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NOTE: When the map is zoomed out and
more than one destination charging
location is available in an area, the pin is
round and displays the number of stations.
Touch the pin to zoom in. Then you can
touch an individual pin for details about a
specific location.
Touch a charging location
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To remove Supercharger stops and display directions only, touch
Remove all charging stops at the bottom of
the turn-by-turn direction list. If you remove charging stops, the turn-by-turn direction list may display an alert indicating that charging is needed to reach your destination. To add Supercharger stops back to the turn- by-turn direction list, touch
Add charging stops.
While charging at a Supercharger, the charging screen displays the remaining charging time needed to drive to your next Supercharger stop, or destination (if no further charging is needed). If you charge for a shorter or longer length of time, charging time at subsequent
Supercharger stops is adjusted accordingly.
NOTE: You can also use the mobile app to monitor
remaining charging time needed.
NOTE: If a Supercharger on your navigation route
experiences an outage, Trip Planner displays a
notification and attempts to reroute you to a different
Supercharger location.
If Trip Planner estimates that you won
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NOTE: Use a USB port located at the front of the center
console. The USB connections at the rear of the console are for charging only.
NOTE: For some vehicles manufactured after
approximately November 1, 2021, the center console USB ports may only support charging devices. Use the USB port inside the glove box for all other functions.
Bluetooth Connected Devices
If you have a Bluetooth-capable device such as a phone that is paired and connected to
Model 3 (see Pairing a
Bluetooth Phone on page 122), you can play audio files
stored on it. Choose Media Player
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Charging Equipment
Charging equipment designed specifically to charge
your
Model 3 is available from Tesla.
For information on the charging equipment available for
your region, go to http://shop.tesla.com.
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About the High Voltage Battery
Model 3 has one of the most sophisticated battery
systems in the world. The most important way to preserve the high voltage Battery is to
LEAVE YOUR
VEHICLE PLUGGED IN when you are not using it. This is
particularly important if you are not planning to drive
Model 3 for several weeks.
NOTE: When left idle and unplugged, your vehicle
periodically uses energy from the Battery for system
tests and recharging the
low voltage battery when
necessary.
There is no advantage to waiting until the Battery
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NOTE: Although Tesla recommends charging to 100% at
least once per week, remember that regenerative
braking is reduced while driving with a fully charged
battery. See
Regenerative Braking on page 61.
Submerged Vehicle
As with any electric vehicle, if your Tesla has been
exposed to
flooding, extreme weather events or has
otherwise been submerged in water (especially in salt water), treat it as if it
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NOTE: If equipped with an early generation charge port,
the charge port remains unlocked whenever the vehicle
is not charging and in a cold ambient temperature below
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WARNING: Do not perform this procedure when
your vehicle is charging, or if any orange high
voltage conductors are exposed. Failure to follow
these instructions can result in electric shock and
serious injury or damage to the vehicle. If you are
uncertain as to how to safely perform this
procedure, contact your nearest Service Center.
Charging Instructions
162MODEL 3 Owner