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
NOTE: If you forget the PIN, you can disable Speed Limit
Mode by entering the login credentials for your Tesla
Account.
NOTE: When Speed Limit Mode is enabled, the
acceleration setting (
Controls > Driving > Acceleration)
is automatically set to
Chill.
WARNING: Driving downhill can increase driving
speed, causing the vehicle to exceed your chosen
maximum speed.
WARNING: Speed Limit Mode is not a replacement
for good judgment, driver training, and the need to
closely monitor roadway speed limits and driving
conditions. Accidents can occur at any speed.
Erasing Personal Data
You can erase all personal data (saved addresses, music favorites,
HomeLink programming, etc.) and restore all
customized settings to their factory defaults. This is useful when transferring ownership of
Model 3. Touch
Controls > Service > FACTORY RESET. Before erasing,
Model 3 verifies your credentials by prompting you to
enter the user name and password associated with your Tesla Account.
Controls
122MODEL 3 Owner
About HomeLinkIf your vehicle is equipped with the
HomeLink
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
For additional assistance or compatibility questions, contact HomeLink (
www.homelink.com or call
1-800-355-3515).
HomeLink Universal Transceiver
146MODEL 3 Owner
FCC and IC CertificationComponentManufacturerModel
Operating Frequency
(MHz)
FCC IDIC IDB-Pillar Endpoint
Tesla
1089773E13.56
2400-2483.5
2AEIM-1089773E20098-1089773E
Center ConsoleTesla1089774
13.56
2400-2483.5
2AEIM-1089774
20098-1089774
Rear Endpoint
Tesla
1089775
2400-2483.5
2AEIM-108977520098-1089775
Key fobTesla11331482400-2483.52AEIM-113314820098-1133148TPMS
Tesla14725472400-2483.52AEIM-147254720098-1472547
Radar (if equipped)ContinentalARS 4-B76000-77000OAYARS4B4135A-ARS4BHomelinkGentexADHL5C286-440MHzNZLADHL5C4112A-ADHL5CCarPCTesla
1098058
--
YZP-RBHP-B216C
RI7LE940B6NA
RBHP-B216C
5131A-LE940B6NA
Wireless ChargerTesla
WC3127.72KHz2AEIM-WC320098-WC3
The devices listed above comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada
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factory defaults, restoring: 122
factory reset: 122
fan speed, interior: 123
favorites (Media Player): 134
Favorites (navigation): 129
FCC certifications: 203
features, downloading new: 148
firmware (software) updates: 148
flash drives, playing audio files from: 134
flashers, warning: 53
floor mats: 169
fluids: 159, 171
replacement intervals: 159
reservoirs, checking: 171
fog lights: 51
forward collision warning: 112
front license plate: 177
front passenger detection: 38
front trunk: 16
G
G-meter: 65
garage doors, opening: 144
gates, opening: 144
GAWR: 180
gears: 50
glovebox: 19
Glovebox PIN: 140
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 180
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 180
ground clearance: 182
GVWR: 180
H
Handling Balance (Track Mode): 65
hazard warning flashers: 53
head supports: 24
headlights: 51, 52
after exit: 52
controlling: 51
high beams: 52
heating: 123
high beam headlights: 52
high voltage: 151, 160, 186
Battery specifications: 186
components: 151
safety: 160
hills, stopping on: 64
hitches: 181
Home location: 131
HomeLink: 103, 144
programming and using: 144
when using Summon: 103
hood: 16
horn: 45
hub caps: 163
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