2020 TESLA MODEL 3 Owner's Manuals

Interior Storage and Electronics
Glovebox
To open the glovebox, touch Controls >
Glovebox on the bottom corner of the
touchscreen. The glovebox automatically
opens and its light turns on.
To close the glovebox, push it upward until it
clicks into its closed position.
Note: If you leave the glovebox open, its light
eventually turns off.
Note: The glovebox locks whenever closed
and you lock Model 3 using the mobile app,
key card, you leave Model 3 carrying your authenticated phone (if Walk-Away Door Lock
is turned on), or if Valet mode is active (see Valet Mode on page 49). It does not lock
when Model 3 is locked by touching the lock
icon on the touchscreen.
Warning: When driving, keep the
glovebox closed to prevent injury to a
passenger if a collision or sudden stop occurs.
Center Console - Premium Package
In addition to housing an RFID transmitter that reads key fobs and key cards (see Key Card on
page 10), the center console includes cup
holders, two storage compartments, and a
phone dock for two phones (or other devices).
To open the main storage compartment, pull its cover upward.
Open the other storage compartment or
access the phone dock by pressing firmly near
the cover

Note: Power is available whenever the vehicle
is considered "awake". The vehicle may be
awake for many reasons. For example, when
using features such as Summon, or when features such as Cabin Overheat Protection,Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, Sentry Mode,
etc. are enabled. The vehicle is also awake
whenever the 12V battery is being charged or
is in use, during HV charging, when the vehicle
is communicating with the mobile app, etc. Leaving an accessory plugged in does notdeplete the 12V battery.
Note: Always use USB 2.0 compliant cables
when connecting devices to the USB ports.
Using non-compliant cables can result in
slower charging and, if plugged into either of the front two ports, can result in potential connection problems or degraded
performance when trying to access media files
on the device.
Note: Do not connect multiple devices using a
USB hub. This can prevent connected devices from charging or from being recognized by
Media Player, Sentry Mode, Dashcam, etc.
Installing Phone Charging Cable To make it easy to connect your phone while
keeping the console free of clutter, you can install a phone charging cable in Model 3.
Note: The phone dock supports two phones
side-by-side.
To install a phone charging cable:
1. Open both center console doors in front
of the cup holders.
2. Remove the rubber mat from the phone
dock.
3. Lift the phone dock to access the USB
ports.
4. Release the cover from the base of the
phone dock by sliding it to the left.
5. Plug the USB connector on the phone
charging cable into a USB port.
6. Insert the phone end of the charging cable
through the bottom of the phone dock
and route the cable through the securing
tabs towards the bottom of the phone dock.
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7.Reinstall the cover to the base of the
phone dock by sliding it to the right.
8. Lower the phone dock and reinstall the
rubber mat.
12V Power Socket Your Model 3 has a power socket located in
the center console

Cabin Camera
Model 3 is equipped with a camera in the cabin. The camera is not currently active, but
might be used in potential future features
which could be added to Model 3 with
software releases.
Keep the camera lens clean, and free of
obstructions. Remove any buildup of dirt or dust by occasionally wiping the camera lens
with a soft damp cloth.
Caution: Do not use chemical-based or
abrasive cleaners. Doing so can damage
the surface of the camera lens.
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Seating and Safety Restraints
Front and Rear Seats
Correct Driving Position The seat, head support, seat belt and airbagswork together to maximize your safety. Using
these correctly ensures greater protection.
Position the seat so you can wear the seat belt correctly, while being as far away from the
front airbag as possible:
1. Sit upright with both feet on the

Folding Rear Seats
Model 3 has a split rear seat that can fold
forward.
Note: Driving with the rear seats folded
forward might result in increased perceivable
noise and/or vibration coming from the rear of
the vehicle (trunk, suspension, etc.).
Before folding, remove items from the seats
and the rear footwell. To allow the rear seat
backs to fold completely

Removing/Installing a Head Support
To remove the head support:
1. Raise the head support as described
above.
2. Press and hold the button on the outer
base of the right post.
3. Insert a short,

Seat Belts
Wearing Seat Belts
Using seat belts and child safety seats is the
most effective way to protect occupants if a
collision occurs. Therefore, wearing a seat belt is required by law in most jurisdictions.
Both the driver and passenger seats are
equipped with three-point inertia reel seat
belts. Inertia reel belts are automatically
tensioned to allow occupants to move
comfortably during normal driving conditions.
To securely hold child safety seats, all
passenger seating positions are equipped with
an automatic locking retractor (ALR) that, by
pulling the seat belt beyond the length
needed for a typical adult occupant, locks the
belt into place until the seat belt is unbuckled.
The seat belt reel automatically locks to prevent movement of occupants if Model 3
experiences a force associated with hard acceleration, braking, cornering, or an impact
in a collision.
Seat Belt Reminders
The seat belt reminder on the
touchscreen alerts you if a seat belt
for an occupied driver or passenger
seat is unbuckled. If the belt remains
unbuckled, the reminder