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NOTE: Selecting Erase removes all existing content
from your
flash drive. If you have content that you
want to keep, you must move it to a
different device
before erasing.
6.
Once the flash drive is successfully erased, navigate
to
Finder and select your USB flash drive from the
left menu. The
flash drive should not contain any files.
7.
Right-click in the empty space of the flash drive and
select
New Folder. A folder appears in your flash
drive space.
8.
Right-click on the folder, select Rename, and name
the folder to “
TeslaCam” (without quotation marks).
Click "Save". This folder contains all recent and saved clips from Sentry Mode and Dashcam.
9.
Properly eject the USB flash drive.
For Windows:
1.
Insert the USB flash drive into your personal
computer.
2.
Navigate to File Explorer.
3.
Right-click on your USB flash drive and select
"Format...".
4.
In the pop-up menu, under the File System section, select a support format (such as exFAT, FAT 32, etc.).
NOTE: You can also name your USB flash drive
(under Volume Label).
5.
Check the Quick format box and click Start.
6.
Go back to File Explorer, click on your flash drive, and
right-click to create a folder, or select
New Folder in
the top menu.
7.
Name the folder “TeslaCam” (without quotation
marks) and click
Save. This folder contains all recent
and saved clips from Sentry Mode and Dashcam.
8.
Properly eject the USB flash drive.
Once you have formatted the USB flash drive and
created the
TeslaCam folder, insert it into a USB port in
Model 3. Do not use the rear USB ports
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About HomeLinkIf your vehicle is equipped with the
HomeLink
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Auto Opening and Closing
To operate a HomeLink device without using the
touchscreen, you can automate the device to open as you approach, and close as you drive away:
1.
Touch the HomeLink icon at the top of the
touchscreen , then choose the device you want to
automate.
2.
Select the Auto-open when arriving checkbox if you
want the device to open as you approach.
3.
Touch the arrows to specify the distance you want
Model 3 to be from the device before it opens.
4.
Select the Auto-close when leaving checkbox if you
want the device to close as you drive away.
As you approach (or drive away from) a device that is set to operate automatically, the HomeLink status icon displays a count-down message to let you know when
the device automatically opens or closes. In situations where you don
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For additional assistance or compatibility questions, contact HomeLink (
www.homelink.com or call
1-800-355-3515).
HomeLink Universal Transceiver
146MODEL 3 Owner
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Wi-Fi is available as a data connection method and is often faster than cellular data networks. Connecting to Wi-Fi is especially useful in areas with limited or no
cellular connectivity. To ensure fast, reliable delivery of software and map updates, Tesla recommends leaving your vehicle connected to a Wi-Fi network whenever
possible (for example, if parked in your garage
overnight).
To connect to a Wi-Fi network:
1.
Touch the cellular icon (usually LTE or 3G) on the top
corner of your touchscreen. Model 3 begins to scan
and display detected Wi-Fi networks that are within
range.
NOTE: If a known Wi-Fi network does not appear in
the list, move your vehicle closer to the access point or consider using a range extender to reach your
vehicle.
2.
Select the Wi-Fi network you want to use, enter the password (if necessary), then touch
Confirm.
3.
Your vehicle connects to the Wi-Fi network. Whenever the network is within range,
Model 3
automatically connects to it.
You can also connect to a hidden network that isn
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Loading New Software
Tesla updates your vehicle
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The Tesla mobile app allows you to communicate with
Model 3 remotely using your iPhone
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NOTE: Keyless Driving can be used when you do not
have your key or to bypass PIN to Drive in cases where you forgot your PIN or your touchscreen is unresponsive (see
PIN to Drive on page 140).