2019 TESLA MODEL 3 parking brake

Gears
Shifting Gears When Model 3 is in Park, you must press the
brake to shift to another gear.
Move the lever up or down to change gears.
If you try to shift into a gear that the current
driving speed prohibits, a chime sounds and
the gear does not change.
Reverse
Push the lever all the way up and release. You
can only shift into Reverse when Model 3 is stopped or moving less than 5 mph (8 km/h).If moving less than 1 mph (1.6 km/h), you must
press the brake.
Neutral
Push the lever up or down to the first position
and hold it there for more than 1 second to shift into Neutral. Neutral allows Model 3 to
roll freely when you are not pressing the brake
pedal.
If Model 3 is in Park and you use the
touchscreen to release the parking brake
( Controls > Safety & Security ), Model 3 shifts
into Neutral (see Parking Brake on page 61).
Model 3 automatically shifts into Park when
you exit. To leave Model 3 in Neutral, use the touchscreen to engage Transport Mode (see
Instructions for Transporters on page 159).
Drive
Push the lever all the way down and release.
You can shift into Drive when Model 3 is stopped or moving less than 5 mph (8 km/h)
in Reverse. If Model 3 is moving less than 1 mph (1.6 km/h), you must press the brake toshift into Drive.
Note: When in Drive, push the lever all the way
down and release to enable Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control (see Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control on page 73). Push the lever all the
way down twice in quick succession to enable
Autosteer (see Autosteer on page 79).
Park
Press the end of the gear selector while Model
3 is stopped. Whenever Model 3 is in Park, the
parking brake is applied.
Model 3 automatically shifts into Park
whenever you connect a charge cable or if
two or more of the following conditions are
met simultaneously:

In situations where Autopark cannot operatedue to inadequate sensor data, the
touchscreen displays a message indicating that you must manually park Model 3.
Note: If you press the brake when Autopark is
actively parking Model 3, the parking process
pauses until you touch Resume on the
touchscreen.
Note: Autopark detects potential
perpendicular parking spaces that are at least
9.5 feet (2.9 meters) wide with a vehicle
parked on each side. Autopark detects parallel
parking spaces that are at least 20 feet (6
meters), but less than 30 feet (9 meters) long.
Autopark does not operate on angled parking spaces.Warning: Never depend on Autopark to
find a parking space that is legal, suitable,
and safe. Autopark may not always detect
objects in the parking space. Always
perform visual checks to confirm that a
parking space is appropriate and safe.Warning: When Autopark is actively
steering Model 3, the steering wheel moves in accordance with Autopark

Safety &
SecurityYou can manually apply and release the parking brake (see Parking Brake on
page 61), limit the acceleration and max speed (see Speed Limit Mode on
page 100), and power off the vehicle (see Powering Off on page 49). You
can also turn the following settings on or off:

Subsystems
Transmission
TypeSingle 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 fixed
Rear: Integrated Electronic Parking Brake
Sliding
Rotor Diameter (ventilated)
Front (non-Performance): 12.6"/320 mm
Front (Performance): 13.98"/355 mm
Rear (non-Performance): 13.2"/335 mm Rear (Performance): 13.2

To cancel Transport Mode, shift Model 3 intoPark.Caution: Transport Mode automatically
cancels and the parking brake is applied if
Model 3 is rolled faster than 5 mph
(8 km/h) or 12V power is low. Model 3
sounds its horn to warn you that
Transport Mode is about to cancel.
Pull onto the Flatbed Truck
Note: If Model 3 has no 12V power, you need
an external 12V power supply to open the
hood or use the touchscreen. See If Model 3
Has No Power on page 161.
Caution: To avoid damage, only pull the
vehicle onto a

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
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