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mobile app installed and connected to the
vehicle’s Tesla account.
1. While sitting in the vehicle, open the Tesla
mobile app and select the appropriate
vehicle (if there are multiple vehicles
associated with the account), then touch
Phone Key > Start .
2. Scan an already-authenticated key card or
key fob on the key reader behind the cup
holders on the top of the center console.
3. When the mobile app notifies you that the
pairing was successful, touch Done. The
key list on the touchscreen ( Controls >
Locks ) displays the new phone key. The
name of the phone key is determined by
the name used in the phone’s settings.
Removing a key:
When you no longer want a key to access your
vehicle (for example, you lost your phone or key card, etc.), you can remove the key.
1. On the touchscreen, touch Controls >
Locks .
2. Find the key that you would like to delete
in the key list, then touch the key’s
associated trash icon.
3. When prompted, scan an already-
authenticated key card or key fob on the
key reader behind the cup holders on the
top of the center console to confirm the
deletion. When complete, the key list no
longer includes the deleted key.
Note: Your vehicle requires at least one
authenticated key card or key fob at all times.
If only one key card is included on the key list,
this key cannot be deleted.
Mobile App
In addition to using it to authenticate a phone
as your Model 3 key, you can use the mobile
app to communicate with Model 3 remotely
using your iPhone
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Note: Unpairing the phone has no effect on
using the phone as a key. To forget an
authenticated phone, see Keys on page 9.
Connecting to a Paired Phone
Model 3 automatically connects with the last
phone to which it was connected, provided it
is within operating range and has Bluetooth turned on. If the last phone is not within range,
it attempts to connect with the next phone
that it has been paired with.
To connect to a different phone, touch the
Bluetooth icon on the top of the touchscreen.
The Bluetooth window displays a list of paired
phones. Choose the phone you want to connect to, then touch Connect. If the phone
you want to connect to is not listed, you must
pair the phone. See Pairing a Bluetooth Phone
on page 139.
When connected, the Model 3 touchscreen displays the Bluetooth symbol next to thephone name to show that the connection is
active.
Using the Phone App
When your phone is connected to Model 3
using Bluetooth, and you have allowed access to your phone
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Index
A ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) 65
absolute speed limit 114
access panel, removing 176
accessoriesplugging into power socket 26
adjacent lane speed 108
aero covers 167
air circulation 126
air conditioning 125
air distribution 126
air filter 128
air vents 127
airbags 41
alarm 143
all-season tires 170
Always Show Estimated Round Trip Energy
133
ambient lights 58
anti-lock braking (ABS) 65
application launcher 4
audioequalizer 138
immersive sound 138
playing files 136
steering wheel scroll button 50
volume control 136
auto fold
52
Auto High Beam 59
Auto Lane Change 95
auto tilt 52
AUTO wipers 64
automatic emergency braking 112
automatic navigation 130
Autopark 100
autopilotblind spot collision warning 108
side collision warning 108
staying inside lane markings 108AutopilotAuto Lane Change 95
automatic emergency braking 111
Autopark 100
Autosteer 93
collision avoidance assist 111
forward collision warning 111
Navigate on Autopilot 96
overtake acceleration 87
overview 84
speed assist 114
speed limit warning 114
staying within speed limits 114
Summon 102
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control 87
Autopilot components 84
Autosteer 93
average range 74
B
backup camera 75battery (12V)complete discharge 155
specifications 189Battery (high voltage)care of 155
coolant 176
specifications 189
temperature limits 155
battery (key), replacing 12
blind spot collision warning 108
blind spot collision warning chime 108
Bluetoothdevices, playing audio files from 138
general information 139
phone, pairing and using 139
body repairs 181
body touch up 173
brakesautomatic in emergencies 112