Contents
Overview............................................................. 2
Interior Overview.........................................................................2
Exterior Overview....................................................................... 3
Touchscreen Overview..............................................................4
Opening and Closing..................................... 7 Keys.................................................................................................. 7Doors.............................................................................................. 12Windows....................................................................................... 14
Rear Trunk.................................................................................... 15 Front Trunk...................................................................................17Interior Storage and Electronics........................................ 20
Seating and Safety Restraints.................. 23 Front and Rear Seats.............................................................. 23 Seat Belts.....................................................................................26Seating Children Safely in Model 3.................................... 29Airbags.........................................................................................40
Driving.............................................................. 44 Driver Profiles ............................................................................ 44
Steering Wheel..........................................................................46
Mirrors...........................................................................................48 Starting and Powering Off.................................................... 49
Gears.............................................................................................. 51 Lights.............................................................................................52Car Status.................................................................................... 56Wipers and Washers............................................................... 59 Brakes........................................................................................... 60Traction Control........................................................................ 62Park Assist...................................................................................63 Vehicle Hold................................................................................65Track Mode................................................................................. 66Getting Maximum Range....................................................... 67Rear View Camera....................................................................68
Dashcam...................................................................................... 69
Autopilot.......................................................... 70 About Autopilot........................................................................70
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control................................................ 73
Autosteer..................................................................................... 79 Autopark...................................................................................... 83Lane Assist.................................................................................. 87Collision Avoidance Assist.................................................... 89 Speed Assist............................................................................... 92
Using the Touchscreen............................... 94 Controls........................................................................................94Climate Controls.......................................................................101Maps and Navigation............................................................ 106 Media and Audio....................................................................... 111Phone............................................................................................114 Calendar...................................................................................... 116
Using Voice Commands.........................................................117 Security Settings...................................................................... 118 HomeLink
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 53.Electronic stability control systems are
actively minimizing wheel spin by
controlling brake pressure and motor
power (indicator
DrivingAcceleration: Adjust the amount of acceleration. Chill limits acceleration for
a slightly smoother and gentler ride, whereas Standard provides the normal
level of acceleration.
Note: When Chill is selected, Chill displays on the touchscreen above the
driving speed.
Steering Mode : Adjust the amount of effort required to turn the steering
wheel. Sport feels more responsive whereas Comfort feels easier to drive
and park (see Adjusting Steering Effort on page 46).
Regenerative Braking : When you release the accelerator when driving,
regenerative braking slows Model 3 and feeds any surplus energy back to
the Battery. If set to LOW, Model 3 does not slow down as quickly, but also
feeds less energy back to the Battery (see Regenerative Braking on page
60).
Note: Regardless of the setting selected, the energy gained by regenerative
braking is reduced if the Battery is full, or is extremely cold or hot (in which
case, surplus energy is used to heat or cool it).
Traction Control : Turn slip start on to allow wheels to spin (see Traction
Control on page 62).
Creep : When on, Model 3 applies forward torque in Drive and backwards
torque in Reverse when you release the brake pedal (similar to a
conventional vehicle with an automatic transmission). The torque moves the
vehicle slowly on
Index
A ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) 60
absolute speed limit 92
access panel, removing 142
accessoriesplugging into power socket 21
aero covers 133
air circulation 102
air conditioning 101
air distribution 102
air filter 104
air vents 103
airbag, front passenger, disabling 42
airbags 40
alarm 118
all-season tires 135
Always Show Estimated Round Trip Energy 109
ambient lights 52
anti-lock braking (ABS) 60
audioequalizer 113
immersive sound 113
playing files 111
steering wheel scroll button 46
volume control 111
auto fold
48
Auto High Beam 53
Auto Lane Change 81
auto tilt 48
AUTO wipers 59
automatic emergency braking 90
Autopark 83
AutopilotAuto Lane Change 81
automatic emergency braking 89
Autopark 83
Autosteer 79
blind spot warning 87
collision avoidance assist 89
forward collision warning 89
overtake acceleration 73
overview 70
side collision warning 87
speed assist 92
speed limit warning 92
staying inside lane markings 87
staying within speed limits 92
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control 73
Autopilot components 70
Autosteer 79
average range 67
B
backup camera 68
battery (12V)battery (12V) (continued)complete discharge 125
specifications 152Battery (high voltage)care of 125
coolant 142
specifications 152
temperature limits 125
battery (key), replacing 9
blind spot warning 87
Bluetoothdevices, playing audio files from 113
general information 114
phone, pairing and using 114
body repairs 145
body touch up 138
booster seats 29
brake
child seats (continued)disabling front passenger airbag 42
child-protection locks 13
cleaning 137
climate controls 101
coat hangers 21
collision avoidance assist 89
console12V power socket 21
opening (premium package) 20
rear 21
USB ports 20
consumption chart 67
contact informationroadside assistance 156coolantBattery, checking level of 142
Battery, replacement interval 130
copyrights 164
cruise control 73
D
DAB radio 112
dashboard overview 2
Dashcam 69
data recording 165
data sharing 165
declarations of conformity 167
delivery mileage 165
devicesBluetooth, playing audio files 113
connecting 20
playing audio files from 113
dimensions 149
dome (map) lights 52
door handles 12
door labels 147
doorsChild Lock 13
exterior door handles 12
interior locking and unlocking 13
keyless entry 12
locking 12
opening from exterior 12
opening from interior 12
Unlock on Park 13
unlocking 12doorsfunctionWalk-Away Door Lock 13
Drive gear 51
driverprofiles 44
seat adjustment 23drivingseating position 23
starting 49
tips to maximize range 67E
Easter Eggs 163
easy entry, driver profile 44
ecall 158
electric parking brake 61
emergency braking 89
emergency
OObstacle-Aware Acceleration 89
odometer 6
offset from speed limit 92
Online Routing 109
opening hood without power 161
overhang dimensions 149
overtake acceleration 73
Owner Information, about 164
P Park Assist 63
Park gear 51
parking brake 61
parking, automatic 83
parts replacement 145
personal data, erasing 100phoneadding as a key 10
authenticating as a key 7
removing as a key 10
using 114
phone app 115
phone key 7
PIN 44
PIN to Drive 118
power socket 21
power windows 14
powering on and off 49
public charging stations 124
R
radar 70
radio 111
Radio Frequency information 167
rangedriving tips to maximize 67
regenerative braking 60
range assurance 67
Re-route 109
rear seats, folding and raising 24
rear view camera 68
rear window switches, disabling 14
Recent (Media Player) 112
Recents (navigation) 107
regenerative braking 60
relative speed limit 92
release notes 122
restarting the touchscreen 49
Reverse gear 51
RFID transponders 145
roadside assistance 156
roof racks 148
rotating tires 132
Round Trip Energy (navigating)
109
Ssafety informationairbags 42
seat belts 28seat beltscleaning 138
in a collision 27
overview of 26
pre-tensioners 27
wearing when pregnant 27
seat covers 25
seat heaters 101, 103
seating capacity 147
seatsadjusting 23
heaters 101
security settings 118
sensors 70
service data recording 165
service intervals 130
Settings, erasing 100
shifting gears 51
Show Calendar Upon Entry 116
side collision warning 87
slip start 62
smartphoneauthenticating as a key 7
removing as a key 10
software reset 100
software updates 122
software version 6
specificationscargo volume 150
dimensions 149
exterior 149
interior 149
tires 153
weights 150
wheels 153
speed assist 92
Speed Limit Mode 100
speed limit warning 92
stability control 62
starting 49
Statutory Plate 147
steering wheeladjusting position 46
adjusting sensitivity 46
buttons 46
lights, controlling 52
scroll buttons 46
steering, automatic 79
summer tires 135
Summon 83
supercharging
Index
176Model 3 Owner