2023 TESLA MODEL 3 Owners Manual

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.
If Controls > Lights > Automatic Turn Signals is set to
Auto Cancel, turn signals cancel automatically when
Model 3 detects completion of a maneuver such as a
merge, lane change, or a fork in the roadway. If
Automatic Turn Signals is set to Off, you must cancel
the turn signal manually by using the turn stalk.
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 83).
WARNING: When actively using Autosteer,
engaging a turn signal can cause Model 3 to
change lanes (see Auto Lane Change on page 87).
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.
Condensation in Head or Tail Lights
Due to weather changes, humidity levels, or recent
exposure to water (such as a car wash), condensation may occasionally accumulate in your vehicle

Overview
The touchscreen displays the status of Model 3 at all
times. What you see depends on whether the vehicle is:

Parking lights are on (side marker
lights, tail lights, and license plate lights) . See
Lights on page 53.
Low beam headlights are on.High beam headlights are on and Auto
High Beam is disabled or currently
unavailable.Auto High Beam is enabled and high
beams are on.
Model 3 is ready to turn
off the high beams if light is detected.
See
High Beam Headlights on page 54.
Auto High Beam is enabled but high beams are not on because light is
detected in front of
Model 3. When light
is no longer detected, high beams
automatically turn back on. See
High
Beam Headlights on page 54.
This indicator flashes amber when the
electronic stability control systems are actively minimizing wheel spin by
controlling brake pressure and motor
power. See
Traction Control on page
64. If this indicator remains on, a fault is
detected and you should immediately contact Tesla.
Electronic stability control systems are no longer minimizing wheel spin. On a
Rear Wheel Drive vehicle, the traction
control system has been turned
off, or
on an All-Wheel Drive vehicle, Slip Start has been enabled. See
Traction Control
on page 64.
Vehicle Hold is actively applying the brakes. See
Vehicle Hold on page 67.
A door or trunk is open. See Doors on
page 14, Rear Trunk on page 17, or
Front Trunk on page 19.
A blue snowflake appears when some
of the energy stored in the Battery may not be available due to cold weather conditions. During these cold weather
conditions, charging rates may also be
limited. If
Model 3 is plugged in, you
can heat your Battery by turning on climate control with the mobile app.
The
snowflake disappears when the
Battery is
sufficiently warm.
Appears when regenerative braking is limited. See
Regenerative Braking on
page 61 for more information.
Vehicle power is currently being limited
because the energy remaining in the
Battery is low, the vehicle

NOTE: To display more details about the roadway and its
surroundings, such as road markings, stop lights, objects (such as trash cans and poles), etc., touch
Controls >
Autopilot > Full Self-Driving Visualization Preview (if
equipped).
1.
The power meter displays real-time power usage.
During acceleration, the bar
fills to the right with a
gray color (or white if the display is dark) to represent power being used. During deceleration (when
Model 3 is moving and you release your foot
from the accelerator pedal), the bar
fills to the left
with a green color to represent power being fed back
to the Battery by regenerative braking (see
Regenerative Braking on page 61).
2.
When Autosteer is available but you haven

Wipers
The button at the end of turn signal stalk has two levels.
Press partially for a single wipe without any washer
fluid.

Press fully for both wipe and wash. You can access the
wiper settings from the main
Controls screen to adjust
the speed of the wipers:
I - Intermittent, slow
II - Intermittent, fast
III - Continuous, slow
IIII - Continuous, fast
Auto: Model 3 detects whether or not it is raining. When
wipers are set to
Auto and liquid is detected on the
windshield,
Model 3 determines the optimal frequency at
which they should wipe. If
Model 3 does not detect
liquid on the windshield, the wipers do not wipe.
For one-touch access to the wipers, you can add the wiper control to My Apps. See
Customizing My Apps on
page 8.
NOTE: You can also adjust the windshield wiper speed
and frequency using voice commands (see
Voice
Commands on page 125).
NOTE: Autopilot requires wipers to be set to Auto. This
setting is automatic and you cannot change it.
NOTE: The Auto setting is currently in BETA. If uncertain
about using the Auto setting while in the BETA phase,
Tesla recommends operating the wipers manually, as necessary.
CAUTION: Ensure the wipers are off before
washing Model 3 to avoid the risk of damaging the
wipers.
Periodically check and clean the edge of the wiper
blades. If a blade is damaged, replace it immediately. For details on checking and replacing wiper blades, see
Windshield Wiper Blades, Jets and Fluid on page 187.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the hood, ensure
that the hood is fully closed before using the
windshield wipers.
CAUTION: In harsh climates, ensure that the wiper
blades are not frozen or adhered to the windshield.
Remove ice from the windshield before using the
wipers. Ice has sharp edges that can damage the
rubber on the blades.
Windshield Washers
Press the button on the end of the turn signal stalk to spray washer
fluid onto the windshield. This button has
two levels. Press partially for a single wipe without any
washer
fluid. Press fully for both wipe and wash. When
washing the windshield, the wipers turn on. While spraying the windshield, the wipers turn on. After
releasing the button, the wipers perform two additional
wipes then, depending on vehicle and environmental conditions, a third wipe a few seconds later.
Periodically top up washer fluid (see Topping Up
Windshield Washer Fluid on page 187).
Wipers and Washers
59Driving

Braking SystemsWARNING: Properly functioning braking systems
are critical to ensure safety. If you experience a
problem with the brake pedal, brake calipers, or
any component of a Model 3 braking system,
contact Tesla immediately.
Model 3 has an anti-lock braking system (ABS) that
prevents the wheels from locking when you apply
maximum brake pressure. This improves steering control
during heavy braking in most road conditions.
During emergency braking conditions, the ABS
constantly monitors the speed of each wheel and varies
the brake pressure according to the grip available.
The alteration of brake pressure can be felt as a pulsing sensation through the brake pedal. This demonstrates that the ABS is operating and is not a cause for concern. Keep
firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal while
experiencing the pulsing.
The ABS indicator briefly flashes amber on
the
touchscreen when you first start Model
3. If this indicator lights up at any other
time, an ABS fault has occurred and the ABS is not operating. Contact Tesla. The
braking system remains fully operational
and is not
affected by an ABS failure.
However, braking distances may increase. Drive cautiously and avoid heavy braking.
If the touchscreen displays this red brake
indicator at any time other than
briefly

when you first start Model 3, a brake
system fault is detected, or the level of the
brake
fluid is low. Contact Tesla
immediately. Apply steady pressure and
keep the brakes
firm to bring the vehicle to
a stop when safe to do so.
The touchscreen displays this amber brake
indicator if a brake booster fault is detected. Apply steady pressure and keep the brakes
firm to stop the vehicle when
safety permits. Hydraulic Boost
Compensation will be active (see
Hydraulic
Boost Compensation on page 61).
Emergency Braking
In an emergency, fully press the brake pedal and
maintain
firm pressure, even on low traction surfaces.
The ABS varies the braking pressure to each wheel according to the amount of traction available. This prevents wheels from locking and ensures that you stop as safely as possible.
WARNING: Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so
interrupts operation of the ABS and can increase
braking distance.
WARNING: Always maintain a safe distance from
the vehicle in front of you and be aware of
hazardous driving conditions. While the ABS can
improve stopping distance, it cannot overcome the
laws of physics. It also does not prevent the
danger of hydroplaning (where a layer of water
prevents direct contact between the tires and the
road).
CAUTION: Automatic Emergency Braking (see
Automatic Emergency Braking on page 112) may
intervene to automatically brake in situations
where a collision is considered imminent.
Automatic Emergency Braking is not designed to
prevent a collision. At best, it can minimize the
impact of a frontal collision by attempting to
reduce your driving speed. Depending on
Automatic Emergency Braking to avoid a collision
can result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION: In emergency situations, if the brakes
are not functioning properly, press and hold the
Park button on the drive stalk to bring the vehicle
to a stop. Do not use this method to stop the
vehicle unless absolutely necessary.
Dynamic Brake Lights (if equipped)
If you are driving over 30 mph (50 km/h) and brake
forcefully
(or if Automatic Emergency Braking engages),
the brake lights
flash quickly to warn other drivers that
Model 3 is rapidly slowing down. If Model 3 stops
completely, the hazard warning lights
flash. Flashing
continues until you press the accelerator or manually press the hazard lights button to turn them
off (see
Hazard Warning Flashers on page 55).
NOTE: Dynamic brake lights will not flash while Track
Mode is enabled (see
Track Mode on page 69).
NOTE: When towing a trailer (if applicable), the brake
lights on the trailer also operate as described above,
even when the trailer is not equipped with a separate
braking system.
WARNING: When towing a trailer (if applicable),
always increase your following distance. Sudden
braking may result in skidding, jack-knifing, and
loss of control.
Brake Disc Wiping
To ensure brakes remain responsive in cold and wet
weather,
Model 3 is equipped with brake disc wiping.
When cold and wet weather is detected, this feature repeatedly applies an imperceptible amount of brake
force to remove water from the surface of the brake discs.
Braking and Stopping
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Hydraulic Fade Compensation
Model 3 is equipped with hydraulic fade compensation.
This assists in monitoring brake system pressure and ABS activity for instances of reduced brake
performance. If reduced brake performance is detected (for example, as a result of brake fade, or cold or wet
conditions), you may hear a sound, feel the brake pedal pull away from your foot, and notice a strong increase in braking. Brake as you normally would and continue to
press the brake pedal without releasing or pumping the
brakes.
CAUTION: If brakes are not functioning properly,
stop the vehicle when safety permits and contact
Tesla Service. See Park on page 51 for information
on using the Park button to stop the vehicle in
case of emergency.
WARNING: Always maintain a safe driving distance
from the vehicle in front of you and exercise
caution when driving conditions are hazardous.
Brake disc wiping and hydraulic fade
compensation is not a substitute for adequately
applying the brakes.
Hydraulic Boost Compensation
Model 3 is equipped with a brake booster that activates
the brakes when the brake pedal is pressed. Hydraulic boost compensation provides mechanical assistance if the brake booster fails. If a brake booster failure is detected, the brake pedal feels
stiffer to press and you
may hear a sound when you press the brake pedal. To
stop
Model 3, apply steady force to the brake pedal
without releasing or pumping. Drive cautiously and
maintain a safe distance from other road users