TESLA MODEL 3 2020 Owner's Manuals

2.Adjust the charge limit by touching Set
Limit , and drag the arrow to move the
charge limit setting. The setting you
choose applies to immediate and
scheduled charging sessions.
3. The current automatically sets to the
maximum current available from the
attached charge cable, unless it was
previously reduced to a lower level. If
needed, touch - or + to change the current
(for example, you may want to reduce the
current if you are concerned about
overloading a domestic wiring circuit
shared by other equipment). It is not
possible to set the charging current to a
level that exceeds the maximum available
from the attached charge cable. When
you change the current, Model 3
remembers the location. If you charge at
the same location, you do not need to change it again.
Note: If Model 3 is charging and detects
unexpected

Scheduled Charging is best used to determinewhen your vehicle should start charging;
Scheduled Departure is best used to
determine when charging should complete for
your drive.
Note: Your vehicle aims to finish charging
before 6am (end of off-peak hours). If given
sufficient time to charge, charging may stop at
6am, even if your scheduled departure is later.
The vehicle warms the Battery and
preconditions the cabin shortly before your
scheduled departure time. If the vehicle does
not have enough time to complete charging before 6am, it will continue to charge until it
reaches the target Battery percentage.
Note: If your vehicle is not plugged into a
charger, Scheduled departure will not
precondition the cabin or battery.
Supercharger Usage Fees and IdleFees
When charging using a Tesla supercharger,
SUPERCHARGING information displays at the
bottom of the charging screen. This information includes the location, the time
that charging started, and an estimate of how
much the session will cost. When you stop
supercharging, the estimated cost of that
session displays until a new supercharging
session begins.
Note: Estimated pricing is displayed for your
convenience only and may not re

Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule
Service Intervals
Your vehicle should generally be serviced on an as-needed basis. However, Tesla
recommends the following maintenance items
and intervals, as applicable to your vehicle, to ensure continued reliability and efficiency of
your Model 3.

Tire Care and Maintenance
Maintaining Tire Pressures
Keep tires in

Checking and Adjusting Tire PressuresFollow these steps when tires are cold andModel 3 has been stationary for over three
hours:
1. Refer to the Tire and Loading Information
label located on the driver’s center door
pillar for the target tire pressure.
2. Remove the valve cap.
3. Firmly press an accurate tire pressure
gauge onto the valve to measure pressure.
4. If required, add or remove air to reach the
recommended pressure.
Note: You can release air by pressing the
metal stem in the center of the valve.
5. Re-check pressure using the accurate tire
gauge.
6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary until
the tire pressure is correct.
7. Reinstall the valve cap to prevent dirt from
entering. Periodically check the valve for
damage and leaks.Inspecting and Maintaining Tires
Regularly inspect the tread and side walls for
any sign of distortion (bulges), foreign objects,
cuts or wear.Warning: Do not drive Model 3 if a tire is
damaged, excessively worn, or in

Punctured Tires
A puncture eventually causes the tire to lose pressure, which is why it is important to check
tire pressures frequently. Permanently repair
or replace punctured or damaged tires as
soon as possible.
Your tubeless tires may not leak when
penetrated, provided the object remains in the tire. If, however, you feel a sudden vibration or
ride disturbance while driving, or you suspect a tire is damaged, immediately reduce yourspeed. Drive slowly, while avoiding heavy
braking or sharp steering and, when safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Arrange to have Model 3
transported to a Tesla Service Center, or to a nearby tire repair center.
Note: In some cases, you can temporarily
repair small tire punctures (under 1/4” (6
mm)) using an optional tire repair kit available from Tesla. This allows you to slowly drive
Model 3 to Tesla or to a nearby tire repair
facility.Warning: Do not drive with a punctured
tire that has not been repaired, even if the puncture has not caused the tire to
de

Asymmetric Tires
Model 3 tires are asymmetric and must be
mounted on the wheel with the correct
sidewall facing outward. The sidewall of the
tire is marked with the word OUTSIDE. When
new tires are installed, make sure that the tires
are correctly mounted on the wheels.Warning: Road holding is seriously
impaired if the tires are incorrectly
installed on the wheels.
Removing and Installing Aero Covers
If your Model 3 is equipped with aero covers,
you must remove them to access the lug nuts.
To remove an aero cover:
1. Grasp the aero cover firmly with both
hands.
2. Pull the aero cover toward you to release
the retaining clips.
To install an aero cover:
1. Align the aero cover into position so that
the notch at the base of the Tesla "T" is aligned with the tire

Removing and Installing Lug Nut Covers
If your Model 3 is equipped with lug nut covers, you must remove them to access the
lug nuts.
To remove a lug nut cover:
1. Insert the curved part of the lug nut cover
tool (located in the glovebox for some
vehicles) into the hole at the base of the
Tesla "T".
Note: The lug nut cover tool can also be
purchased at an auto parts store or
through online retailers.
2. Maneuver the lug nut cover tool so that it
is fully inserted into the hole in the lug nut
cover.
3. Twist the lug nut cover tool so that the
curved part is touching the middle of the
lug nut cover.
4. Firmly pull the lug nut tool away from the
wheel until the lug nut cover is released.
To install the lug nut cover:
1. Align the lug nut cover into position.
2.
Push firmly on the lug nut cover until it
fully snaps into place.Caution: Make sure the lug nut cover
is fully secure before driving to
prevent it from falling off.
Wheel Configuration
If you are installing new wheels or swapping
them for different ones, update your vehicle

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a TPMS that displays a
tire pressure telltale (Tire Pressure Warning)
on the touchscreen when one or more of your
tires is significantly under- or over-in