2021 TESLA MODEL 3 lane assist

Overview................................................................2
Exterior Overview............................................................................2
Interior Overview.............................................................................3
Touchscreen Overview..................................................................4
Opening and Closing.........................................6
Keys.......................................................................................................6
Doors....................................................................................................11
Windows............................................................................................13
Rear Trunk.........................................................................................14
Front Trunk.......................................................................................16
Interior Storage and Electronics..............................................19
Seating and Safety Restraints.....................23
Front and Rear Seats...................................................................23
Seat Belts.........................................................................................27
Child Safety Seats........................................................................30
Airbags..............................................................................................36
Driving..................................................................43
Driver Profiles.................................................................................43
Steering Wheel..............................................................................45
Mirrors...............................................................................................47
Starting and Powering Off........................................................48
Gears..................................................................................................50
Lights..................................................................................................51
Car Status........................................................................................54
Wipers and Washers....................................................................57
Braking and Stopping..................................................................58
Traction Control..............................................................................61
Park Assist.......................................................................................62
Vehicle Hold....................................................................................64
Track Mode......................................................................................65
Getting Maximum Range...........................................................67
Rear View Camera........................................................................69
Dashcam...........................................................................................70
Pedestrian Warning System......................................................73
Cold Weather Best Practices....................................................74
Autopilot..............................................................78
About Autopilot.............................................................................78
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control.....................................................81
Autosteer.........................................................................................86
Navigate on Autopilot..................................................................91
Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control.......................................94
Autopark..........................................................................................101
Summon..........................................................................................103
Smart Summon............................................................................106
Lane Assist.....................................................................................109
Collision Avoidance Assist.........................................................112
Speed Assist...................................................................................115
Using the Touchscreen...................................117
Controls............................................................................................117
Climate Controls...........................................................................123
Maps and Navigation..................................................................128
Media and Audio..........................................................................133
Phone...............................................................................................136
Calendar..........................................................................................138
Using Voice Commands............................................................139
Security Settings.........................................................................140
HomeLink Universal Transceiver...........................................144
Connecting to Wi-Fi...................................................................147
Software Updates........................................................................148
Mobile App.....................................................................................149
Charging..............................................................151
Electric Vehicle Components...................................................151
Battery Information....................................................................153
Charging Instructions.................................................................154
Maintenance......................................................159
Maintenance Schedule...............................................................159
Tire Care and Maintenance.......................................................161
Cleaning..........................................................................................167
Wiper Blades and Washer Jets..............................................170
Fluid Reservoirs.............................................................................171
Jacking and Lifting......................................................................173
Parts and Accessories................................................................174
Specifications...................................................179
Identification Labels...................................................................179
Vehicle Loading...........................................................................180
Dimensions and Weights..........................................................182
Subsystems....................................................................................184
Wheels and Tires.........................................................................186
Roadside Assistance......................................193
Contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance................................193
Instructions for Transporters..................................................194
Consumer Information..................................197
Entertainment and Toybox.......................................................197
About this Owner Information...............................................199
Disclaimers...................................................................................200
Reporting Safety Defects........................................................202
Declarations of Conformity....................................................203
Troubleshooting Alerts.............................................................205
Index...................................................................239
Contents

WARNING: Proceed with caution when adjusting
headlights. Tesla has carefully calibrated the
position of the headlights to be in an optimum
position for most driving scenarios. Tesla
recommends that you do not adjust headlights
unless you are familiar with how headlights should
be adjusted. Once adjusted, you will be unable to
automatically restore them to their originally
calibrated position. Contact Tesla for assistance
when adjusting headlights.
Turn Signals
The turn signals flash three times or continuously,
depending on how far up or down you move the stalk.
Lightly push the turn signal stalk up or down for a
three-
flash sequence. For a continuous signal, push the stalk
fully up or down.
The turn signals stop operating when canceled by the steering wheel, by moving the stalk in the opposite direction, or lightly pushing the stalk in the same
direction once more.
The corresponding turn signal indicator
lights up on the touchscreen when a turn
signal is operating.
Model 3 also emits a
clicking sound.
The corresponding turn signal indicator
lights up on the touchscreen when a turn
signal is operating.
Model 3 also emits a
clicking sound.
WARNING: When actively using Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control, engaging a turn signal can cause
Model 3 to accelerate in specific situations (see
Overtake Acceleration on page 84).
WARNING: When actively using Autosteer,
engaging a turn signal can cause Model 3 to
change lanes (see Auto Lane Change on page
88).
Hazard Warning Flashers
To turn on the hazard warning flashers, press the button
located above the rear view mirror. All turn signals
flash.

Press the button again to turn off the hazard warning
flashers.
NOTE: Hazard warning flashers operate even when
Model 3 cannot detect a key.
Lights
53Driving

How It Works
Your Model 3 includes the following Autopilot components that actively monitor the surrounding area:
1.
A camera is mounted above the rear license plate.
2.
Ultrasonic sensors are located in the front and rear bumpers.
3.
A camera is mounted in each door pillar.
4.
Three cameras are mounted to the windshield above the rear view mirror.
5.
A camera is mounted to each front fender.
6.
Radar (if equipped) is mounted behind the front bumper.
Model 3 is also equipped with high precision electronically-assisted braking and steering systems.
In addition, vehicles in the U.S. also have a cabin camera that can determine driver inattentiveness and provide alerts
when Autopilot is engaged. By default, data from the camera does not leave the vehicle itself. In other words, data is
not saved or transmitted unless you enable data sharing. To enable data sharing, touch
Controls > Safety & Security
> Data Sharing > Allow Cabin Camera Analytics. Cabin Camera Analytics helps Tesla continue to develop even safer
vehicles in the future. See
Cabin Camera on page 21.
NOTE: Ensure all cameras and sensors are clean before each drive. See Cleaning Cameras and Sensors on page 80
for more information. Dirty cameras and sensors, as well as environmental conditions such as rain and faded lane markings, can
affect Autopilot performance.
About Autopilot
78MODEL 3 Owner

If Require Lane Change Confirmation is turned off,
Navigate on Autopilot engages the appropriate turn signal, checks for vehicles and objects, and when appropriate, maneuvers
Model 3 into the adjacent lane.
If Require Lane Change Confirmation is turned on, you
must
engage the appropriate turn signal to confirm that
you want Navigate on Autopilot to proceed with the lane change. If you do not
confirm the lane change
within three seconds, a chime sounds to remind you that Navigate on Autopilot requires your
confirmation to
change lanes.
NOTE: If you ignore a route-based lane change
suggestion (for example, you are driving in the left lane while approaching an
off-ramp on the right side of the
highway), Navigate on Autopilot is unable to maneuver onto the
off-ramp and as a result, you are re-routed to
your destination.
WARNING: Navigate on Autopilot may not always
attempt to exit at an off-ramp or change lanes,
even when an exit or lane change is determined by
the navigation route. Always remain alert and be
prepared to manually steer onto an off-ramp, or
make a lane change to prepare for, or to exit at, an
off-ramp or interchange.
Be Ready to Assist
When attempting to change lanes or maneuver Model 3,
or when approaching construction zones, Navigate on Autopilot may be unable to determine the appropriate driving lane (for example, complex clover leafs and
multi-lane
off-ramps) and the touchscreen displays an
alert indicating that Navigate on Autopilot is trying to
maneuver and may require assistance. When you see the
message, be prepared to take immediate action to ensure that it is safe and appropriate to complete the lane change or maneuver.
Navigate on Autopilot
93Autopilot

A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System): 58
absolute speed limit: 115
access panel, removing: 171
accessories: 21
plugging into power socket: 21
adjacent lane speed: 109
aero covers: 163
air circulation: 123
air conditioning: 123
air distribution: 123
air filter: 126
air vents: 125
airbags: 36
alarm: 140
all-season tires: 165
Always Show Estimated Round Trip Energy: 131
ambient lights: 51
anti-lock braking (ABS): 58
application launcher: 4
Arcade: 197
audio: 45, 133, 135
equalizer: 135
immersive sound: 135
playing files: 133
steering wheel scroll button: 45
volume control: 133
auto fold: 47
auto high beam: 52
Auto Lane Change: 88
auto tilt: 47
AUTO wipers: 57
automatic emergency braking: 113
automatic navigation: 128
Autopark: 101
autopilot: 109
blind spot collision warning: 109
side collision warning: 109
Autopilot: 78, 81, 86, 88, 101, 103, 112, 115
Auto Lane Change: 88
automatic emergency braking: 112
Autopark: 101
Autosteer: 86
collision avoidance assist: 112
forward collision warning: 112
overtake acceleration: 81
overview: 78
speed assist: 115
speed limit warning: 115
staying within speed limits: 115
Summon: 103
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control: 81
Autopilot components: 78
Autosteer: 86
average range: 68
B
backup camera: 69
battery (12V): 153, 186
complete discharge: 153
specifications: 186
Battery (high voltage): 153, 171, 186
care of: 153
coolant: 171
specifications: 186
temperature limits: 153
battery (key), replacing: 8
blind spot collision warning: 109
Bluetooth: 134, 136
devices, playing audio files from: 134
general information: 136
phone, pairing and using: 136
body repairs: 176
body touch up: 169
Boombox: 199
brakes: 58, 113, 171, 184
automatic in emergencies: 113
fluid level: 171
overview of: 58
specifications: 184
Bumper Clearance (Summon): 103
C
cabin air filter: 126
cabin camera: 21
cabin temperature control: 123
Calendar app: 138
calibrating windows: 13
California Proposition 65: 201
camera (rear view): 69
cameras (autopilot): 78
Camp Mode: 125
car cover: 169
car wash mode: 167
car washes: 167
card: 7
cargo area: 14
cargo volume: 184
carpets, cleaning: 168
Index

CCS (Combo): 152
CE certifications: 203
CHAdeMO: 152
chains: 166
change of ownership: 122
charge port: 154
charge port light: 155
charge port manual release: 156
charge port release cable: 156
charging: 151, 152, 154, 156
charge settings: 156
charging status: 156
components and equipment: 151
instructions: 154
public charging stations: 152
scheduling: 156
charging locations, finding: 130
child protection: 13
disabling rear window switches: 13
child seats: 30
installing and using: 30
child-protection locks: 12
cleaning: 167
climate controls: 123
coat hangers: 21
cold weather best practices: 74
collision avoidance assist: 112
connecting to Wi-Fi: 147
console: 19, 21
12V power socket: 21
opening: 19
rear: 19
USB ports: 19
consumption chart: 68
contact information: 194, 203
roadside assistance: 194
Tesla: 203
copyrights: 199
cruise control: 81
D
dashboard overview: 4
Dashcam: 70
data recording: 200
data sharing: 200
declarations of conformity: 203
delivery mileage: 201
devices: 134
Bluetooth, playing audio files: 134
playing audio files from: 134
dimensions: 182
Dog Mode: 125
dome (map) lights: 51
door handles: 11
door labels: 180
doors: 11, 12
Child Lock: 12
exterior door handles: 11
interior locking and unlocking: 12
locking: 11
opening from exterior: 11
opening from interior: 11
Unlock on Park: 12
unlocking: 11
doors function: 12
Walk-Away Door Lock: 12
drive away locking: 12
Drive gear: 50
driver: 43
profiles: 43
driving: 23, 48, 67
seating position: 23
starting: 48
tips to maximize range: 67
E
Easter Eggs: 197
easy entry, driver profile: 43
EDR (event data recorder): 200
electric parking brake: 60
emergency braking: 112
emergency flashers: 53
Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance: 109
emission label: 179
energy: 54, 59
gained from regenerative braking: 59
range information: 54
Energy app: 68
energy use predictions (navigating): 131
Entertainment: 197
Erase & Reset: 122
event data recording: 200
exterior: 2, 51, 167, 169, 182
car cover: 169
cleaning: 167
dimensions: 182
lights: 51
overview: 2
polishing, touch up, & repair: 169
Index