suspension TESLA MODEL 3 2020 Owner's Manuals

Folding Rear Seats
Model 3 has a split rear seat that can fold
forward.
Note: Driving with the rear seats folded
forward might result in increased perceivable
noise and/or vibration coming from the rear of
the vehicle (trunk, suspension, etc.).
Before folding, remove items from the seats
and the rear footwell. To allow the rear seat
backs to fold completely

Dimensions and Weights
Exterior Dimensions
AOverall Length184.8 in4,694 mm
B
Overall Width (including mirrors) Overall Width (including folded
mirrors)
Overall Width (excluding mirrors)82.2 in 76.1 in
72.8 in2,088 mm 1,933 mm
1,849 mmCOverall Height - coil suspension56.8 in1,443 mmDWheel Base113.2 in2,875 mmEOverhang - Front33 in841 mmFOverhang - Rear39 in978 mmGGround Clearance - coil
suspension5.5 in140 mmHTrack - Front
Track - Rear62.2 in
62.2 in1,580 mm
1,580 mm*Values are approximate. Dimensions can vary depending on a vehicle

SuspensionFrontIndependent, double wishbone, coil
spring/telescopic damper, sway barRearIndependent, multi-link, coil spring/
telescopic damper
Battery - 12V
Rating33 amp hour or higherVoltage and Polarity12V negative (-) ground
Battery - High Voltage
TypeLiquid-cooled lithium ion (Li-ion)Temperature RangeDo not expose Model 3 to ambient
temperatures above 140

slip start 69
Smart Summon 105smartphoneauthenticating as a key 9
removing as a key 12
software reset 124
software update preferences 151
software updates 151
software version 8
specifications12V battery 189
brakes 188
cargo volume 187
dimensions 186
exterior 186
High Voltage Battery 189
interior 186
motor 188
steering 188
subsystems 188
suspension 189
tires 191
transmission 188
weights 187
wheels 190
speed assist 114
Speed Limit Mode 124
speed limit warning 114
stability control 69
starting 54
steering specifications 188
steering wheeladjusting position 50
adjusting sensitivity 50
buttons 50
lights, controlling 58
scroll buttons 50
steering, automatic 93
streaming radio 136
streaming services 136
summer tires 170
Summon 102
Summon Distance 102
superchargingdescribed 161
idle fees 161
pay-per-use fees 161
suspension specifications 189
T telematics 206
temperatureBattery (high voltage), limits 155
cabin, controls for 125
outside 61
tires 194
Teslacam 76
tie-down straps
200
tilt/intrusion detection 143
Tire and Loading Information label 184
tire noise 171Tire Pressure Monitoring Systemoverview of 168
tire pressures, checking 164
tiresall-season 170
balancing 165
chains 171
inspecting and maintaining 165
pressures, how to check 164
quality grading 194
replacing 166
replacing a tire sensor 169
rotation 165
specification 191
summer 170
temperature grades 194
tire markings 192
traction grade 194
treadwear grade 194
wheel configuration 164
winter 170
toll system transponders, attaching 179
torque specifications 188
touch up body 173
touchscreencleaning 173
overview 4
restarting 50
software updates 151
towing a trailer 185
towing instructions 199
TPMSoverview of 168
Track Mode 73
Tracking Disabled 130
traction control 69
trademarks 204
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control 87
trailer hitches 185
transmission specifications 188
transponders, attaching 179
Transport Canada, contacting 208
Transport Mode 200
transporting 199
trip chart 74
Trip Planner 134
trunk, front 21
trunk, rear 19
turn signals 60
U
ultrasonic sensors 84
uniform tire quality grading 194
Index
Index217