2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Owner's Manual

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some cases, recently released features may
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Illustrations
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specific settings, your vehicle may appear
slightly different. Although the owner
information is applicable to both right-hand
drive and left-hand drive vehicles, many
illustrations show only left-hand drive vehicles.
However, the essential information that the illustrations are providing is correct.
Errors or Inaccuracies All
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Location of Components Owner information may specify the location of
a component as being on the left or right side
of the vehicle. As shown, left (1) and right (2) represent the side of the vehicle when sittinginside.
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Event Data Recorder (EDR)Model 3 is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like
situations, such as an air bag deployment or
hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle

Contacting TeslaFor detailed information about your Model 3,
go to www.tesla.com, and log on to your Tesla
Account, or sign up to get an account.
If you have any questions or concerns aboutyour Model 3, call 1-877-79TESLA
(1-877 

Passive Entry System
Certification Labels
Pillar Endpoint:
Center Console:
Fascia Endpoint:
FCC Certification
ComponentMfrOperating
Freq (MHz)Tested ForFCC IDPillar Endpoint
1089773Tesla13.56 and 2400US
Canada2AEIM-1089773Center Console
1089774Tesla13.56 and 2400US
Canada2AEIM-1089774Fascia Endpoint
1089775Tesla2400US
Canada2AEIM-1089775
Per FCC IDs 2AEIM-1089773, 2AEIM-1089774, and 2AEIM-1089775 the Model 3 passive entry
devices listed above comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
Declarations of Conformity
Consumer Information155

2.This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by Tesla could void your authority to operate
the equipment.
Important Note:
FCC Radiation Exposure: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits for an
uncontrolled environment. The equipment is installed and operated with a minimum distance of 8
in (20 cm) between the component and your body.
Caution: This equipment and its antennas must not be co-located or operated with any other
antenna or transmitter.Caution: There must be a minimum of 8 in (20 cm) between the antenna and your body. If
this distance is maintained, the FCC radiation exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment
can be
satisfied.
IC Certification
The following device components are used in vehicles in Canada:

Radio Frequency InformationThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

AABS (Anti-lock Braking System) 49
absolute speed limit 79
access panel, removing 124accessoriesplugging into power socket 17
aero covers 115
air circulation 87
air conditioning 86
air distribution 87
air
filter 89
air vents 88
airbags 30
alarm 100
all-season tires 116
Always Show Estimated Round Trip Energy 97
ambient lights 45
anti-lock braking (ABS) 49
audioequalizer 90
immersive sound 90
playing
files 90
steering wheel scroll button 36
volume control 90
auto fold
38
Auto Lane Change 70
auto tilt 38
AUTO wipers 48
automatic emergency braking 77
Autopark 72
Autopilotautomatic emergency braking 76
Autopark 72
Autosteer 67
blind spot warning 74
collision avoidance assist 76
forward collision warning 76
overtake acceleration 61
overview 58
side collision warning 74
speed assist 79
speed limit warning 79
staying within speed limits 79
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control 61
Autopilot components 58
Autosteer 67
B backup camera 56
battery (12V)complete discharge 107specifications 136Battery (high voltage)care of 107
coolant 124
specifications 136
Battery (high voltage) (continued)temperature limits 107
blind spot warning 74
Bluetoothdevices, playing audio files from 92
general information 93
phone, pairing and using 93
body repairs 129
body touch up 120
brake
fluid replacement 112
brakesautomatic in emergencies 77fluid level 124
overview of 49
specifications 136
C
cabin camera 57
cabin temperature control 86
California Proposition 65 153
camera (rear view) 56
cameras (autopilot) 58
car cover 121
car washes 119
card 7
cargo area 12
cargo volume 135
carpets, cleaning 120
CE
certifications 155
CHAdeMO 106
chains 117
charge port 108
charge port light 109
chargingcharge settings 109
charging status 109
components and equipment 105
instructions 108
public charging stations 106
scheduling 109
charging locations, finding 96
child protectiondisabling rear window switches 11
child protection locks 10
child seatsinstalling and using 24
cleaning 119
climate controls 86
coat hangers 17
collision avoidance assist 76
console12V power socket 17
opening (premium package) 16
rear 17
USB ports 16contact informationroadside assistance 145
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