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Examples of Correct and Incorrect
Seating Positions
Correct seating position:
Incorrect seating position - the passenger
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To make it convenient to pick up passengers,
you can also unlock all doors at any time by
shifting into Park then pressing the Park
button a second time.
Gears
Driving57
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Collision Avoidance Assist
The following collision avoidance features are
designed to increase the safety of you and your passengers:
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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 (if equipped) 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 indicatethe 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
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Caution: To prevent damage, never load
Model 3 so that it is heavier than GVWR
or exceeds the individual GAWR weights.
Calculating Load Limits
1. Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg” on the
“Tire and Loading Information” label.
2. Determine the combined weight of all
occupants that will ride in the vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the
occupants from XXX lbs or XXX kg (see
Step 1).
4. The resulting figure equals the available
cargo load capacity. For example, if the
“XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs (635 kg)
and there will be five 150 lb (68 kg)
passengers in the vehicle, the amount of
available cargo capacity is 650 lbs
(1400 ) 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs) or 295 kg
(635 ) 340 (5 x 68) = 295 kg).
5. Determine the combined cargo weight
being loaded on the vehicle. That weight
must not exceed the available cargo load
capacity calculated in Step 4.
Warning: Trunks are the preferred places
to carry objects. In a collision, or during
hard braking and sharp turns, loose items in the cabin could injure occupants.
Example Load Limit Calculations
How much cargo Model 3 can carry depends
on the number and weight of passengers. The
following calculated load limit examples
assume passengers weigh 150 lbs (68 kg). If
passengers weigh more or less, available cargo weight decreases or increases
respectively.
Driver and one passenger
DescriptionTotalVehicle capacity weight954 lbs
(433 kg)DescriptionTotalSubtract occupant weight
(2 x 150 lbs/68 kg)300 lbs
(136 kg)Available cargo weight654 lbs
(297 kg)
Driver and four passengers
DescriptionTotalVehicle capacity weight954 lbs
(433 kg)Subtract occupant weight (5 x
150 lbs/68 kg)750 lbs
(340 kg)Available cargo weight204 lbs
(93 kg)
The cargo weight should be distributed
between the front and rear trunks.
Caution: Do not exceed the maximum
front trunk load weight of 55 lbs (25 kg).Caution: Never load more than 130 lbs
(60 kg) on the rear load
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Understanding Tire MarkingsLaws require tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This
information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire. It also provides
the tire identification number (TIN) for certification of safety standards, and in case of a recall.1Tire category. P indicates that the tire is for passenger vehicles.2Tire width. This 3-digit number is the width (in millimeters) of the tire from sidewall
edge to sidewall edge.3Aspect ratio. This 2-digit number is the sidewall height as a percentage of the tread
width. So, if the tread width is 205 mm, and the aspect ratio is 50, the sidewall height is 102 mm.4Tire construction. R indicates that the tire is of Radial ply construction.5Wheel diameter. This 2-digit number is the diameter of the wheel rim in inches.6Load index. This 2 or 3-digit number is the weight each tire can support. This number is
not always shown.7Speed rating. When stated, indicates the maximum speed (in mph) at which the tire can be used for extended periods. Q=99 mph (160 km/h), R=106 mph (170 km/h), S=112 mph (180 km/h), T=118 mph (190 km/h), U=124 mph (200 km/h), H=130 mph(210 km/h), V=149 mph (240 km/h), W=168 mph (270 km/h), Y=186 mph (300 km/h).
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Mobile Connector (continued)description 154
using 157
modifications 179
motor specifications 188
my car does what? 203
N
naming 123
Navigate on Autopilot 96
navigating 130, 131
NCC certifications 209
Neutral gear 56
NHTSA, contacting 208
O
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration 111
occupancy sensor 43
occupant classification 45
odometer 8
offset from speed limit 114
Online Routing 133
opening hood without power 201
overhang dimensions 186
overtake acceleration 87
Owner Information, about 204
P Park Assist 70
Park gear 56
parking brake 67
parking, using Autopark 100
parking, using Summon 102
parts replacement 179
passenger detection 43
passenger front airbag 43
pedestrian warning 79
personal data, erasing 124
phoneadding as a key 12
authenticating as a key 9
removing as a key 12
using 139
phone app 140
phone key 9
PIN 49
PIN to Drive 143
power cycling 54
power socket 26
power windows 18
powering on and off 54
Proposition 65 207
public charging stations 154
R
radar 84
radio 136
Radio Frequency information 209rangedriving tips to maximize 74
regenerative braking 66
range assurance 74
Re-route 133
rear seats, folding and raising 29
rear view camera 75
rear window switches, disabling 18
recent (Media Player) 137
Recents (navigation) 131
regenerative braking 66
relative speed limit 114
release notes 152
restarting the touchscreen 54
Reverse gear 56
RFID transponders 179
roadside assistance 198
roof racks 185
rotating tires 165
Round Trip Energy (navigating) 133
S safety defects, reporting 208
safety informationairbags 47
child seats 39
seat belts 33
scheduled charging 160
scheduled departureusing 160seat beltscleaning 173
in a collision 32
overview of 31
pre-tensioners 32
wearing when pregnant 32
seat covers 30
seat heaters 125, 127
seating capacity 184
seatsadjusting 28
heaters 125
security settings 143
sensors 84
Sentry Mode 143
service data recording 206
service intervals 162
Settings, erasing 124
shifting gears 56
Show Calendar Upon Entry 141
Side Clearance (Summon) 102
side collision warning 108
Index
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