader on the door pillar or center console
(see Key Card on page 7).
When Model 3 detects your key card, the
mobile app confirms that your phone has
been successfully authenticated. Touch DONE.
If the key card is not successfully scanned
within approximately 30 seconds, the mobile
app displays an error message. Touch PHONE
KEY on the app again to retry.
To view a list of keys that can currently access
Model 3, or to remove a phone, touch
Controls > Locks (see Managing Keys on page
9).
Note: Authenticating your phone allows you to
use it as a key to access Model 3. To use the
phone hands-free, access your phone's
contacts, play media from it, etc., you must
also pair and connect to it using the Bluetooth
settings (see Phone on page 130).
Note: Model 3 can connect to three phones
simultaneously. Therefore, if more than one
phone is detected and you want to use, or
authenticate, a dierent phone, move the
other connected phone(s) out of range or turn
o its Bluetooth setting.
Note: Unlike the mobile app, once a phone has
been authenticated, it no longer requires an
internet connection to communicate with
Model 3. Authenticated phones communicate
with Model 3 using Bluetooth.
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Keys
Note: Although Bluetooth typically
communicates over distances of up to
approximately 30 feet (9 meters),
performance can vary based on the phone you
are using, environmental interference, etc.
Note: If multiple vehicles are linked to the
Tesla Account, you must switch the mobile
app to the vehicle that you want to access
before you can use the phone as a key.
Key Card
Tesla provides you with two Model 3 key
cards, designed to fit in your wallet. Tap your
Model 3 key card on one of its card readers,
located on the driver's side door pillar and on
the center console.
To use a key card to unlock or lock Model 3,
position the card as illustrated and tap it
against the card reader located below the
Autopilot camera on the driver's side door
pillar. When Model 3 detects the key card, the
exterior lights flash, the mirrors unfold or fold
(if equipped with the premium package and
Fold Mirrors is on), the horn sounds (if Lock
Sound Confirmation is on), and the doors
unlock or lock.
Note: You may need to physically touch the
center console or driver's side door pillar with
the key card, and you may need to hold it
against the transmitter for one or two
seconds.
Once inside, power up Model 3 by pressing the
brake pedal within thirty seconds of scanning
the key card (see Starting and Powering O
on page 50). If you wait longer than thirty
seconds, you must re-authenticate by placing
the key card near the card reader located
behind the cup holders on the center console.
When your key card is detected, your 30
second authentication period restarts.
Note: Walk-Away Door Lock operates only
when using an authenticated phone or passive
key fob. When you walk away from Model 3
carrying your key card, Model 3 does not
automatically unlock/lock, even if this feature
is turned on (see Walk-Away Door Lock on
page 13).
Caution: Always carry your key card with
you in your purse or wallet to use as a
backup in case your authenticated phone
has a dead battery, or is lost or stolen.
Key fob
If you have purchased the key fob accessory
(available for purchase from Tesla stores or
online at http://www.tesla.com/shop), you can
quickly familiarize yourself with this key by
thinking of it as a miniature version of Model 3,
with the Tesla badge representing the front.
The key has three buttons that feel like softer
areas on the surface.
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Keys
against the card reader on the driver's side
door pillar.
Note: Model 3 supports up to four dierent
key fobs.
Caution: Protect the key from impact,
high temperatures, and damage from
liquids. Avoid contact with solvents,
waxes and abrasive cleaners.
Passive Key Fob
Due market region or vehicle configuration,
Passive Key Fob may not be available for your
vehicle.
Locking and unlocking Model 3 with your key
fob is conveniently hands-free. Although you
1. Front trunk - Double-click to open the
front trunk.
2. Lock/Unlock All - Single-click to lock
doors and trunks (all doors and trunks
must be closed). Double-click to unlock
doors and trunks.
3. Rear trunk - Double-click to open the rear
trunk. Hold down for one to two seconds
to open the charge port door.
Once inside, power up Model 3 by pressing the
brake pedal within two minutes of pressing
the unlock button on the key fob (see Starting
and Powering O on page 50). If you wait
longer than two minutes, you must press the
unlock button again, or place the key fob near
the card reader located behind the cup
holders on the center console. When your key
fob is detected, the two minute authentication
period restarts.
When approaching or leaving Model 3
carrying the key fob, you do not need to point
the key fob at Model 3 as you press a button,
but you must be within operating range.
Radio equipment on a similar frequency can
aect the key. If this happens, move the key at
least one foot (30 cm) away from other
electronic devices (phone, laptop, etc).
If the key fob does not work (for example, its
battery is dead), you can touch it's flat side
against the card reader on the driver's side
door pillar (like the key card). Instructions for
changing the battery are provided in
Replacing the Key Fob Battery on page 9.
Note: You can use the same key fob with
multiple Model 3 vehicles provided you
authenticate it (see Managing Keys on page
9). However, key fob works with only one
Model 3 at a time. Therefore, to use a key fob
for a dierent Model 3, touch its flat side
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must be carrying a paired key fob, there is no
need to use it. Model 3 has sensors around the
vehicle that can recognize the presence of a
key fob within a range of approximately three
feet (one meter). Therefore, you can keep your
key fob in your pocket or purse and simply
pull on the door handle to unlock. When
carrying your key fob with you, you can also
open the trunk without having to use the key
by pressing the trunk's exterior door handle. If
Walk-Away Lock is on, your vehicle
automatically locks when you exit and senses
that the key fob is no longer in range (see
Walk-Away Door Lock on page 13). Passive
key fob is automatically enabled when you
pair your key fob to your vehicle.
The key fob can only be paired to one vehicle
at a time. If you want your key fob to passively
lock and unlock for a dierent vehicle, touch
the flat side of the key fob onto the driver's
side door pillar or center console card reader.
You only need to do this once to pair it to your
desired vehicle. You must pair your key fob
every time you use it with a dierent vehicle.
Note: Only key fobs with the TESLA logo
printed on the flat side have the passive
locking and unlocking functionality. Key fobs
with the MODEL 3 logo printed on the flat side
cannot passively lock and unlock your vehicle.
Note: For increased security, your key fob
disables itself after five minutes of being
stationary while in range but the vehicle is not
in use. The vehicle will not lock or unlock
passively when this occurs. Shake or press a
button on your key fob to wake it up.
Keys
Replacing the Key Fob Battery
Under normal use, the accessory key fob
(available at https://shop.tesla.com) has a
battery that lasts for up to five years,
depending on key fob version and selected
vehicle settings. When the battery is low, a
message displays on the touchscreen.
To replace the key fob battery:
1. With the key fob placed button side down
on a soft surface, release the bottom
cover.
2. Remove the battery by lifting it away from
the retaining clips.
3. While avoiding touching the battery's flat
surfaces, insert the new battery (type
CR2032) with the ‘+’ side facing up.
Note: CR2032 batteries can be purchased
through online retailers, local
supermarkets, and drug stores.
4. Holding the bottom cover at an angle,
align the tabs on the cover with the
corresponding slots on the key fob, then
press the cover firmly onto the key fob
until it snaps into place.
5. Test that the key fob works by unlocking
and locking your vehicle.
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Attaching a Lanyard
To attach a lanyard, release the bottom cover
as described above. Place the lanyard over the
pin located between the slots on the widest
side of the key fob. Re-align the cover and
snap into place.
Managing Keys
To display a list of all keys (phones, key cards,
and key fobs) that can access your Model 3,
touch Controls > Locks. An icon displays next
to each key to indicate whether the key is a
phone, key card, or key fob. Use this list to
manage keys that have access to your vehicle.
To add or delete keys, see Adding and
Removing Keys on page 9.
Note: You can use the same key for more than
one Model 3. This prevents you from having to
deal with multiple keys when you switch
vehicles. If you customize the name of an
authenticated key card or key fob on one
Model 3 (by touching the pencil icon), any
other Model 3 to which the key card or key fob
is authenticated also displays the same
customized name.
Note: Model 3 supports up to 19 keys. When
you reach this limit, you must delete a key
before adding a new one.
Adding and Removing Keys
Adding a new key card or key fob:
Note: If adding a key fob, ensure the key fob is
at room temperature. Pairing may be
unsuccessful if the key fob is cold.
1. On the touchscreen, touch Controls >
Locks then touch + in the Keys section.
2. Scan your new key card or key fob on the
key reader behind the cup holders on the
top of the center console. After the new
key card or key fob is recognized, remove
it from the key reader.
3. Scan an already-authenticated (i.e. already
has access to the vehicle) key card or key
fob on the key reader behind the cup
holders on the top of the center console.
4. When complete, the key list on the
touchscreen displays the newlyauthenticated key. You can customize its
name by touching the associated pencil
icon.
Adding a new phone key:
Note: To add a new phone key, Bluetooth must
be enabled and the phone must have the Tesla
Keys
mobile app installed and connected to the
vehicle’s Tesla account.
1. While sitting in the vehicle, open the Tesla
mobile app and select the appropriate
vehicle (if there are multiple vehicles
associated with the account), then touch
Phone Key > Start.
2. Scan an already-authenticated key card or
key fob on the key reader behind the cup
holders on the top of the center console.
3. When the mobile app notifies you that the
pairing was successful, touch Done. The
key list on the touchscreen (Controls >
Locks) displays the new phone key. The
name of the phone key is determined by
the name used in the phone’s settings.
Removing a key:
When you no longer want a key to access your
vehicle (for example, you lost your phone or
key card, etc.), you can remove the key.
1. On the touchscreen, touch Controls >
Locks.
2. Find the key that you would like to delete
in the key list, then touch the key’s
associated trash icon.
3. When prompted, scan an alreadyauthenticated key card or key fob on the
key reader behind the cup holders on the
top of the center console to confirm the
deletion. When complete, the key list no
longer includes the deleted key.
Note: Your vehicle requires at least one
authenticated key card or key fob at all times.
If only one key card is included on the key list,
this key cannot be deleted.
Mobile App
In addition to using it to authenticate a phone
as your Model 3 key, you can use the mobile
app to communicate with Model 3 remotely
using your iPhone® or Android™ phone. With
this app, you can:
• View the vehicle's estimated range.
• Lock or unlock Model 3 doors and trunks
remotely.
• Check charging progress, stop charging,
and receive notifications when charging is
started, interrupted, almost complete, or
complete.
Note: When Supercharging, additional
notifications alert you when you will be
charged idle fees for parking at a
supercharger after charging is complete.
The idle fees are waived if your vehicle is
moved within five minutes of when the
vehicle finishes charging. See
Supercharger Usage Fees and Idle Fees on
page 151.
• Check the interior temperature and heat
or cool the cabin before driving (even if
it's in a garage).
Note: It is possible that your charge port
latch may freeze in place in extremely cold
weather or icy conditions. In cases where
you cannot remove or insert the charge
cable, or the car is not Supercharging due
to the latch being frozen in place, use your
Tesla mobile app to precondition your
vehicle on HI for approximately 30-45
minutes (you must use your mobile app to
precondition the vehicle; setting your
climate to HI using the touchscreen will
not be eective). This helps thaw ice on
the charge port latch so the charge cable
can be removed or inserted.
• Locate Model 3 with directions, or monitor
its movement across a map.
• Flash the exterior lights or honk the horn
to find Model 3 when parked.
• Enable/disable Valet mode.
• Enable Keyless Driving.
Note: Keyless Driving can be used to
bypass PIN to Drive in cases where you
forgot your PIN or your touchscreen is
unresponsive.
• Park or unpark Model 3 using Summon.
• Retrieve Model 3 using Smart Summon
(see Smart Summon on page 96).
• Enable/disable Speed Limit Mode and
receive notifications when the vehicle's
driving speed is within approximately 3
mph (5 km/h) of your selected maximum
speed (see Speed Limit Mode on page
115).
• Support the Model 3 Calendar app by
allowing the mobile app to send your
phone's calendar data to Model 3.
• Enable/disable Sentry Mode.
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• Open and close your garage door if your
vehicle has a programmed HomeLink
connection (see HomeLink Universal
Transceiver on page 137).
• Enable maximum defrost to warm your
vehicle in cold conditions.
• View available software downloads and
download progress.
• Vent and close all windows.
• For supported video sources, send videos
to play in the Tesla Theater by sharing the
link through the mobile app.
• Receive notifications if the security alarm
is triggered.
• Receive notifications when a software
update is available or scheduled (see
Software Updates on page 141).
• Start software updates from afar.
• Access your Tesla inbox.
• View the odometer, VIN, and current
software version.
Note: Some of these features require
installation of the latest version of the mobile
app.
Note: Do not rely on the unlock and start
(keyless driving) functions of your mobile app,
especially if parking in an area with limited or
absent cellular service, such as an indoor
parking garage. Tesla recommends that you
always have a functional key (key fob, key
card, connected phone key) readily available.
In the event that you require lockout
assistance from Tesla due to a non-warranty
issue, such as having limited cellular
connectivity and having no secondary key
available, your expenses are not covered
under the Roadside Assistance policy.
Note: To allow the mobile app to communicate
with Model 3, the phone must be connected to
the internet and mobile access must be
enabled (touch Controls > Safety & Security >
Allow Mobile Access on the touchscreen).
Note: If multiple vehicles are linked to the
Tesla Account, you must switch to the Model 3
that you want to access in the mobile app
before the phone can be used as a key.
Note: To take advantage of new and improved
features, download updated versions of the
mobile app as they become available.
Caution:
of third party applications to contact
Model 3.
Note: The above list may not represent an
exhaustive list of the functions available on the
Tesla does not support the use
Tesla mobile app. To ensure access to new and
improved features, download updated
versions of the mobile app as they become
available.
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Doors
Doors
Keyless Locking and Unlocking
Locking and unlocking Model 3 is easy and
convenient. Just carry your authenticated
phone or paired key fob with you. Model 3
recognizes the presence of an authenticated
phone or paired key fob and automatically
unlocks when you press a door handle, and
locks when you leave (see Walk-Away Door
Lock on page 13).
Note: If you don't have your authenticated
phone or paired key fob with you (or if the
phone's battery is dead or its Bluetooth
setting is turned o), place the key card
against the driver's side door pillar to
manually unlock or lock Model 3 (see Keys on
page 6).
Note: Due to market region or vehicle
configuration, an authenticated phone or
Passive Key Fob may not be available for your
vehicle.
Note: Your key fob (https://shop.tesla.com)
also allows you to press buttons to lock and
unlock Model 3.
Note: Walk-Away Door Lock operates only
when using an authenticated phone or paired
key fob. When you walk away from Model 3
carrying a key card or unpaired key fob
accessory, Model 3 does not automatically
unlock/lock, even if this feature is turned on
(see Walk-Away Door Lock on page 13).
Using Exterior Door Handles
Use your thumb to push the wide part of the
door handle. The handle pivots toward you,
and you can open the door by pulling the
handle or pulling the edge of the door.
When a door or trunk is open, the
touchscreen displays the Door Open
indicator light.
Opening Doors from the Interior
Model 3 doors are electrically powered. To
open a door while sitting inside, press the
button located at the top of the interior door
handle.
Note: To prevent children from opening the
rear doors, turn on child-protection locks (see
Child-Protection Lock on page 13).
In the unlikely situation that Model 3 has no
power, these electrically powered buttons at
the top of the door handles no longer work.
Instead, pull up the manual door release
located in front of the window switches on the
front doors.
The handle retracts automatically.
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Doors
Note: Only front doors are equipped with a
manual door release.
Caution: The manual door release is
designed to be used only in situations
when Model 3 has no power. Whenever
Model 3 has power, use the button
located at the top of the interior door
handle.
Interior Locking and Unlocking
While sitting inside Model 3, you can lock and
unlock all doors and trunks by touching the
lock icon on the touchscreen.
The icon changes to indicate
whether doors are locked or
unlocked.
You can also unlock the doors by pressing the
Park button on the end of the gear selector a
second time. Pressing this button once
engages the Park gear and pressing it again
unlocks the doors.
Walk-Away Door Lock
Doors and trunks can automatically lock
whenever you walk away carrying your
authenticated phone or paired key fob. To turn
this feature on or o, touch Controls > Locks >
Walk-Away Door Lock.
When the doors lock, the exterior lights
once and the mirrors fold (if equipped with
the premium package and Fold Mirrors is on).
To also hear a confirmation sound whenever
Model 3 locks, touch Controls > Locks > Lock
Confirmation Sound > ON.
Model 3 does not automatically lock if:
• An authenticated phone or paired key fob
is detected inside Model 3.
• You are not using an authenticated phone
or paired key fob as the key, and walk
away carrying the key card or unpaired
key fob (see Passive Key Fob on page 8).
When using the key card you must
manually lock Model 3 by tapping the key
card against the door pillar. When using
an unpaired key fob (sold as an
accessory), you must manually lock Model
3 by pressing the lock button. See Keys on
page 6.
• A door or trunk is not fully closed.
Note: If all doors are closed and Model 3 was
automatically unlocked by your authenticated
phone or paired key fob, walk-away locking is
temporarily suspended for one minute. If you
open a door within this minute, it will not relock until all the doors are closed and you
have walked away with the authenticated
phone or paired key fob.
Note: If Model 3 detects an authenticated key
for five minutes after you exit the vehicle and
close all doors, Walk-Away Lock disables and
will not lock when you leave with the key. You
will need to manually lock your vehicle until
after your next drive.
flash
Drive Away Locking
Model 3 automatically locks all doors
(including the trunks) whenever your driving
speed exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h).
Child-Protection Lock
Model 3 has child-protection locks on the rear
doors to prevent them from being opened
using the interior release buttons. On the
touchscreen, touch Controls > Locks > Child
Lock.
Note: It is recommended that you turn childprotection locks on whenever children are
seated in the rear seats.
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Doors
Unlock on Park
When you stop Model 3 and engage the Park
gear, you can choose to unlock all doors. To
turn this feature on or o, touch Controls >
Locks > Unlock on Park.
Note: If set to OFF, you can unlock all doors
by pressing the Park button a second time
after engaging the Park gear.
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Windows
Opening and Closing
Press down on a switch to lower the
associated window. Window switches operate
at two levels:
• To lower a window fully, press the switch
all the way down and immediately release.
• To lower a window partially, press the
switch gently and release when the
window is where you want it.
Similarly, pull a switch to raise the associated
window:
• To raise a window fully, pull the switch all
the way up and immediately release.
• To raise a window partially, pull the switch
gently and release when the window is
where you want it.
Warning:
the driver’s responsibility to ensure that
all occupants, especially children, do not
have any body parts extended through
the window’s opening. Failure to do so
can cause serious injury.
Before closing a window, it is
Windows
Locking Rear Windows
To prevent passengers from using the rear
window switches, touch Controls > Quick
Controls > Window Lock. To unlock the rear
windows, touch Window Lock again.
Warning: To ensure safety, it is
recommended that you lock the rear
window switches whenever children are
seated in the rear seats.
Warning: Never leave children unattended
in Model 3.
Calibrating Windows
In the unlikely event that a window behaves
unexpectedly (touches the bright molding,
fails to open or close properly, goes down
more than normal when the door opens, etc.),
you can calibrate it to potentially fix the issue.
To calibrate a window:
1. Close the door with the aected window.
2. Sit in the driver's seat and close the driver
door.
3. Use the driver window switch to raise the
aected window until it stalls.
4. Use the driver window switch to lower the
aected window until it stalls.
5. Use the driver window switch to raise the
aected window until it stalls.
The window should now be calibrated. If the
issue continues after attempting the
calibration procedure a couple times, contact
Tesla.
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Rear Trunk
Rear Trunk
Opening
To open the rear trunk, ensure the vehicle is in
Park then do one of the following then pull the
rear trunk open:
• Touch the associated OPEN button on the
touchscreen.
• Double-click the rear trunk button on the
keyfob accessory.
• Touch the trunk button on the mobile app.
• With Model 3 unlocked, press the switch
located under the rear trunk's exterior
handle.
Caution:
more than 130 lbs (60 kg) on the rear
load floor (above the lower trunk
compartment) or more than 285 lbs (130
kg) in the lower trunk compartment.
Doing so can cause damage.
To avoid damage, never load
Closing
To close the rear trunk, push it downward until
you hear the latch click into place.
Note: Model 3 is equipped with pull cups to
assist with lowering the rear trunk.
Warning: Before driving, ensure that the
trunk is securely latched in the fullyclosed position by lifting up on the
bottom edge and confirming there is no
movement.
Accessing the Cargo Area
To access the cargo area inside the rear trunk,
pull up the strap at the rear of the cargo cover.
You can then fold the cargo cover forward or
remove it from Model 3.
When a door or trunk is open, the
touchscreen displays the Door Open
indicator light. The image of your
Model 3 on the touchscreen also
displays the open trunk.
To open the rear trunk from inside Model 3 in
the unlikely situation that Model 3 has no
power, see Interior Emergency Trunk Release
on page 17.
Warning:
rear trunk, it is important to check that
the area around the trunk is free of
obstacles (people and objects).
Load Limits
Secure all cargo before moving Model 3, and
place heavy cargo in the lower trunk
compartment.
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Before opening or closing the
Caution:
(60 kg) on the rear load floor (above the
lower trunk compartment) or more than
285 lbs (130 kg) in the lower trunk
compartment. Doing so can cause
damage.
Never load more than 130 lbs
Interior Emergency Trunk Release
An illuminated mechanical release located
inside the rear trunk allows you to open the
rear trunk from the inside if Model 3 has no
electrical power. This mechanical release also
allows a person locked inside to get out.
1. Firmly push the illuminated button in the
direction of the arrow to release the latch.
2. Push the rear trunk open.
Note: The button glows for several hours after
a brief exposure to ambient light.
Warning: Do not allow children to play
inside the trunk or become locked inside.
An unrestrained child could suer serious
injury or death in a crash. A child could
suer heat exhaustion if trapped in the
vehicle, especially without climate control
on.
Rear Trunk
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Front Trunk
Front Trunk
Opening
To open the front trunk:
1. Ensure that the area around the hood is
free of obstacles.
2. Touch the associated OPEN button on the
touchscreen, double-click the front trunk
button on the keyfob accessory, or touch
the front trunk button on the mobile app.
3. Pull the hood up.
When a door or trunk is open, the
touchscreen displays the Door Open
indicator light.
Warning: Before opening or closing the
hood, it is important to check that the
area around the hood is free of obstacles
(people and objects). Failure to do so
may result in damage or serious injury.
Note: The front trunk locks whenever closed
and you lock Model 3 using the touchscreen,
mobile app, key card, you leave Model 3
carrying your authenticated phone (if WalkAway Door Lock is turned on), or if Valet
mode is active (see Valet Mode on page 45).
Closing
The Model 3 hood is not heavy enough to
latch under its own weight and applying
pressure on the front edge or center of the
hood can cause damage.
To properly close the hood:
1. Lower the hood until the striker touches
the latches.
2. Place both hands on the front of the hood
in the areas shown (in green), then press
down firmly to engage the latches.
3. Carefully try to lift the front edge of the
hood to ensure that it is fully closed.
Caution:
• Apply pressure only to the green
• Do not close the hood with one hand.
• Do not apply pressure to the front
• Do not slam or drop the hood.
Warning: Before driving, you must ensure
that the hood is securely latched in the
fully closed position by carefully trying to
lift the front edge of the hood upward
and confirming there is no movement.
To prevent damage:
areas shown. Applying pressure to
the red areas can cause damage.
Doing so applies concentrated force
in one area and can result in a dent or
crease.
edge of the hood. Doing so can
crease the edge.
Interior Emergency Release
An illuminated interior release button inside
the front trunk allows a person locked inside
to get out.
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Front Trunk
Press the interior release button to open the
front trunk, then push up on the hood.
Note: The interior release button glows
following a brief exposure to ambient light.
Warning: People should never climb
inside the front trunk. Never shut the
front trunk when a person is inside.
Warning: Care should be taken to ensure
that objects inside the front trunk do not
bump against the release button, causing
the trunk to accidentally open.
Opening Hood with No Power
In the unlikely event that Model 3 has no 12V
power, you will be unable to open the front
trunk using the touchscreen or mobile app. To
open the front trunk in this situation:
Note: The following will not open the front
trunk if Model 3 is locked and has 12V power.
1. Locate an external 12V power supply
(such as a portable jump starter).
2. Release the tow eye cover by pressing
firmly on the top right perimeter of the
cover until it pivots inward, then gently
pulling the raised section toward you.
Note: Depending on production date,
either the positive or negative terminal
may be attached to the tow eye cover.
3.
Pull the two wires out of the tow eye
opening to expose both terminals.
4. Connect the 12V power supply's red
positive (+) cable to the red positive (+)
terminal.
5. Connect the 12V power supply's black
negative (-) cable to the black negative (-)
terminal.
Note: Applying external 12V power to
these terminals only releases the hood
latches. You cannot charge the 12V
battery using these terminals.
6. Turn on the external power supply (refer
to the manufacturer’s instructions). The
hood latches are immediately released
and you can now open the hood to access
the front trunk area.
7. Disconnect both cables, beginning with
the black negative (-) cable.
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Front Trunk
8. If pulling Model 3 onto a flatbed truck, do
not replace the tow eye cover yet.
Otherwise, replace the tow eye cover by
inserting the wires into the tow eye
opening and aligning the tow eye cover
into position and turning it into place.
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Interior Storage and Electronics
Interior Storage and Electronics
Glovebox
To open the glovebox, touch Controls >
Glovebox on the bottom corner of the
touchscreen. The glovebox automatically
opens and its light turns on.
To close the glovebox, push it upward until it
clicks into its closed position.
Note: If you leave the glovebox open, its light
eventually turns o.
Note: The glovebox locks whenever closed
and you lock Model 3 using the mobile app,
key card, you leave Model 3 carrying your
authenticated phone (if Walk-Away Door Lock
is turned on), or if Valet mode is active (see
Valet Mode on page 45). It does not lock
when Model 3 is locked by touching the lock
icon on the touchscreen.
Warning:
glovebox closed to prevent injury to a
passenger if a collision or sudden stop
occurs.
When driving, keep the
To open the main storage compartment, pull
its cover upward.
Open the other storage compartment or
access the phone dock by pressing firmly near
the cover's opening edge. To close a storage
compartment, push its cover down gently.
USB Ports - Premium Package
Model 3 has two USB 2.0 ports located in the
front compartment of the center console.
These ports can be used to connect and
charge your phone (see Installing Phone
Charging Cable on page 22), save videos
when using features such as Sentry Mode or
Dashcam, or play audio files stored on a
phone or USB device (see Playing Media from
Devices on page 129).
Open the center console door below the
touchscreen and lift the phone dock upward
to access the front USB ports.
Center Console - Premium Package
In addition to housing an RFID transmitter that
reads the key card (see Key Card on page 7),
the center console includes cup holders, two
storage compartments, and a phone dock for
two phones (or other devices).
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Two additional USB ports are located in the
rear of the center console. Passengers in the
rear seats can use these ports to charge their
USB-connected devices. Devices connected to
the rear USB ports do not communicate with
the vehicle.
Interior Storage and Electronics
Note: Power is available whenever the vehicle
is considered "awake" The vehicle may be
awake for many reasons. For example, when
using features such as Summon, or when
features such as Cabin Overheat Protection,
Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, Sentry Mode,
etc. are enabled. The vehicle is also awake
whenever the 12V battery is being charged or
is in use, during HV charging, when the vehicle
is communicating with the mobile app, etc.
Leaving an accessory plugged in does not
deplete the 12V battery.
Note: Always use USB 2.0 compliant cables
when connecting devices to the USB ports.
Using non-compliant cables can result in
slower charging and, if plugged into either of
the front two ports, can result in potential
connection problems when trying to access
media files on the device.
Note: Do not connect multiple devices using a
USB hub. This can prevent connected devices
from charging or from being recognized by
Media PlayerSentry Mode, Dashcam, etc.
Installing Phone Charging Cable
To make it easy to connect your phone while
keeping the console free of clutter, you can
install a phone charging cable in Model 3.
Note: The phone dock supports two phones
side-by-side.
To install a phone charging cable:
1.
Open both center console doors in front
of the cup holders.
2. Remove the rubber mat from the phone
dock.
3. Lift the phone dock to access the USB
ports.
4. Release the cover from the base of the
phone dock by sliding it to the left.
5. Plug the USB connector on the phone
charging cable into a USB port.
6. Insert the phone end of the charging cable
through the bottom of the phone dock
and route the cable through the securing
tabs towards the bottom of the phone
dock.
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Interior Storage and Electronics
7. Reinstall the cover to the base of the
phone dock by sliding it to the right.
8. Lower the phone dock and reinstall the
rubber mat.
12V Power Socket
Your Model 3 has a power socket located in
the center console's rear compartment.
The power socket is suitable for accessories
requiring up to 12A continuous draw (16A
peak).
Note: Power is available whenever the vehicle
is considered "awake" The vehicle may be
awake for many reasons. For example, when
using features such as Summon, or when
features such as Cabin Overheat Protection,
Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, Sentry Mode,
etc. are enabled. The vehicle is also awake
whenever the 12V battery is being charged or
is in use, during HV charging, when the vehicle
is communicating with the mobile app, etc.
Leaving an accessory plugged in does not
deplete the 12V battery.
Warning:
accessory’s connector can become hot.
Warning: To prevent excessive
interference with the vehicle’s electronics,
Tesla recommends that you do not plug
any non-Tesla accessories, including
power inverters, into the 12V power
socket. However, if you do use a non-Tesla
accessory and notice any malfunctions or
unexpected behavior, such as indicator
lights, alert messages, or excessive heat
from the accessory, unplug the accessory
from the 12V power socket immediately.
Caution: Do not attempt to jump start
Model 3 using the 12V power socket.
Doing so can result in damage.
The power socket and an
Rear Console
Your Model 3 has a rear console integrated in
the center of the rear seat back. Pull the
console down to access the rear cup holders,
or use it as an armrest.
Coat Hangers
Your Model 3 has a coat hanger on each side
of the vehicle in the rear row. Push the coat
hanger to release it. Push it again to retract it.
Additional Interior Storage Areas
Your Model 3 has these additional storage
areas:
• Storage compartments are located below
the armrest on the door panels.
• If equipped with the premium package,
storage pockets are located at the back of
the front seats.
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Interior Storage and Electronics
Cabin Camera
Model 3 is equipped with a camera in the
cabin. The camera is not currently active, but
might be used in potential future features
which could be added to Model 3 with
software releases.
Keep the camera lens clean, and free of
obstructions. Remove any buildup of dirt or
dust by occasionally wiping the camera lens
with a soft damp cloth.
Caution: Do not use chemical-based or
abrasive cleaners. Doing so can damage
the surface of the camera lens.
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Front and Rear Seats
Seating and Safety Restraints
Front and Rear Seats
Correct Driving Position
The seat, head support, seat belt and airbags
work together to maximize your safety. Using
these correctly ensures greater protection.
Position the seat so you can wear the seat belt
correctly, while being as far away from the
front airbag as possible:
1. Sit upright with both feet on the floor and
the seat back reclined no more than 30
degrees.
2. Make sure you can easily reach the pedals
and that your arms are slightly bent when
holding the steering wheel. Your chest
should be at least 10 inches (25 cm) from
the center of the airbag cover.
3. Place the shoulder section of the seat belt
mid-way between your neck and your
shoulder. Fit the lap section of the belt
tightly across your hips, not across your
stomach.
Model 3 seats include integrated head
supports that cannot be adjusted or removed.
Adjusting the Front Seats
1. Move seat forward/backward and adjust
the seat’s height and tilt angle up/down.
2. Adjust backrest.
3. Adjust lumbar support.
Warning:
Before adjusting a front seat,
check that the area around the seat is
free of obstacles (people and objects).
Warning: Do not adjust seats while
driving. Doing so increases the risk of a
collision.
Warning: Riding in a moving vehicle with
the seat back reclined can result in
serious injuries in a collision, as you could
slide under the lap belt or be propelled
into the seat belt. Ensure your seat back
is reclined no more than 30 degrees when
the vehicle is moving.
Seating and Safety Restraints 25
Front and Rear Seats
Folding Rear Seats
Model 3 has a split rear seat that can fold
forward.
Note: Driving with the rear seats folded
forward might result in increased perceivable
noise and/or vibration coming from the rear of
the vehicle (trunk, suspension, etc.).
Before folding, remove items from the seats
and the rear footwell. To allow the rear seat
backs to fold completely flat, you may need to
move the front seats forward.
To fold a rear seat, pull the corresponding
lever and fold the seat forward.
Pull the seat back upward until it locks into
place.
To confirm that the seat back is locked in the
upright position, try pulling it forward.
Warning: Always ensure the seat backs
are locked in their upright position.
Failure to do so increases the risk of
injury.
Head Supports
The front seats and outer rear seats include
integrated head supports that are not
adjustable.
The rear center seat includes an adjustable
head support that can be raised, lowered, or
removed. The head support should always be
raised and locked into position (so that the
center is aligned with the center of the ears)
when occupied by a passenger that is not in a
child safety seat.
The head support in the rear center seat
should always be lowered when a seat belt
retained child safety seat is installed. See
Raising/Lowering the Rear Center Head
Support on page 26.
Warning:
are positioned correctly before sitting in,
or operating, Model 3 to minimize the risk
of severe injury or death in the event of a
collision.
Raising/Lowering the Rear Center Head Support
To raise the head support, lift it until you hear
Raising Rear Seats
Before raising a rear seat, make sure that the
seat belts are not trapped behind the
backrest.
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it click into place. Push down on the head
support to ensure that it is secure.
To lower the head support, press and hold the
button on the outer base of the right post and
press the head support down.
Ensure that all head supports
Removing/Installing the Rear Center Head Support
To remove the head support:
1. Raise the head support as described
above.
2. Press and hold the button on the outer
base of the right post.
3. Insert a short, flat object (such as a small
flat-head screwdriver) into the opening on
the inside base of the left post and pull
the head support upward.
Front and Rear Seats
Seat Heaters
The front and rear seats (if equipped) contain
heating pads that operate at three levels from
3 (highest) to 1 (lowest). To operate the seat
heaters, see Climate Controls on page 116.
Warning: To avoid burns resulting from
prolonged use, individuals who have
peripheral neuropathy, or whose capacity
to feel pain is limited because of diabetes,
age, neurological injury, or some other
condition, should exercise caution when
using the climate control system and seat
heaters.
Seat Covers
Warning: Do not use seat covers in Model
3. Doing so could restrict deployment of
the seat-mounted side air bags if a
collision occurs. Also, if the vehicle is
equipped with an occupant detection
system that is used to determine the
status of the passenger front airbag, seat
covers may interfere with this system.
To re-install the head support:
1. With the front of the head support facing
forward, insert both posts into the
corresponding holes on the seat back.
2. Press down on the head support until it
clicks into place.
3. Pull up on the head support to ensure that
it is secure.
Warning:
support is correctly installed before
seating an occupant in the rear center
seat. Failure to do so increases the
risk of injury or death if a collision
occurs.
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Ensure that the head
Seat Belts
Seat Belts
Wearing Seat Belts
Using seat belts and child safety seats is the
most eective way to protect occupants if a
collision occurs. Therefore, wearing a seat belt
is required by law in most jurisdictions.
Both the driver and passenger seats are
equipped with three-point inertia reel seat
belts. Inertia reel belts are automatically
tensioned to allow occupants to move
comfortably during normal driving conditions.
To securely hold child safety seats, all
passenger seating positions are equipped with
an automatic locking retractor (ALR) that, by
pulling the seat belt beyond the length
needed for a typical adult occupant, locks the
belt into place until the seat belt is unbuckled.
The seat belt reel automatically locks to
prevent movement of occupants if Model 3
experiences a force associated with hard
acceleration, braking, cornering, or an impact
in a collision.
To Fasten a Belt
1. Ensure correct positioning of the seat (see
Correct Driving Position on page 25).
2. Draw the belt out smoothly, ensuring the
belt lays flat across the pelvis, chest and
mid-point of your collar bone, between
the neck and shoulder.
3. Insert the latch plate into the buckle and
press together until you hear a click
indicating it is locked in place.
Seat Belt Reminders
The seat belt reminder on the
touchscreen alerts you if a seat belt
for an occupied driver or passenger
seat is unbuckled. If the belt remains
unbuckled, the reminder flashes and
an intermittent chime sounds. If all
occupants are buckled up and the
reminder stays on, re-buckle seat
belts to ensure they are correctly
latched. Also remove any heavy
objects (such as a briefcase) from an
unoccupied seat. If the reminder
light continues to stay on, contact
Tesla.
You can temporarily mute a seat belt reminder
associated with a rear seating position. This is
useful in situations when you are carrying an
object in a rear seat that triggers the seat belt
reminder alert. To mute the reminder, touch
the associated seat on the seat belt reminder
card that displays on the touchscreen when a
seat belt reminder alert is active. When a
reminder is muted, the seat belt reminder icon
is replaced by a seat icon. Touch the seat
again to unmute the reminder. The reminder is
disabled for the current drive only.
Warning:
passengers in all seating positions. Do not
disable a seat belt reminder when the
seating position is occupied by a
passenger.
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Seat belts must be worn by
4. Pull the belt to check that it is securely
fastened.
5. Pull the diagonal part of the belt toward
the reel to remove excess slack.
To Adjust the Shoulder Anchor Height
Model 3 is equipped with an adjustable
shoulder anchor for each front seat to ensure
that the seat belt is positioned correctly. The
seat belt should lay flat across the mid-point
of your collar bone while in the correct driving
position (see Correct Driving Position on page
25). Adjust the height of the shoulder anchor
if the seat belt is not positioned correctly:
1. Press and hold the button on the shoulder
anchor to release the locking mechanism.
2. While holding the button, move the
shoulder anchor up or down as necessary
so that the seat belt is positioned
correctly.
3. Release the button on the shoulder anchor
so that it locks into position.
4. Without pressing the button, pull on the
seat belt webbing and attempt to move
the shoulder anchor downwards to check
that it is locked into position.
Warning: Ensure that the seat belt is
positioned correctly and that the
shoulder anchor is locked into position
before driving. Riding in a moving vehicle
with the seat belt positioned incorrectly
or with the shoulder anchor not locked
into position can reduce the eectiveness
of the seat belt in a collision.
To Release a Belt
Hold the belt near the buckle to prevent the
belt from retracting too quickly, then press the
button on the buckle. The belt retracts
automatically. Ensure there is no obstruction
that prevents the belt from fully retracting.
The belt should not hang loose. If a seat belt
does not fully retract, contact Tesla.
Seat Belts
Warning:
you and the seat belt to cushion the
impact in the event of a collision.
Seat Belt Pre-tensioners
The front seat belts are equipped with
pre‑tensioners that work in conjunction with
the airbags in a severe frontal collision. The
pre‑tensioners automatically retract both the
seat belt anchor and the seat belt webbing,
reducing slack in both the lap and diagonal
portions of the belts, resulting in reduced
forward movement of the occupant.
The outboard seats are equipped with
shoulder pre-tensioners to retract the seat belt
webbing to reduce forward movement of the
occupant.
Never place anything between
Wearing Seat Belts When Pregnant
Do not put the lap or shoulder sections of the
seat belt over the abdominal area. Wear the
lap section of the belt as low as possible
across the hips, not the waist. Position the
shoulder portion of the belt between the
breasts and to the side of the abdomen.
Consult your doctor for specific guidance.
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