TESLA MODEL 3 2021 Owner´s Manual

MODEL 3
OWNER

YOUR OWNER

Overview................................................................2
Exterior Overview............................................................................2
Interior Overview.............................................................................3
Touchscreen Overview..................................................................4
Opening and Closing.........................................6
Keys.......................................................................................................6
Doors....................................................................................................11
Windows............................................................................................13
Rear Trunk.........................................................................................14
Front Trunk.......................................................................................16
Interior Storage and Electronics..............................................19
Seating and Safety Restraints.....................23
Front and Rear Seats...................................................................23
Seat Belts.........................................................................................27
Child Safety Seats........................................................................30
Airbags..............................................................................................36
Driving..................................................................43
Driver Profiles.................................................................................43
Steering Wheel..............................................................................45
Mirrors...............................................................................................47
Starting and Powering Off........................................................48
Gears..................................................................................................50
Lights..................................................................................................51
Car Status........................................................................................54
Wipers and Washers....................................................................57
Braking and Stopping..................................................................58
Traction Control..............................................................................61
Park Assist.......................................................................................62
Vehicle Hold....................................................................................64
Track Mode......................................................................................65
Getting Maximum Range...........................................................67
Rear View Camera........................................................................69
Dashcam...........................................................................................70
Pedestrian Warning System......................................................73
Cold Weather Best Practices....................................................74
Autopilot..............................................................78
About Autopilot.............................................................................78
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control.....................................................81
Autosteer.........................................................................................86
Navigate on Autopilot..................................................................91
Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control.......................................94
Autopark..........................................................................................101
Summon..........................................................................................103
Smart Summon............................................................................106
Lane Assist.....................................................................................109
Collision Avoidance Assist.........................................................112
Speed Assist...................................................................................115
Using the Touchscreen...................................117
Controls............................................................................................117
Climate Controls...........................................................................123
Maps and Navigation..................................................................128
Media and Audio..........................................................................133
Phone...............................................................................................136
Calendar..........................................................................................138
Using Voice Commands............................................................139
Security Settings.........................................................................140
HomeLink Universal Transceiver...........................................144
Connecting to Wi-Fi...................................................................147
Software Updates........................................................................148
Mobile App.....................................................................................149
Charging..............................................................151
Electric Vehicle Components...................................................151
Battery Information....................................................................153
Charging Instructions.................................................................154
Maintenance......................................................159
Maintenance Schedule...............................................................159
Tire Care and Maintenance.......................................................161
Cleaning..........................................................................................167
Wiper Blades and Washer Jets..............................................170
Fluid Reservoirs.............................................................................171
Jacking and Lifting......................................................................173
Parts and Accessories................................................................174
Specifications...................................................179
Identification Labels...................................................................179
Vehicle Loading...........................................................................180
Dimensions and Weights..........................................................182
Subsystems....................................................................................184
Wheels and Tires.........................................................................186
Roadside Assistance......................................193
Contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance................................193
Instructions for Transporters..................................................194
Consumer Information..................................197
Entertainment and Toybox.......................................................197
About this Owner Information...............................................199
Disclaimers...................................................................................200
Reporting Safety Defects........................................................202
Declarations of Conformity....................................................203
Troubleshooting Alerts.............................................................205
Index...................................................................239
Contents

1.
Exterior lights (Lights on page 51)
2.
Autopilot camera (About Autopilot on page 78)
3.
Front door handle (Using Exterior Door Handles on page 11)
4.
Key card sensor (Keys on page 6), Autopilot camera (About Autopilot on page 78)
5.
Rear door handle (Using Exterior Door Handles on page 11)
6.
Charge port (Charging Instructions on page 154)
7.
Autopilot cameras (About Autopilot on page 78)
8.
Exterior mirrors (Mirrors on page 47)
9.
Radar sensor, if equipped (hidden from view) (About Autopilot on page 78)
10.
Hood/front trunk (Front Trunk on page 16)
11.
Tow eye cover (Instructions for Transporters on page 194)
12.
Wheels and tires (Wheels and Tires on page 186)
13.
Rear view camera (Rear View Camera on page 69)
14.
Rear trunk (Rear Trunk on page 14)
Exterior Overview
2MODEL 3 Owner

1.
Door open button (Opening Doors from the Interior on page 11)
2.
Turn signal stalk (High Beam Headlights on page 52), Turn Signals on page 53, and Windshield Washers on
page 57)
3.
Horn (Horn on page 45)
4.
Drive stalk (Shifting Gears on page 50, , Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on page 81, Autosteer on page 86)
5.
Touchscreen (Touchscreen Overview on page 4)
6.
Driver dome light (Lights on page 51)
7.
Cabin camera (Cabin Camera on page 21)
8.
Hazard warning flashers (Hazard Warning Flashers on page 53)
9.
Passenger dome light (Lights on page 51)
10.
Climate control vent (see Climate Controls on page 123)
11.
Power window switches (Windows on page 13)
12.
Manual door release (Opening Doors from the Interior on page 11)
13.
Left scroll button (Scroll Buttons on page 45)
14.
Brake pedal (Braking and Stopping on page 58)
15.
Accelerator pedal (Regenerative Braking on page 59)
16.
Right scroll button (Scroll Buttons on page 45)
17.
Center console (Interior Storage and Electronics on page 19)
18.
Glovebox (Glovebox on page 19)
Interior Overview
3Overview

The features and information you need to drive Model 3
are displayed on the touchscreen. When driving, the
touchscreen displays driving-related information such as driving speed, vehicle range, warnings, etc. The touchscreen is used to control many features that, in traditional cars, are controlled using physical buttons (for example, adjusting mirrors). You can also use the touchscreen to customize
Model 3 to suit your
preferences.
WARNING: Always pay attention to road and
traffic conditions when driving. To minimize driver
distraction and ensure the safety of vehicle
occupants as well as other road users, avoid using
the touchscreen to adjust settings while the
vehicle is in motion.
NOTE: The image below is provided for demonstration
purposes only. Depending on vehicle options, software
version and market region, your touchscreen may appear
slightly different.
1.
This area on the top of the touchscreen displays useful information and provides shortcuts to various
features. In addition to the time of day
and the
outside temperature, this area displays the following
icons:
Touch to lock/unlock all doors and
trunks.Displays when Dashcam is ready to be used (you have inserted a supported
flash drive into the USB
port). Touch to operate Dashcam
.
When in Park, touch the Dashcam
icon and select "Launch Viewer" to
watch your saved Dashcam and
Sentry Mode clips (see Dashcam on
page 70).
Add, configure, or quickly switch
driver
profiles (including Valet Mode
and Easy Entry). See
Driver Profiles
on page 43.
Displays when a notification is in
effect. Touch to display information
about the
notification. To display a list
of the most recent
notifications, with
the most recent listed
first, you can
also touch
Service > Notifications.
Displays when a software update is
available (see
Software Updates on
page 148).
Touch to enable or disable Sentry
Mode to actively monitor the vehicle



Three Types of Keys
Model 3 supports three types of keys:

NOTE: Although Bluetooth typically communicates over
distances of up to approximately
30 feet (9 meters),
performance can vary based on the phone you are
using, environmental interference, etc.
NOTE: If multiple vehicles are linked to your Tesla
account, you must ensure that the vehicle you want the
mobile app to access is currently selected on the mobile app.
Key Card
Tesla provides you with two Model 3 key cards, designed
to
fit in your wallet.
To use a key card to unlock or lock Model 3, position the
card as shown and tap it against the card reader located
just below the Autopilot camera on the driver

2. Lock/Unlock All - Single-click to lock doors and trunks (all doors and trunks must be closed). Double-
click to unlock doors and trunks.3.
Rear trunk - Double-click to unlatch the rear trunk. Hold down for one to two seconds to open the
charge port door.
Once inside, power up Model 3 by pressing the brake
pedal within two minutes of pressing the unlock button
on the key fob (see
Starting and Powering Off on page
48). If you wait longer than two minutes, you must
press the unlock button again, or place the key fob near
the card reader located
behind the cup holders on the
center console. When your key fob is detected, the two
minute authentication period restarts.
When approaching or leaving Model 3 carrying the key
fob, you do not need to point the key fob at
Model 3 as
you press a button, but you must be within operating range.
Radio equipment on a similar frequency can affect the
key. If this happens, move the key at least
one foot
(30 cm) away from other electronic devices (phones,
laptops, etc.).
If the key fob does not work (for example, its battery is dead), you can touch its
flat side against the card reader
on the driver