2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Gear

Caution: Keep sensors clean from dirt,
debris, snow, and ice. Avoid using a high
pressure power washer on the sensors
and do not clean a sensor with a sharp or abrasive object that can scratch or
damage its surface.Caution: Do not install accessories or
stickers on or near the parking sensors.
Controlling Audible Feedback
You can use Park Assist with or without
audible feedback. To turn chimes on or
off,touch Controls > Safety & Security >
Settings > Park Assist Chimes .
To mute the chimes temporarily, press the
scroll button on the left side of the steering
wheel or touch the mute button in the bottom left corner of the Park Assist view. The chimesare muted until you shift into a
different gear
or drive over 5 mph (8 km/h).
Limitations and False Warnings
The parking sensors may not function correctly in these situations:

(whichever is greater) when you move the
gear lever fully down once then release.
Note: If Speed Assist is unable to determine a
speed limit, your set speed does not change
when you move the gear lever fully down once
then release.Warning: Do not rely on Speed Assist orTraffic-Aware Cruise Control to determine
an accurate or appropriate cruising
speed. Always cruise at a safe speed
based on road conditions and applicable
speed limits.
Changing the Set Speed
To change the set speed while using
Traffic-
Aware Cruise Control, roll the right scroll
wheel up (to increase) or down (to decrease)
the set speed until your desired set speed is
displayed. Slowly rolling the scroll wheel changes the set speed in 1 mph (1 km/h)
increments and quickly rolling the scroll wheel
changes the set speed to the closest 5 mph (5
km/h) increment.
You can also use the touchscreen to change
the set speed by touching the plus ( +) or
minus ( -) next to the displayed set speed. A
quick tap changes the set speed by 1 mph (1
km/h) and a press and hold changes the set
speed to the closest 5 mph (5 km/h)
increment. To increase/decrease to the next
increment, you must release the plus ( +) or
minus ( -) then press it again.
To cruise at the speed limit that is currently
being determined by Speed Assist (including
any
offsets that you have set), move the gear
lever fully down once then release. See Speed
Assist on page 79.
Note: It may take a few seconds for Model 3 to
reach the new cruising speed, assuming Model
3 does not detect a vehicle ahead driving
slower than your set speed.
Overtake Acceleration
When following a vehicle with
Traffic-AwareCruise Control active, briefly engaging the
turn signal (to indicate a move into the
passing lane) accelerates Model 3 towards the vehicle ahead. By momentarily holding theturn signal lever up or down, you can quickly
accelerate up to your set speed without having to press the accelerator pedal. The turn
signal accelerates only when the following
conditions are met:

Warning: Overtake Acceleration increases
your driving speed whenever the
appropriate turn signal is engaged, and
accelerates Model 3 closer to the vehicle
ahead. Although
Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control continues to maintain distance
from the vehicle ahead, it is important to be aware that your selected following
distance is reduced when Overtake
Acceleration is active, particularly in cases
where it may not be your intention to overtake the vehicle you are following.
Canceling and Resuming
To manually cancel
Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control, move the gear lever up and release or
press the brake pedal. The speedometer icon
on the touchscreen turns gray to indicate that
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is not actively
controlling your speed.
Note: If you hold the gear lever upward for
more than 1 second, Model 3 shifts into Neutral
after canceling
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control.
To re-enable cruising at the current driving
speed, move the gear lever fully down once then release.
Note: When Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
cancels, Model 3 does not coast. Instead,
regenerative braking slows down Model 3 in
the same way as when you move your foot offthe accelerator when driving without Traffic-
Aware Cruise Control (see Regenerative
Braking on page 49).
Warning: Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
cancels, or may not be available, in the
following situations:

OverviewTouch Controls on the bottom left corner of the touchscreen to control features
and customize Model 3 to suit your preferences. The Controls window (shown
below) appears over the map. Touch an option on the left side of the window to
display the associated controls and settings. By default, Quick Controls displays
to make it easy to access commonly used settings.To close the Controls window, touch the X in the top left corner or touch
Controls again.To access Settings associated with a Controls window (if applicable), touch the
gear icon in the top right corner of a Controls window.
Note: Throughout this owner

TransmissionTypeSingle speed fixed gearGearbox Ratio9:1
Brakes
Type
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
with Electronic Brake Force Distribution,
Integrated Advanced Stability Control and
Electronic Accelerator pedal actuated
regenerative braking systemCalipersFront: Four piston fixedRear: Integrated Electronic Parking Brake
SlidingRotor Diameters (ventilated)Front: 12.6"/320 mm
Rear: 13.2"/335 mmFront Rotor thicknessNew: 0.98"/25 mm
Service limit: 0.91”/23 mmRear Rotor thicknessNew: 0.79"/20 mm
Service limit: 0.71”/18 mmFront Brake Pad Thickness (excluding back plate)New: 0.393"/10 mm
Service limit: 0.110"/2.8 mmRear Brake Pad Thickness (excluding back plate)New: 0.354"/9 mm
Service limit: 0.078"/2 mmParking brakeElectrically actuated parking brake
integrated into rear caliper
Suspension
FrontIndependent, double wishbone, coil
spring/telescopic damper, sway barRearIndependent, multi-link, coil spring/
telescopic damper
Battery - 12V
Rating33 amp hour or higherVoltage and Polarity12V negative (-) ground
Battery - High Voltage
TypeLiquid-cooled lithium ion (Li-ion)
Subsystems
136Model 3 Owner

contact information (continued)Tesla 154coolantBattery, checking level of 124
Battery, replacement interval 112
copyrights 151
cruise control 61
D
dashboard overview 2
data recording 152
data sharing 152
declarations of conformity 155
delivery mileage 153
devicesBluetooth, playing audio files 92
connecting 16
playing audio
files from 92
dimensions 134
dome (map) lights 45
door handles 9
door labels 131
doorsChild Lock 10
exterior door handles 9
interior locking and unlocking 10
keyless entry 9
locking 9
opening from exterior 9
opening from interior 9
Unlock on Park 10
unlocking 9
Walk Away Lock 10
Drive gear 41
driverprofiles 34
seat adjustment 18drivingseating position 18
starting 39
E
Easter Eggs 150
easy entry, driver
profile 34
EDR (event data recorder) 152
electric parking brake 50
emergency braking 76
emergency
flashers 47
emission label 130
energygained from regenerative braking 49
range information 42
energy use predictions (navigating) 97
event data recording 152
exteriorexterior (continued)car cover 121
cleaning 119
dimensions 134
lights 45
overview 3
polishing, touch up, & repair 120
F
fan speed, interior 87
favorite destinations 98
Favorites (Media Player) 91
Favorites (navigation) 95
FCC
certifications 155
features, downloading new 104
firmware (software) updates 104flash drives, playing audio files from 92flashers, warning 47floor mats 121
fluidsreplacement intervals 112
reservoirs, checking 124
fog lights 45
forward collision warning 76
front passenger detection 32
front trunk 14
G
garage doors, opening 101
gates, opening 101
GAWR 131
gears 41
glovebox 16
Gross Axle Weight Rating 131
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 131
ground clearance 134
GVWR 131
H hazard warning
flashers 47
head supports 19
headlightsafter exit 46
controlling 45
high beams 45
heating 86
high beam headlights 45
high voltageBattery specifications 136
components 105
safety 112
hills, stopping on 54
hitches 132
Index
Index159

Home location 98HomeLinkFCC certification 156
programming and using 101
hood 14
horn 37
hub caps 115
I
IC
certifications 155identification labels 130
interiorcleaning 120
dimensions 134
lights 45
overview 2
temperature control 86
Internet radio 91
J
J1772 106
jacking 126
jump starting 148
K
keyFCC and IC certifications 155
key card 7
keyless entry 9
keysdeleting phone authenticated phones 7
displaying a list of 7
overview 6
L
labelTire and Loading Information 131
vehicle certification 131
lane assist 74
lane change, automatic 70
lane departure warning 74
LATCH child seats, installing 26
lifting 126
lightshazard warning 47
headlights after exit 46
turn signals 46
load limits 131
location tracking 95
locking 9
lug nut covers 116
lumbar adjustment (premium)
18
Mmaintenancebrake fluid, checking 124
cleaning 119
daily and monthly checks 112
fluid replacement intervals 112
panel, removing 124
replacing wiper blades 122
service intervals 112
tires 113
washer
fluid, topping up 125
washer jets, cleaning 122
map orientation 95
map updates 98
mats 121
media 90
mileage upon delivery 153
mirrors 38
mobile app 7
Mobile Connectordescription 106
using 108
modifications 127
my car does what? 150
N naming 85
navigating 95
NCC
certifications 155
Neutral gear 41
NHTSA, contacting 154
O occupancy sensor 32
odometer 5
offset from speed limit 79
Online Routing 97
opening hood without power 148
overhang dimensions 134
overtake acceleration 61
Owner Information, about 151
P Park Assist 52
Park gear 41
parking brake 50
parking, automatic 72
parts replacement 127
passenger detection 32
Index
160Model 3 Owner

passenger front airbag 32phoneauthenticating as a key 6
pairing and using 93
removing as a key 7
phone key 6
PIN 34
power socket 17
power windows 11
powering on and
off 39
Proposition 65 153
public charging stations 106
R radar 58
radio 90
Radio Frequency information 155
rangeregenerative braking 49
range assurance 55
Re-route 97
rear seats, folding and raising 19
rear view camera 56
rear window switches, disabling 11
Recent (Media Player) 91
Recents (navigation) 95
regenerative braking 49
relative speed limit 79
release notes 104
restarting the touchscreen 39
Reverse gear 41
RFID transponders 127
roadside assistance 145
roof racks 133
rotating tires 114
Round Trip Energy (navigating) 97
Routing Preferences 97
S safety defects, reporting 154
safety informationairbags 33
child seats 28
seat belts 23seat beltscleaning 120
in a collision 22
overview of 21
pre-tensioners 22
wearing when pregnant 22
seat covers 20
seat heaters 86, 89
seating capacity 131
seatsadjusting 18seats (continued)heaters 86
security settings 100
sensors 58
service data recording 152
service intervals 112
shifting gears 41
side collision warning 74
slip start 51
smartphoneauthenticating as a key 6
removing as a key 7
software updates 104
software version 5
specificationscargo volume 135
dimensions 134
exterior 134
interior 134
tires 138
weights 135
wheels 138
speed assist 79
speed limit warning 79
stability control 51
starting 39
steering wheeladjusting position 36
adjusting sensitivity 36
buttons 36
lights, controlling 45
scroll buttons 36
steering, automatic 67
Streaming radio 91
summer tires 116
superchargingdescribed 111
idle fees 111
pay-per-use fees 111
suspension specifications 136
T telematics 152
temperatureBattery (high voltage), limits 107
cabin, controls for 86
outside 42
tires 141
tie-down straps 147
Tire and Loading Information label 131
tire noise 116
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemFCC certification 156
overview of 117
tire pressures, checking 113
tiresall-season 116
Index
Index161