tire TESLA MODEL 3 2019 (Europe) User Guide

Wheels and Tires
Wheel Specifications (Factory)
Wheel DiameterLocationWidth (in)Offset (mm)18"Front/Rear8.54019"Front/Rear8.54020"Front/Rear8.540Lug Nut Torque129 lb. ft (175 Nm)Lug Nut Socket Size21 mmNote: For instructions on how to jack/lift Model 3, see Jacking and Lifting on page 144.
Tire Specifications (Factory)
Tire SizeLocationSize18"Front/RearP235/45R1819"Front/RearP235/40R1920"Front/RearP235/35R20Tire pressures vary depending on the type of tires fitted. Refer to the tire pressures printed on
the Tire and Loading Information label. This label is located on the center door pillar and is
visible when the driver’s door is open (see Maintaining Tire Pressures on page 131).Winter tires can be purchased from a Tesla store.
Wheels and Tires
Specifications153

Understanding Tire MarkingsLaws require tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This
information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire.1Tire category. P indicates that the tire is for passenger vehicles.2Tire width. This 3-digit number is the width (in millimeters) of the tire from sidewall
edge to sidewall edge.3Aspect ratio. This 2-digit number is the sidewall height as a percentage of the tread
width. So, if the tread width is 205 mm, and the aspect ratio is 50, the sidewall height is 102 mm.4Tire construction. R indicates that the tire is of Radial ply construction.5Wheel diameter. This 2-digit number is the diameter of the wheel rim in inches.6Load index. This 2 or 3-digit number is the weight each tire can support. This number is
not always shown.7Speed rating. When stated, indicates the maximum speed (in mph) at which the tire can be used for extended periods. Q=99 mph (160 km/h), R=106 mph (170 km/h), S=112 mph (180 km/h), T=118 mph (190 km/h), U=124 mph (200 km/h), H=130 mph(210 km/h), V=149 mph (240 km/h), W=168 mph (270 km/h), Y=186 mph (300 km/h).8Tire composition and materials. The number of plies in both the tread area and thesidewall area indicates how many layers of rubber coated material make up the structure of the tire. Information is also provided on the type of materials used.9Maximum tire load. The maximum load which can be carried by the tire.10Maximum permissible in

11U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN). Begins with the letters DOT and indicates
that the tire meets all federal standards. The next 2 digits/letters represent the plant
code where it was manufactured, and the last 4 digits represent the week and year of
manufacture. For example, the number 1712 is used to represent the 17th week of 2012. The other numbers are marketing codes used at the manufacturer’s discretion. This
information can be used to contact consumers if a tire defect requires a recall.12Treadwear grade. This number indicates the tire’s wear rate. The higher the treadwear number is, the longer it should take for the tread to wear down. A tire rated at 400, for
example, lasts twice as long as a tire rated at 200.13Traction grade. Indicates a tire’s ability to stop on wet roads. A higher graded tire
should allow you to stop your vehicle in a shorter distance than a tire with a lower grade. Traction is graded from highest to lowest as AA, A, B, and C.14Temperature grade. The tire’s resistance to heat is grade A, B, or C, with A indicatingthe greatest resistance. This grading is provided for a correctly in

Instructions for Transporters
When Transporting Model 3
Always transport Model 3 with all four tires off
the ground. A

Index
A ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) 60
absolute speed limit 92
access panel, removing 142
accessoriesplugging into power socket 21
aero covers 133
air circulation 102
air conditioning 101
air distribution 102
air filter 104
air vents 103
airbag, front passenger, disabling 42
airbags 40
alarm 118
all-season tires 135
Always Show Estimated Round Trip Energy 109
ambient lights 52
anti-lock braking (ABS) 60
audioequalizer 113
immersive sound 113
playing files 111
steering wheel scroll button 46
volume control 111
auto fold
48
Auto High Beam 53
Auto Lane Change 81
auto tilt 48
AUTO wipers 59
automatic emergency braking 90
Autopark 83
AutopilotAuto Lane Change 81
automatic emergency braking 89
Autopark 83
Autosteer 79
blind spot warning 87
collision avoidance assist 89
forward collision warning 89
overtake acceleration 73
overview 70
side collision warning 87
speed assist 92
speed limit warning 92
staying inside lane markings 87
staying within speed limits 92
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control 73
Autopilot components 70
Autosteer 79
average range 67
B
backup camera 68
battery (12V)battery (12V) (continued)complete discharge 125
specifications 152Battery (high voltage)care of 125
coolant 142
specifications 152
temperature limits 125
battery (key), replacing 9
blind spot warning 87
Bluetoothdevices, playing audio files from 113
general information 114
phone, pairing and using 114
body repairs 145
body touch up 138
booster seats 29
brake

OObstacle-Aware Acceleration 89
odometer 6
offset from speed limit 92
Online Routing 109
opening hood without power 161
overhang dimensions 149
overtake acceleration 73
Owner Information, about 164
P Park Assist 63
Park gear 51
parking brake 61
parking, automatic 83
parts replacement 145
personal data, erasing 100phoneadding as a key 10
authenticating as a key 7
removing as a key 10
using 114
phone app 115
phone key 7
PIN 44
PIN to Drive 118
power socket 21
power windows 14
powering on and off 49
public charging stations 124
R
radar 70
radio 111
Radio Frequency information 167
rangedriving tips to maximize 67
regenerative braking 60
range assurance 67
Re-route 109
rear seats, folding and raising 24
rear view camera 68
rear window switches, disabling 14
Recent (Media Player) 112
Recents (navigation) 107
regenerative braking 60
relative speed limit 92
release notes 122
restarting the touchscreen 49
Reverse gear 51
RFID transponders 145
roadside assistance 156
roof racks 148
rotating tires 132
Round Trip Energy (navigating)
109
Ssafety informationairbags 42
seat belts 28seat beltscleaning 138
in a collision 27
overview of 26
pre-tensioners 27
wearing when pregnant 27
seat covers 25
seat heaters 101, 103
seating capacity 147
seatsadjusting 23
heaters 101
security settings 118
sensors 70
service data recording 165
service intervals 130
Settings, erasing 100
shifting gears 51
Show Calendar Upon Entry 116
side collision warning 87
slip start 62
smartphoneauthenticating as a key 7
removing as a key 10
software reset 100
software updates 122
software version 6
specificationscargo volume 150
dimensions 149
exterior 149
interior 149
tires 153
weights 150
wheels 153
speed assist 92
Speed Limit Mode 100
speed limit warning 92
stability control 62
starting 49
Statutory Plate 147
steering wheeladjusting position 46
adjusting sensitivity 46
buttons 46
lights, controlling 52
scroll buttons 46
steering, automatic 79
summer tires 135
Summon 83
supercharging
Index
176Model 3 Owner

supercharging (continued)described 129
idle fees 129
pay-per-use fees 129
suspension specifications 151
T telematics 165
temperatureBattery (high voltage), limits 125
cabin, controls for 101
outside 56
Teslacam 69
tie-down straps 160
Tire and Loading Information label 147
tire noise 136
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemFCC certification 170
overview of 134
tire pressures, checking 131
tiresall-season 135
balancing 132
chains 136
inspecting and maintaining 132
pressures, how to check 131
replacing 133
replacing a tire sensor 135
rotation 132
specification 153
summer 135
tire markings 154
winter 135
toll system transponders, attaching 145
touch up body 138
touchscreenclean mode 138
cleaning 138
overview 4
restarting 46
software updates 122
tow eye, locating 160
towing a trailer 148
towing instructions 159
TPMSFCC certification 170
overview of 134
Track Mode 66
Tracking Disabled 106
traction control 62
trademarks 164
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control 73
trailer hitches 148
transmission specifications 151
transponders, attaching 145
Transport Mode 159
transporting 159
trip chart
67
Trip Planner 109
trunk, front 17
trunk, rear 15
TuneIn radio 112
turn signals 54
U
ultrasonic sensors 70
Unlock On Park 13
unlocking 12USB devicesconnecting 20
playing audio files from 113
USB ports 20
V
Valet mode 44
Vehicle Hold 65
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 146
vehicle loading 147
ventilation 103
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 146
volume control 4
volume control (media) 111
W
Walk-Away Door Lock 13
Wall Connector 124
warning