Tesla Model 3 (2024) User manual

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MODEL 3

2024

OWNER'S MANUAL

Software version: 2024.2.3

North America

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YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL

For the latest and greatest information that is customized to your vehicle, view the Owner’s Manual on your vehicle’s touchscreen by touching the app launcher and then selecting the Manual app. The information is 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.

speciﬁc to your vehicle

RELEASE NOTES

Information about new features is displayed on the touchscreen after a software update, and can be viewed at any time by choosing the Release Notes tab in the Manual app, or 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 AND PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

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 dierent.

All speciﬁcations and descriptions contained in this document are veriﬁed to be accurate at the time of printing. 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 in this document, please send an email to: [email protected].

SAFETY INFORMATION

You can ﬁnd safety information in your Model 3 Owner's Manual on the touchscreen.

For detailed information about your Model 3, go to the Tesla website for your region, log on to your Tesla account, or sign up to get an account.

If you have any questions or concerns about your Model 3, call 1-877-79TESLA (1-877-798-3752).

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. Shown here are trademarks or registered trademarks of Tesla, Inc. in the United States and other countries:

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Contents

Overview................................................................ 3

Exterior................................................................................................ 3

Interior Overview.............................................................................4

Touchscreen.......................................................................................6

Interior Electronics......................................................................... 11

Car Status..........................................................................................13

Voice Commands........................................................................... 16

Cameras.............................................................................................18

Opening and Closing....................................... 19

Keys..................................................................................................... 19

Doors..................................................................................................22

Windows...........................................................................................24

Storage Areas.................................................... 25

Rear Trunk........................................................................................25

Front Trunk...................................................................................... 27

Interior Storage..............................................................................29

Seating and Safety Restraints.....................30

Front and Rear Seats...................................................................30

Seat Belts......................................................................................... 33

Child Safety Seats.........................................................................36

Airbags..............................................................................................42

Connectivity.......................................................48

Mobile App...................................................................................... 48

Wi-Fi.................................................................................................. 50

Bluetooth...........................................................................................51

Phone, Calendar, and Web Conferencing............................54

Smart Garage..................................................................................56

Driving.................................................................. 59

Starting and Powering O.........................................................59

Steering Wheel................................................................................61

Mirrors............................................................................................... 65

Shifting..............................................................................................67

Lights.................................................................................................70

Wipers and Washers.................................................................... 73

Braking and Stopping................................................................. 74

Park Assist........................................................................................77

Vehicle Hold....................................................................................79

Traction Control.............................................................................80

Acceleration Modes.......................................................................81

Driver Proﬁles.................................................................................82

Trip Information.............................................................................84

Rear Facing Camera(s)............................................................... 85

Pedestrian Warning System......................................................86

Autopilot..............................................................87

About Autopilot.............................................................................87

Autopilot Features.........................................................................91

Trac Light and Stop Sign Control.......................................99

Full Self-Driving (Beta)

Autopark..........................................................................................110

Summon........................................................................................... 112

Smart Summon..............................................................................114

Limitations and Warnings..........................................................116

............................................................. 106

Active Safety Features..................................122

Lane Assist..................................................................................... 122

Collision Avoidance Assist........................................................125

Speed Assist.................................................................................. 128

Cabin Camera................................................................................129

Dashcam, Sentry, and Security..................130

Safety & Security Settings....................................................... 130

Dashcam..........................................................................................132

Sentry Mode.................................................................................. 134

USB Drive Requirements for Recording Videos.............. 136

Climate................................................................ 137

Operating Climate Controls.....................................................137

Adjusting the Front and Rear Vents.....................................142

Cold Weather Best Practices..................................................144

Hot Weather Best Practices.................................................... 147

Navigation and Entertainment.................. 148

Maps and Navigation................................................................. 148

Media................................................................................................154

Theater, Arcade, and Toybox...................................................156

Charging and Energy Consumption........159

Electric Vehicle Components..................................................159

High Voltage Battery Information..........................................161

Charging Instructions.................................................................163

Scheduled Charging and Scheduled Departure..............169

Getting Maximum Range..........................................................170

Maintenance......................................................172

Software Updates........................................................................172

Maintenance Service Intervals................................................ 174

Tire Care and Maintenance...................................................... 176

Cleaning.......................................................................................... 183

Windshield Wiper Blades, Jets and Fluid...........................187

Jacking and Lifting..................................................................... 189

Parts and Accessories............................................................... 190

Do It Yourself Maintenance......................................................193

Speciﬁcations...................................................194

Identiﬁcation Labels...................................................................194

Vehicle Loading............................................................................195

Dimensions.....................................................................................197

Subsystems....................................................................................199

Wheels and Tires......................................................................... 201

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Instructions for Transporters.....................208

Instructions for Transporters................................................. 208

In Case of Emergency.................................... 211

Contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance.................................211

Running Out of Range............................................................... 212

Opening the Hood with No Power........................................213

Jump Starting............................................................................... 215

Opening Doors with No Power.............................................. 216

Troubleshooting...............................................217

Troubleshooting Alerts.............................................................. 217

Consumer Information................................. 272

About this Owner Information...............................................272

Feature Availability Statement..............................................274

Disclaimers.................................................................................... 275

Reporting Safety Defects........................................................ 277

Certiﬁcation Conformity.......................................................... 278

Index...................................................................280

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Exterior

Key card sensor (Keys on page 19)

Charge port (Charging Instructions on page 163)

Hood/front trunk (Front Trunk on page 27)

Front tow eye cover (Instructions for Transporters on page 208)

Rear trunk (Rear Trunk on page 25)

Rear view camera (Rear Facing Camera(s) on page 85)

7. Rear tow eye cover (Instructions for Transporters on page 208)

For Autopilot camera locations, see Cameras on page 18.

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Interior Overview

Door open button (Opening Doors from the Interior on page 22)

Blind spot indicator (Blind Spot Indicator on page 123)

Left scroll wheel (Left Scroll Wheel (Multifunction) on page 63)

Horn (Horn on page 64)

Right scroll wheel (Right Scroll Wheel (Autopilot) on page 63)

Touchscreen (Touchscreen on page 6)

Secondary drive mode selector (P R N D) (Shift Using the Overhead Console on page 67)

Cabin camera (Cabin Camera on page 129)

Hazard warning ﬂashers (Hazard Warning Flashers on page 72)

Dome lights (Lights on page 70)

10.

Accent lights (Lights on page 70)

11.

12. Climate control vent (see Operating Climate Controls on page 137)

Power window switches (Windows on page 24)

13.

Manual door release (Opening Doors from the Interior on page 22)

14.

15. Brake pedal (Braking and Stopping on page 74)

16. Accelerator pedal (Regenerative Braking on page 75)

17. Wireless phone charger (Wireless Phone Chargers on page 11) and key card reader (Keys on page 19)

Center console (Center Console on page 29)

18.

Glovebox (Glovebox on page 29)

19.

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Interior Overview

Rear touchscreen (Rear Touchscreen on page 9)

Adjustable climate control vents (Operating Climate Controls on page 137)

Seat pocket

Cup holders (Rear Console on page 29)

USB ports (USB Ports on page 11)

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Touchscreen

NOTE: Throughout this Owner's Manual, the front touchscreen is referred to as the "touchscreen" whereas the rear touchscreen is referred to as the "rear touchscreen".

WARNING: Always pay attention to road and trac 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.

Use the touchscreen to control many features that, in traditional cars, are controlled using physical buttons (for example, adjusting the cabin heating and air conditioning, headlights, etc.). You also use the touchscreen to control media, navigate, use entertainment features, and customize to common touchscreen controls, use voice commands (see Voice Commands on page 16).

If the touchscreen is unresponsive or demonstrates unusual behavior, you can restart it (see Restarting the

Touchscreen on page 8).

NOTE: Illustrations are provided to improve conceptual understanding only. Depending on vehicle options, software version, market region and regional and language settings, the details displayed on the screen will dier.

Model 3 to suit your preferences. For hands-free access

Status bar: Find car controls and status in the top bar (see Top Status Bar Icons on page 7).

Navigation: Change the orientation of the map, ﬁnd or navigate to a destination, and change navigation settings

2. (see Maps and Navigation on page 148).

3. 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 This area also houses shortcut "cards" for Media, tire pressures, and Trip Information.

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Car Status on page 13). When the vehicle is in Park, you can open the trunks or charge port door.

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Touchscreen

When full self-driving is enabled (if equipped), the car status area displays visualizations of the road and your vehicle's surroundings. You can expand/condense the visualization by dragging the car status area from side to side. Expanding the visualization displays more details about the roadway and its surroundings, including road markings, stop lights, and objects (such as trash cans and poles).

4. Drive mode strip: Use to shift into Park, Reverse, Neutral, or Drive. Swipe from the edge of the touchscreen towards the passenger, to bring up the drive mode strip. (See Shifting on page 67.)

Controls: Control various features and customize Model 3 to suit your preferences. The Controls screen appears over the map. Touch an option on the Controls screen to display the various settings and preferences associated with the chosen option.

To search for a speciﬁc setting, touch Search at the top of the Controls screen. Make changes directly from the result or touch the link to jump to that option in Controls.

When an information icon displays beside a provides helpful details about the associated setting.

NOTE: Many vehicle controls, settings, and preferences (such as climate, media, and navigation) can be adjusted hands-free using voice commands (see Voice Commands on page 16).

NOTE: You can send touchscreen feedback to Tesla by long-pressing this icon.

Climate controls (driver): Use the left and right arrows to decrease/increase cabin temperature. Touch Split on

6. the popup to display separate controls for the driver and passenger. Touch the temperature icon to customize climate control settings (see Operating Climate Controls on page 137). The passenger climate controls display when temperature controls have been Split to provide separate controls for the driver and passenger.

Media player shortcut: When using the media player app, swipe downwards and the media player shortcut icon

7. appears in the bottom bar.

My Apps: For one-touch access to frequently used apps and controls, you can choose what displays here. See

Customizing My Apps on page 7.

App Launcher: Touch the app launcher to open the app tray. Then touch any app to open it. The app you choose

9. displays on top of the map. To close an app, drag it downward.

Recent App(s): Displays the most recently used app(s). The number of recent apps displayed here depends on

10. how many apps have been added to My Apps. If you add the maximum number of apps to My Apps, only the most recent app displays.

Climate controls (passenger): Displays when temperature controls have been Split to provide separate controls

11. for the driver and passenger.

Volume Control: Controls the volume of media player and phone calls (see Volume Controls on page 154). The

12. volume of navigation instructions is controlled separately (see Maps and Navigation on page 148).

speciﬁc setting, touch it to display a popup that

Customizing My Apps

For one-touch access to commonly used apps and controls, you can customize what displays in the My Apps area on the touchscreen's bottom bar:

1. Enter customization mode by touching and holding any app or control in the My Apps area. If this area is empty, touch the App Launcher.

2. Drag any app or control from the app tray onto the

My Apps area in the bottom bar.

NOTE: Seat heaters selected from the app tray

appear next to the temperature, instead of in the My Apps area.

When you've added the maximum number of

NOTE:

apps or controls to My Apps, adding an additional app removes the rightmost app.

NOTE: Remove an app or control from the My Apps area by touching and holding, then touching its associated "X".

Top Status Bar Icons

Touch to lock/unlock all doors and trunks.

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4:20 pm Your vehicle automatically updates the

time. If the time is incorrect, conﬁrm your vehicle has internet and GPS connectivity with the latest software.

Displays on the touchscreen status bar only when Model 3 detects a programmed HomeLink within range, and the touchscreen is not already displaying the HomeLink screen or popup. See

Displays on the touchscreen status bar only when Model 3 is parked. Add,

conﬁgure (including Valet Mode and Use Easy Entry), or quickly switch driver

proﬁles. Driver proﬁles can also be accessed from the top of any Controls screen. See

Available when Model 3 is parked, touch to manually enable or disable Sentry Mode for the current drive cycle. To automatically turn Sentry Mode on (or o) every time you leave your vehicle, enable the setting from Safety > Sentry Mode. See Sentry Mode

on page 134 for more information.

NOTE: If you turn Sentry Mode on or o from Controls > Sentry Mode, the shortcuts on the vehicle's touchscreen and mobile app will only work for the current drive cycle.

NOTE: For some vehicles manufactured after approximately November 1, 2021, the center console USB ports may only support charging devices. Use the USB port inside the glove box for all other functions.

Smart Garage on page 56.

Driver Proﬁles on page 82.

Controls >

Appears when your vehicle's GPS location is actively being accessed in the Tesla mobile app by the owner, an added driver, or a third party app you're using. To disable, navigate to Safety > Allow

Mobile Access on the touchscreen.

Popup Messages and Vehicle Alerts

Popup messages appear at the bottom of the touchscreen. For example, a seat belt reminder appears if a seat belt is unfastened in an occupied seat, an alert appears to notify you of an incoming phone call, a text message appears (when applicable), and voice commands appear when in use. If applicable, touch options from these popup messages (for example, accept/decline a phone call, choose an option from the headlight menu, etc.). To dismiss a popup message, swipe it downward.

If an alert appears on your vehicle's touchscreen, touch Learn More for more details regarding the alert and how it can be resolved. You can view a list of vehicle alerts and notiﬁcations by touching the bell icon at the top of

Controls.

NOTE: Not all alerts provide additional information at

this time.

Restarting the Touchscreen

Displays when Model 3 is connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Displays when Model 3 Connected to cellular network. Touch this icon for quick access to Wi-Fi settings.

Displays when Model 3 cellular connectivity is or unavailable. Touch this icon for quick access to Wi-Fi settings.

Status of the front passenger airbag (see

Airbags on page 42).

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You can restart your touchscreen if it is unresponsive or demonstrates unusual behavior.

WARNING:

vehicle is stopped and in Park. The car status display, safety warnings, backup camera, etc. will not be visible during the restart.

Shift into Park.

2. Hold down both scroll buttons on the steering wheel until the touchscreen turns black. Pressing the brake pedal while holding down the scroll buttons does not have any impact and is not required.

Only restart the touchscreen while the

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3. After a few seconds, the Tesla logo appears. Wait approximately 30 seconds for the touchscreen to restart. If the touchscreen is still unresponsive or demonstrating unusual behavior after a few minutes, try power cycling the vehicle (if possible). See

Cycling the Vehicle on page 60.

NOTE: Pressing the scroll buttons only restarts the touchscreen. It does not restart any other vehicle component and does not power

Model 3 o and on.

Power

Rear Touchscreen

The rear touchscreen provides rear passengers with access to:

5. Media

6. Video: Access video streaming services.

7. Settings: Touch to pair up to two sets of Bluetooth

9. Air wave preset: Touch to direct the air ﬂow to the

NOTE: You can also use the front touchscreen to adjust climate settings in the rear cabin (see Adjusting Climate

Control Settings on page 137).

NOTE: Adjusting the media and volume controls also adjusts the front cabin settings.

: Play, pause, skip or rewind through the

currently playing song (see Media on page 154).

headphones, change the brightness or clean the display.

NOTE: You can also use the front touchscreen to pair Bluetooth headphones to the rear display by launching the Rear Screen app.

Volume: Touch to adjust the volume.

passenger head or torso quickly. Direct the air ﬂow exactly where you want by touching and moving the air wave on the touchscreen.

Control the rear screen from the front

To control the rear touchscreen from the front, open the rear screen remote control app in the bottom bar on the front touchscreen. Besides audio, video and climate controls, you can lock the rear display in the app or by touching Controls > Display > Lock Rear Display.

Power: Touch to turn the rear climate control system

o.

on or

Rear fan speed: Touch to adjust fan speed.

3. Rear fan: Touch to turn the rear fan on or o, to adjust fan speed and control the direction of air ﬂow from the rear vents (see Adjusting the Front and Rear

Vents on page 142).

Seats: Control rear seat heaters and move the front

4. passenger seat forward/rearward using the arrows.

Customizing Display and Sound Settings

Touch Controls > Display to adjust display settings to suit your preferences:

Appearance: Customize the display to be Dark or

• Light. When set to Auto, the brightness changes automatically based on ambient lighting conditions.

Brightness: Drag the slider to manually control the

• brightness level. If Display Mode is set to Auto, the touchscreen further adjusts based on both the ambient lighting conditions and your brightness preference. brightness preference and adjusts the touchscreen accordingly.

• Screen Clean Mode: When enabled, your touchscreen darkens and temporarily disables to facilitate cleaning. Follow the onscreen instructions to exit Screen Clean Mode.

• Touchscreen Language: Select the language that the touchscreen displays.

Model 3 remembers your chosen

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NOTE: Model 3 must be in Park to change the language. When you change the language, you experience a brief delay as Model 3 shuts down and restarts the touchscreen.

• Voice Recognition Language: Choose the language to be used for voice commands.

•

Voice Navigation Language: Choose the language that the navigation system uses for spoken instructions.

NOTE: For languages that require a download, select the language in the dropdown list to initiate the download (Wi-Fi connection required).

• Text size: Select between Standard and Large to customize the text size on your vehicle's touchscreen.

Time: Choose to display time in either 12 or 24 hour

• format.

• Energy Display: Choose to display remaining energy and charging units as either a percentage of battery energy remaining, or as an estimate of the distance you can drive.

NOTE: When anticipating when you need to charge, use energy estimate as a general guideline only. Many factors have an impact on energy consumption. See

Factors Aecting Energy Consumption on page 170.

Model 3 enter the user name and password associated with your Tesla account.

veriﬁes your credentials by prompting you to

Distance: Choose to display measurements in metric

• (kilometers, centimeters, etc.) or imperial (miles, inches, etc.) units.

Temperature: Choose to display temperature using

• Fahrenheit or Celsius.

Tire Pressure: Choose to display tire pressures using

• BAR or PSI.

In addition to customizing the display, you can enable Joe Mode to reduce the volume of all chimes that are not related to critical safety issues. Touch

Safety > Joe Mode to enable.

Controls >

Naming your Vehicle

To further personalize your vehicle, you can name it. Touch Controls > Software > Name Your Vehicle located on the right side of the touchscreen below the image of Model 3. If your vehicle already has a name, touch the existing name to change it. Enter the new name in the popup and touch Save. The name of your Model 3 also appears in the Tesla mobile app.

Erasing Personal Data

You can erase all personal data (saved addresses, music favorites, HomeLink programming, etc.) and restore all customized settings to their factory defaults. This is useful when transferring ownership of Controls > Service > Factory Reset. Before erasing,

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In addition to storage compartments and cup holders (see Interior Storage on page 29), the Model 3 interior supports various electronics such as USB ports, wireless phone chargers, and a 12V power socket.

USB Ports

Model 3 has four USB ports. The three USB-C ports output up to approximately 42W or two ports up to approximately 65W.

• One USB-C port is located in the rear compartment of the center console used to charge USB devices.

Two USB-C ports are located below the rear

• touchscreen that can be used to charge USB devices.

Interior Electronics

USB Drive Requirements for Recording Videos on

See

page 136 for information about formatting USB ﬂash

drives.

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 Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, Camp Mode, or Sentry Mode are enabled. The vehicle is also awake whenever the battery is being charged or is in use, during high voltage charging, when the vehicle is communicating with the mobile app, etc. Leaving an accessory plugged in does not deplete the low voltage battery.

NOTE: Use USB 3.0 compliant cables to connect a device to a USB port. Using non-compliant cables can result in slower charging, potential connection problems or degraded performance.

NOTE: Do not connect multiple devices using a USB hub. This can prevent connected devices from charging or from being recognized by Media Player, Sentry Mode, Dashcam, etc.

low voltage

One USB-A port is located inside the glovebox. This

• port is equipped with a USB ﬂash drive. The secure location of this USB port makes it ideal for saving Sentry Mode and Dashcam video footage. It also supports audio

Playing Media from Devices on page 155).

ﬁles from a phone or USB device (see

Wireless Phone Chargers

Wireless phone chargers are integrated into the front console, providing up to 15W of power to charge Qienabled phones. To charge your phone, place it on one of the two charge pads. The phone must be in direct contact with the wireless charger. Do not place objects between the phone and the charger (for example, credit cards, key cards, coins, keys, metal objects, etc.). Your device may feel warm while charging, but this is a normal

eect of inductive charging.

CAUTION:

vehicle key card, credit cards, or hotel key) from integrated phone cases before charging your phone to avoid damage to the card.

Remove NFC cards (for example, the

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When placed on the wireless charger, your phone charges whenever the vehicle is powered on (the touchscreen is on and you are in the vehicle). Your phone does not charge when you leave the vehicle unless a feature, such as Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, Camp Mode, or Sentry Mode is enabled.

NOTE: The wireless phone charger may not work if your phone case is too thick or is made of metal. Try removing the phone from its case before placing it on the charger.

NOTE: The wireless phone charger does not charge if the vehicle's high voltage Battery is discharged.

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, Camp Mode, Sentry Mode, etc. are enabled. The vehicle is also awake whenever the in use, during high voltage charging, when the vehicle is communicating with the mobile app, etc. Leaving an accessory plugged in does not deplete the battery.

WARNING: The power socket and an 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 low voltage 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 low voltage power socket immediately.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to jump start Model 3 using the low voltage power socket. Doing so can result in damage.

low voltage battery is being charged or is

low voltage

Low Voltage Power Socket

Your Model 3 has a power socket located in the center console's compartment. To access the low voltage socket, open the front compartment of the center console.

The power socket is suitable for accessories requiring up to 12A continuous draw (16A peak).

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Car Status

Overview

The touchscreen displays the status of Model 3 at all times. What you see depends on whether the vehicle is:

Parked (shown below).

•

• Driving (see Driving Status on page 14).

• Charging (see Charging Status on page 164).

When Model 3 is parked, the status area shows the drive mode, estimated range, and an overhead view of the car with buttons you can touch to open the trunks and charge port door. When you press the brake, Model 3 powers up and indicator lights ﬂash brieﬂy. Unless an indicator light applies to the current situation (for example, a seat belt is not fastened), it should turn o. If an indicator light fails to turn on or o, contact Tesla.

NOTE: The following image is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending on vehicle options, software version, and market region, the information displayed may be slightly dierent.

Cards

The bottom of the car status display also shows shortcut "cards" for quick access to Media, tire pressure data, trip information, and more. Swipe the cards to the left or right to customize your cards shortcuts.

Indicator Lights

The following indicator lights illuminate to advise you or alert you of a

speciﬁc status or condition.

A brake system fault is detected or the brake ﬂuid level is low. See Braking and

Stopping on page 74. Contact Tesla

immediately.

A brake booster fault has been detected. See Braking and Stopping on

page 74.

An ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) fault is detected. See Braking and

Stopping on page 74. Contact Tesla

immediately.

A parking brake fault is detected. Contact Tesla. See Parking Brake on

page 76.

The parking brake is manually applied. See Parking Brake on page 76.

Tire pressure warning. The pressure of a tire is out of range. If a fault with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is detected, the indicator ﬂashes. For a TPMS fault, contact Tesla. See

Tire Care and Maintenance on page

176.

A seat belt for an occupied seat is not fastened. See Seat Belts on page 33.

Airbag safety. If this indicator does not ﬂash on brieﬂy when Model 3 prepares to drive, or if it remains on, contact Tesla immediately. See Airbag Warnings

on page 46.

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The rear fog indicator displays on the touchscreen whenever rear fog lights are on.

Parking lights are on (side marker lights, tail lights, and license plate lights) . See Lights on page 70.

Low beam headlights are on.

High beam headlights are on and Auto High Beam is disabled or currently unavailable.

Auto High Beam is enabled and high beams are on. Model 3 is ready to turn o the high beams if light is detected. See High Beam Headlights on page 70.

A blue snowﬂake appears when some of the energy stored in the Battery may not be available due to cold weather conditions. During these cold weather conditions, charging rates may also be limited. If can heat your Battery by turning on climate control with the mobile app. The Battery is suciently warm.

Appears when regenerative braking is limited. See Regenerative Braking on

page 75 for more information.

Vehicle power is currently being limited because the energy remaining in the Battery is low, the vehicle's systems are being heated or cooled, or an error is detected by the drive inverter .

See Popup Messages and Vehicle Alerts on page 8 for more information about alert popups on your vehicle's touchscreen.

Model 3 is plugged in, you

snowﬂake disappears when the

Auto High Beam is enabled but high beams are not on because light is detected in front of Model 3. When light is no longer detected, high beams automatically turn back on. See High

Beam Headlights on page 70.

This indicator ﬂashes amber when the electronic stability control systems are actively minimizing wheel spin by controlling brake pressure and motor power. See Traction Control on page

80. If this indicator remains on, a fault is

detected and you should immediately contact Tesla.

Electronic stability control systems are no longer minimizing wheel spin. On a Rear Wheel Drive vehicle, the traction control system has been turned o, or on an All-Wheel Drive vehicle, Slip Start has been enabled. See

on page 80.

Vehicle Hold is actively applying the brakes. See Vehicle Hold on page 79.

Traction Control

Driving Status

When Model 3 is driving (or ready to drive), the touchscreen shows your current driving status and a real-time visualization of the road as detected by the Autopilot components (see visualization automatically zooms in and out to better utilize touchscreen space and inform you when a vehicle is detected in your blind spot.

NOTE: The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending on vehicle options, software version, and market region, the information displayed may be slightly dierent.

Cameras on page 18). The

A door or trunk is open. See Doors on

page 22, Rear Trunk on page 25, or Front Trunk on page 27.

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white being the farthest and red being very close and requiring your immediate attention. See

on page 122.

7. When Autosteer is active and detecting the driving lane, the lane is highlighted in blue (see Autosteer on

page 92).

NOTE: If Navigate on Autopilot is active, the driving lane displays as a single blue line in front of Model 3 (see Navigate on Autopilot on page 93).

The speed limit that is currently being detected by Speed Assist (see Speed Assist on page 128).

NOTE: The icon associated with the detected speed limit

reﬂects the style of speed limit signs used in

your market region.

Total estimated driving distance (or energy) available.

9. Touch the displayed value to change how available energy is displayed. You can toggle between driving distance and percentage of battery energy remaining. You can also change how energy is displayed by touching

NOTE: When anticipating when you need to charge, use range estimates as a general guideline only.

Controls > Display > Energy Display.

Lane Assist

NOTE: To display more details about the roadway and its surroundings, such as road markings, stop lights, objects (such as trash cans and poles), etc., touch Autopilot > Full Self-Driving Visualization Preview (if equipped).

The power meter displays real-time power usage.

1. During acceleration, the bar ﬁlls to the right to represent power being used. During deceleration (when Model 3 is moving and you release your foot from the accelerator pedal), the bar ﬁlls to the left with a green color to represent power being fed back to the Battery by regenerative braking (see

Regenerative Braking on page 75).

When Autosteer is available but you haven't activated

2. it, the icon is gray. When Autosteer is actively steering

page 92).

3. Currently selected drive mode: Park, Reverse, Neutral, or Drive.

Driving speed.

Other cars detected on the road (as applicable).

6. Your Model 3. Colored lines radiate from the image of your Model 3 as objects are detected (other motorists, guard rails, etc.). The location of the lines correspond to the location of the detected object. The color of the lines (white, yellow, orange, or red) represents the object's proximity to

Model 3, the icon is blue (see Autosteer on

Controls >

Model 3, with

The set cruising speed. When Trac-Aware Cruise

10. Control is available but you haven't set a cruising speed, the number is gray (see Trac-Aware Cruise

Control on page 91).

WARNING:

messages that display at the bottom of the car status area of the touchscreen. Ignoring these messages can result in serious injury or death.

WARNING:

surrounding trac, some vehicles may not be displayed. Never rely on the touchscreen to determine if a vehicle is present (for example, in your blind spot). Always use your mirrors and perform shoulder checks.

Pay attention to important alert

Although the touchscreen shows

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Voice Commands

NOTE: Voice commands are not available in all languages. To choose the language you want to use for voice commands, touch Controls > Display > Voice Recognition Language.

Use voice commands to easily control settings and preferences without using the touchscreen. Voice commands are designed to understand natural requests. Use them to:

•

Adjust climate preferences.

•

Tweak the windshield wiper speed and frequency.

• Control various aspects of your vehicle.

• Navigate to a location.

• Call a contact.

Interact with apps and settings.

•

To initiate a voice command, fully press the microphone button on the right side of the steering wheel. When a chime sounds, make your request, then Model 3 provides onscreen responses.

• "Turn

• "Set the temperature/fan..."

•

on/o rear defroster"

"Turn on recirculate"

Windshield Wipers

Update the windshield wiper speed and frequency based on changing road and weather conditions:

• "Speed up the wipers"

•

"Increase/decrease windshield wiper speed by..."

• "Turn on/o the wipers"

Vehicle Controls

You can also modify various controls in your vehicle using voice commands:

NOTE: Your vehicle must be in Park to enable some voice commands (such as Sentry Mode, Dog Mode, etc.).

"Sentry Mode on/o"

•

"Keep my car safe"

•

"Lock/unlock the doors"

•

"Turn on Dog Mode"

•

"Fold/unfold the mirrors"

•

"Open/close charge port"

•

"Start/stop charging"

•

"Open service settings"

•

"Open the glovebox"

•

Navigation

Examples of Voice Commands

Here is a list of example voice commands. This is not an exhaustive list. Tesla is constantly working to improve voice commands.

Climate Controls

Adjust your climate preferences using voice commands:

"Make it cooler"

•

"Make it warmer"

•

• "Turn on/o the driver's seat heater"

• "Cool down the passenger"

• "Direct airﬂow to my face"

"Sync climate"

•

"Increase/decrease the fan speed"

•

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To search for, or navigate to, a location, say:

"Where is [location]?"

•

"Drive to [location]"

•

"Navigate to [location]"

•

"Show nearby Superchargers"

•

"I'm feeling hungry/lucky" (see Maps and Navigation

•

on page 148).

• "Stop navigation"

• "Mute voice guidance"

If you have deﬁned a navigation address for your home or work locations, you can use a voice command to navigate there by saying "Navigate home" or "Take me to work".

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Contacts

To call or text a contact on your Bluetooth-connected phone (see

page 54), say:

• "Call [contact name/phone number]"

• "Text [contact name/phone number]"

Phone, Calendar, and Web Conferencing on

Media

To listen to and adjust your media preferences, say:

"Listen to [song name]"

•

• "Lower/raise the volume"

• "Skip to next"

"Pause/play song"

•

• "Change the source to [media source]"

To improve voice command recognition accuracy, provide multiple cues in your command, such as artist and song.

Voice Commands

Apps and Settings

Easily navigate through your apps and settings using voice commands:

"Open [Toybox/browser/theater/phone]"

•

"Search for..."

•

"The screen is too bright"

•

"Show me the Owner's Manual"

•

Some apps and settings are only accessible while in Park.

You can also ﬁle a bug report by saying "Report" , "Feedback", or "Bug report".

For more information on voice commands, go to https://

www.tesla.com/support/voice-commands.

NOTE: To support ongoing quality improvements, Tesla captures and processes voice command transcriptions (such as “set the temperature…”). Audio voice recordings are not collected, and transcriptions are not associated with your Tesla account or with your vehicle's identiﬁcation number. To further protect your privacy, voice commands containing personal data are not captured (such as "Navigate to..." or "Make a call to...").

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Cameras

Your Model 3 includes the following components that actively monitor the surrounding area:

•

A camera is mounted above the rear license plate.

• A camera is mounted in each door pillar.

Two cameras are mounted to the windshield above

• the rear view mirror.

• A camera is mounted to each front fender.

Model 3 is also equipped with high precision electronically-assisted braking and steering systems.

Cabin Camera

Your Model 3 is equipped with a cabin camera located above the rear view mirror. For more information, see

Cabin Camera on page 129.

When calibration is complete, Autopilot features are available for use. Calibration typically completes after driving depending on road and environmental conditions. For example, calibration completes quicker when driving on a straight road with multiple lanes (such as a controlledaccess highway), with highly-visible lane markings (in the driving lane as well as the adjacent lanes). Contact Tesla only if your calibration process after driving 100 miles (160 km) in the described conditions.

If a camera has shifted from its calibrated position (for example, the camera or windshield was replaced), you must clear the calibration. To do so, touch Service > Camera Calibration > Clear Calibration. When the calibration is cleared, Model 3 repeats the calibration process. While this helps re-calibrate the cameras in many cases, Clear Calibration may not resolve all camera and sensor concerns.

NOTE: To calibrate, cameras require highly-visible lane markings in both the driving lane and adjacent lanes (at least two lanes over on each side of the vehicle). For best results, drive in the middle lane of a multi-lane highway (ideally with at least ﬁve lanes) that has clear lane markings and minimal trac.

NOTE: If you attempt to use a feature that is not available until the calibration process is complete, the feature is disabled and the touchscreen displays a message.

NOTE: Model 3 must repeat the calibration process if the cameras are serviced by Tesla, and in some cases, after a software update.

20-25 miles (32-40 km), but the distance varies

Model 3 has not completed the

Controls >

Drive to Calibrate Cameras

Model 3 must maneuver with precision when Autopilot features are being used. Therefore, before some features can be used for the service repairs, cameras must complete a self-calibration process. For your convenience, the touchscreen displays a progress indicator.

ﬁrst time or after some types of

Keeping Cameras Free of Obstructions

Ensure all cameras are clean and free of obstructions before each drive and before using Autopilot features (see Cleaning a Camera on page 183). Dirty cameras and sensors (if equipped), as well as environmental conditions such as rain and faded lane markings, can aect Autopilot performance. If a camera is obstructed or blinded, Model 3 displays a message on the touchscreen and Autopilot features may not be available. For more information on speciﬁc alerts, see

Troubleshooting Alerts on page 217.

Condensation can form inside the camera enclosures, especially if you park your vehicle outside in cold or wet conditions. The touchscreen may display an alert stating that a camera is blocked and that some or all Autopilot features may be temporarily restricted until the camera vision is clear. To proactively dry the condensation, precondition the cabin by setting it to a warm temperature, turning the windshield defroster on, and directing the front air vents toward the door pillars (see

Mobile App on page 48).

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Keys

Types of Keys

Model 3 supports the following types of keys:

• Phone key - You can set up your personal phone as a "phone key" that communicate with Model 3 using Bluetooth. A phone key supports automatic locking and unlocking.

Key card - Tesla provides two key cards that

• communicates with frequency identiﬁcation (RFID) signals. The key card is used to "authenticate" phone keys to work with Model 3 and to add or remove other keys. Unlike the phone key, the key card does not support automatic locking and unlocking. In situations where your phone key has a dead battery, or is lost or stolen, use your key card to unlock, drive, and lock

Model 3 supports a total of 19 keys, which can include phone keys and key cards.

CAUTION:

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.

Remember to bring a key with you

Model 3 using short range radio-

Model 3.

Phone Key

◦ Bluetooth is enabled within your phone's settings

for the Tesla mobile app. For example, on your phone, navigate to Settings, choose the Tesla mobile app, and ensure the Bluetooth setting is turned on.

◦

Access to your location is enabled. Open the Tesla mobile app in your phone's settings and select Location > Always. For the best experience, keep the mobile app running in the background.

◦

Allow Mobile Access is enabled on the vehicle touchscreen (Controls > Safety > Allow Mobile

Access).

NOTE: Model 3 communicates with your phone using

Bluetooth. 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.

While inside or near the vehicle, open the Tesla

4. mobile app and touch screen, or navigate to Security > Set Up Phone Key. Follow the prompts on the mobile app and vehicle touchscreen to set up your phone key.

To view a list of keys that can currently access Model 3, or to remove a phone key, touch Controls > Locks (see

Managing Keys on page 20).

Set Up Phone Key on the main

CAUTION:

vehicle (for example, if you are hiking or at the beach). If you must leave your phone in the vehicle, disable Bluetooth and/or turn the phone

o.

Using your phone as a key is a convenient way to access

Model 3. As you approach, your phone's Bluetooth

your signal is detected and the doors unlock when you pull a door handle. Likewise, when you exit and walk away with the phone key, doors automatically lock (provided the Walk-Away Door Lock feature is turned on; see Walk-

Away Door Lock on page 22).

Before you can use a phone to access Model 3, follow these steps to authenticate it:

Download the Tesla mobile app to your phone.

Log into the Tesla mobile app using your Tesla

2. account username and password.

NOTE: You must remain logged in to your Tesla account to use your phone to access Model 3.

NOTE: If multiple vehicles are linked to your Tesla account, you must ensure that the vehicle you want the mobile app to access is currently selected on the mobile app.

Do not leave your paired phone in your

Model 3 can connect to three phone keys simultaneously. Therefore, if more than three phone keys are detected and you want to authenticate or pair a dierent phone, move the other connected phone key(s) out of range or turn o its Bluetooth setting.

Once a phone has been authenticated, it no longer requires an internet connection to be used as a phone key for Model 3. However, to use the phone hands-free, access your phone's contacts, play media from it, etc., you must also pair it and connect it as a Bluetooth device (see

Some smartphones with NFC capability can be used to lock/unlock your vehicle, just like using a key card. Ensure the Tesla mobile app is correctly paired to your vehicle and enable the NFC function on your phone. Once enabled, simply hold the phone to the driver's side door pillar to lock or unlock the door. Refer to your smartphone's instructions for how to do this.

Bluetooth on page 51).

speciﬁc information on

Key Card

Tesla provides you with two Model 3 key cards, designed to ﬁt in your wallet.

3. Ensure:

◦ Your phone's general Bluetooth settings are

enabled.

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Keys

To use a key card to unlock or lock Model 3, position the card as shown and tap it against the card reader located approximately one third the way up of the driver's side door pillar. When Model 3 detects the key card, the exterior lights ﬂash, the mirrors unfold or fold (if Fold Mirrors is on), the horn sounds (if Lock Sound is on), and the doors unlock or lock.

NOTE: You may need to physically touch the wireless phone charger 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.

Conﬁrmation

If enabled, Walk-Away Door Lock (see Walk-

NOTE:

Away Door Lock on page 22) operates only when you

walk away using a phone key. When you walk away carrying your key card, Model 3 does not automatically unlock/lock.

Managing Keys

To display a list of all keys 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 or key card. Use this list to manage keys that have access to your

Model 3. To add or delete keys, see Adding and

Removing Keys on page 20.

Model 3 supports up to 19 keys. When you reach this limit, you must delete a key before adding a new one.

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 on one Model 3 (by touching the pencil icon), any other Model 3 to which the key card is authenticated also displays the changed name.

NOTE: If you are leasing your vehicle, contact your leasing company to add or remove keys.

Once inside, power up Model 3 by pressing the brake pedal within two minutes of scanning the key card (see

Starting and Powering O on page 59). If you wait

longer than two minutes, you must re-authenticate by placing the key card near the card reader located in the wireless phone charger on the center console. When your key card is detected, your two minute authentication period restarts.

Adding and Removing Keys

To add a new key:

On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Locks > Keys >

1. Add Key.

Scan your new key card on the card reader located

2. on either wireless phone charger. When you hear a chime, the new key card is recognized.

Scan a key card that has already been paired to the

3. vehicle to

When complete, the key list includes the new key.

4. Touch the associated pencil icon to customize the name of the key.

Removing a key:

When you no longer want a key to access Model 3 (for example, you lost your phone or key card, etc.), follow these steps to remove it.

1. On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Locks.

In the key list, ﬁnd the key that you would like to

2. delete and touch its associated trash icon.

3. When prompted, scan an authenticated key on the card reader to conﬁrm the deletion. When complete, the key list no longer includes the deleted key.

conﬁrm new key pairing.

NOTE: Model 3 requires at least one authenticated key card at all times. If only one key card remains on the key list, you cannot delete it.

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Replacing Key cards

If you lose a key card, you can purchase replacement ones on the Tesla Shop. When ready to pair, simply follow the steps in Adding and Removing Keys on page

20. Remember to remove your old key cards from

Controls > Locks > Keys for security purposes.

In the event you lose both keys cards, schedule a service appointment through the mobile app to replace and pair them.

Keys

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Doors

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.

The handle retracts automatically.

When a door or trunk is open, the touchscreen displays the Door Open indicator light.

To prevent children from opening the rear doors,

NOTE:

turn on child locks (see

NOTE: In the unlikely event that Model 3 has no low voltage power, you will be unable to open the doors with the button on the top of the door handle. See Opening

Doors with No Power on page 216 for more information.

Child Locks on page 23).

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.

NOTE: See Cold Weather Best Practices on page 144 to ensure door handles function properly in cold weather.

WARNING:

to avoid allowing ﬁngers, jewelry, acrylic nails, etc. from being pinched by the door or door handle mechanism. Failure to do so may result in damage or injury.

While using the door handle, take care

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

while pushing the door open.

The icon changes to indicate whether doors are locked or unlocked.

Walk-Away Door Lock

Doors and trunks can automatically lock when you walk away carrying your phone key (if ordered after approximately October 1, 2019). To turn this feature on or o, touch Controls > Locks > Walk-Away Door Lock.

When the doors lock, the exterior lights ﬂash once and the mirrors fold (if Fold Mirrors is on). To also hear a conﬁrmation sound when Model 3 locks, touch Controls > Locks > Lock Conﬁrmation Sound.

NOTE: Touch Toybox > Boombox > Lock Sound to customize the lock sound when the vehicle is locked from the outside (Pedestrian Warning System required).

Model 3 does not automatically lock if:

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Doors

• You check the Exclude Home checkbox and Model 3 is parked at the location you have designated as Home. For details on how to designate a location as Home, see Home, Work, and Favorite Destinations on

page 150.

•

A phone key is detected inside Model 3.

•

A door or trunk is not fully closed.

• The phone key's Bluetooth setting is turned o.

•

If Model 3 detects an authenticated key for several minutes after you exit the vehicle and close all doors, Walk-Away Lock disables and doors do not lock when you walk away. In this case, you must manually lock your vehicle until after your next drive.

• The driver does not use the driver door to get out of the vehicle.

NOTE: It is ultimately your responsibility to ensure your vehicle is locked, even when Walk-Away Door Lock is enabled.

Drive Away Locking

Model 3 automatically locks all doors (including the trunks) when your driving speed exceeds (8 km/h).

5 mph

Unlock on Park

When you stop Model 3 and engage Park, you can choose to unlock all doors. To turn this feature on or o, touch Controls > Locks > Unlock on Park.

Driver Door Unlock Mode

Enabling Controls > Locks > Driver Door Unlock Mode only unlocks the driver door when you ﬁrst unlock Model

3. The driver door unlocks only if a key is present on the driver side of the vehicle and not the passenger side. To unlock the remaining doors, long press the button located at the top of the interior driver door handle, use the touchscreen, mobile app.

Car Left Open Notiﬁcations

To receive a mobile notiﬁcation if a door, trunk and/or window is left open or if Model 3 is left unlocked unexpectedly, touch Controls > Locks > Car Left Open Notiﬁcations.

Child Locks

Model 3 has child locks on the rear doors to prevent them from being opened using the interior release buttons. On the touchscreen, Child Lock. You can choose Both to engage the child lock on both rear doors, or you can choose Left or Right to engage it on just a speciﬁc door.

touch Controls > Locks >

WARNING:

child locks when children are seated in the rear seats.

It is recommended that you turn on

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Windows

Opening and Closing

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure windows are

closed after locking the vehicle.

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.

NOTE:

See Cold Weather Best Practices on page 144 for

information on preparing windows for cold weather.

CAUTION: To avoid damage, windows automatically lower slightly when you open or close a door. If you manually raise a window when the door is open, ensure it is slightly lowered before closing the door.

WARNING: Before closing a window, it is 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.

NOTE: If a window is fully lowered and you open the associated door, the window rises slightly. Likewise, if you fully lower a window while the door is already open, it stops slightly above the edge of the door. To fully lower a window while the door is open, press the switch again.

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.

Locking Rear Windows

To prevent passengers from using the rear window switches, touch Controls > Locks > Window Lock. To unlock the rear windows, touch Window Lock again.

WARNING:

that you lock the rear window switches whenever children are seated in the rear seats.

WARNING:

Model 3.

To ensure safety, it is recommended

Never leave children unattended in

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:

Close the door with the aected window.

Sit in the driver's seat and close the driver door.

Using the window's switch on the driver's door, raise

3. the aected window until it stalls.

Using the window's switch on the driver's door, lower

4. the aected window until it stalls.

Repeat step 3 and raise the aected window until it

5. stalls.

The window should now be calibrated. If the issue continues after attempting the calibration procedure a couple times, contact Tesla.

If a window is left open unintentionally, Model 3 can send a notiﬁcation to the mobile app (touch Controls >

Locks > Car Left Open Notiﬁcation, then choose Doors & Windows).

You can also enable Close Windows on Lock by touching Controls > Locks > Close Windows on Lock. When enabled, your vehicle automatically closes the windows when Model 3 locks.

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UV Index Rating

The roof, windshields, and windows in Model 3 are excellent at protecting you from UV (ultraviolet) rays. The glass components score less than 2 on the UV Index scale. Review your region’s UV Index more information. You are still responsible for taking the necessary precautions for sun protection.

speciﬁcations for

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Rear Trunk

Opening

To open the rear trunk, ensure Model 3 is in Park, then do one of the following:

Touch the associated Open button on the

• touchscreen.

• Touch the rear trunk button on the mobile app.

Press the switch located under the rear trunk's

• exterior handle (a valid key must be detected).

CAUTION: Before opening the rear trunk in an enclosed area (such as a garage), ensure the opening height of the rear trunk is properly adjusted to avoid low-hanging ceilings or objects (see Adjusting Opening Height of Powered Trunk

on page 25).

Model 3 must be unlocked or detect a key before you can use the switch to open the rear trunk.

1. Open the trunk, then manually lower or raise it to the desired opening height.

2. Press and hold the button on the underside of the trunk for three seconds until you hear a conﬁrmation chime.

Conﬁrm that you have set it to the desired height by

3. closing the powered trunk, then reopening it.

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 the vehicle in the unlikely situation that Model 3 has no power, see Interior

Emergency Trunk Release on page 26.

Adjusting Opening Height of Powered Trunk

CAUTION:

wheel selection), your vehicle's rear trunk can open up to approximately 6.5 feet (2 meters). Adjust the rear trunk height to prevent it from coming into contact with low ceilings or other objects.

Depending on conﬁguration (such as

Closing

Touch the associated Close button on the

• touchscreen.

Press the switch located on the underside of the rear

• trunk

WARNING:

securely latched in the fully-closed position by lifting up on the bottom edge and conﬁrming there is no movement.

Before driving, ensure that the trunk is

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

Secure all cargo before moving Model 3, and place heavy cargo in the

lower trunk compartment.

Model 3.

You can adjust the opening height of the powered trunk (if equipped) to make it easier to reach or to avoid lowhanging ceilings or objects (for example, a garage door or light):

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Rear Trunk

Rear Trunk Load Limits

Distribute the weight of cargo as evenly as possible between the front and rear trunks.

CAUTION:

the lower compartment of the rear trunk or more than 287 lbs (130 kg) on the upper compartment. Doing so can cause damage.

WARNING:

the vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (see Speciﬁcations on page 194). The GVWR is the maximum allowable total mass of the vehicle including all passengers, ﬂuids, and cargo.

Never load more than 88 lbs (40 kg) in

When loading cargo, always consider

WARNING:

trunk or become locked inside. An unrestrained child could suer serious injury or death in a crash. A child could suer heat exhaustion or death if trapped in the vehicle, especially without climate control on.

Do not allow children to play inside the

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.

Firmly press and hold the illuminated button in the

1. direction of the arrow to release the latch.

2. While pressing the button, push the rear trunk open.

NOTE: The button glows for several hours after a brief exposure to ambient light.

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Opening

To open the front trunk, ensure Model 3 is in Park, and then do one of the following before pulling the hood open:

• Touch the associated Open icon on the touchscreen.

• Touch the front trunk button in the mobile app.

Front Trunk

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 front trunk.

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.

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:

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.

Carefully try to lift the front edge of the hood to

3. ensure that it is fully closed.

CAUTION:

• Apply pressure only to the green areas shown. Applying pressure to the red areas can cause damage.

• Do not close the hood with one hand. Doing so applies concentrated force in one area and can result in a dent or crease.

• Do not apply pressure to the front edge of the hood. Doing so can crease the edge.

•

Do not slam or drop the hood.

• To avoid scratches, don't have anything in your hands (keys). Jewelry can also cause scratches.

WARNING:

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. It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that the front trunk is properly closed before driving.

If the front trunk is left open when you attempt to shift out of Park, a notiﬁcation requiring you to conﬁrm your intent to drive appears on the touchscreen. choose to keep the front trunk open while driving, your vehicle speed is limited.

To prevent damage:

Before driving, you must ensure that

If you

The front trunk locks when:

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Front Trunk

• You lock Model 3 using the touchscreen, key or mobile app.

• You leave Model 3 carrying your key (if Walk-Away

Door Lock on page 22 is turned on).

• Valet mode is active (see Valet Mode on page 83).

Front Trunk Load Limit

Distribute the weight of cargo as evenly as possible between the front and rear trunks.

CAUTION: Never load more than 110 lbs (50 kg) in the front trunk. Doing so can cause damage.

WARNING: When loading cargo, always consider the vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (see Speciﬁcations on page 194). The GVWR is the maximum allowable total mass of the vehicle including all passengers, ﬂuids, and cargo.

Interior Emergency Release

An illuminated interior release button inside the front trunk allows a person locked inside to get out.

Press the interior release button to unlatch the front trunk, then push up on the hood.

NOTE: The interior release button glows following a brief exposure to ambient light.

WARNING:

front trunk. Never shut the front trunk when a person is inside.

WARNING:

objects inside the front trunk do not bump against the release button, causing the hood to accidentally open.

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People should never climb inside the

Care should be taken to ensure that

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Center Console

In addition to housing an RFID transmitter that reads key cards (see Keys on page 19), the center console includes cup holders, two storage compartments, various chargers (see Interior Electronics on page 11), and a rear touchscreen.

To open the main storage compartment, squeeze the latch under the front lip. Open the front storage compartment by sliding its cover forward.

Rear Console

Your Model 3 has a rear console integrated in the center of the second row seat back. Pull the console down to access the rear cup holders or use it as an armrest.

Interior Storage

To close the glovebox, push it upward until it latches into the closed position.

For additional glovebox security, touch Controls > Safety > Glovebox PIN to set a 4-digit PIN (see

Glovebox PIN on page 130).

NOTE: If you leave the glovebox open, its light eventually turns o.

NOTE: The glovebox locks whenever closed and you

Model 3 using the mobile app, key card, you leave

lock Model 3 carrying your phone key (if Walk-Away Door Lock is turned on), or if Valet mode is active (see Valet

Mode on page 83). It does not lock when Model 3 is

locked by touching the lock icon on the touchscreen.

WARNING:

closed to prevent injury to a passenger if a collision or sudden stop occurs.

When driving, keep the glovebox

NOTE: The rear console is self-locking in certain

situations and cannot be lowered. For example, while driving on a steep slope or during hard accelerations.

Glovebox

To open the glovebox, touch Controls > Glovebox. The glovebox automatically opens and the light turns on.

Coat Hangers

Your Model 3 has a coat hanger on each side of the vehicle above the rear window in the second row. Push the coat hanger to release it. Push it again to retract it.

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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.

Adjusting the Front Seats

Position the seat so you can wear the seat belt correctly, while being as far away from the front airbag as possible:

Sit upright with both feet on the ﬂoor and the seat

1. back in an upright position.

Make sure you can easily reach the pedals and that

2. 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.

Place the shoulder section of the seat belt mid-way

3. 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.

Move seat forward/backward and adjust the seat’s

1. height and tilt angle up/down.

Adjust backrest.

3. Adjust lumbar support.

CAUTION:

fully forward when the seat is also in the fully forward position. Doing so can cause the top of the seat to hit, and potentially damage, the sun visor.

WARNING:

that the area around the seat is free of obstacles (people and objects).

Do not move a front seat's backrest

Before adjusting a front seat, check

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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.

Calibrating Seats

You can calibrate the driver seat. This is useful if you ﬁnd your seat range limited or your driver proﬁle does not automatically adjust the seat for you. Navigate to

Controls > Service > Driver Seat, Steering & Mirrors Calibration and follow the instructions on the

touchscreen.

WARNING:

underneath the driver seat during calibration. Failure to do so may cause serious injury.

Ensure nothing is behind or

Folding Rear Seats

Front and Rear Seats

Model 3 has a split rear seat that can fold forward.

NOTE: Driving with the rear seats folded forward can increase the amount of perceived 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.

Raising Rear Seats

Before raising a rear seat, make sure that the seat belts are not trapped behind the backrest.

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:

locked in their upright position by pushing it forward or rearward. Failure to do so increases the risk of injury.

Always ensure the seat backs are

Head Supports

The front and second row seats include integrated head supports that are not adjustable.

Seat Heaters

The front and rear seats operate at three levels from 3 (highest) to 1 (lowest). To operate the seat heaters, see

Operating Climate Controls on page 137.

To fold a rear seat, pull the corresponding lever and fold the seat forward.

WARNING:

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.

To avoid burns resulting from

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Seat Covers

WARNING: Do not use seat covers on a front seat.

Doing so could restrict deployment of the seatmounted side airbags 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.

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Seat Belts

Wearing Seat Belts

Using seat belts and child safety seats is the most eective way to protect occupants if a collision occurs. Therefore, wearing a seat belt is required by law in most jurisdictions.

All 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. passenger seating positions are equipped with an automatic locking retractor (ALR) feature that, by fully extracting the seat belt (beyond the length needed for a typical adult occupant), locks the belt into place until the seat belt is unbuckled (see Installing Seat Belt

Retained Child Seats on page 38).

The seat belt reel automatically tightens or 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 securely hold child safety seats, all

Seat Belt Reminders

The seat belt reminder alerts you if a seat belt for an occupied driver or passenger seat is unbuckled. 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 disable a seat belt reminder associated with a rear seating position. This is useful when you are carrying an object in a rear seat that triggers the seat belt reminder alert. To disable the reminder, touch the associated seat on the seat belt reminder popup message that displays on the touchscreen when a seat belt reminder is active. When a reminder is disabled, the seat belt reminder icon is replaced by a seat icon, for the current drive only. Touch the seat again to re-enable the reminder.

WARNING:

in all seating positions. Do not disable a seat belt reminder when the seating position is occupied by a passenger.

Seat belts must be worn by passengers

on the touchscreen

2. Draw the belt out smoothly, ensuring the belt lays across the pelvis, chest and mid-point of your collar bone, between the neck and shoulder. Ensure the belt is routed correctly and is not twisted. Never sit on the seat belt or any seat belt component.

WARNING: A twisted or incorrectly routed seat belt can cause damage and interfere with the functionality of the seat belt system.

3. Insert the latch plate into the buckle and press together until you hear a click indicating it is locked in place.

Pull the belt to check that it is securely fastened.

Pull the diagonal part of the belt toward the reel to

5. remove excess slack.

ﬂat

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 the mid-point of your collar bone while in the correct driving position (see Correct Driving Position on page

30). Adjust the height of the shoulder anchor if the seat

belt is not positioned correctly:

Press and hold the button on the shoulder anchor to

1. release the locking mechanism.

While holding the button, move the shoulder anchor

2. up or down, as necessary, to correctly position the seat belt.

ﬂat across

To Fasten a Belt

1. Ensure correct positioning of the seat. See (see

Correct Driving Position on page 30) for details on

the correct position of the driver's seat.

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Release the button on the shoulder anchor so that it locks into position.

Without pressing the button, pull on the seat belt

4. webbing and attempt to move the shoulder anchor downward to check that it is locked into position.

WARNING:

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 eectiveness of the seat belt in a collision.

Ensure that the seat belt is positioned

WARNING:

the seating position instead of wearing the seat belt incorrectly.

WARNING:

the seat belt to cushion the impact in the event of a collision.

If the seat belt is uncomfortable, adjust

Never place anything between you and

Seat Belt Pre-tensioners

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.

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.

The front seat belts are equipped with pre‑tensioners that work in conjunction with the airbags in a collision. The pre‑tensioners automatically retract both the seat belt lower anchor and the upper shoulder webbing, reducing slack in both the lap and diagonal portions of the belts, resulting in reduced forward movement of the occupant.

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Seat Belts

If the pre-tensioners and airbags did not activate in an impact, this does not mean they malfunctioned. It usually means that the strength or type of force needed to activate them was not present.

The rear outboard seats are equipped with shoulder pretensioners to retract the seat belt webbing to reduce forward movement of the occupant.

WARNING: Do not bend, sit on, or interfere with the pre-tensioner assembly. Doing so can cause damage that interferes with the proper functionality of the seat belt system.

WARNING: Once the seat belt pre-tensioners have been activated, they must be replaced. After any collision, have the airbags, seat belt pre-tensioners and any associated components checked and, if necessary, replaced.

Testing Seat Belts

To conﬁrm that seat belts are operating correctly, perform these checks on each seat belt.

With the seat belt fastened, give the webbing nearest

1. the buckle a quick and forceful pull. The buckle should remain securely locked.

With the seat belt fastened, give the webbing closest

2. to the door a quick and forceful pull. The permanent seat belt attachment should remain securely locked. Never attempt to remove this attachment.

With the belt unfastened, unreel the webbing to its

3. limit. Check that unreeling is free from snags, and visually check the webbing for wear. Allow the webbing to retract, checking that retraction is smooth and complete.

With the webbing half unreeled, hold the tongue

4. plate and pull forward quickly. The mechanism should lock automatically and prevent further unreeling.

If a seat belt fails any of these tests, repair immediately. Do not allow occupants to sit in a seat with a failed seat belt.

For information about cleaning seat belts, see Seat Belts

on page 184.

Seat Belt Warnings

WARNING:

occupants at all times, even if driving for a very short distance. Failure to do so increases the risk of injury or death if a collision occurs.

WARNING:

safety seat as described in the Owner's Manual. Always follow the child safety seat manufacturer's instructions when installing.

Seat belts should be worn by all

Secure small children in a suitable child

WARNING:

correctly. An improperly worn seat belt increases the risk of injury or death if a collision occurs.

WARNING:

component. Doing so can cause damage or improper deployment of safety equipment.

WARNING:

fragile or sharp items in clothing, such as pens, keys, eyeglasses, etc. The pressure from the seat belt on such items can cause injury.

WARNING:

part of the strap twisted.

WARNING:

by one occupant only. It is dangerous to put a seat belt around a child being carried on an occupant’s lap.

WARNING:

collision must be inspected or replaced by Tesla, even if damage to the assembly is not obvious.

WARNING:

have been cut or damaged in any way must be replaced immediately.

WARNING:

components with any chemicals, liquids, grit, dirt or cleaning products. If a seat belt fails to retract or latch into the buckle, it must be replaced immediately. Use the mobile app to schedule a service appointment.

WARNING:

additions that can prevent a seat belt mechanism from taking up slack, or that can prevent a seat belt from being adjusted to remove slack. A seat belt with slack greatly reduces occupant protection.

WARNING:

interfere with the operation of a seat belt, or that can cause a seat belt to become inoperable.

WARNING:

convenience products that attach to the seat belts.

WARNING:

should be fully retracted and not hanging loose. If a seat belt does not fully retract, schedule a service appointment.

WARNING:

serviceable parts and may contain pyrotechnics. Do not disassemble, remove, or replace components.

Ensure that all seat belts are worn

Never sit on top of any seat belt

Do not wear seat belts over hard,

Seat belts should not be worn with any

Each seat belt assembly must be used

Seat belts that have been worn in a

Seat belts that show signs of wear, or

Avoid contaminating a seat belt’s

Do not make modiﬁcations or

Do not make modiﬁcations that can

Do not use after market comfort and

When seat belts are not in use, they

The seat belt system has no user

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Child Safety Seats

Guidelines for Seating Children

Your Model 3 seat belts are designed for adults and larger children. You must restrain infants and small children in the second row seats only, and you must use a suitable child safety seat appropriate for the child’s age, weight, and size.

WARNING: Never seat a child on a seat with an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the child can occur. See Airbags on page 42.

WARNING: Do not associate the Easy Entry setting with the driver's proﬁle when a child is seated in the second row. Doing so can cause the driver's seat to push against the child, especially when a child is seated in a forward-facing child seat or booster seat. Do not rely on Model 3 to recognize or accommodate a child seated in the second row while using this setting (see Driver Proﬁles on page 82).

Refer to the label located on the sun visors.

NOTE: The image shown below is representative only and may not be identical to the label(s) in your vehicle.

Model 3 has an occupancy sensor in the front passenger seat that controls the status of the passenger front airbag (see Airbags on page 42).

When driving with a child seat on the front passenger seat, always double-check the status of the passenger front airbag to

To protect an adult subsequently occupying the front passenger seat, check to verify that the passenger front airbag is ON.

WARNING:

seated in the front passenger seat. If the passenger front airbag fails to disable with a child seat in position, place the child and child restraint system in the rear seat and use the mobile app to schedule service immediately.

WARNING:

increases the risk of injury. Pay attention to all warnings displayed on the touchscreen.

It is the driver's responsibility to conﬁrm that the passenger front airbag is OFF when a child is

Always ensure that all Model 3 seats are locked in position before traveling. Failure to do so

conﬁrm that it is OFF.

Choosing a Child Safety Seat

All children age 12 and under should ride in the second and third row seats. Always use a child safety seat suitable for a young child’s age and weight. The following table is based on child safety seat recommendations determined by the National Highway

www.nhtsa.gov/ChildSafety/Guidance).

Trac Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the United States (for more information, go to

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Category Infants Toddlers Young children

Age Birth to 1 year* Over 1 year* 4 years and older, and less

Weight Up to at least 20 lbs (9 kg)** Over 20 lbs (9 kg) (minimum)

Type of child safety seat Rear facing (or convertible) Forward facing (or convertible)* Seat belt retained booster seat

Seat position Rear facing only* Forward facing* Forward facing

Recommended attachment method

* Many child safety seats currently available allow children to ride rear-facing using the child safety seat’s integrated 5-point harness for a longer period of time BASED UPON SPECIFIC HEIGHT AND WEIGHT LIMITS. Keep your child in a rear facing seat for as long as possible. CHECK THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS AND CAREFULLY FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

If combined weight of child and safety seat is up to 65 lbs (29.5 kg), attach using either LATCH** (lower anchor only) or the seat belt only.*** If combined weight of child and safety seat is over kg), attach using the seat belt only.***

65 lbs (29.5

and up to 40 lbs (18 kg)*

If combined weight of child and safety seat is up to 65 lbs (29.5 kg), attach using either LATCH** (both lower anchors and top tether anchor), or the seat belt and upper tether strap.*** If combined weight of child and safety seat is over 65 lbs (29.5 kg), attach using the seat belt and upper tether strap.***

than 57 in. (145 cm) tall

Over 40 lbs (18 kg)

Secure the booster seat using lower LATCH anchors (if available) and then restrain the child with the seat belt. If the booster seat is not equipped with LATCH anchors, then secure the booster seat with the child using the seat belt. However, if the combined weight of the child and booster seat exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg), secure the booster seat with the child using the seat belt only.

** ISOFIX is the international standard for attachment points for child safety seats in passenger cars. The system has other regional names including Anchorage System") or

*** Subject to instructions provided by the child safety seat manufacturer.

LATCH ("Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children") in the United States and LUAS ("Lower Universal

Canﬁx in Canada. It has also been called the "Universal Child Safety Seat System" or UCSSS.

WARNING: Laws that govern how and where children should be carried when traveling in a vehicle are subject to change. It is the driver’s responsibility to keep up to date on, and comply with, all current regulations in the region(s) where Model 3 is driven. To check the child passenger safety laws for states in the U.S., go to: http:// www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/childsafety_laws.html.

WARNING: Do not use LATCH/Isoﬁx/i-Size anchors with child restraint system or booster seats that have an integral safety belt where the combined weight of the child plus the child restraint system exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg).

Seating Larger Children

If a child is too large to ﬁt into a child safety seat, but too small to safely use the standard seat belts, use a booster seat appropriate for the child’s age and size. Carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions to secure the booster seat.

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Child Safety Seats

WARNING: Larger children in booster seats should wear the seat belt like an adult. Do not extend the seat belt webbing fully to engage the automatic locking retractor (ALR).

Installing Child Safety Seats

There are two general methods used to install child safety seats:

• Seat belt retained - these seats are secured using the vehicle’s seat belts.

•

LATCH retained - these seats attach to anchor bars built into the vehicle’s rear seats.

Check the child safety seat manufacturer’s instructions and the table provided in this document to determine which installation method to use. Some child safety seats can be installed using either method. Always follow the child safety seat manufacturer’s instructions.

Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seats

First, make sure that the child safety seat is appropriate for the weight, height, and age of the child.

Always follow the detailed instructions provided by the child safety seat manufacturer. General guidelines are provided below.

1. Place the child safety seat in Model 3, and fully extend the seat belt. Route and buckle the seat belt in accordance with the child safety seat manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Allow the seat belt to retract, and remove all slack in the seat belt while seat into the Model 3 seat.

3. Once all slack has been removed, forcefully pull the seat belt webbing to locking retractor (ALR) is engaged.

NOTE: The ALR disengages only after unbuckling and fully retracting the seat belt webbing. Once disengaged, the belt must be fully extended to reengage the locking mechanism.

ﬁrmly pushing the child safety

conﬁrm that the automatic

Avoid dressing the child in bulky clothing and do not place any objects between the child and the restraint system.

Adjust harnesses for every child, every trip.

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 and the webbing is fully retracted. The ALR mechanism operates as a ratchet, winding in slack and preventing the seat belt from extending any further until it has been completely rewound. When installing a child safety seat, engage the belt's automatic locking retractor by pulling the seat belt webbing until it is system engages only when the seat belt is at its maximum extension point.

The automatic locking retractor (ALR) feature is not used for booster seats in which a large child is restrained by the vehicle's seat belts directly, and therefore not using a child safety seat's integrated restraints.

NOTE: An automatic locking retractor disengages only when the seat belt is unbuckled and fully retracted. The belt can then be worn as a normal belt, sliding freely in and out and locking tight only in an emergency. Once disengaged, the belt must be fully extended to reengage the locking mechanism whenever you install a child safety seat.

fully extended. The ALR

If the seat belt retained child safety seat has an upper

4. tether, attach it to the back of the seat (see Attaching

Upper Tether Straps on page 40).

Installing LATCH (ISOFIX) Child Seats

Lower LATCH anchors are provided in the second row outboard seats. The anchors are located between the seat's back rest and rear cushion. The exact location of each anchor is identiﬁcation button, illustrated below. The button is located on the seat back, directly above its associated anchor.

identiﬁed by a child safety seat

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In the second row, install LATCH child safety seats in the outboard seating positions only. Use only a seat belt retained seat in the center position.

To install a LATCH child safety seat, slide the safety seat latches onto the anchor bars until they click into place. Carefully read and follow the instructions provided by the child safety seat manufacturer.

Once installed, test the security of the installation before seating a child. Attempt to twist the child safety seat from side to side and try to pull it away from the seat, then check to ensure the anchors remain securely in place.

NOTE: Lower LATCH anchors should not be used with child seats or booster seats that have an integrated safety belt in situations where the combined weight of the child plus the child restraint is more than kg). In these situations, use the safety belt instead.

65 lbs (29.5

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Child Safety Seats

Attaching Upper Tether Straps

If an upper tether strap is provided, attach its hook to the anchor point located on the shelf behind the rear seats.

WARNING: Tighten upper tether straps according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child safety seat.

WARNING: USE ONLY SEAT BELT RETAINED CHILD SAFETY SEATS IN THE CENTER SEATING POSITION.

For single-strap tethers at the outboard seating positions, route the strap over the outside-facing side of the head support (same side of the head support as the seat belt retraction mechanism).

To access an anchor point, press down on the back of its cover.

For dual-strap tethers, position a strap on each side of the head support.

For a single strap tether in the rear center seating position, route the strap over the top center of the head support.

For dual strap tether in the rear center seating position, route the straps around each side of the head support.

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Testing a Child Safety Seat

Before seating a child, always make sure the child safety seat is not loose:

Hold the child safety seat by the belt path and try to

1. slide the safety seat from side to side and front to back.

If the seat moves more than 1 inch (2.5 cm), it is too

2. loose. Tighten the belt or reconnect the LATCH retained child safety seat.

If you are unable to reduce slack, try a dierent seat

3. location or try another child safety seat.

Child Safety Seat Warnings

WARNING:

the front passenger seat even if you are using a child safety seat. This seat has an airbag in front of it. Although this airbag is disabled when Model 3 detects a lightweight passenger, do not rely on technology to protect your child.

WARNING:

be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt. Children could be endangered in a crash if their child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle.

WARNING:

children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions.

WARNING:

safety seat until your child weighs over 20 lbs (9 kg) and can sit independently. Up to the age of two, a child's spine and neck are not suciently developed to avoid injury in a frontal impact.

WARNING:

held on an adult's lap. All children should be restrained in an appropriate child safety seat at all times.

WARNING:

follow all instructions provided in this document and by the manufacturer of the child safety seat.

Extreme hazard! Do not seat a child on

Child restraint systems are designed to

According to collision statistics,

Do not use a forward facing child

Do not allow a baby or infant to be

To ensure children are safely seated,

WARNING:

child safety seat using the seat’s integrated 5point harness for as long as possible.

WARNING:

seat belt that is being used to install a child safety seat or booster seat.

WARNING:

sure the child's head is supported and the child’s seat belt is properly adjusted and fastened. The shoulder portion of the belt must be away from the face and neck, and the lap portion must not be over the stomach.

WARNING:

one anchor point. In a collision, one anchor point may be incapable of securing both seats.

WARNING:

withstand only those loads imposed by correctly ﬁtted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.

WARNING:

straps for damage and wear.

WARNING:

the child is secured in a child safety seat.

WARNING:

been involved in a collision. Have the seat inspected or replaced as described in the child safety seat manufacturer’s instructions.

Children should ride in a rear facing

Do not use seat belt extenders on a

When seating larger children, make

Never attach two child safety seats to

Child restraint anchors are designed to

Always check harnesses and tether

Never leave a child unattended, even if

Never use a child safety seat that has

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Airbags

Location of Airbags

Airbags are located in the approximate areas shown below. Airbag warning information is printed on the sun visors.

Model 3 is equipped with an airbag and lap/shoulder belt at both front seating positions. The airbag is a supplemental restraint at those seating positions. All occupants, including the driver, should always wear their seat belts whether or not an airbag is also provided at their seating position to minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a crash.

NOTE: On RHD (Right Hand Drive) vehicles, the locations of the passenger and driver airbags are reversed.

United States only: Knee airbag

Front airbags

Seat-mounted side airbags

NOTE: Your vehicle is also equipped with a seat-mounted airbag on the inside portion of the driver's seat.

4. Curtain airbags

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Airbags

How Airbags Work

Airbags inﬂate when sensors detect an impact that exceeds deployment thresholds. These thresholds are designed to predict the severity of a crash in time for the airbags to help protect the vehicle's occupants. Airbags accompanied by a loud noise. The inﬂated bag, together with the seat belts, limits movement of occupants to reduce the risk of injury.

Front airbags are not ordinarily designed to inﬂate in rear collisions, rollovers, side collisions and when braking heavily or driving over bumps and potholes. Likewise, front airbags may not as minor front collisions, underride collisions, or minor impacts with narrow objects (such as posts or poles). Signiﬁcant superﬁcial damage can occur to the vehicle without the airbags inﬂating and, conversely, a relatively small amount of structural damage can cause airbags to inﬂate. Therefore, the external appearance of the vehicle after a collision does not represent whether or not the front airbags should have inﬂated.

inﬂate instantly with considerable force

inﬂate in all frontal collisions, such

WARNING:

accommodate a person with disabilities in a way that may aect the airbag system, use the mobile app to schedule a service appointment.

Before modifying your vehicle to

Types of Airbags

• Curtain airbags: Curtain airbags help protect the head. Curtain airbags on both the impacted and nonimpacted side of the vehicle will severe side impact occurs, or if the vehicle rolls over.

inﬂate only if a

Airbag Status Indicator

The status of the passenger front airbag displays in the top corner of the touchscreen:

Before driving with a child seated on the front passenger seat (if legally permitted in your market region), always doublecheck the status of the passenger front airbag to conﬁrm that it is OFF. When the passenger front airbag is OFF, it will not

inﬂate when a collision occurs. This indicator also displays when the seat is unoccupied.

To protect an adult occupying the front passenger seat, ensure the passenger front airbag is ON. When the passenger front airbag is ON, it may inﬂate when a collision occurs.

The airbag indicator displays on the touchscreen for a few seconds at the start of every drive to check the following functionality:

Model 3 has the following types of airbags:

Airbags

•

Front airbags: The front airbags are designed to

• reduce injuries if larger children or adults are riding in the front seats. Follow all warnings and instructions related to seating a child on the front passenger seat (if permitted in your market region).

Seats on page 36.

Knee airbags: Knee airbags and the front airbags

• work together. The knee airbags limit the forward motion of the front seat occupants by restricting leg movement, thereby positioning the occupants so that the front airbags work more eectively.

Seat-mounted side airbags: A seat-mounted side

• airbag in the front seats helps protect the pelvis and the thorax region of the torso; the seat-mounted far side airbag in the inside portion of the driver’s seat helps protect the head and torso. The seat-mounted side airbags on both the impacted and non-impacted side of the vehicle will inﬂate in the event of severe side impact or severe oset frontal impact.

See Child Safety

Seat belt pre-tensioners

•

Impact sensors

•

Occupant/seat belt sensors

•

Passive safety component wiring harnesses

•

Onboard RCM components (ex: accelerometer and

• other passive safety components)

After this check, the airbag indicator turns o. If the airbag system detects a fault in any of the previously mentioned components, the airbag warning indicator stays on. In this case contact Tesla service immediately. Do not drive the vehicle until the airbag system is inspected by Tesla.

Front Passenger Occupant Detection

Model 3 has an occupancy sensor in the front passenger seat that controls the status of the front airbag.

NOTE: The Occupant Classiﬁcation System (OCS) meets the regulatory requirement of FMVSS 208 and automatically detects when

inﬂating the passenger front airbag would be unnecessary or potentially harmful.

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Airbags

WARNING: Seating an infant in a rear facing child restraint system on a seat equipped with an operational airbag can cause serious injury or death.

Object Classiﬁcation OCS Passenger Airbag

Empty OFF PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

Object OFF or ON PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF or

Rear-facing child restraint system designed for children up to a year old

Forward facing child restraint system

Child in a booster seat OFF or ON PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF or

Large child OFF or ON PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF or

5th percentile female or larger (by weight)

* If the passenger airbag status indicator does not match the situation, do not use the seat. The passenger must ride in a dierent seat. Use the mobile app to schedule a service appointment.

Status*

OFF PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF 22 lbs (10 kg) or less

OFF or ON PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF or

ON PASSENGER AIRBAG ON Over approximately 103 lbs (47

Indicator status Notes

Depends on material/contents.

PASSENGER AIRBAG ON

22-35 lbs (10-16 kg)

PASSENGER AIRBAG ON

Less than 51 lbs (23 kg)

PASSENGER AIRBAG ON

51-103 lbs (23-47 kg)

PASSENGER AIRBAG ON

kg)

NOTE: It takes approximately six seconds after you power on Model 3 for the Occupant Classiﬁcation System (OCS) to report accurate status of the front passenger airbag. As a result, when you ﬁrst power on Model 3, even in situations when it should be OFF because the seat is occupied by a weight of 20 lbs (9 kg) or less, it will take the touchscreen approximately six seconds to display the status, PASS AIRBAG OFF. If it fails to do so, use the mobile app to schedule a service appointment and do not seat a child in the front passenger seating position.

To make sure the sensing system can correctly detect occupancy status, eliminate the following:

Objects lodged under the seat.

•

Heavy objects sitting on the seat (briefcase, large purse, etc.).

•

Objects wedged between the seat back and seat cushion.

•

Cargo interfering with the seat.

•

Aftermarket items attached to, or sitting on or between, the seat and occupant including but not limited to

• covers, mats, blankets, etc.

These conditions can interfere with the occupancy sensor. If you have eliminated the above possibilities, and the airbag status is still incorrect, ask passengers to ride in the rear seats and use the mobile app to schedule a service appointment to have the airbag system checked.

NOTE: The front passenger occupancy sensor aects the operation of the passenger front airbags only. The side airbags are not aected.

WARNING:

If the front passenger airbag is not turning on or o as expected based on the weight thresholds

previously described, use the mobile app to schedule a service appointment immediately.

WARNING:

If seating a child in the front passenger seat is legally permissible in your market region, it is the

driver's responsibility to ensure that the passenger front airbag is OFF. Never seat a child in a rear facing safety seat in the front passenger seat with an active airbag. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the child can occur. Per recommendations by the National Highway Trac Safety Administration, all occupants age 12 and under must ride in the rear seats.

WARNING:

Do not use seat covers on Model 3. Doing so could restrict deployment of the seat-mounted side

airbags if a collision occurs. It can also reduce the accuracy of the Occupant Classiﬁcation System, if equipped.

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Ensuring Accurate Occupant Detection

To help ensure an occupant in the front passenger seat can be accurately classiﬁed, the passenger must:

• Wear a seat belt.

• Sit upright on the center of the seat cushion, with shoulders resting against the seat back and legs extended comfortably in front with feet on the

•

Remain positioned on the seat cushion and not lift their weight o the seat (for example, by pushing their feet against the ﬂoor or pressing on the center console or armrest to lift up).

• Never wear thick, wet, or bulky clothing (such as ski wear or padded clothing).

In addition to the items listed above, the following situations can interfere with the accuracy of the occupant classiﬁcation system:

Placing a radio transmitter (for example, a hunting

• radio or walkie-talkie) on the front passenger seat.

Placing an AC/DC inverter, or a device that is being

• powered by the inverter (for example, a cell phone, tablet, or computer) on the front passenger seat cushion.

Placing liquid (such as a bottled drink) or food

• containers on a car seat when a child restraint system is present.

Incorrectly placing a child restraint system so that the

• entire lower section is not positioned against the seat cushion.

Objects lodged under the seat or wedged between

• the seat back and cushion.

Heavy objects sitting on the seat (briefcase, large

• purse).

Cargo interfering with the seat.

•

Aftermarket items attached to or placed between the

• seat and the occupant, such as covers, mats, blankets, etc.

ﬂoor.

WARNING:

adversely aect the Occupant Classiﬁcation System (OCS) which can cause serious injury or death.

WARNING:

turning on or o as expected, do not seat a passenger in the front passenger seat. Use the mobile app to schedule a service appointment.

WARNING:

Classiﬁcation System (OCS), do not make any modiﬁcations to the front passenger seat.

WARNING:

Doing so could restrict deployment of the seatmounted side airbags if a collision occurs. It can also reduce the accuracy of the occupant detection system.

Failure to follow the instructions can

If the front passenger airbag is not

To ensure accuracy of the Occupant

Do not use seat covers on Model 3.

Examples of Correct and Incorrect Seating Positions

Correct seating position:

Incorrect seating position - the passenger's feet must be on the ﬂoor:

These conditions can interfere with the occupancy sensor. If you have eliminated the above possibilities, and the airbag status is still incorrect, instruct passengers to ride in the rear seats and use the mobile app to schedule a service appointment to have the airbag system checked.

NOTE: Tesla follows NHTSA (National Highway Trac Safety Administration) recommendations that all occupants age 12 and under must ride in a rear seating position.

NOTE: The front passenger occupancy sensor aects the operation of the passenger front airbags only. The side airbags are not aected.

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Incorrect seating position - the passenger must not slide forward on the seat cushion:

Incorrect seating position - the passenger must not recline the backrest to a laying down position when the vehicle is moving:

• United States only: Your vehicle automatically dials Controls > Safety > Automatic 911 calls is

911 if enabled. Cancellation instructions as well as a countdown timer display on the touchscreen.

• Doors unlock.

•

Hazard warning lights turn on.

•

Interior lights turn on.

• High voltage is disabled.

•

Windows go to the vent position.

•

Vehicle applies the brakes to come to a stop.

NOTE: Depending on the nature of the impact and the forces involved, doors may not unlock in a collision and/or damage may prevent them from opening. In such cases, the door may need to be opened using the interior manual release, or other means of extrication (for example, exiting through another door, breaking the window, etc.).

NOTE: In some collisions, even if airbags did not inﬂate, high voltage may be disabled and you will be unable to power up and drive. Use the mobile app to schedule a service appointment immediately.

Inﬂation Eects

WARNING:

released. This powder can irritate the skin and should be thoroughly ﬂushed from the eyes and from any cuts or abrasions.

After inﬂation, the airbags deﬂate to provide a gradual cushioning driver’s forward vision is not obscured.

If airbags have inﬂated, or if your vehicle has been in a collision, your vehicle requires servicing before it will power up. In addition, your airbags, seat belt pretensioners and any associated components must be checked, and if necessary, replaced. Use the mobile app to schedule a service appointment immediately.

When airbags inﬂate, a ﬁne powder is

eect for the occupants and to ensure the

Airbag Warning Indicator

The airbag indicator on the touchscreen remains lit if the airbag system is malfunctioning. The only time this indicator should light up is powers up, in which case it turns o within a few seconds. If it remains lit, use the mobile app to schedule a service appointment immediately and do not drive.

brieﬂy when Model 3 ﬁrst

Airbag Warnings

WARNING:

should always wear their seat belts, whether or not an airbag is also provided at their seating position, to minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a collision.

WARNING:

their arms over the airbag module, as an inﬂating airbag can cause fractures or other injuries.

WARNING:

Doing so could restrict deployment of the seatmounted side airbags if a collision occurs. It can also reduce the accuracy of the Occupant Classiﬁcation System (OCS), if equipped.

All occupants, including the driver,

Front seat occupants should not place

Do not use seat covers on Model 3.

In a collision, in addition to the airbags inﬂating:

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WARNING: Airbags inﬂate with considerable speed and force, which can cause injury. To limit injuries, ensure that occupants are wearing seat belts and are correctly seated, with the seat positioned as far back as possible. The National Highway Trac Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of 10 inches (25 cm) between an occupant’s chest and an airbag.

WARNING: Children should not be seated on the front passenger seat unless permitted by regulations in your market region. Follow all regulations in your region for the appropriate way to seat a child based on the child's weight, size, and age. The safest place to seat infants and young children is in a rear seating position. Seating an infant or child in a rear-facing child restraint system on a seat equipped with an operational airbag can cause serious injury or death.

WARNING: Do not use a rear-facing child restraint system on a seat with an operational airbag in front of it. Doing so can cause injury or death if the airbag inﬂates.

WARNING: To ensure correct inﬂation of the side airbags, maintain an unobstructed gap between an occupant’s torso and the side of Model 3.

WARNING: Passengers shouldn't lean their heads against doors or windows. Doing so can cause injury if a curtain airbag inﬂates.

WARNING: Do not allow passengers to obstruct the operation of an airbag by placing feet, knees or any other part of the body on or near an airbag.

WARNING: Do not attach or place objects on or near the front airbags, the side of the front seats, the headliner at the side of the vehicle, or any other airbag cover that could interfere with inﬂation of an airbag. These include but are not limited to: steering wheel covers, decals, seat cushions, pillows, etc. Objects can cause serious injury if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the airbag to inﬂate.

WARNING: Following inﬂation, some airbag components are hot. Do not touch until they have cooled.

Airbags

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Mobile App

The Tesla mobile app allows you to communicate with Model 3 remotely using your iPhone® or Android™ phone.

NOTE: The information below may not represent an exhaustive list of the functions available on the Tesla mobile app. To ensure access to new and improved features, download updated versions of the mobile app as they become available.

To Use the Mobile App

To set up the Tesla mobile app to communicate with your Model 3:

Download the Tesla mobile app to your phone.

2. Log in to the Tesla mobile app by entering your Tesla account credentials.

Enable mobile access to your Model 3 by touching

3. Controls > Safety > Allow Mobile Access.

4. Turn your phone's Bluetooth setting ON and ensure that Bluetooth is turned on within your phone's global settings for the Tesla mobile app. For example, on your phone, navigate to Settings, choose the Tesla mobile app, and ensure the Bluetooth setting is enabled.

Your phone and vehicle must both be actively connected to cellular service or Wi-Fi for the mobile app to communicate with your vehicle. Tesla recommends that you always have a functional physical key readily available if parking in an area with limited or absent cellular service, such as an indoor parking garage.

NOTE: 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: Tesla does not support the use of third party applications to contact Model 3.

Overview

When both your phone and the vehicle have internet service, the Tesla mobile app's home screen allows you to:

• Lock or unlock your vehicle.

• Enable or disable the heating or air conditioning and monitor the cabin climate.

Check your vehicle's charging information. Charging

• details also appear when a charging cable is plugged in.

• Open or close the charge port.

NOTE: Twisting red lines next to the Battery icon indicate that the Battery is actively heating up (including while charging or preparing to charge).

• See where your vehicle is located.

• View your vehicle’s estimated range.

Open the front trunk.

•

• View your vehicle’s odometer, VIN, and current software version.

Media settings appear on the mobile app to pause, play, rewind, fast forward, and adjust the volume of the media currently playing in the vehicle. You may need to enable Media settings by touching Allow Mobile Control.

For supported video sources, send videos to Tesla Theater by sharing the link through the mobile app. Navigate to the movie, show, or video you want to play on your phone and touch the share button. Share the video with the Tesla app and it appears on the touchscreen if

Model 3 is in Park.

Audio Settings > Options >

Proﬁle

In the Proﬁle tab located at the top corner, you can:

Switch to a dierent vehicle associated with your

• Tesla account, if you have access to more than one.

Navigate the Tesla Shop.

•

Manage your account information and view your

• order history.

View and customize notiﬁcations you receive under

• the Settings tab, such as Calendar sync, when your security alarm has been triggered, charging updates, and new software updates. You can start updates from afar and check its progress.

Controls

The Controls tab allows you to do the following:

Open the front or rear trunk.

•

Lock or unlock Model 3 from afar.

•

NOTE: Your vehicle does not automatically re-lock if you unlock from the mobile app.

Open or close the charge port.

•

• Flash the lights or honk the horn to ﬁnd where Model 3 is parked.

• Enable Keyless Driving.

NOTE: Keyless Driving can be used when you do not have your key or to bypass PIN to Drive in cases where you forgot your PIN or your touchscreen is unresponsive (see PIN to Drive on page 130).

Open and close your garage door if your vehicle has

• a programmed HomeLink connection, if available (see

Smart Garage on page 56).

• Vent the windows.

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Climate

You can check the interior temperature and heat or cool the cabin before driving (even if it’s in a garage), control the seat heaters, and defrost the windshield:

• Enable or disable Defrost Car, which helps melt snow, ice, and frost on the windshield, windows, and mirrors, by swiping up from the bottom of the screen.

• Enable or disable Dog Mode or Camp Mode.

•

Enable Cabin Overheat Protection, which prevents the cabin from getting too warm in hot ambient conditions. You can choose whether you want the A/C or just the fan to run when the temperature in the cabin exceeds temperature (if available). See Operating Climate

Controls on page 137 for more information.

• Vent or close the windows.

•

Using the mobile app to precondition Model 3 also warms the Battery as needed. The mobile app will notify you once your vehicle has reached the desired preconditioning temperature.

NOTE: In some vehicles, depending on vehicle speciﬁcations and date of manufacture, using the mobile app to defrost Model 3 also thaws ice on the charge port latch. This is useful in extremely cold weather or icy conditions in which the charge port latch can freeze in place, preventing you from removing or inserting the charge cable.

105° F (40° C) or the selected

• Enable or disable Sentry Mode (see

Sentry Mode (With a USB Flash Drive) on page 134).

• Enable or disable Valet Mode (see Valet Mode on

page 83).

• Enable or 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 130).

How to Use

Upgrades

View and purchase the latest upgrades available for your vehicle, such as full self-driving.

Service

See Schedule Service on page 174 for information on how to schedule service through the mobile app.

Roadside

View roadside resources and request roadside assistance (where applicable). For more information on Roadside Assistance, see

Assistance on page 211.

Contacting Tesla Roadside

Granting Access to a Second Driver

Add and remove access permission for an additional driver from the Tesla mobile app.

Location

Locate Model 3 with directions, or track its movement across a map.

Summon

You can park or retrieve Model 3 using Summon (see

Summon on page 112) or Smart Summon (see Smart Summon on page 114).

Schedule

Enable scheduled charging or departure, and precondition the vehicle. See Scheduled Charging and

Scheduled Departure on page 169 for more information.

Scheduled charging or departure can also be saved based on a preferred location.

Security

The Security tab allows you to do the following:

• Pair your phone to the vehicle (see Phone Key on

page 19).

NOTE: Tesla mobile app version 4.3.1 or higher is required. Additional drivers can either use a previously registered Tesla Account or use the app to create a new Tesla Account.

To add an additional driver, in the Tesla mobile app from the vehicle home screen, go to Security > Add Driver and follow the onscreen instructions.

NOTE: The additional driver has access to all app features except purchasing upgrades.

To remove access, use the mobile app and go to Security > Manage Drivers and follow the onscreen instructions.

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is available as a data connection method and is often faster than cellular data networks. Connecting to Wi-Fi is especially useful in areas with limited or no cellular connectivity. To ensure fast, reliable delivery of software and map updates, Tesla recommends leaving Model 3 connected to a Wi-Fi network whenever possible (for example, when parked at home).

To connect to a Wi-Fi network:

Touch Controls > Wi-Fi icon at the top of the Controls screen. Model 3 begins to scan and display detected Wi-Fi networks that are within range.

When connected to Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi icon displays at the top of the touchscreen.

NOTE: If a known Wi-Fi network does not appear in the list, move Model 3 closer to the access point or consider using a range extender.

NOTE: When connecting to a 5GHz network (if available), check which channels are supported in your region.

5GHz Network Channels Supported

36-48 52-64 100-140 149-165

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Select the Wi-Fi network you want to use, enter the

2. password (if necessary), then touch Conﬁrm.

NOTE: Model 3 does not currently support connections to captive Wi-Fi networks (a captive WiFi, commonly used by public hotspots, requires you to access a custom web portal and agree to terms of service prior to allowing you to log in).

Model 3 connects to the Wi-Fi network. Whenever

3. the network is within range, Model 3 connects to it automatically.

You can also connect to a hidden network that isn't shown on the list of scanned networks. Just touch Wi-Fi Settings, enter the name of the network in the resulting dialog box, select the security setting, then touch Add

Network.

NOTE: If more than one previously connected network is

within range, Model 3 connects to the one most recently used.

NOTE: At Tesla Service Centers, Model 3 automatically connects to the Tesla Service Wi-Fi network.

Hotspots and Connectivity

You can also use a mobile hotspot or your phone's Internet connection via Wi-Fi tethering (subject to fees and restrictions of your mobile carrier) to access the internet. To remain connected to Wi-Fi when shifting into Drive or Reverse, choose the connection from the Wi-Fi settings screen, then touch Drive.

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Bluetooth® Compatibility

You can use various Bluetooth devices in Model 3 provided it is paired and within operating range. For example, you can pair your Bluetooth-capable phone so you can use it hands-free. In addition to phones, you can pair other Bluetooth-enabled devices with pair an iPod Touch, iPad, Android tablet, etc. from which you can play music.

Before using your phone or other Bluetooth device with Model 3, you must pair it. Pairing sets up Model 3 to communicate with supported Bluetooth-capable devices. You can pair up to ten Bluetooth phones. Unless you've if the phone range, Model 3 always connects to the last phone that was used (provided it is within range). To connect to a dierent phone, see Connecting to a Paired Device on

page 52.

NOTE: Authenticating your phone to use as a key (see

Keys on page 19) does not also allow you to use the

phone hands-free, play media from it, etc. You must also pair it as described below.

NOTE: On many phones, Bluetooth turns o if the phone’s battery is low.

NOTE: Although Bluetooth typically supports wireless communication over distances of up to approximately 30 feet (nine meters), performance can vary based on the phone, or other device, you are using.

speciﬁed a speciﬁc phone as a Priority Device, or

speciﬁed as Priority Device is not within

CAUTION:

vehicle (for example, if you are hiking or at the beach). If you must leave your phone in the vehicle, disable Bluetooth and/or turn the phone

o.

Do not leave your paired phone in your

Model 3. For example, you can

Pairing a Bluetooth Device

Pairing allows you to use your Bluetooth-capable phone hands-free to make and receive phone calls, access your contact list, recent calls, etc. It also allows you to play media Model 3 can connect to it whenever the phone is within range.

To pair a phone, follow these steps while sitting inside Model 3:

ﬁles from your phone. Once a phone is paired,

1. Ensure both the touchscreen and the phone are powered on.

On your phone, enable Bluetooth and ensure it is

2. discoverable.

NOTE: On some phones, this may require you to go to Bluetooth Settings for the remainder of the procedure.

3. Touch the Bluetooth icon located Controls screen.

4. On the touchscreen, touch Add New Device > Start Search. The Bluetooth settings screen displays a list of all available Bluetooth devices within operating distance.

Choose the phone (or device) with which you want to pair. When pairing a phone, the Bluetooth settings screen displays a randomly generated number. Your phone also display a number.

6. Check that the number displayed on your phone matches the number on the Bluetooths settings screen. Then, on your phone, to pair.

If prompted on your phone, specify whether you

7. want to allow information, such as calendar, contacts and media ﬁles (see Importing Contacts and Recent Calls on

page 51).

If you are experiencing issues importing or connecting to Bluetooth, see Troubleshooting Bluetooth on page 52 for more information.

When paired, Model 3 automatically connects, and the Bluetooth settings screen displays the Bluetooth symbol next to the device name to indicate that the connection is active.

You can display the Bluetooth settings screen at any time and change the settings associated with a connected device. For example, you can designate a connected phone as the Priority Device. This is useful in situations where you have connected more than one phone, and both phones are frequently used in at the same time. Model 3 automatically attempts to connect to the priority device before others. If a priority device is not speciﬁed, or is not within range, Model 3 connects to the most recently used phone (if applicable).

Model 3 to access your personal

at the top of the

conﬁrm that you want

Model 3

Importing Contacts and Recent Calls

Once a phone is paired, use the Bluetooth settings screen to specify whether you want to allow access to your phone’s contacts, recent calls and text messages. If you allow access, you can use the phone app to make calls and send messages to people in your list of contacts and on your recent calls list (see

Calendar, and Web Conferencing on page 54). Before

contacts can be imported, you may need to either set your phone to allow syncing, or respond to a popup on your phone to conﬁrm that you want to sync contacts. This varies depending on the type of phone you are using. For details, refer to the documentation provided with your phone.

Phone,

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Bluetooth

If you are having trouble importing contacts or paiting with Bluetooth, see Troubleshooting Bluetooth on page

52 for more information.

NOTE: You can turn access to your contacts and recent calls on or o at any time by touching the Bluetooth icon on the touchscreen, choosing your phone, and then changing the associated access settings.

Unpairing a Bluetooth Device

If you want to disconnect your phone, or Bluetooth device, and use it again later, simply touch on the Bluetooth settings screen. If you no longer want to use your device with Model 3, touch Forget This Device. Once you forget a device, you must pair it again if you want to use it with

Bluetooth Device on page 51).

NOTE: Your phone automatically disconnects when you leave Model 3.

NOTE: Unpairing the phone has no eect on using the phone as a key. To forget an authenticated phone, see

Managing Keys on page 20.

Model 3 (see Pairing a

Disconnect

Connecting to a Paired Device

Model 3 automatically connects to a phone that you designated as Priority Device on the Bluetooth settings screen. If you have not set a phone as a priority, connects to the last phone to which is was connected, provided it is within operating range and has Bluetooth turned on. If the last phone is not within range, it attempts to connect with the next phone that it has been paired with.

To connect to a dierent phone, touch the Bluetooth icon at the top of the Controls screen. The Bluetooth settings screen displays a list of paired phones. Choose the phone you want to connect to, then touch If the phone you want to connect to is not listed, you must pair the phone. See Pairing a Bluetooth Device on

page 51.

When connected, the Bluetooth settings screen displays the Bluetooth symbol next to the phone's name to show

Model 3 is connected to the phone.

that

Model 3

Connect.

NOTE:

Do not unpair your vehicle to your phone or remove it as phone key without a working key card nearby.

Try the following to troubleshoot Bluetooth, starting with your smartphone.

Smartphone Troubleshooting

Bluetooth may not connect due to settings and updates on your smartphone:

•

Enable Bluetooth on your phone. If already enabled, disable and re-enable Bluetooth again.

• Ensure Airplane Mode is turned o.

• Charge your phone; if your phone battery is too low, it may not support Bluetooth functions.

• Pair your device properly. If already paired, try unpairing and re-pairing again.

Update your phone to the latest software provided

• by the manufacturer.

Check that your vehicle's sound system is selected as

• the audio output source.

Ensure your phone's settings allow for Bluetooth (ex:

• data is turned on or you are connected to Wi-Fi).

Turn your phone o and on again.

•

Ensure location permissions set to “Always On” for

• the mobile app.

Tesla Mobile App Troubleshooting

Check the Tesla mobile app:

Conﬁrm the Tesla mobile app is up to date on

• software.

Verify you're logged into the Tesla mobile app while

• using your phone key.

Ensure the Tesla app is running in the background.

•

Double check that you have completely set up your

• proﬁle in the mobile app and properly conﬁgured your settings.

Troubleshooting Bluetooth

Your vehicle uses Bluetooth and BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) to seamlessly connect your smartphone to Model 3. Due to several potential factors, Bluetooth or BLE may sometimes disconnect or experience issues in the pairing process. Connecting to Bluetooth allows your vehicle to use phone functions such as audio, phone calls, calendars, text messages, etc.

BLE is used for passive functions like phone key.

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Vehicle Troubleshooting

Your vehicle's settings may aect its ability to pair with your smartphone:

• Charge Model 3: If the vehicle Battery is too low, you may lose Bluetooth function.

Update vehicle software and make sure it is always

• up to date. Check for new software updates available by navigating to Controls > Software

• Reboot your vehicle.

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If Bluetooth still does not work, unpair from your vehicle AND smartphone. Then try re-pairing both again.

For BLE phone key issues, when in the vehicle, navigate to Controls > Locks and remove your phone as "Phone as Key". Then set it back up again. But only do this while you are in the vehicle and have a reliable back up key available (such as a key card).

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Phone, Calendar, and Web Conferencing

Using the Phone App

NOTE:

You can also make a phone call by touching a pin on the map and choosing the phone number (if available) on the popup screen.

When your phone is connected to Model 3 using Bluetooth (see Bluetooth on page

51), and you have allowed access to

information on your phone (see Importing

Contacts and Recent Calls on page 51), you

can use the phone app to display and make a hands-free call to anyone listed on your phone.

•

Calls: Displays recent calls in chronological order with the most recent call listed ﬁrst.

Messages: Displays message in chronological order

• with the most recent message listed ﬁrst. You can view, send, and receive text messages. Instead of typing a text message, touch the microphone button on the right side of the using your voice.

WARNING:

the safety of occupants as well as other road users, do not view or send text messages when the vehicle is in motion. Pay attention to road and trac conditions at all times when driving.

Contacts: Contacts are listed in alphabetical order

• and can be sorted by ﬁrst name or last name. You can also choose a letter on the right side of the list to quickly scroll to the names that begin with the selected character. When you touch a name on your contacts list, the contact's available number(s) displays on the right pane, along with other available information (such as address). Touch the contact's number to make a call.

Favorites: Displays the contacts from your phone that

• you have identiﬁed as Favorites.

Calendar: Displays calendar entries from your phone

•

Calendar on page 54). If an entry includes a

(see phone number or an address, you can make a phone call, or navigate to a destination, by touching the corresponding information in the calendar entry.

To minimize distraction and ensure

steering wheel to enter text

Receiving a Phone Call

When your phone receives an incoming call, the touchscreen displays the caller’s number or name (if the caller is in your phone’s contact list and access to your contacts).

Touch one of the options on the touchscreen to Answer or Ignore the call. Depending on the phone you are using and what speakers you used for your most recent call, your phone may prompt you to choose which speakers you want to use for the incoming call.

WARNING:

while driving. Using or programming a phone while driving, even with Bluetooth enabled, can result in serious injury or death.

WARNING:

use of phones while driving, including, but not limited to, laws that prohibit texting and require hands-free operation at all times.

Stay focused on the road at all times

Follow all applicable laws regarding the

Model 3 has

In Call Options

When a call is in progress, the call displays on the touchscreen. To adjust the call volume, roll the left scroll button during a call. Tilt the left scroll button left to mute/unmute and tilt right to end the call.

Calendar

The calendar displays scheduled events from your phone’s (iPhone® or Android™)

calendar for the current and next day. The calendar is conveniently integrated with the phone app so you can dial into your meeting from a Calendar entry. It is also integrated with the navigation system so you can navigate to the event's location.

Making a Phone Call

You can make a phone call by:

• Speaking a voice command (see Voice Commands on

page 16). Voice commands are a convenient, hands-

free way to call or text your contacts.

• Touching a phone number shown in a list in the phone app - Contacts, Calls, or Calendar.

• Using the Model 3 on-screen dialer in the Phone app.

NOTE: If it is safe and legal to do so, you can also initiate a call by dialing the number or selecting the contact directly from your phone.

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Ensure your phone is paired to Model 3.

Ensure your are logged into the Tesla mobile app.

3. In your Tesla mobile app, touch Proﬁle > Settings >

Calendar Sync.

NOTE: To ensure you have access to all of the

calendar's features, it is recommended that you use the most recent version of the mobile app.

4. On your phone, go to Settings and allow access/give permission to share your calendar with the Tesla mobile app. The mobile app can then periodically (and automatically) send calendar data from your phone to

Model 3.

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Phone, Calendar, and Web Conferencing

If a calendar event includes an address, a navigation arrow displays to indicate that you can touch the address to navigate to the event's location. When an event on your calendar takes place within the next hour and has a uniquely speciﬁed address, the touchscreen notiﬁes you if there is a better route due to trac, even when you’re not actively using navigation.

If an event has a uniquely speciﬁed address and takes place within two hours of you entering your vehicle and preparing to drive, the event's address (see Automatic Navigation on page

150).

Touch an event's information icon to display all notes associated with the event. If the notes include one or more phone numbers, the information icon shows a phone icon and the calendar displays the number found. Touch to initiate a phone call. You can also initiate a phone call by touching any number in an event's notes popup screen (this is especially useful for conference calls). If notes include a web link, you can touch the link to open it in the Web browser.

Zoom

Model 3 automatically routes you to

ﬁrst phone

Seamlessly take meetings and calls through your vehicle's touchscreen. To set up, touch the Zoom app and sign in or enter the meeting ID. You can even access meetings shown on your calendar or in text messages by touching the Zoom link. Your vehicle's cabin camera can be used in calls over Zoom only when Model 3 is Parked. When the vehicle is shifted out of Park in the middle of a Zoom call, the cabin camera turns only. Use the touchscreen to turn on/o the video, mute/unmute yourself, and customize various preferences for your meeting.

WARNING:

the vehicle is “temporarily parked” on a public road (such as when the vehicle is parked along the curb or in a spot that is not a designated parking spot)..

WARNING:

follow all applicable laws while driving, including, but not limited to, laws that require hands-free operation at all times.

Do not to use the video function when

Stay focused on your surroundings and

o and you switch to audio

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Smart Garage

myQ

If equipped, Model 3 can intelligently connect to your myQ smart garage, which allows you to remotely monitor and control your garage door from the vehicle's touchscreen. This is convenient if you forget to close your garage door, want to allow friends and family inside, or need the garage to open or close automatically when your vehicle is detected nearby.

Follow these steps to set up myQ on your vehicle:

1. Your garage door must be myQ compatible. Use the myQ Compatibility tool (https://www.myq.com/app/

myq-compatibility) to determine this.

2. Ensure your garage is Wi-Fi compatible. myQ uses Wi-Fi to communicate with your smart phone and vehicle. Some garages will have a Wi-Fi or myQ symbol on the hub. Your garage must have a strong Wi-Fi signal to control and monitor your garage through your vehicle.

NOTE: If your garage is not compatible, you may be able to purchase an external myQ hub to use this feature.

Download the myQ app from your smart phone's app

3. store. Use the app to set up your account information and pair the garage to your phone. myQ requires a paid subscription, which you can purchase in the app.

Check that your vehicle is running the latest available

4. software version and has Wi-Fi or LTE connectivity.

Touch the garage icon at the top of the touchscreen

5. or navigate to Controls > Locks > myQ Connected Garage > Link Account and follow the instructions to pair the garage with Model 3. Once paired, monitoring and controlling the garage becomes available on the touchscreen, where you can further customize myQ.

For more information, questions, or troubleshooting assistance, visit

www.myQ.com/Tesla.

HomeLink Universal Transceiver

WARNING:

Transceiver with a device that does not have safety stop and reverse features. Using a device without these safety features increases the risk of injury or death.

Do not use the HomeLink Universal

Supported Modes

HomeLink supports three dierent transmit modes, which is how your vehicle and the RF device communicate. Selecting a transmit mode is determined by your RF device's compatibility:

•

Standard Mode: Use Standard Mode if your RF device is equipped with a remote control that must be used to operate the device (for example, a remotecontrolled garage door). This mode is the most commonly used transmit mode for HomeLink devices.

• D-Mode or UR-Mode: Use D-Mode or UR-Mode if the RF device does not have a remote control, and the receiver has a "Learn" button (may also be called "Program" or "Smart"). D-Mode and UR-Mode function similarly in that Model 3 communicates directly with the device's receiver as opposed to the remote control.

NOTE: D-Mode is used primarily in North America whereas UR-Mode is popular in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. To determine the mode your device is compatible with, contact HomeLink by going to

www.homelink.com or calling 1-800-355-3515.

Each of your devices can be set to a dierent mode. For example, your garage door can be set to Standard Mode, your front gate can be set to D-Mode, etc. To change a transmit mode, touch the HomeLink icon at the top of the want to change. Then, select Program and choose the desired mode for your device. Conﬁrm by touching Set Mode and follow the onscreen instructions.

For older vehicles, changing the mode for one device changes the mode for all devices, so be careful when changing transmit modes. Devices not compatible with your selected mode may not work. Touch the HomeLink icon at the top of the touchscreen, then touch

Transmit Mode.

Controls screen and select the device you

Change

If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, you can operate up to three Radio Frequency (RF) devices, including garage doors, gates, lights, and security systems.

NOTE: Depending on date of manufacture, market region, and options selected at time of purchase, some vehicles are not equipped with a HomeLink Universal Transceiver.

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NOTE: Check the product information for your HomeLink device to determine which mode is compatible with your device.

Programming HomeLink

To program HomeLink®:

Park Model 3 so that the front bumper is in front of

1. the device you want to program.

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CAUTION: Your device might open or close during programming. Therefore, before programming, make sure that the device is clear of any people or objects.

2. Check that the device's remote control has a healthy battery. Tesla recommends replacing the battery in the device's remote control before Programming HomeLink.

Touch the HomeLink icon at the top of the Controls screen.

Touch Create HomeLink.

5. On the HomeLink screen, enter a name for the device, then touch Enter or Add New HomeLink.

6. Choose the mode you wish to use (Standard, DMode, or UR-Mode), then touch Set Mode.

Touch Start and follow the onscreen instructions.

NOTE: If you see a screen called “Train the receiver” while programming the device, remember that this is a time-sensitive step. After pressing the Learn/ Program/Smart button on the device's remote control, you have only approximately 30 seconds to return to your vehicle and press press the trained HomeLink device name twice. Consider having an assistant to ensure you can complete this step within 30 seconds.

Once your device is programmed, touch Save to

8. complete the programming.

Ensure HomeLink works as expected. In some cases,

9. you may need to repeat the programming process multiple times before succeeding.

Once programmed, you can operate the device by touching its corresponding HomeLink icon on the touchscreen. HomeLink remembers the location of your programmed devices. When you approach a known location, the HomeLink control on the touchscreen automatically appears. When you drive away, it disappears.

NOTE: The HomeLink icon displays at the top of the touchscreen when Model 3 detects a programmed HomeLink device within range, and the touchscreen is not already displaying the HomeLink screen or popup,

NOTE: For additional assistance or compatibility questions, contact HomeLink (www.homelink.com or call

1-800-355-3515).

Continue, and then

Auto Opening and Closing

To operate a HomeLink device without using the touchscreen, you can automate the device to open as you approach, and close as you drive away:

◦ Select the

you want the device to open as you approach.

◦ Touch the arrows to specify the distance you want

Model 3 to be from the device before it opens.

◦ Select the Auto-close when leaving checkbox if

you want the device to close as you drive away.

◦

Select the Auto-fold mirrors checkbox if you want mirrors to fold when you arrive at the HomeLink location. This is useful for narrow garages.

◦

Select the Chime for Auto-open and Auto-close checkbox if you want Model 3 to sound a chime when a signal has been sent to open or close the device.

As you approach (or drive away from) a device that is set to operate automatically, the HomeLink status icon displays a count-down message to let you know when the device automatically opens or closes. In situations where you don't want the device to automatically open or close, touch any time during the count-down message.

NOTE: Do not rely on HomeLink to ensure the device fully closes.

Auto-open when arriving checkbox if

Skip Auto-Open or Skip Auto-Close at

Resetting the Location of the HomeLink Device

If you experience situations in which you sometimes drive up to your HomeLink device and it doesn't open, or the touchscreen does not display a notiﬁcation as you approach a programmed device, you may need to reset the device's location. To do so, park as close as possible to the HomeLink device (garage door, gate, etc.) and display the HomeLink settings page by touching the HomeLink icon at the top of the the name of the device you want to reset, then touch

Reset Location.

Controls screen. Touch

Deleting a Device

To delete a HomeLink device, touch the HomeLink icon at the top of the Controls screen, then touch HomeLink Settings. Touch the name of the device you want to delete, then touch Delete.

NOTE: You can also perform a factory reset to erase your HomeLink settings, along with all other personal data (saved addresses, music favorites, imported contacts, etc.). See

NOTE: For security reasons, delete your HomeLink devices if you sell your

Erasing Personal Data on page 10.

Model 3.

1. Touch the HomeLink icon at the top of the Controls screen, touch HomeLink Settings, then choose the device you want to automate.

2. Adjust the device's HomeLink settings as needed:

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Troubleshooting HomeLink

Standard Mode

In Standard Mode, Model 3 records the RF signal from your HomeLink device's remote control. The touchscreen instructs you to stand in front of the vehicle, point the device's remote control at the front bumper, and press and hold the button until the headlights learned the remote control and you can touch on the touchscreen. If the headlights do not ﬂash:

Check the batteries in the remote control. It is a good

• idea to replace the batteries before you start programming.

Ensure you are standing in front of Model 3 with the

• device's remote control positioned within (ﬁve cm) of the Tesla emblem.

Press and hold the button on your device's remote

• control until the headlights must hold the button on the remote control for up to three minutes.

NOTE: Some HomeLink remote controls require multiple short presses (approximately one second each press) instead of one long duration press. If you are unsuccessful after multiple attempts of using long presses, try repeated presses of one second each.

ﬂash. When the headlights ﬂash, Model 3 has

Continue

two inches

ﬂash. In some cases you

For additional assistance or compatibility questions, contact HomeLink (

1-800-355-3515).

www.homelink.com or call

D-Mode and UR-Mode

In D-Mode and UR-Mode, the device’s receiver learns Model 3. The touchscreen instructs you to press the "Learn" button (may also be called "Program" or "Smart") on the device's receiver. If this does not work, refer to the following guidelines:

Park Model 3 with its bumper as close as possible to

• the garage door, gate, etc. that you are trying to program.

Make sure you are pressing the receiver's Learn/

• Program/Smart button. For instructions on how to put the receiver into learning mode, refer to the product details provided with your RF device that you are trying to program.

• If you see a screen called "Train the receiver" while programming the device, remember that this is a time-sensitive step. After pressing the Learn/ Program/Smart button on the device's remote control or receiver, you only have approximately 30 seconds to return to your vehicle, press then press the trained HomeLink device name twice. Consider having someone assist you with this step.

Most devices stay in learning mode for only three to

• ﬁve minutes. Immediately after pressing the device's Learn/Program/Smart button, follow the instructions displayed on the vehicle's touchscreen.

Continue,

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Starting and Powering O

Starting

When you open a door to enter Model 3, the touchscreen powers on and you can operate all controls. To shift Model 3, press the brake pedal and swipe up for Drive or down for Reverse on the touchscreen's drive mode strip (see

If Auto Shift out of Park is enabled, Model 3 automatically selects Drive or Reverse based on the detected surroundings . Pressing the brake pedal shifts the vehicle into the selected drive mode displayed on the touchscreen's drive mode strip (provided the driver's door is closed and the driver's seat belt is buckled), and pressing the accelerator moves the vehicle in that direction.

NOTE: To turn Auto Shift out of Park on or o, touch Controls > Pedals & Steering > Auto Shift out of Park.

Before accelerating when Auto Shift out of Park is enabled, check the touchscreen to make sure that Model 3 has shifted into the drive mode you want (Drive or Reverse). If the selection is not correct, or if Auto Shift out of Park is not enabled, swipe up for Drive or down for Reverse on the touchscreen's drive mode strip to choose a new drive mode. See Shifting on page 67.

NOTE: If PIN to Drive is enabled (see PIN to Drive on

page 130), you must enter a valid PIN on the

touchscreen before you can drive Model 3.

Everything you need to know when driving Model 3 displays on the touchscreen.

Shifting on page 67).

A number of factors can aect whether Model 3 can detect a phone key (for example, the device's battery is low or dead and is no longer able to communicate using Bluetooth).

Always keep your phone key or a key card with you. After driving, your key is needed to restart Model 3. And when you leave the vehicle, you must bring your key with you to lock automatically.

Model 3, either manually or

Powering O

Drive Disabled - Requires Authentication

If Model 3 does not detect a key when you press the brake (a phone key is not detected or two minutes have passed since you used the key card), the touchscreen displays a message telling you that driving requires authentication.

If you see this message, place the key card in either phone dock where the RFID transmitter can read it. The two-minute authentication period restarts and you can start Model 3 by pressing the brake pedal.

When you ﬁnish driving and shift into Park, simply exit the vehicle. When you leave Model 3 with your phone key, it powers o automatically, turning o the touchscreen.

Model 3 also powers o automatically after being in Park for 30 minutes, even if you are sitting in the driver’s seat.

Although usually not needed, you can power o Model 3 while sitting in the driver’s seat, provided the vehicle is not moving. Touch Controls > Safety > Power O. Model 3 automatically powers back on after a short period if you press the brake pedal or touch the touchscreen.

NOTE: Model 3 automatically shifts into Park whenever it determines that you are exiting the vehicle (for example, the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the vehicle is almost at a standstill). If you shift into Neutral, your vehicle shifts into Park when you open the door to exit. To keep your vehicle in Neutral, you will need to activate Transport Mode (see Instructions for Transporters on

page 208).

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Starting and Powering O

Power Cycling the Vehicle

You can power cycle Model 3 if it demonstrates unusual behavior or displays a nondescript alert.

NOTE: If the touchscreen is unresponsive or demonstrates unusual behavior, reboot it before you power cycle the vehicle (see

on page 8).

1. Shift into Park.

On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Safety > Power O.

Wait for at least two minutes without interacting with

3. the vehicle. Do not open the doors, touch the brake pedal, touch the touchscreen, etc.

After two minutes, press the brake pedal or open the

4. door to wake the vehicle.

Restarting the Touchscreen

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel Position

To adjust the steering wheel, touch Controls and touch the Steering icon.

Use the left scroll button on the steering wheel to move the steering wheel to the desired position:

• To adjust the height/tilt angle of the steering wheel, roll the left scroll button up or down.

•

To move the steering wheel closer to you, or further away from you, press the left scroll button to the left or right.

Steering Wheel

WARNING:

adjustments while driving.

Do not make steering wheel

Adjusting Steering Eort

You can adjust the feel and sensitivity of the steering system to suit your personal preference:

On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Pedals &

1. Steering > Steering Mode.

Choose a steering option:

2. Comfort - Reduces the eort required to turn the

◦

steering wheel. In town, Model 3 feels easier to drive and park.

Standard - Tesla believes that this setting oers

◦

the best handling and response in most conditions.

◦ Sport - Increases the eort required to turn the

steering wheel. When driving at higher speeds, Model 3 feels more responsive.

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Steering Wheel

Steering Wheel Overview

Your Model 3 features stalkless driving in which all controls you need when driving are accessible on the steering wheel.

The steering wheel design may vary but the function is the same.

Left turn signal (see Turn Signals on page 71)

Right turn signal (see Turn Signals on page 71)

High beam headlights (see High Beam Headlights on page 70)

Multifunction light (non-functional)

Cruise control light (non-functional)

Rear-facing camera button

Wipers (see Wipers and Washers on page 73)

Voice commands (see Voice Commands on page 16)

Right scroll wheel (see Right Scroll Wheel (Autopilot) on page 63)

10. Horn (see Horn on page 64)

11. Left scroll wheel (see Left Scroll Wheel (Multifunction) on page 63 )

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Steering Wheel

Scroll Wheels

The scroll wheel on the left side of the steering wheel controls functions such as mirror adjustment, volume control, and wiper speed. The right scroll wheel controls Autopilot features, such as Autosteer initiation and max speed limit.

Left Scroll Wheel (Multifunction)

Mode Action Function More Information

Normal Press Play/pause media Media on page 154

Tilt left/right Next/previous track

Scroll up/down Adjust volume

Wipers* Press Conﬁrm speed Wipers and Washers on page 73

Tilt left/right Select wiper speed

Multifunction Long press Activate/set function Left Scroll Wheel Customization on page 63

Tilt left/right Navigate list

Scroll Select function

Phone call Tilt left/right Answer/decline a phone call Using the Phone App on page 54

In a call, tilt left Mute/unmute

In a call, tilt right End a call

* First press the wiper button on steering wheel to activate.

Left Scroll Wheel Customization

Choose from a list to create quick access to a function by touching Controls > Display > Scroll Wheel Function. Selecting a function sets the default action when you long press the left scroll button, unless you select Ask each

time.

Right Scroll Wheel (Autopilot)

Mode Action Function More Information

Single Click* Press Activate Autosteer Autopilot Settings

Tilt left/right Adjust follow distance

Scroll up/down Adjust max speed

Double Click* Press Activate

Double press Activate Autosteer

Tilt left/right Adjust follow distance

Scroll Adjust max speed

Full-Self Driving (Beta)** Press* Activate Full-Self Driving (Beta) Full Self-Driving (Beta)

Trac-Aware Cruise Control

* Choose how you want Autopilot features to be enabled by touching Controls > Autopilot > Autopilot Activation.

on page 91

on page 106

** First enable Full Self-Driving (Beta) by touching Controls > Autopilot > Autopilot Features > Full Self-Driving (Beta).

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Steering Wheel

Both Scroll Wheels

Mode Action Function More Information

Normal Press both brieﬂy Activate secondary drive mode selector (P, R, N, D) Shift Using the Overhead Console on page 67

Press both and hold Restart the touchscreen Restarting the Touchscreen on page 8

Heated Steering Wheel

To warm up the steering wheel, touch the fan icon on the touchscreen to display climate controls (see

Adjusting Climate Control Settings on page 137), then

touch the steering wheel icon. When on, radiant heat keeps the steering wheel at a comfortable temperature.

Horn

To sound the horn, press and hold the center pad on the steering wheel.

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Mirrors

Adjusting Exterior Mirrors

Adjust the exterior mirrors by touching Controls > Mirrors. Press the left scroll button on the steering wheel

to choose whether you are adjusting the Left or Right mirror. Then use the left scroll button as follows to adjust the selected mirror to its desired position:

To move the mirror up or down, roll the left scroll

• button up or down.

•

To move the mirror inward or outward, press the left scroll button to the left or right.

Folding Mirrors

To manually fold and unfold exterior mirrors (for example, parking in a narrow garage, tight space, etc.), touch Controls > Fold/Unfold Mirrors.

When you manually fold the mirrors, they remain folded until your driving speed reaches 31 mph (50 km/h) (or until you manually unfold them by touching Controls >

Unfold Mirrors).

NOTE: You cannot fold a mirror when driving over 31

mph (50 km/h).

To set the mirrors to fold automatically whenever you exit and lock Model 3 touch Controls > Mirrors > Mirror Auto Fold. The mirrors unfold automatically when you unlock

You can also set mirrors to fold automatically whenever you arrive at a speciﬁc location, which saves you from having to manually fold them each time you arrive at a frequented place. To set up, stop at the location you want to save (or drive at less than fold the mirrors. Touch Save Location when it appears brieﬂy on the Fold Mirrors control.

Model 3.

3 mph (6 km/h)), and

Both exterior mirrors can tilt downward when the vehicle is shifted into Reverse. When you shift back into another drive mode, the mirrors return to their normal upward position. To turn this feature on or o, touch

Controls > Mirrors > Mirror Auto Tilt.

NOTE: With a future software update, the Save button

will retain the mirror adjustments but it does not function currently.

To reduce glare when driving at night, the rear view mirror and exterior side mirrors dim automatically. To enable or disable this feature, touch Controls > Mirrors > Mirror Auto Dim.

Availability of this Mirror Auto Dim depends on market region and date of manufacture.

NOTE: Both exterior mirrors have heaters that turn on and o with the rear window defroster.

If you no longer want mirrors to automatically fold, touch Controls > Unfold Mirrors when they fold at the saved location and then touch Remove Location.

When you leave the saved location, mirrors unfold when your driving speed reaches 3 mph (6 km/h), or when you touch Controls > Unfold Mirrors.

NOTE: Mirrors can automatically fold if you return to a saved location and are driving below 31 mph (50 km/h).

NOTE: You can override the automatic folding/unfolding of mirrors at any time (for example, Model 3 has no power) by pushing the mirror assembly away from you to unfold, or pulling it toward you to fold.

NOTE: If you expect ice to accumulate when Model 3 is parked, turn o Mirror Auto Fold. Accumulation of ice can prevent exterior side mirrors from folding or unfolding. See for information on how to ensure your mirrors function properly in cold weather.

You can integrate auto-folding mirrors with HomeLink (see Smart Garage on page 56). To enable, go to HomeLink > Auto-Fold Mirrors when Nearby.

Cold Weather Best Practices on page 144

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Mirrors

Rear View Mirror

Adjust the rear view mirror manually. When in Drive or Neutral, the rear view mirror automatically dims in low lighting conditions based on the time of day (for example, when driving at night).

Vanity Mirrors

To expose and illuminate the vanity mirror, fold the sun visor downwards, then use the tab to lower the mirror cover. After closing the mirror cover, the light turns o.

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Shifting

Shift Using the Touchscreen

When you press the brake pedal when parked, the drive mode strip displays on one side of the touchscreen. Use the drive mode strip to shift Model 3: swipe up for Drive, swipe down for Reverse or touch the P for Park or N for Neutral. towards the passenger to bring up the drive mode strip.

Swipe from the edge of the touchscreen

Auto Shift out of Park

Auto Shift out of Park is a BETA feature and is disabled

by default. When disabled, use the touchscreen or the overhead console to manually shift. To enable Auto Shift

out of Park, touch Controls > Pedals & Steering > Auto Shift out of Park.

When Auto Shift out of Park is enabled, Model 3 is designed to automatically select Drive or Reverse. The touchscreen displays the selected drive mode when the driver's door is closed and seat belt is buckled.

To override the selection, press the brake pedal and use the drive mode strip on touchscreen to shift into your desired drive mode (Drive, Reverse, Park; see Shift Using

the Touchscreen on page 67).

Conﬁrm the drive mode selection and follow the instructions on the touchscreen before you press the accelerator.

WARNING:

and surroundings before driving. Never rely on Model 3 to automatically select a suitable drive mode without conﬁrming the selection before you start to drive.

As always, be aware of your vehicle

NOTE: To shift from Drive into Reverse or vice versa, the

driving speed must be less than 5 mph (8 km/h).

The touchscreen's drive mode strip displays Park and Neutral at all times. To shift into Park when driving below 5 mph (8 km/h), touch the button on the drive mode strip while pressing the brake pedal. In emergency situations when driving above and hold the Park button to slowly bring the vehicle to a stop.

The touchscreen is the preferred method to manually shift. However, in the unlikely situation in which the touchscreen is unavailable and therefore can't be used, the drive mode selector on the overhead console automatically activates and must be used to shift (see

Shift Using the Overhead Console on page 67).

If you try to shift when it is prohibited by the current driving speed, the touchscreen displays an alert, a chime sounds, and the drive mode does not change.

5 mph (8 km/h), press

If Auto Shift out of Park is unavailable, the touchscreen displays a message.

Model 3 automatically selects a drive mode when:

Auto Shift out of Park is enabled.

•

Model 3 is in Park.

•

The driver's seat belt is fastened.

•

The brake pedal is pressed.

•

All doors and trunks are closed.

•

The drive mode selector on the overhead console is

• not activated (see Shift Using the Overhead Console

on page 67).

NOTE: Model 3 does not automatically select drive modes in Valet Mode.

Shift Using the Overhead Console

In addition to manually shifting on the touchscreen, you can shift by pressing P, R, N or D located on the overhead console. In most situations, these buttons are not available until you press the brake and touch one of the buttons to activate it. When active, the LEDs associated with each button illuminate and when you select P, R, N or D, the associated LED illuminates amber.

In situations where the touchscreen is unavailable (for example, experiencing a technical issue), or Model 3 is in Valet or Transport Mode, the drive mode selector on the overhead console activates automatically and there is no need to touch it.

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Shifting

NOTE: You can also activate the drive mode selector on the overhead console by simultaneously and brieﬂy pressing both scroll buttons on the steering wheel. However, if you press and hold both buttons simultaneously, the drive mode selector activates and the touchscreen restarts (see Restarting the

Touchscreen on page 8).

NOTE: The front trunk must be closed to shift using the overhead console.

Park

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

NOTE: When the touchscreen is available for shifting and you have manually activated the drive mode selector on the overhead console, the overhead console automatically deactivates if you don't shift within 10 seconds.

Park

To manually shift into Park, press the brake pedal and touch the Park button on the touchscreen's drive mode strip. If the touchscreen is unavailable, press Park on the drive mode selector located on the

Model 3 automatically shifts into Park to prevent rollaway while driving in low speeds. This happens whenever you connect a charge cable, unbuckle your seat belt, or open the door while in Drive or Neutral. Ensure the charge cable is removed, buckle your seat belt, and close the door before shifting out of Park.

Attempting to engage the parking brake above 5 mph (8 km/h) will result in emergency braking (see Braking and

Stopping on page 74).

NOTE: In emergency situations, if the brakes are not functioning properly, you can press and hold the Park button on the touchscreen's drive mode strip to bring Model 3 to a stop. Do not use this method to stop the vehicle unless absolutely necessary.

overhead console.

NOTE:

You must always press the brake pedal to shift

out of Park.

CAUTION: Model 3 will not shift out of Park if a charge cable is plugged in, or if the charge port is unable to determine whether a charging cable is plugged in. In situations when Model 3 does not shift out of Park, check the touchscreen for instructions on how to proceed.

WARNING: It is the driver's responsibility to always ensure the vehicle is in Park before exiting. Never rely on Model 3 to automatically shift into Park for you.

Drive

To manually shift into Drive, swipe up on the drive mode strip located on the touchscreen or, if the touchscreen is unavailable, press D on the drive mode selector located on the overhead console. You can shift into Drive when Model 3 is stopped or moving less than 5 mph (8 km/h) in Reverse.

Reverse

To manually shift into Reverse, swipe down on the drive mode strip located on the touchscreen or, if the touchscreen is unavailable, press R on the drive mode selector located on the into Reverse when Model 3 is stopped or moving less than 5 mph (8 km/h) in Drive. You can manually close the park assist view on the touchscreen by touching the X in the upper corner.

overhead console. You can shift

Neutral

Neutral allows Model 3 to roll freely when you are not pressing the brake pedal. To shift into Neutral, do any of the following:

Swipe from the edge of the touchscreen towards the

• passenger to bring up the drive mode strip and press Neutral.

Choose Neutral from the drive mode selector on the

• overhead console.

NOTE: You must press the brake pedal to shift out of Neutral if Model 3 is moving slower than approximately 5 mph (8 km/h).

Model 3 automatically shifts into Park when you open the driver's door to exit the vehicle unless the vehicle is in certain modes such as Transport or Car Wash Mode which allows the vehicle to stay in Neutral even when you leave.

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Keeping Your Vehicle in Neutral (Transport Mode)

To keep Model 3 in Neutral when you exit, allowing it to roll freely (for example, pulling onto a ﬂatbed truck), you must activate Transport mode:

1. Shift into Park.

Press the brake pedal.

3. Touch Controls > Service > Towing. The touchscreen displays a message reminding you how to properly transport

Press the Transport Mode. It turns blue to show that

4. Model 3 is now in Transport Mode. Model 3 is now free-rolling and can slowly be rolled (no faster than walking speed) for short distances or winched (for example, onto a

For more information on Transport Mode, see Activate

Transport Mode on page 208.

NOTE: In Transport mode, Model 3 does not shift into a drive mode. You must ﬁrst cancel Transport mode by touching cancels if you use the touchscreen or drive mode selector on the overhead console to shift into Park or if you manually apply the parking brake by touching Controls > Safety > Parking Brake.

Model 3.

ﬂatbed truck).

Transport Mode again. Transport mode also

Shifting

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Controlling Lights

Touch Controls > Lights to control the lights.

NOTE: You can also access an abbreviated lights menu

while driving by touching the High Beam button on the steering wheel. A lights menu displays on the touchscreen, providing quick access to headlight controls.

In addition to the lights that you can control from the touchscreen, Model 3 has convenience lights that turn on and o automatically based on what you are doing. For example, interior lights, marker lights, tail lights, and puddle lights turn on when you unlock you open a door, and when you shift into Park. They turn o automatically after a minute or two or when you shift or lock

Model 3.

Model 3, when

Accent Lights

Exterior Lights

Exterior lights (headlights, tail lights, side marker lights, parking lights, and license plate lights) are set to Auto each time you start Model 3. When set to Auto, exterior lights automatically turn on when driving in low lighting conditions, or whenever the wipers are active. If you change to a dierent setting, lights always revert to Auto on your next drive.

Touch one of these options to change and retain the exterior light setting until adjusted again or the next time you drive:

O: Exterior lights turn o. When driving, daytime

• running lights may remain on based on regulations in various market regions.

Parking: Parking lights, side marker lights, tail lights

• and license plate lights turn on.

On: Low beam headlights, side marker lights, parking

• lights, tail lights, and license plate lights turn on.

CAUTION:

are on during low visibility conditions (for example, when it is dark, foggy, snowy, or the road is wet, etc.). The rear tail lights are o while daytime running lights are on. Failure to do so can cause damage or serious injury.

Dome Lights

Turn the interior dome (map) lights on or o. If set to Auto, all interior dome lights turn on when you unlock Model 3, open a door upon exiting, or shift into Park.

You can also manually turn an individual dome light on or o by touching its lens. If you turn a dome light on, it turns o when Model 3 powers o. If Model 3 was already powered on, it turns o after 60 minutes.

Ensure the headlights and rear lights

o when you manually turned the light

Enable or disable the accent lights that line the cabin of your vehicle and customize the accent light color to your preferences (if equipped). You can also turn the footwell lights on or o.

Headlights after Exit

When you stop driving and park Model 3 in low lighting conditions, exterior lights temporarily remain illuminated. They automatically turn or when you lock Model 3 whichever comes ﬁrst.

NOTE: If you lock Model 3 using the Tesla mobile app , the headlights immediately turn vehicle locks because Walk-Away Door Lock is enabled (see ), the headlights automatically turn o after one minute.

To turn this feature on and o, touch Controls > Lights > Headlights After Exit. When Headlights After Exit is o, the headlights turn o immediately when you engage Park and open a door.

o after one minute

o. However, if the

High Beam Headlights

Use the high beam headlight button on the left side of the steering wheel to control the headlights:

Press and quickly release to ﬂash high beam

• headlights.

• Press and hold to turn on high beam headlights touchscreen displays a brief timer and you must hold for the duration of the timer to latch the high beam headlights to the on position. When headlights are on, press the button a second time to turn them

o.

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High beams are currently turned on, and Auto High Beam is ready to turn o the high beams if light is detected in front of Model 3.

Auto High Beam (if equipped)

The high beam headlights can adapt based on light detected in front of Model 3 (for example, from an oncoming vehicle). To turn this feature on or o, touch Controls > Lights > Auto High Beam. Your chosen setting is retained until you manually change it.

NOTE: When you touch or press the high beam headlight button on the left side of the steering wheel, the touchscreen displays an abbreviated lights menu to provide quick access to control headlights, fog lights (if equipped), and the touchscreen to choose options from this menu.

NOTE: Auto High Beam is automatically enabled when Autosteer is engaged. To switch to low beam headlights, press the high beam headlight button on the steering wheel. Auto High Beam is re-enabled every time Autosteer is activated.

The following indicator lights are visible on the touchscreen to show the status of the headlights:

Auto High Beam setting. Use the

Low beam headlights are on.

High beams are temporarily turned because Auto High Beam is operating and light is detected in front of Model 3. When light is no longer detected, high beam headlights automatically turn back on.

WARNING:

and is subject to limitations. It is the driver's responsibility to make sure that headlights are always appropriately adjusted for weather conditions and driving circumstances.

Auto High Beam is a convenience only

o

Headlight Adjustments

To adjust the angle of the headlights, touch Controls > Service > Adjust Headlights, then follow the onscreen

instructions. You can choose which headlight you would like to adjust by selecting it on the touchscreen.

NOTE: Headlights do not require adjustments when temporarily driving into a region where the direction is dierent (for example, driving in right-hand trac region, and then driving into a region with lefthand trac).

WARNING:

headlights. Tesla has carefully calibrated the position of the headlights to be in an optimum position for most driving scenarios. Tesla recommends that you do not adjust headlights unless you are familiar with how headlights should be adjusted. Once adjusted, you will be unable to automatically restore them to their originally calibrated position. Contact Tesla for assistance when adjusting headlights.

Proceed with caution when adjusting

trac

Turn Signals

To engage a turn signal, press the corresponding arrow button on the left side of the steering wheel. A turn signal cancels based on the angle of the steering wheel (for example, you ﬁnish making a turn). You can also cancel a turn signal by pressing the turn signal button a second time.

Illuminates when high beams are on but

Auto High Beam setting is turned o

the or if the Auto High Beam setting is turned on but is temporarily unavailable.

If Controls > Lights > Automatic Turn Signals is set to Auto Cancel, turn signals cancel automatically when Model 3 detects completion of a maneuver such as a merge, lane change, or a fork in the roadway. You can override automatic cancellation at any time (for example, you want the turn signal to remain on because you are making more than one lane change). To override, engage the turn signal by pressing and momentarily holding the turn signal button (instead of just pressing). Then, when the signal remains on. If Automatic Turn Signals is set to O,

ﬁrst maneuver is complete, the turn

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you must cancel the turn signal manually by pressing the turn signal button after maneuvers such as a merge, lane change, or fork in the roadway.

NOTE:

Hazard warning ﬂashers operate even without a

key nearby.

Condensation in Head or Tail Lights

Due to weather changes, humidity levels, or recent exposure to water (such as a car wash), condensation may occasionally accumulate in your vehicle’s head or tail lights. This is normal— as the weather gets warmer and humidity decreases, condensation often disappears on its own. If you notice water buildup within the exterior lenses, or if the condensation aects the visibility of the exterior lights, contact Tesla Service.

When a turn signal is operating, the corresponding indicator lights up on the touchscreen and you can hear a clicking sound.

Hazard Warning Flashers

To turn on the hazard warning ﬂashers, press the button on the drive mode selector located on the overhead center. All turn signals ﬂash. Press again to turn o.

If a severe crash is detected by your vehicle, the hazard warning ﬂashers will automatically turn on and ﬂash quickly to increase visibility. Pressing the hazard warning ﬂashers once will return the lights to their normal cadence. Pressing a second time turns all hazard warning ﬂashers o.

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Wipers and Washers

You can access wiper settings by touching the wiper button on the steering wheel or touching Controls > Wipers.

Press the wiper button on the steering wheel to wipe the windshield.

Press and hold the wiper button to spray washer ﬂuid onto the windshield. After releasing the button, the wipers perform two additional wipes then, depending on vehicle and environmental conditions, a third wipe a few seconds later. You can also press and hold the wiper button for a continuous spray of washer wipers perform the wipes after you release.

Whenever you press the wiper button on the steering wheel, the touchscreen displays the wiper menu, allowing you to adjust wiper settings. Press the left scroll button on the desired setting.

steering wheel left or right to choose your

ﬂuid—the

Wipers and Washers

NOTE:

If you choose Auto and the ability to detect liquid on the windshield becomes unavailable, the wiper setting reverts to the most recently used manual setting. If a manual setting cannot be determined, the wipers turn o.

NOTE: You can also adjust the windshield wiper speed and frequency using voice commands (see

Voice Commands on page 16).

CAUTION: To avoid the risk of damaging the wipers, do not leave the wipers set to Auto when washing Model 3.

Periodically check and clean the edge of the wiper blades. If a blade is damaged, replace it immediately. For details on checking and replacing wiper blades, see

Windshield Wiper Blades, Jets and Fluid on page 187.

CAUTION:

that the hood is fully closed before activating the windshield wipers.

CAUTION:

turning the wipers on. Ice has sharp edges that can damage the rubber on the wiper blades.

CAUTION:

blades are not frozen or adhered to the windshield.

To avoid damaging the hood, ensure

Remove ice from the windshield before

In harsh climates, ensure that the wiper

Turn the wipers o.

Choose how you want the wipers to operate:

2. Auto - Model 3 detects whether or not it is raining.

◦

When liquid is detected on the windshield, Model 3 determines the optimal frequency of the wipers. If Model 3 does not detect liquid on the windshield, the wipers do not operate.

NOTE: Autosteer and trac-aware cruise control require wipers to be set to Auto. This setting is automatic and you cannot change it.

NOTE: The Auto setting is currently in BETA. If uncertain about using the Auto setting while in the BETA phase, Tesla recommends operating the wipers manually, as necessary.

◦ I - Intermittent, slow.

◦ II - Intermittent, fast.

III - Continuous, slow.

◦

IIII - Continuous, fast.

◦

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Braking Systems

WARNING: Properly functioning braking systems

are critical to ensure safety. If you experience a problem with the brake pedal, brake calipers, or any component of a Model 3 braking system, contact Tesla immediately.

Model 3 has an anti-lock braking system (ABS) that prevents the wheels from locking when you apply maximum brake pressure. This improves steering control during heavy braking in most road conditions.

During emergency braking conditions, the ABS constantly monitors the speed of each wheel and varies the brake pressure according to the grip available.

The alteration of brake pressure can be felt as a pulsing sensation through the brake pedal. This demonstrates that the ABS is operating and is not a cause for concern. Keep

ﬁrm and steady pressure on the brake pedal while

experiencing the pulsing.

The ABS indicator the touchscreen when you ﬁrst start Model

3. If this indicator lights up at any other time, an ABS fault has occurred and the ABS is not operating. Contact Tesla. The braking system remains fully operational and is not However, braking distances may increase. Drive cautiously and avoid heavy braking.

If the indicator at any time other than brieﬂy when you ﬁrst start Model 3, a brake system fault is detected, or the level of the brake ﬂuid is low. Contact Tesla immediately. Apply steady pressure and keep the brakes a stop when safe to do so.

The indicator if a brake booster fault is detected. Apply steady pressure and keep the brakes ﬁrm to stop the vehicle when safety permits. Hydraulic Boost Compensation will be active (see

Boost Compensation on page 75).

aected by an ABS failure.

touchscreen displays this red brake

touchscreen displays this amber brake

Emergency Braking

In an emergency, fully press the brake pedal and maintain ﬁrm pressure, even on low traction surfaces. The ABS varies the braking pressure to each wheel according to the amount of traction available. This prevents wheels from locking and ensures that you stop as safely as possible.

brieﬂy ﬂashes amber on

ﬁrm to bring the vehicle to

Hydraulic

If an alternative method is needed to bring the vehicle to a stop, press and hold the Park button on the touchscreen's drive mode strip to apply the brakes and remove drive torque while the button is held. Swipe from the edge of the touchscreen towards the passenger, to bring up the drive mode strip.

WARNING: Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so interrupts operation of the ABS and can increase braking distance.

WARNING: Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you and be aware of hazardous driving conditions. While the ABS can improve stopping distance, it cannot overcome the laws of physics. It also does not prevent the danger of hydroplaning (where a layer of water prevents direct contact between the tires and the road).

CAUTION: Automatic Emergency Braking (see

Collision Avoidance Assist on page 125) may

intervene to automatically brake in situations where a collision is considered imminent. Automatic Emergency Braking is not designed to prevent a collision. At best, it can minimize the impact of a frontal collision by attempting to reduce your driving speed. Depending on Automatic Emergency Braking to avoid a collision can result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION: In emergency situations, if the brakes are not functioning properly, press and hold the Park button on the overhead console or touchscreen to bring Model 3 to a stop. Do not use this method to stop the vehicle unless absolutely necessary.

Dynamic Brake Lights (if equipped)

If you are driving over 30 mph (50 km/h) and brake forcefully the brake lights ﬂash quickly to warn other drivers that Model 3 is rapidly slowing down. If Model 3 stops completely, the hazard warning lights ﬂash. Flashing continues until you press the accelerator or manually press the hazard lights button to turn them

Hazard Warning Flashers on page 72).

NOTE: When towing a trailer (if applicable), the brake lights on the trailer also operate as described above, even when the trailer is not equipped with a separate braking system.

(or if Automatic Emergency Braking engages),

o (see

WARNING:

always increase your following distance. Sudden braking may result in skidding, jack-kniﬁng, and loss of control.

When towing a trailer (if applicable),

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Brake Disc Wiping

To ensure brakes remain responsive in cold and wet weather, When cold and wet weather is detected, this feature repeatedly applies an imperceptible amount of brake force to remove water from the surface of the brake discs.

Model 3 is equipped with brake disc wiping.

Hydraulic Fade Compensation

Model 3 is equipped with hydraulic fade compensation. This assists in monitoring brake system pressure and ABS activity for instances of reduced brake performance. If reduced brake performance is detected (for example, as a result of brake fade, or cold or wet conditions), you may hear a sound, feel the brake pedal pull away from your foot, and notice a strong increase in braking. Brake as you normally would and continue to press the brake pedal without releasing or pumping the brakes.

CAUTION:

are not functioning properly, press and hold the Park button on the overhead console or touchscreen to bring Model 3 to a stop. Do not use this method to stop the vehicle unless absolutely necessary.

WARNING:

from the vehicle in front of you and exercise caution when driving conditions are hazardous. Brake disc wiping and hydraulic fade compensation is not a substitute for adequately applying the brakes.

In emergency situations, if the brakes

Always maintain a safe driving distance

Hydraulic Boost Compensation

Model 3 is equipped with a brake booster that activates the brakes when the brake pedal is pressed. Hydraulic boost compensation provides mechanical assistance if the brake booster fails. If a brake booster failure is detected, the brake pedal feels may hear a sound when you press the brake pedal. To stop Model 3, apply steady force to the brake pedal without releasing or pumping. Drive cautiously and maintain a safe distance from other road users—brake pedal responsiveness and braking performance may be degraded.

stier to press and you

Regenerative Braking

Whenever Model 3 is moving and your foot is o the accelerator, regenerative braking slows down the vehicle and feeds any surplus power back to the Battery. By anticipating your stops and reducing or removing pressure from the accelerator pedal to slow down, you can take advantage of regenerative braking to increase driving range.

Vehicle deceleration due to regenerative braking may vary depending on the current state of the Battery. For example, regenerative braking may be limited if the Battery is cold or is already fully charged.

To experience the same amount of deceleration whenever you release the accelerator pedal, regardless of the state of the Battery, you can choose to have the regular braking system automatically engage whenever regenerative braking is limited. Touch

& Steering > Apply Brakes When Regenerative Braking is Limited.

WARNING: Apply Brakes When Regenerative Braking is Limited may not operate if the brakes

are extremely hot.

NOTE: If Apply Brakes When Regenerative Braking is Limited is enabled and applying the brakes, the brake

pedal may move and it may feel stier when pressed. This is expected and does not change your ability to slow down Model 3.

The power meter (a thin horizontal line centered at the top of the touchscreen's car status area) displays realtime power usage:

The left side of the power meter represents power

1. generated from regenerative braking, or power that is used to slow down the vehicle. Power being fed back to the Battery displays in green whereas power used by the regular braking system displays in gray.

The right side of the power meter shows power being

2. output by the Battery, such as that used to accelerate the vehicle or to cool the cabin. When you press the accelerator pedal, the power meter ﬁlls to the right with black (or white if the display is dark).

NOTE: Installing winter tires with aggressive compound and tread design may result in temporarily-reduced regenerative braking power. However, your vehicle is designed to continuously recalibrate itself, and after changing tires it will increasingly restore regenerative braking power after some straight-line accelerations. For most drivers this occurs after a short period of normal driving, but drivers who normally accelerate lightly may need to use slightly harder accelerations while the recalibration is in progress. Touch Tire > Tires to select winter tires and quicken this process.

NOTE: If regenerative braking is aggressively slowing Model 3 (such as when your foot is completely o the accelerator pedal at highway speeds), the brake lights turn on to alert others that you are slowing down.

Controls > Pedals

Service > Wheel &

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NOTE: Because Model 3 uses regenerative braking, the brake pads are typically used less frequently than those in traditional braking systems. To avoid the accumulation of rust and corrosion, Tesla recommends frequently pressing the brake pedal to apply the mechanical brakes and dry the brake pads and rotors.

WARNING: In snowy or icy conditions, Model 3 may experience loss of traction during regenerative braking.

WARNING: Never rely on your vehicle to adequately decelerate or fully stop your vehicle. Many factors can contribute to a longer stopping distance, including downward slopes and reduced or limited regenerative braking. Always be prepared to use the brake pedal to adequately decelerate or stop.

WARNING: Press the brake pedal if Model 3 moves when unsafe to do so. It is your responsibility to stay alert and be in control of the vehicle at all times. Failure to do so can result in serious damage, injury, or death.

WARNING: Do not rely on regenerative braking to keep you and your vehicle safe. Various factors such as driving with a heavy vehicle load, on a steep hill, or on wet or icy roads aect deceleration rate and the distance at which Model 3 will come to a stop. Drive attentively and always stay prepared to use the brake pedal to stop as appropriate based on trac and road conditions.

WARNING: Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking do not operate when driving at very low speeds (see Collision

Avoidance Assist on page 125). Do not rely on

these features to warn you, or to prevent or reduce the impact of a collision.

Parking Brake

To engage the parking brake, touch Controls > Safety > Parking Brake. Follow the onscreen instructions.

Use the touchscreen to manually release the parking brake (which also shifts Model 3 into Neutral):

Touch Controls > Safety.

Press the brake pedal, then touch Parking Brake. If

2. Model 3 was previously in Park, it shifts into Neutral.

NOTE:

The parking brake operates on the rear wheels only, and is independent of the pedal-operated brake system.

CAUTION: In the unlikely event that Model 3 loses electrical power, you cannot access the touchscreen and are therefore unable to release the parking brake without ﬁrst jump starting (see

Jump Starting on page 215).

WARNING: In snowy or icy conditions the rear wheels may not have sucient traction to prevent Model 3 from sliding down a slope, particularly if not using winter tires. Avoid parking on hills in snowy or icy conditions. You are always responsible for parking safely.

WARNING: Your Model 3 may display an alert if the road is too steep to safely park on, or if the parking brakes are not properly engaged. These alerts are for guidance purposes only and are not a substitute for the driver’s judgment of safe parking conditions, including speciﬁc road or weather conditions. Do not depend on these alerts to determine whether or not it is safe to park at any location. You are always responsible for parking safely.

Brake Wear

Model 3 brake pads are equipped with wear indicators. A wear indicator is a thin metal strip attached to the brake pad that squeals as it rubs against the rotor when the pad wears down. This squealing sound indicates that the brake pads have reached the end of their service life and require replacement. To replace the brake pads, contact Tesla Service.

Brakes must be periodically inspected visually by removing the tire and wheel. For detailed speciﬁcations and service limits for rotors and brake pads, see

Subsystems on page 199. Additionally, Tesla

recommends cleaning and lubricating the brake calipers every year or 12,500 miles (20,000 km) if in an area where roads are salted during winter months.

WARNING:

damages the braking system and can result in a braking hazard.

Neglecting to replace worn brake pads

When you manually apply the parking brake using the touchscreen, the red parking brake indicator lights up on the touchscreen.

If the parking brake experiences an electrical issue, the amber parking brake indicator lights up and a fault message displays on the

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How Park Assist Works

This feature may be temporarily limited or inactive until it is enabled with a future software update for vehicles manufactured as of approximately September 2023.

Model 3 is designed to detect the presence of objects. When driving slowly (for example, when parking), the vehicle alerts you if an object is detected in close proximity of your objects are detected in front of Model 3 when you are in Drive, and behind Model 3 when you are in Reverse.

WARNING: You may not be alerted if Model 3 rolls freely in the opposite direction (for example, Park Assist does not display an alert if Model 3 rolls backwards down a hill while in Drive).

WARNING: Never depend on Park Assist to inform you if an area you are approaching is free of objects and/or people. Several external factors can reduce the performance of Park Assist, causing either no readings or false readings (see

Limitations and False Warnings on page 77).

Therefore, depending on Park Assist to determine if Model 3 is approaching an obstruction can result in damage to the vehicle and/or objects, and can potentially cause serious injury. Always inspect the area with your own eyes. When reversing, perform shoulder checks and use all mirrors. Park assist does not detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, or objects that are moving, protruding, located too far above or below the sensors (if equipped) or cameras, or too close or too far from the sensors or cameras. Park Assist is for guidance purposes only and is not intended to replace your own direct visual checks. It is not a substitute for careful driving.

Model 3. The vehicle alerts you when

Visual and Audio Feedback

When you shift to Reverse, the Park Assist view displays on the proximity to the front and rear of Model 3. This view closes when you shift into Drive unless an object is detected close to the front of Model 3, in which case the Park Assist view closes automatically when you start driving faster than the speed at which Park Assist operates. When reversing, visual feedback also displays on the touchscreen (see

85). You can manually close the park assist view on the

touchscreen by touching the

When driving at low speeds with the Camera app displayed on the touchscreen, you can switch to the Park Assist view by touching the button located in the upper left corner of the Camera app screen. This is useful if you need assistance with parallel parking.

If chimes are turned on (see Controlling Audible

Feedback on page 77), an audible beep sounds as you

approach an object.

touchscreen, showing objects that are in close

Rear Facing Camera(s) on page

Park Assist

NOTE:

If Park Assist is unable to provide feedback, the

touchscreen displays an alert message.

CAUTION: Keep sensors (if equipped) and cameras clean from dirt, debris, snow, and ice. Avoid using a high pressure power washer on the sensors and cameras, and do not clean a sensor or camera with a sharp or abrasive object that can scratch or damage its surface.

CAUTION: Do not install accessories or stickers on or near the sensors (if equipped) or cameras.

Controlling Audible Feedback

You can use Park Assist with or without audible feedback. To turn chimes on or

Safety > Park Assist Chimes.

Limitations and False Warnings

Park Assist may not function correctly in these situations:

One or more of the sensors (if equipped) or cameras

• is damaged, dirty, or obstructed (such as by mud, ice, or snow, or by a vehicle bra, excessive paint, or adhesive products such as wraps, stickers, rubber coating, etc.).

The object is located below approximately 8 inches

• (20 cm) (such as a curb or low barrier).

CAUTION:

(such as curbs or low barriers) can move into a blind spot. Model 3 cannot alert you about an object while it is in a blind spot.

Weather conditions (heavy rain, snow, or fog).

•

The object is thin (such as a sign post).

•

Park Assist’s operating range has been exceeded.

•

The object is sound-absorbing or soft (such as

• powder snow).

The object is sloped (such as a sloped embankment).

•

Model 3 has been parked in, or being driven in,

• extremely hot or cold temperatures.

The sensors (if equipped) are aected by other

• electrical equipment or devices that generate ultrasonic waves.

You are driving in a location where the sensors' (if

• equipped) waves are deﬂected away from the vehicle (such as driving next to a wall or pillar).

• The object is located too close to the bumper.

A bumper is misaligned or damaged.

•

An object that is mounted to Model 3 is interfering

• with and/or obstructing Park Assist (such as a bike rack or bumper sticker).

Shorter objects that are detected

o, touch Controls >

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• Model 3 rolls freely in the opposite direction you selected (for example, Park Assist does not display an alert if Model 3 rolls backwards down a hill while in Drive).

Other Parking Aids

In addition to Park Assist, when shifted into Reverse, the backup camera displays a view of the area behind 3 (see Rear Facing Camera(s) on page 85).

Model

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When Model 3 is stopped, Vehicle Hold can continue to apply the brakes even after you remove your foot from the brake pedal.

This indicator displays on the touchscreen whenever Vehicle Hold is actively braking Model 3.

To disengage Vehicle Hold, press the accelerator pedal or press and release the brake pedal.

NOTE: Shifting into Neutral also disengages Vehicle Hold.

NOTE: After actively braking Model 3 for approximately ten minutes, Model 3 shifts into Park and Vehicle Hold cancels. the driver has left the vehicle.

Model 3 also shifts into Park if it detects that

Vehicle Hold

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Traction Control

How It Works

The traction control system constantly monitors the speed of the front and rear wheels. If Model 3 experiences a loss of traction, the system minimizes wheel spin by controlling brake pressure and motor power. By default, the traction control system is on. Under normal conditions, it should remain on to ensure maximum safety.

This yellow indicator ﬂashes on the touchscreen whenever the traction control system is actively controlling brake pressure and motor power to minimize wheel spin. If the indicator stays on, a fault is detected with the traction control system. Contact Tesla Service.

WARNING: Traction control cannot prevent collisions caused by driving dangerously or turning too sharply at high speeds.

Allowing Wheel Slip

To allow the wheels to spin at a limited speed, you can enable Slip Start. Slip Start can be enabled at any speed, however it is less eective at higher speeds.

Under normal conditions, Slip Start should not be enabled. Enable it only in circumstances where you deliberately want the wheels to spin, such as:

Starting on a loose surface, such as gravel or snow.

•

Driving in deep snow, sand or mud.

•

Rocking out of a hole or deep rut.

•

To allow the wheels to spin, touch Controls > Pedals & Steering > Slip Start.

touchscreen displays an alert message

The when Slip Start is enabled.

Although Slip Start is automatically disabled the next time you start Model 3, it is strongly recommended that you disable it immediately after the circumstances that required you to enable it have passed.

NOTE: Slip Start can not be enabled when you are actively using cruise control.

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Touch Controls > Pedals & Steering > Acceleration to adjust the amount of acceleration you experience when driving Model 3:

• Chill: limits acceleration for a smooth and gentle ride.

NOTE: When Chill is selected, Chill displays on the touchscreen above the driving speed.

•

Standard: provides the normal level of acceleration.

You can improve the eciency of the cabin heating by reducing your selected acceleration mode. This allows the heat pump system to take more heat from the Battery to maintaining the Battery's ability to provide peak acceleration performance. This helps to maximize driving eciency in colder weather. Note that when subsequently increasing the acceleration mode, the Battery requires time to warm up before the increased level of acceleration is available.

eciently heat the cabin, instead of

Acceleration Modes

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Driver Proﬁles

When you ﬁrst adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel position, or exterior side mirrors, the touchscreen prompts you to create a driver proﬁle to save these adjustments. Your proﬁle also saves various preferences you make while customizing Model 3.

To save your proﬁle settings to the cloud and access them across multiple Tesla vehicles, set up a Tesla Proﬁle (see Using Tesla Proﬁles on page 82).

To add a new driver proﬁle, touch the driver proﬁle icon at the top of the touchscreen. Then touch Driver Proﬁle Settings > Add New Driver, type the driver's name and touch Create Proﬁle. Follow the onscreen instructions mirror and steering wheel position to the driver proﬁle.

Check the Use Easy Entry checkbox if you want to save (or use existing) Easy Entry settings in which the driver's seat and the steering wheel are automatically adjusted to make it easy to enter and exit Model 3.

If you change the position of the driver’s seat, steering wheel, or exterior side mirrors after you have saved or chosen a driver proﬁle, the touchscreen prompts you to Save the new position or Restore the previously saved position (other settings are automatically saved). To change a setting without saving or restoring, just ignore the prompt.

To delete a driver proﬁle, touch the driver proﬁle icon at the top of the touchscreen, touch Driver Proﬁle Settings and select the driver proﬁle you want to remove. Once selected, Delete the driver proﬁle.

NOTE: Valet mode is a built-in driver proﬁle that limits speed and restricts access to some Model 3 features (see Valet Mode on page 83).

NOTE: To stop automatic adjustments that are in process based on a driver's Driver Proﬁle dropdown menu. Automatic adjustments also stop if you manually adjust a seat, mirror, or the steering wheel.

proﬁle, touch Stop on the

to save

Selecting Between Driver Proﬁles

Using Tesla

Driver proﬁle settings, such as seat adjustments, temperature preferences, navigation Recents and Favorites, media settings, and data sharing preferences can be saved into a Tesla supported vehicle under your Tesla Account. This provides convenient access to your proﬁle settings and preferences across all your Tesla supported vehicles.

To set up your Tesla Proﬁle, navigate to Driver Proﬁle Settings and select your Tesla Account name. You can choose to set it up as a New Proﬁle or copy the settings from an existing driver using.

To set up a Tesla Proﬁle for additional drivers, share your vehicle with them from the mobile app and navigate to Security & Drivers > Manage Drivers > Add Driver. Their Tesla Proﬁle will appear in the Driver Proﬁle settings after accepting the invitation from their Tesla Account. If you remove their access to the vehicle, it also removes their Tesla mobile app access, see

Driver on page 49. In addition, you can change your

proﬁle picture from your Tesla Mobile App.

NOTE: Some vehicle settings are synced only between similar vehicle models. If the seat, steering, and mirror positions do not restore as expected, touch Service > Driver Seat, Steering, & Mirrors Calibration on the aected vehicles. If the setting for Autopilot Activation does not restore as expected, touch Controls > Autopilot > Autopilot Activation (see Autopilot

Settings on page 91).

NOTE: Tesla Proﬁles are supported on vehicles with software versions 2022.24 or higher.

To remove your Tesla Proﬁle from a vehicle, remove that vehicle from your Tesla account:

In the Tesla mobile app, touch the proﬁle icon in the

1. top-right corner.

Touch Add/Remove Products.

Touch Remove.

Select the vehicle you'd like to remove.

Proﬁle. For more information on granting

Proﬁles

Proﬁle that is synced to every

proﬁle that you were previously

Granting Access to a Second

Controls >

To adjust proﬁle, touch the driver proﬁle icon at the top of the Controls screen. Then choose the driver, and Model 3 is adjusted based on the settings that have been saved to the chosen driver

Proﬁles on page 82 to learn more about

saving proﬁle settings to the cloud for easy access across multiple Tesla vehicles.

NOTE: Your preferred Stopping Mode setting does not sync to your driver

Braking and Stopping on page 74.

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Model 3 based on a driver’s

proﬁle. See Using Tesla

proﬁle. For more information, see

Saved Settings

A subset of the settings that you choose to customize your Model 3 are automatically saved to your driver's proﬁle. Once saved, a green check mark appears next to the driver proﬁle icon on the touchscreen. Examples of automatically saved driver

• Navigation, temperature, lights and display settings.

• Autopilot and driving preferences.

proﬁle settings are:

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Driver Proﬁles

Linking a Driver Proﬁle to a Key

You can link a driver proﬁle to a key (or keys) to allow Model 3 to automatically select the correct driver proﬁle when the linked key is detected as you approach the vehicle and open the driver's door. To link a driver to a key, ﬁrst ensure you are using your desired driver proﬁle, then touch Controls > Locks > Keys. You can toggle the driver icon to link or delete a key to the desired driver appears under the key to show that it is linked.

NOTE: Model 3 supports up to 10 driver proﬁles. You can link multiple keys to a driver multiple driver proﬁles to a single key.

proﬁle. The name of the driver proﬁle

proﬁle, but you cannot link

proﬁle

Easy Entry

You can deﬁne an Easy Entry setting that moves the steering wheel and driver's seat to make it easy to enter and exit Model 3. Any driver can use the Easy Entry setting by associating it with their driver the Easy Entry setting is associated with a driver the steering wheel and driver's seat automatically adjust when in Park and the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, allowing an easy exit from Model 3. When returning to the vehicle and stepping on the brake pedal, settings automatically adjust back to the settings used by the most recent driver linked to a driver proﬁle).

proﬁle (or based on the key if it's

proﬁle. When

proﬁle,

• Driver

• Some apps, such as Toybox and Theater, are not

• The touchscreen does not display the list of keys that

•

Proﬁles are not accessible.

accessible.

can access Model 3 (see Managing Keys on page 20).

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are disabled. When Model 3 is in Valet mode, you cannot pair new Bluetooth devices or view or delete existing paired devices. However, if a Bluetooth-paired device or a known Wi-Fi network is within range,

Model 3 connects to it.

Starting Valet Mode

With Model 3 in Park, touch the driver proﬁle icon at the top of the Controls screen, then touch Valet Mode.

The ﬁrst time you enter Valet mode, the touchscreen prompts you to create a 4-digit PIN you will use to cancel Valet mode.

When Valet mode is active, the touchscreen displays the word

Valet while the driver proﬁle changes to Valet

Mode on the touchscreen.

You can also use the mobile app to start and cancel Valet mode (if Model 3 is in Park). When using the mobile app, you do not need to enter a PIN because you are already required to log into the app using your Tesla Account credentials.

To use Easy Entry with a driver proﬁle, ensure the Use

Easy Entry box is checked.

WARNING:

driver's seat to the full rearward position when a child safety seat is installed on a rear seat located behind the driver's seat. With reduced clearance, the movement of the seat may impact a child's legs, cause injury, or dislodge the seat.

Never use Easy Entry to move the

Valet Mode

When Model 3 is in Valet mode, the following restrictions apply:

Key card must be used to access and drive Model 3.

•

Speed is limited to 70 mph (113 km/h).

•

• Maximum acceleration and power are limited.

• Front trunk and glovebox are locked.

Home and Work locations are not available in the

• navigation system.

• Voice commands are disabled.

• Autopilot convenience features are disabled.

• The Allow Mobile Access setting cannot be changed.

HomeLink (if available in your market region) is not

• accessible.

NOTE: If PIN to Drive is enabled (see PIN to Drive on

page 130), you must enter the driving PIN before you

can deﬁne or enter a Valet PIN. Once in Valet mode, Model 3 can be driven without the valet needing to enter the driving PIN.

NOTE: The PIN to Drive setting is not available when Valet mode is active.

If you forget your valet PIN, reset it from inside Model 3 by entering your Tesla Account credentials (which also cancels Valet mode). You can also reset your PIN using the mobile app.

Canceling Valet Mode

With Model 3 in Park, touch the Valet Mode driver

proﬁle icon at the top of the Controls screen, and enter your 4-digit PIN.

When you cancel Valet mode, all settings associated with the most recently used driver control settings are restored, and all features are available.

NOTE: You do not need to enter a PIN to cancel Valet mode from the mobile app.

proﬁle and climate

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Trip Information

Displaying Trip Information

Trip information displays on the touchscreen in the cards area on the car status display, or when you touch Controls > Trips. For the current trip, you can display distance, duration and average energy usage. You can also show distance and total and average energy used since your last charge and for additional trips.

To name or rename a trip, touch the trip's name, enter a new name for the trip, then press Save. To reset a particular trip meter, touch its associated Reset button.

Odometer

To display the odometer, do either of the following:

Touch Controls > Software.

•

Touch Controls > Trips.

•

• Open the mobile app and scroll down to the bottom of the main screen.

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Rear Facing Camera(s)

Camera Location

Model 3 is equipped with a rear view camera located above the rear license plate.

Whenever you shift into Reverse, the touchscreen displays the view from the camera. Lines show your driving path based on the position of the steering wheel. These lines adjust as you move the steering wheel.

WARNING:

inform you if the area behind you is free of objects and/or people. The cameras may not detect objects or barriers that can potentially cause damage or injury. In addition, several external factors can reduce the performance of the cameras, including a dirty or obstructed lens. Therefore, depending on the cameras to determine if Model 3 is approaching an obstruction can result in damage to the vehicle and/or objects and can potentially cause serious injury. Always inspect the area with your own eyes. When reversing, perform shoulder checks and use all mirrors. Use the cameras for guidance purposes only. It is not intended to replace your own direct visual checks and is not a substitute for careful driving.

To ensure a clear picture, the camera lens must be clean and free of obstructions. See Cleaning on page 183.

Never depend on the cameras to

Model 3 also displays images from the side cameras (if equipped). Simply swipe up or down to hide or show the side camera views.

NOTE: Visual feedback from Park Assist also appears on the touchscreen (see Park Assist on page 77).

To display the view from the rear view cameras at any time, open the app launcher and touch the Camera app.

If a black screen appears on the touchscreen instead of the rear view camera feed when in Reverse, use the rear view mirrors and ensure your surroundings are safe before continuing to Reverse. If inoperability of the rear view camera persists, use the mobile app to schedule a service appointment.

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Pedestrian Warning System

The Pedestrian Warning System causes Model 3 to emit sound when driving below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or while driving in reverse. Electric vehicles operate quietly and this sound helps to alert pedestrians of your oncoming vehicle. The sound, which activates whenever speed increases.

Model 3 is shifted out of Park, gets louder as

WARNING: If sound cannot be heard, pedestrians may not be aware of your oncoming vehicle, which may increase the likelihood of a collision resulting in serious injury or death. If the Pedestrian Warning System is not operating, immediately contact Tesla.

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About Autopilot

Autopilot is a suite of advanced driver assistance features that are intended to make driving safer and less stressful. None of these features make Model 3 fully autonomous or replace you as the driver. Autopilot features come standard with all new Tesla vehicles.

NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle conﬁguration, options purchased, and software version, your vehicle may not be equipped with the following features, or a feature may not operate exactly as described.

Basic Autopilot includes Trac-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer.

• Trac-Aware Cruise Control: Maintains your speed and an adjustable following distance from the vehicle in front of you, if there is one (see

•

Autosteer: Maintains your speed and distance from a leading vehicle while also intelligently keeping Model 3 in its lane (see Autosteer on page 92).

Trac-Aware Cruise Control on page 91).

WARNING:

mindful of road conditions, surrounding trac, and other road users (such as pedestrians and cyclists). Always be prepared to take immediate action. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage, serious injury, or death.

Enhanced Autopilot includes additional features. Enhanced Autopilot Features are designed to further reduce driver workload and make common actions, such as changing lanes or parking, easier.

• Auto Lane Change: Moves Model 3 into an adjacent lane when you engage the turn signal and Autosteer is active (see Auto Lane Change on page 92).

Navigate on Autopilot: Actively guides Model 3 from a highway’s on-ramp to o-ramp, including performing lane

• changes, navigating interchanges, automatically engaging the turn signal, and taking the correct exit (see

Navigate on Autopilot on page 93).

Autopark: Parks Model 3, either parallel or perpendicularly (see Autopark on page 110).

•

Summon: Moves Model 3 forward or backward, even while you’re outside the vehicle. This is useful for parking in

• tight parking spots (see

Smart Summon: Moves Model 3 out of a parking space and through more complex environments, maneuvering

• around obstacles and other vehicles, to meet you or go to a predetermined target (see Smart Summon on page

114).

WARNING:

be mindful of road conditions, surrounding trac, and other road users (such as pedestrians and cyclists). Always be prepared to take immediate action. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage, serious injury or death.

Full Self-Driving Capability includes:

Basic Autopilot is a hands-on feature. Keep your hands on the steering wheel at all times and be

Summon on page 112).

Enhanced Autopilot is a hands-on feature. Keep your hands on the steering wheel at all times and

Trac Light & Stop Sign Control: Maintains your speed, keeps a following distance, and keeps Model 3 in its lane

• while also slowing down and stopping for trac lights and stop signs (see Trac Light and Stop Sign Control on

page 99).

Autosteer on City Streets (Full Self-Driving (Beta)): Attempts to drive to your destination by following curves in

• the road; stopping at and negotiating intersections, stop signs, and roundabouts; making left and right turns; and entering/exiting highways (see Full Self-Driving (Beta) on page 106).

WARNING:

times and be mindful of road conditions, surrounding trac, and other road users (such as pedestrians and cyclists). Pay attention to the road at all times and always be prepared to take immediate action. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage, serious injury or death.

Autopilot uses the cameras on Model 3, which monitor the surrounding area and detect other vehicles, pedestrians, road markings, and obstacles such as barriers and curbs. There are cameras mounted on the front, rear, left, and right sides of Model 3 (see Cameras on page 18).

Model 3 may also be equipped with a cabin camera, mounted in the rear-view mirror, that monitors driver attentiveness. It is your responsibility to keep your hands on the wheel, pay attention to the road, and be ready to take immediate action at any time.

Full Self-Driving Capability is a hands-on feature. Keep your hands on the steering wheel at all

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About Autopilot

When Autopilot is engaged, Model 3 shows a series of escalating warnings reminding you to keep your hands on the wheel and pay attention to the road. If there is no response, Autopilot disengages and is unavailable for the remainder of the drive.

WARNING: Autopilot is designed for your driving comfort and convenience and is not a collision warning or avoidance system. It is your responsibility to stay alert, drive safely, and be in control of the vehicle at all times. Never depend on Autopilot to adequately slow down Model 3. Always watch the road in front of you and be prepared to take corrective action at all times. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.

It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the limitations of Autopilot and be ready to take control at all times. For more limitations, cautions, and warnings, see Limitations and Warnings on page 116.

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About Autopilot

Autopilot Conditions

Ensure all cameras are clean and free of obstructions before each drive and before using Autopilot features (see

Cleaning a Camera on page 183). Dirty cameras and sensors (if equipped), as well as environmental conditions such

as rain and faded lane markings, can aect Autopilot performance. If a camera is obstructed or blinded, Model 3 displays a message on the touchscreen and Autopilot features may not be available. For more information on speciﬁc alerts, see Troubleshooting Alerts on page 217.

Before you can use Autopilot features, and after some Service visits, you must drive a short distance to calibrate cameras. For more information, see Drive to Calibrate Cameras on page 18.

In addition, these features may not work as intended when:

• The road has sharp curves or signiﬁcant changes in elevation.

Road signs and signals are unclear, ambiguous, or poorly maintained.

•

• Visibility is poor (due to heavy rain, snow, hail, etc. or poorly lit roadways at night)

• You are driving in a tunnel or next to a highway divider that interferes with the view of the camera(s)

Bright light (such as from oncoming headlights or direct sunlight) interferes with the view of the camera(s).

•

The list above does not represent an exhaustive list of situations that may interfere with proper operation of Autopilot features.

For more information, see Limitations and Warnings on page 116.

Autopilot Feature

TracAware

Cruise Control

Autosteer

Available When

You are driving between

•

NOTE: You can activate Trac-Aware Cruise Control at lower speeds if there is a vehicle detected at least 5 feet (1.5 meters) ahead of Model 3.

You are driving between

•

NOTE: You can activate Autosteer at lower speeds if there is a vehicle detected at least 5 feet (1.5 meters) ahead of Model 3.

NOTE: On a residential road, a road without a center divider, or a road that is not controlled access, the maximum allowed cruising speed is limited and the touchscreen displays a message. The restricted speed will be the speed limit of the road plus

•

Headlights are set to On or Auto. Although Autopilot is available both during the day and in low light conditions (dusk or dark), Autosteer aborts or is unavailable if headlights are set to O. When Autosteer is engaged, Auto High Beam is automatically enabled (see High Beam

Headlights on page 70 ) and wipers are set to Auto.

18 mph (30 km/h) and 85 mph (140 km/h)

5 mph (10 km/h).

Navigate on Autopilot

You are driving between

•

NOTE: You can activate Navigate on Autopilot at lower speeds if there is a vehicle detected at least 5 feet (1.5 meters) ahead of Model 3.

• You are driving on a controlled-access highway. When you leave a controlled-access highway, Navigate on Autopilot reverts to Autosteer.

18 mph (30 km/h) and 85 mph (140 km/h).

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Autopilot Feature

Full SelfDriving (Beta)

Available When

• You are driving less than 85 mph (150 km/h).

NOTE: You can activate Full Self-Driving (Beta) at lower speeds, including when Model 3 is at a standstill, whether or not there is a vehicle detected in front of Model 3.

• Headlights are set to On or Auto. Although Full Self-Driving (Beta) is available both during the day and in low light conditions (dusk or dark), it aborts or is unavailable if headlights are set to O. When Full Self-Driving (Beta) is engaged, Auto High Beam is automatically enabled (see

High Beam Headlights on page 70 ) and wipers are set to Auto.

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Autopilot Features

This topic describes how to enable and use the following driver assistance features.

NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle

conﬁguration, options purchased, and software version, your vehicle may not be equipped with the following features, or a feature may not operate exactly as described.

• Trac-Aware Cruise Control: Like traditional cruise control, driving speed. However, Trac-Aware Cruise Control also slows down or accelerates Model 3 as needed to maintain the following distance from the vehicle in front of you. While engaged, you are still responsible for steering Model 3 (see Trac-Aware Cruise Control on page 91).

• Autosteer: Like Trac-Aware Cruise Control, Autosteer maintains a set speed (if there is not a vehicle in front of you) or a set following distance (if there is a vehicle in front of you). In addition, Autosteer detects lane markings, road edges, and the presence of vehicles and objects to intelligently keep Model 3 in its driving lane (see Autosteer on page

92).

NOTE: Autosteer is a BETA feature.

Auto Lane Change: When you engage a turn signal

• while Autosteer is active, Auto Lane Change moves Model 3 into the adjacent lane in the direction indicated by the turn signal (see Auto Lane Change

on page 92).

Navigate on Autopilot: Navigate on Autopilot builds

• on the features of Trac-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer. While Autosteer is active, Navigate on Autopilot allows Model 3 to suggest and, if conﬁgured, automatically change lanes to pass other vehicles and follow the navigation route (see

Navigate on Autopilot on page 93).

NOTE: Navigate on Autopilot is a BETA feature.

Trac-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer use information from the cameras on Model 3 to detect lane markings, road edges, and other vehicles and road users around Model 3.

Trac-Aware Cruise Control maintains a set

Trac-Aware Cruise Control is

CAUTION:

obstructions before each drive and before using Autopilot features (see Cleaning a Camera on

page 183). Dirty cameras and sensors (if

equipped), as well as environmental conditions such as rain and faded lane markings, can aect Autopilot performance. If a camera is obstructed or blinded, Model 3 displays a message on the touchscreen and Autopilot features may not be available. For more information on speciﬁc alerts, see Troubleshooting Alerts on page 217.

CAUTION:

yourself with the limitations of Autopilot and the situations in which driver intervention may be needed. For more information, see Limitations and

Warnings on page 116.

Ensure all cameras are clean and free of

It is your responsibility to familiarize

Autopilot Settings

Before you use Autopilot features, customize how they work by touching Controls > Autopilot.

Set Speed: Choose whether Autopilot engages at the

• currently detected speed limit or your current driving speed. Touch choose either Speed Limit or Current Speed.

• Oset: If you choose Speed Limit, you can specify an

oset by touching Set Speed Oset. You can choose Fixed (the cruising speed adjusts by a speciﬁc

amount on all roads) or Percentage (the cruising speed is adjusted as a percentage of the road's detected speed limit).

Autopilot Activation: Choose how to activate

• Autosteer. If set to Cruise Control and Autosteer engage when you single-press the right scroll wheel. If set to Double Click, you must double-press the right scroll wheel to engage Autosteer.

NOTE: Autopilot Activation must be set to Double Click if you want to use Trac-Aware Cruise Control

independently of Autosteer.

Green Trac Light Chime: In Canada and U.S.: If on, a

• chime will sound when you are waiting at a red trac light and the light turns green. If you are not actively using Trac-Aware Cruise Control and are waiting at a red light with a car in front of you, the chime sounds when the car ahead of you advances.

Controls > Autopilot > Set Speed and

Single Click, both Trac-Aware

Trac-Aware Cruise Control

Trac-Aware Cruise Control is always enabled.

Trac-Aware Cruise Control is

When available but not engaged, the touchscreen displays the cruising speed in gray. The number shown represents the speed that will be set when you engage Trac-Aware Cruise Control.

Trac-Aware Cruise Control is

When actively cruising at a set speed, the speed is highlighted with blue text.

To engage Trac-Aware Cruise Control, press the right scroll wheel, then release the accelerator pedal to allow Trac-Aware Cruise Control to maintain the cruising speed. You can apply the accelerator at any time to temporarily override the set cruising speed.

NOTE: If Autopilot Activation is set to Single Click, pressing the right scroll wheel once also activates Autosteer (which includes Trac-Aware Cruise Control). Touch Controls > Autopilot > Autopilot Activation and choose independently of Autosteer when you single-press the right scroll wheel.

Double Click to use Trac-Aware Cruise Control

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If you want a chime to sound when you engage or cancel Trac-Aware Cruise Control, touch Controls >

Autopilot > Trac-Aware Cruise Control Chime.

WARNING: Trac-Aware Cruise Control is

designed for your driving comfort and convenience and is not a collision warning or avoidance system. It is your responsibility to stay alert, drive safely, and be in control of the vehicle at all times. Never depend on Trac-Aware Cruise Control to adequately slow down Model 3. Always watch the road in front of you and be prepared to take corrective action at all times. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death. For more information, see Limitations and Warnings on page

116.

Autosteer

NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle

conﬁguration, options purchased, and software version, your vehicle may not be equipped with Autosteer, or the feature may not operate exactly as described.

To enable Autosteer:

Touch Controls > Autopilot > Autopilot Features >

1. Autosteer (Beta).

After carefully reading and understanding the popup

2. window, touch Yes.

To indicate that Autosteer is available (but not actively steering corner of the touchscreen displays a gray Autosteer icon next to the driving gear. In situations where Autosteer is temporarily unavailable, the Autosteer icon disappears. (For example, if your driving speed is not within the speed required for Autosteer to operate.)

To initiate Autosteer, press the right scroll wheel.

NOTE: If the setting for Autopilot Activation is set to Double Click, you must double-press the right scroll

wheel to engage Autosteer (see Autopilot Settings on

page 91).

Autosteer conﬁrms activation with an audible chime and brieﬂy displays a message on the touchscreen reminding you to pay attention to the road and be ready to take over at any time.

To indicate that Autosteer is now active,

touchscreen displays the Autosteer

the icon in blue.

Model 3), the top

Whenever Autosteer is active, Control is active as well.

In situations where the speed limit cannot be detected when Autosteer is engaged, Autosteer reduces your driving speed and limits the set cruising speed to 45 mph (70 km/h). Although you can manually accelerate to exceed the limited speed, Model 3 will not brake for detected obstacles as long as you are applying the accelerator pedal. Autosteer slows down to the limited speed when you release the accelerator pedal. When you leave the road or disengage Autosteer by using the steering wheel, you can increase your set speed again, if desired.

WARNING:

feature. Keep your hands on the steering wheel at all times, be mindful of road conditions and surrounding trac, and always be prepared to take immediate action. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage, serious injury or death. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the limitations of Autosteer and the situations in which it may not work as expected. For more information, see Limitations and

Warnings on page 116.

Autosteer is a hands-on assistance

Trac-Aware Cruise

Auto Lane Change

NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle

conﬁguration, options purchased, and software version, your vehicle may not be equipped with Auto Lane Change, or the feature may not operate exactly as described.

If you engage a turn signal while Autosteer is active, Model 3 moves into the adjacent lane in the direction indicated by the turn signal, provided the following conditions are met:

The turn signal is engaged.

•

Lane markings indicate that a lane change is

• permitted.

Midway through the lane change, Model 3 must

• detect the target lane's outside lane marking. If this lane marking is not detected, the lane change is aborted and lane.

• The view of the camera(s) is not obstructed.

Model 3 does not detect a vehicle in its blind spot, or

• a vehicle or obstacle up to the center of the target lane. If a vehicle or other obstacle is detected in the target lane, it is shown in red in the visualization on

touchscreen and Model 3 does not complete the

the lane change until it is safe to do so.

Model 3 returns to its original driving

When Autosteer is able to detect lane markings, it displays the edges of the driving lane in blue on the touchscreen.

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Autopilot Features

WARNING: Although Autopilot is designed to detect vehicles and obstacles in adjacent lanes, it is your responsibility to always perform visual checks to make sure it is safe and appropriate to move into the target lane. If Autopilot cannot change lanes due to inadequate data, the touchscreen displays a series of warnings. Therefore, when using Auto Lane Change, always pay attention to the touchscreen and be prepared to manually steer Model 3.

The minimum speed at which Autopilot changes lanes may vary depending on region, adjacent lane speeds, and other factors. Always be ready to manually steer and change lanes as necessary. When an automatic lane change is in progress, Overtake Acceleration is activated, allowing vehicle in front (see Overtake Acceleration on page 97).

When you engage a turn signal, Autopilot moves Model 3 one lane at a time. Moving into an additional lane requires you to engage the turn signal a second time after the

As Model 3 changes lanes, it is important to monitor its performance by watching the driving path in front of you and the surrounding area. Stay prepared to take over steering at any time. As you are crossing over into the adjacent lane, the in the lane that

ﬁrst lane change is complete.

Model 3 to accelerate closer to a

touchscreen displays the location

Model 3 is moving into.

• Enable at Start of Every Trip automatically enable Navigate on Autopilot for every navigation route. When enabled, the Navigate on Autopilot button on the turn-by-turn direction list is already enabled at the start of every trip.

•

Speed Based Lane Changes: Navigate on Autopilot is designed to perform both route-based and speedbased lane changes. Speed-based lanes changes are optional. You can use this setting to disable speedbased lane changes or to specify how assertively you want Navigate on Autopilot to change lanes to achieve the set cruising speed ( Max).

• Exit Passing Lane: Choose whether you want Navigate on Autopilot to maneuver out of a passing lane when navigating to a destination. In addition to route-based and speed-based lane changes, Navigate on Autopilot requests a lane change out of a passing lane as a reminder to stay in a slower lane when you are not passing other vehicles. Choose this and keep Model 3 in a passing lane except when needed to stay on the navigation route.

Require Lane Change Conﬁrmation: (if equipped) By

• default, Navigate on Autopilot requires your conﬁrmation before proceeding with a lane change by engaging the appropriate turn signal. If you do not conﬁrm the lane change within 3 seconds, a chime sounds to remind you that Navigate on Autopilot requires your conﬁrmation to change lanes.

Lane Change Notiﬁcation: You can specify if or how

• you want to be notiﬁed of lane changes (O, Chime, Vibrate, or Both).

: Choose whether to

Mild, Average, or Mad

No to disable

Navigate on Autopilot

NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle

conﬁguration, options purchased, and software version, your vehicle may not be equipped with Navigate on Autopilot, or the feature may not operate exactly as described.

To enable Navigate on Autopilot, touch Controls > Autopilot > Navigate on Autopilot (Beta). Then, to

customize how you want Navigate on Autopilot to operate, touch

Customize Navigate on Autopilot:

If Enable at Start of Every Trip is turned on, Navigate on Autopilot engages automatically when:

Autosteer is active.

•

You are navigating to a destination.

•

You are on a controlled-access highway.

•

Once enabled, the Navigate on Autopilot button appears on the map’s turn-by-turn direction list whenever a navigation route is active and the route includes at least one controlled-access highway.

If Enable at Start of Every Trip is turned o, touch the Navigate on Autopilot button above the turn-by-turn directions to enable it. Once the Navigate on Autopilot is selected, it will engage whenever you engage Autosteer.

The Navigate on Autopilot icon shows in the turn-by-turn direction list when you are navigating to a destination and Navigate on Autopilot is available but not active.

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If Navigate on Autopilot is active, the icon is blue. If Enable at Start of Every Trip is turned on, the Navigate on Autopilot icon is selected whenever you start navigation. Touch the icon to cancel Navigate on Autopilot and revert to Autosteer.

Whenever Navigate on Autopilot is active, the Navigate on Autopilot button is blue and the touchscreen displays the driving lane as a single blue line in front of

Model 3:

NOTE:

When determining navigation routes, and maneuvers at interchanges, Navigate on Autopilot considers whether or not you want to use High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes. Therefore, ensure the Use HOV Lanes setting is appropriate for your circumstances (see the setting is o, Navigate on Autopilot never uses a HOV lane, regardless of time of day. If the setting is on, Navigate on Autopilot uses HOV lanes, whenever applicable.

CAUTION: Navigate on Autopilot may not always attempt to exit at an o-ramp or change lanes, even when an exit or lane change is determined by the navigation route. Always remain alert and be prepared to manually steer onto an o-ramp, or make a lane change to prepare for, or to exit at, an o-ramp or interchange.

Navigate on Autopilot activates and deactivates based on the type of road you are driving on. When Navigate on Autopilot is active and you approach an interchange along your navigation route, the appropriate turn signal engages and Autosteer maneuvers onto the o-ramp or interchange.

Maps and Navigation on page 148). If

o-ramp or

Model 3

The turn-by-turn directions display the Autosteer icon next to the maneuvers (such as o-ramps) that Navigate on Autopilot will handle.

When Navigate on Autopilot is engaged Model 3 automatically makes both speed-based and route-based lane changes.

Speed Based Lane Changes: Navigate on Autopilot

• changes lanes to reduce driving time to your destination. For example, if vehicle going below the set cruising speed, Navigate on Autopilot will move into the passing lane to pass it. Speed-based lanes changes are optional.

Route Based Lane Changes: Navigate on Autopilot

• changes lanes to route you to your destination. For example, Navigate on Autopilot will move into the exit lane as Model 3 approaches the o-ramp speciﬁed by the navigation route.

If you ignore a route-based lane change suggestion (for example, you are driving in the left lane while approaching an o-ramp on the right side of the highway), Navigate on Autopilot is unable to maneuver onto the your destination.

o-ramp and as a result, you are re-routed to

Model 3 is behind a

When you leave a controlled-access highway Navigate on Autopilot reverts to Autosteer—a chime sounds and the touchscreen displays the driving lane lines in blue (instead of the single blue in front of Model 3). When Navigate on Autopilot deactivates, Autosteer remains active. Always be prepared to take appropriate action.

WARNING:

feature. Keep your hands on the steering wheel at all times, be mindful of road conditions and surrounding trac, and always be prepared to take immediate action. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage, serious injury or death. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the limitations of Navigate on Autopilot and the situations in which it may not work as expected. For more information, see

Limitations and Warnings on page 116.

Navigate on Autopilot is a hands-on

Canceling Autopilot

Trac-Aware Cruise Control cancels when:

You press the right scroll wheel on the steering

• wheel.

You press the brake pedal.

•

You exceed 90 mph (150 km/h).

•

• You shift into Reverse, Park, or Neutral.

• A door is opened.

• An Automatic Emergency Braking event occurs (see

Collision Avoidance Assist on page 125).

The driver's seatbelt is released, and/or the driver

• gets out of their seat.

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When Trac-Aware Cruise Control cancels, the cruising speed icon on the touchscreen turns gray to indicate that Trac-Aware Cruise Control is no longer active.

Autosteer cancels when any of the above actions are taken. In addition, Autosteer cancels when:

•

You exceed 85 mph (140 km/h).

• You take over steering manually.

WARNING: If Autopilot Activation is set to Double Click and Autosteer cancels because

you started steering manually, Trac-Aware Cruise Control remains active. If Autopilot Activation is set to Single Click and Autosteer cancels because you started steering manually, Trac-Aware Cruise Control also cancels.

•

You do not respond to repeated reminders to keep your hands on the wheel and subsequent messages on the touchscreen (see Driver Attentiveness on page

97).

When Autosteer cancels, a chime sounds and the Autosteer icon either turns gray to indicate that Autosteer is no longer active, or disappears to indicate that it is not currently available.

Navigate on Autopilot cancels when Autosteer cancels, as described above. In addition, Navigate on Autopilot cancels when:

You touch the Navigate on Autopilot button on the

• map’s turn-by-turn direction list. In this case, Autosteer is still active.

You leave a controlled-access highway. When this

• happens, Autosteer is still active.

When Navigate on Autopilot cancels but Autosteer remains active, a chime sounds and the visualization goes from a single blue line in the driving lane to two blue lines on either side of the lane.

To display more details about the roadway and its surroundings, such as road markings, stop lights, and objects (such as trash cans and poles), touch Autopilot > Full Self-Driving Visualization Preview.

If unable to detect lane markings, Autosteer may determine the driving lane based on a vehicle you are following. In most cases, Autosteer attempts to center Model 3 in the driving lane. However, there may be situations in which Autosteer follows a driving path that is

oset from the center of the lane (for example, if

guard rails are detected).

Controls >

Maintaining the Set Speed

When Autopilot is active, Model 3 maintains your set cruising speed whenever a vehicle is not detected in front of it. When cruising behind a vehicle, accelerates and decelerates as needed to maintain a chosen following distance (see Adjusting the Following

Distance on page 96), up to the set speed.

You can manually accelerate at any time by pressing the accelerator pedal, but when you release the pedal Model 3 resumes cruising at the set speed.

Model 3 also adjusts the cruising speed when entering and exiting curves.

When Model 3 is actively slowing down to maintain the selected distance from the vehicle ahead, brake lights turn on. You may notice slight movement of the brake pedal. However, when Model 3 is accelerating, the accelerator pedal does not move.

Model 3

Changing the Set Speed

Roll the right scroll wheel up to increase, or down to decrease, the set speed.

When Trac-Aware Cruise Control or Autosteer cancels, Model 3 does not coast. Instead, regenerative braking slows down Model 3 in the same way as when you move your foot o the accelerator when driving without Trac-Aware Cruise Control (see Regenerative Braking

on page 75).

While Using Autopilot

When Trac-Aware Cruise Control is active and Autopilot is maintaining a set speed, the speed is highlighted with blue text on the

When Autosteer is active, the steering wheel icon is blue and the lane markings are highlighted in blue on the visualization. Navigate on Autopilot button is blue and the touchscreen displays the driving lane as a single blue line in front of Model 3.

If Navigate on Autopilot is also active, the

touchscreen.

It may take a few seconds for Model 3 to reach the new cruising speed.

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Adjusting the Following Distance

To adjust the following distance you want to maintain between Model 3 and a vehicle traveling ahead of you, press the steering wheel's right scroll button to the left or right.

NOTE: If Full Self-Driving (Beta) is active, pressing the steering wheel's right scroll button to the left or right changes the Full Self-Driving (Beta) proﬁle (see Full

Self-Driving (Beta) on page 106).

The closest following distance is 2.

Each setting corresponds to a time-based distance that represents how long it takes for location, to reach the location of the rear bumper of the vehicle ahead of you. Autopilot retains your setting until you change it again.

As you adjust the following distance, the touchscreen displays the current setting.

Model 3, from its current

Stopping and Slowdowns

When following a vehicle, Autopilot remains active at low speeds, even when example, Autopilot remains active even if Model 3 slows down to a complete or near-complete stop in heavy, stop-and-go trac on a highway. When trac starts moving more rapidly, Autopilot again accelerates up to the set speed.

Sometimes when Model 3 is at a full stop, Autopilot goes into a HOLD state. If this happens, accelerator pedal to resume cruising.

When the HOLD status is active, the touchscreen displays the HOLD icon and a message that indicates that you need to resume cruise control.

Model 3 goes into HOLD state while Autopilot is active in the following circumstances:

Model 3 has been at a standstill for 5 minutes.

•

Model 3 detects a pedestrian (the HOLD state may

• clear when the pedestrian is no longer detected).

Model 3 suddenly loses visibility of the vehicle in

• front of you.

An obstacle is detected in front of Model 3.

•

Model 3 comes to a full stop. For

brieﬂy press the

When moving signiﬁcantly faster than vehicles in adjacent lanes, Model 3 automatically reduces the driving speed. This is especially helpful in heavy trac situations or when vehicles are constantly merging into dierent lanes. When Model 3 detects other vehicles driving the adjacent lanes with arrows and detected vehicles in gray, and Model 3 reduces the driving speed as appropriate. To temporarily override this feature, press the accelerator pedal.

signiﬁcantly slower, the touchscreen highlights

Cruising Near or On Exits

When you are cruising near an exit on a controlledaccess highway and engage the turn signal toward the o-ramp, Autopilot assumes you are exiting and begins to slow down Model 3. If you do not drive onto the o- ramp, Autopilot resumes cruising at the set speed.

In a region with right hand trac, this occurs only when you engage the right turn signal when driving in the right-most lane within Likewise in regions with left hand trac, this occurs when engaging the left turn signal when driving in the left-most lane within 164 ft. (50 meters) of an exit.

NOTE: If Navigate on Autopilot is active, Model 3 will perform a route-based lane change to enter the exit lane and take the o-ramp as necessary to follow the navigation route.

When enabled while on a highway interchange or o- ramp, Trac-Aware Cruise Control may reduce your set speed in 5 mph (5 km/h) increments – to as slow as 25 mph (40 km/h) – to better match the reported speeds of other Tesla vehicles that have driven at that speciﬁc location. To override this and continue cruising at your set speed, tap the accelerator pedal. The new set speed is maintained for the duration of the interchange

o-ramp (unless you override it or cancel Autopilot).

or After the interchange or o-ramp, the set speed may revert or change as necessary based on the new

164 ft. (50 meters) of an exit.

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location. For example, if you merged onto a dierent highway, the set cruising speed reverts to what it was before driving on the interchange.

WARNING: In some cases (such as having insucient data), Trac-Aware Cruise Control may not automatically reduce the set speed on the highway interchange or o-ramp. Do not rely on Trac-Aware Cruise Control to determine an appropriate driving speed. Tesla recommends driving at a speed that is safe for road conditions and within posted speed limits.

When cruising onto an on-ramp to a controlled-access highway, Autopilot automatically adjusts the set cruising speed to the speed limit of the highway, plus any oset you have speciﬁed. If Navigate on Autopilot is engaged, it disengages as you leave the controlled-access highway (see Canceling Autopilot on page 94). In this case, Autosteer remains active.

Overtake Acceleration

Engage the turn signal momentarily to accelerate Model 3 towards the vehicle ahead of it. By momentarily holding the turn signal, you can quickly accelerate up to your set speed without having to press the accelerator pedal as long as:

Trac-Aware Cruise Control is operating and detects

• a vehicle in front of you.

No obstacles or vehicles are detected in the target

• lane.

Model 3 is traveling below the set speed, but over 45

• mph (72 km/h).

Stop Light and Stop Sign Warning provides warnings only. It does not slow down or stop lights, stop signs, road markings, etc. If equipped with Trac Light and Stop Sign Control, you can enable this feature to automatically stop Model 3 at trac lights and stop signs (see Trac Light and Stop Sign Control

on page 99).

Model 3 at red trac

Emergency Vehicles

If available in your market region, Model 3 automatically reduces driving speed when lights from an emergency vehicle are detected when using Autosteer at night on a high speed road. When this happens, the displays a message informing you of the slowdown. You will also hear a chime, and see a reminder to keep your hands on the pass by or cease to appear, Autopilot resumes your cruising speed. Alternatively, you may tap the accelerator to resume your cruising speed.

Never depend on Autopilot features to determine the presence of emergency vehicles. detect lights from emergency vehicles. Keep your eyes on your driving path and always be prepared to take immediate action.

steering wheel. When the light detections

Model 3 may not

touchscreen

Driver Attentiveness

Autosteer determines how best to steer Model 3. When active, Autosteer requires you to hold the steering wheel. If it does not detect your hands on the steering wheel for a period of time, a at the top of the vehicle status section of the touchscreen and the following message displays:

ﬂashing blue light appears

NOTE: If Autosteer is active and you fully engage the turn signal, Model 3 will change lanes automatically (see

Auto Lane Change on page 92).

Model 3 stops accelerating when you reach your set cruising speed, if changing lanes takes too long, or if Model 3 gets too close the vehicle ahead. Model 3 also stops accelerating if you disengage the turn signal.

Stop Light and Stop Sign Warning

While Autopilot is in use, Model 3 displays a warning on the touchscreen and sounds a chime if it detects that you are likely to run through a red stop light or stop sign. If this happens, TAKE IMMEDIATE CORRECTIVE

ACTION!

The visual and audible warnings cancel after a few seconds or when you press the brake pedal, whichever comes

ﬁrst.

Apply slight turning force to steering wheel

When your hands are detected, the message disappears and Autosteer resumes normal operation. Autosteer detects your hands by recognizing slight resistance as the steering wheel turns, or from you manually turning the steering wheel very lightly (without enough force to take over steering). Autosteer also as being detected if you engage a turn signal or use a button or scroll wheel on the steering wheel.

Autosteer requires that you pay attention to your surroundings and remain prepared to take control at any time. If Autosteer still does not detect your hands on the steering wheel, the section of the touchscreen increases in frequency and a chime sounds.

If you repeatedly ignore Autosteer's prompts to apply slight force to the steering wheel, Autosteer disables for the rest of the drive and displays the following message requesting you to drive manually.

ﬂashing light on the vehicle status

qualiﬁes your hands

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Autosteer unavailable for the rest of this drive. Hold steering wheel to drive manually.

For the rest of the drive, you must steer manually. Autosteer is available again on your next drive (after you stop and shift Model 3 into Park).

If you don't resume manual steering, Autosteer sounds a continuous chime, turns on the warning ﬂashers, and slows the vehicle to a complete stop.

If Autosteer repeatedly disengages due to driver attentiveness, your access to Autosteer may be suspended.

In situations where Autosteer is unable to steer Model 3, Autosteer sounds a warning chime and displays the following message on the touchscreen.

Take over immediately

When you see this message, TAKE OVER STEERING IMMEDIATELY.

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