2019 TESLA MODEL 3 climate control

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

Interior Emergency Trunk ReleaseAn illuminated mechanical release located
inside the rear trunk allows you to open the rear trunk from the inside if Model 3 has no
electrical power. This mechanical release also
allows a person locked inside to get out.
1. Firmly push the illuminated button in the
direction of the arrow to release the latch.
2. Push the rear trunk open.
Note: The button glows for several hours after
a brief exposure to ambient light.
Warning: Do not allow children to play
inside the trunk or become locked inside.
An unrestrained child could suffer serious
injury or death in a crash. A child could
suffer heat exhaustion if trapped in the
vehicle, especially without climate control
on.
Rear Trunk
16Model 3 Owner

Climate Controls
Overview of Climate Controls
Climate controls are always available at the bottom of the touchscreen. To turn the climate control system on, touch the fan icon or adjust the cabin temperature. To turn it off, touch the fan icon
and then touch the off button near the center of the popup window.
By default, climate control is set to the Auto setting, which maintains optimum comfort in all but
the most severe weather conditions. When you adjust the cabin temperature in the Auto setting,
the system automatically adjusts the heating, air conditioning, air distribution, and fan speed to maintain the cabin at your selected temperature. To override the Auto setting, touch the fan icon,
turn off the Auto setting, then manually adjust your settings (see Adjusting Climate Control
Settings on page 102). If you

Adjusting Climate Control Settings
To override the Auto setting, touch the fan icon, turn off the Auto setting, then use the buttons
that appear to manually adjust settings.
In addition to the settings shown, if Model 3 is in Park, the Keep Climate On setting displays when
you touch the fan icon (see Keep Climate On on page 104).
1. Touch AUTO to turn the Auto setting on or off.
2. Touch to turn the climate control system off.
3. If equipped with the premium package, the climate control settings window has two tabs. The
general settings tab displays by default and is represented by the fan icon. Touch the seat
heater icon to access controls for both the front and rear seat heaters (see Operating Seat
Heaters on page 103).
4. Choose where air

Operating Seat Heaters
To control the front seat heaters for the driver
and passenger, touch the corresponding
control on the main climate control area at the
bottom of the touchscreen. To control the rear
seat heaters (or access duplicate controls for
the front seat heaters), touch the fan icon,
then touch the seat heater icon followed by
the seat for which you want to adjust heating.
Seat heaters operate at three setting levels
from 3 (highest) to 1 (lowest). When
operating, the associated seat icon displays
twisting lines that turn red to indicate the
setting level. You can touch All Off to turn off
all seat heaters simultaneously.
Adjusting the Front Vents
Model 3 has a unique horizontal face-level
vent that spans the width of the dashboard. Using the touchscreen, you can pinpoint
exactly where you want to direct the air

Keep Climate OnThe Keep Climate On setting allows you to
keep the climate control system running when
in Park, even after you

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