gear TESLA MODEL 3 2022 Owner´s Manual

NOTE: When Chill is selected, Chill displays on the
touchscreen above the driving speed.
NOTE: If equipped with the Acceleration Upgrade
package, the modes of acceleration are
Chill and Sport.
Steering Mode: Adjust the amount of effort required to
turn the steering wheel.
Sport feels more responsive
whereas
Comfort feels easier to drive and park (see
Adjusting Steering Effort on page 45).
Stopping Mode: Choose how you want Model 3 to
behave once regenerative braking has reduced the driving speed to a very low speed, a driving gear is still
engaged, and both the accelerator and brake pedals are
released. See
Stopping Mode on page 59. You can adjust
this setting only when
Model 3 is in Park.
Track Mode: (available on Performance vehicles only)
when enabled, this mode
modifies the vehicle

Camp Mode allows you to power electronics through the
USB ports and 12V outlet in addition to maintaining the cabin temperature. The touchscreen remains on so you
can play music, browse the internet, play games in the arcade, or watch shows in Tesla Theater. You can also
control media and climate settings from a paired phone. Camp Mode is ideal for remaining inside your vehicle,
such as camping or staying with a child.
NOTE: In Camp Mode, Sentry Mode and the vehicle
alarm system are disabled.
NOTE: Depending on vehicle configuration or market
region, Entertainment, Arcade, and/or Theater may not be available on your vehicle.
To operate Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, or Camp Mode:
1.
Engage the Park gear. The Keep Climate On, Dog,
and
Camp settings are available only when Model 3 is
in Park.
2.
If necessary, adjust the climate settings.
3.
Touch the fan icon then touch Keep Climate On, Dog,
or
Camp.
NOTE: To initiate Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, or Camp
Mode, the Battery

Motor Type(s)
Rear motor: AC permanent magnet synchronous motor, liquid-cooled, with variable frequency drive.
Front motor (AWD vehicles): AC induction motor, liquid-cooled, with variable frequency drive.
Transmission
TypeSingle speed fixed gearGearbox Ratio9:1
Steering
SteeringSpecificationsTypeRack and pinion with electronic power steering, speed sensitiveNumber of turns lock to lock2.00Turning Circle (curb to curb)38 ft (11.6 m)
Brakes
Type4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Integrated Advanced Stability Control and Electronic
Accelerator pedal actuated regenerative braking systemCalipers
Front: Four piston fixed
Rear: Integrated Electronic Parking Brake Sliding
Rotor Diameter (ventilated)
Front (non-Performance): 12.6"/320 mm
Front (Performance): 13.98"/355 mm
Rear (non-Performance): 13.2"/335 mm
Rear (Performance): 13.2”/335 mm
Front Rotor thickness
New: 0.98"/25 mm
Service limit: 0.91”/23 mm
Rear Rotor thickness
New: 0.79"/20 mm
Service limit: 0.71”/18 mm
Non-Performance Front Brake Pad
Thickness (excluding back plate)
New: 0.393"/10 mm
Service limit: 0.110"/2.8 mm
Subsystems
184MODEL 3 Owner

CCS (Combo): 152
CE certifications: 203
CHAdeMO: 152
chains: 166
change of ownership: 122
charge port: 154
charge port light: 155
charge port manual release: 156
charge port release cable: 156
charging: 151, 152, 154, 156
charge settings: 156
charging status: 156
components and equipment: 151
instructions: 154
public charging stations: 152
scheduling: 156
charging locations, finding: 130
child protection: 13
disabling rear window switches: 13
child seats: 30
installing and using: 30
child-protection locks: 12
cleaning: 167
climate controls: 123
coat hangers: 21
cold weather best practices: 74
collision avoidance assist: 112
connecting to Wi-Fi: 147
console: 19, 21
12V power socket: 21
opening: 19
rear: 19
USB ports: 19
consumption chart: 68
contact information: 194, 203
roadside assistance: 194
Tesla: 203
copyrights: 199
cruise control: 81
D
dashboard overview: 4
Dashcam: 70
data recording: 200
data sharing: 200
declarations of conformity: 203
delivery mileage: 201
devices: 134
Bluetooth, playing audio files: 134
playing audio files from: 134
dimensions: 182
Dog Mode: 125
dome (map) lights: 51
door handles: 11
door labels: 180
doors: 11, 12
Child Lock: 12
exterior door handles: 11
interior locking and unlocking: 12
locking: 11
opening from exterior: 11
opening from interior: 11
Unlock on Park: 12
unlocking: 11
doors function: 12
Walk-Away Door Lock: 12
drive away locking: 12
Drive gear: 50
driver: 43
profiles: 43
driving: 23, 48, 67
seating position: 23
starting: 48
tips to maximize range: 67
E
Easter Eggs: 197
easy entry, driver profile: 43
EDR (event data recorder): 200
electric parking brake: 60
emergency braking: 112
emergency flashers: 53
Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance: 109
emission label: 179
energy: 54, 59
gained from regenerative braking: 59
range information: 54
Energy app: 68
energy use predictions (navigating): 131
Entertainment: 197
Erase & Reset: 122
event data recording: 200
exterior: 2, 51, 167, 169, 182
car cover: 169
cleaning: 167
dimensions: 182
lights: 51
overview: 2
polishing, touch up, & repair: 169
Index

F
factory defaults, restoring: 122
factory reset: 122
fan speed, interior: 123
favorites (Media Player): 134
Favorites (navigation): 129
FCC certifications: 203
features, downloading new: 148
firmware (software) updates: 148
flash drives, playing audio files from: 134
flashers, warning: 53
floor mats: 169
fluids: 159, 171
replacement intervals: 159
reservoirs, checking: 171
fog lights: 51
forward collision warning: 112
front license plate: 177
front passenger detection: 38
front trunk: 16
G
G-meter: 65
garage doors, opening: 144
gates, opening: 144
GAWR: 180
gears: 50
glovebox: 19
Glovebox PIN: 140
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 180
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 180
ground clearance: 182
GVWR: 180
H
Handling Balance (Track Mode): 65
hazard warning flashers: 53
head supports: 24
headlights: 51, 52
after exit: 52
controlling: 51
high beams: 52
heating: 123
high beam headlights: 52
high voltage: 151, 160, 186
Battery specifications: 186
components: 151
safety: 160
hills, stopping on: 64
hitches: 181
Home location: 131
HomeLink: 103, 144
programming and using: 144
when using Summon: 103
hood: 16
horn: 45
hub caps: 163
I
I

license plate bracket: 177
lifting: 173
lights: 51, 52, 53
hazard warning: 53
headlights after exit: 52
turn signals: 53
load limits: 180
location tracking: 128
locking: 11
lug nut covers: 163
lumbar adjustment: 23
M
maintenance: 159, 161, 167, 170, 171
brake fluid, checking: 171
cleaning: 167
daily checks: 159
fluid replacement intervals: 159
monthly checks: 159
panel, removing: 171
replacing wiper blades: 170
service intervals: 159
tires: 161
washer fluid, topping up: 171
washer jets, cleaning: 170
map orientation: 128
map updates: 132
mats: 169
media: 133
mileage upon delivery: 201
mirrors: 47
mobile app: 149
mobile app access: 149
Mobile Connector: 152, 154
description: 152
using: 154
modifications: 174
motor specifications: 184
my car does what?: 197
N
naming: 121
Navigate on Autopilot: 91
navigating: 128, 129
NCC certifications: 203
Neutral gear: 50
NHTSA, contacting: 203
O
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration: 112
occupancy sensor: 38
occupant classification: 40
Off-Peak Charging: 157
offset from speed limit: 115
Online Routing: 131
opening hood without power: 196
overhang dimensions: 182
overtake acceleration: 81
Owner Information, about: 199
P
Park Assist: 62
Park gear: 50
parking brake: 60
parking, using Autopark: 101
parking, using Summon: 103
parts replacement: 174
passenger detection: 38
passenger front airbag: 38
pedestrian warning: 73
personal data, erasing: 122
phone: 6, 136
authenticating as a key: 6
using: 136
phone app: 137
phone key: 6, 9
adding as a key: 9
removing as a key: 9
PIN: 43
PIN to Drive: 140
Post-drive Cooling (Track Mode): 65
power cycling: 48
power socket: 21
power windows: 13
powering on and off: 48
Preconditioning: 157
Proposition 65: 201
public charging stations: 152
R
radio: 133
Radio Frequency information: 203
range: 59, 67
driving tips to maximize: 67
regenerative braking: 59
range assurance: 68
Re-route: 131
rear seats, folding and raising: 24
rear view camera: 69
rear window switches, disabling: 13
Index

recent (Media Player): 134
Recents (navigation): 129
recording videos: 70, 142
recording videos (Track Mode): 65
regenerative braking: 59
regenerative braking, in Track Mode: 65
relative speed limit: 115
release notes: 148
restarting the touchscreen: 48
Reverse gear: 50
RFID transponders: 174
roadside assistance: 194
roof racks: 181
rotating tires: 162
Round Trip Energy (navigating): 131
S
safety defects, reporting: 203
safety information: 29, 34, 42
airbags: 42
child seats: 34
seat belts: 29
Schedule: 157
schedule service: 149
scheduled charging: 157
scheduled departure: 157
using: 157
seat belts: 27, 28, 168
cleaning: 168
in a collision: 28
overview of: 27
pre-tensioners: 28
wearing when pregnant: 28
seat covers: 26
seat heaters: 123, 125
seating capacity: 180
seats: 23, 123
adjusting: 23
heaters: 123
security settings: 140
sensors: 78
Sentry Mode: 140
service data recording: 200
service intervals: 159
Settings, erasing: 122
shifting gears: 50
Show Calendar Upon Entry: 138
Side Clearance (Summon): 103
side collision warning: 109
slip start: 61
Smart Summon: 106
smartphone: 6
authenticating as a key: 6
Software Reinstall: 148
software reset: 122
software update preferences: 148
software updates: 148
specifications: 182, 184, 186
12V battery: 186
brakes: 184
cargo volume: 184
dimensions: 182
exterior: 182
High Voltage Battery: 186
interior: 182
motor: 184
steering: 184
subsystems: 184
suspension: 186
tires: 186
transmission: 184
weights: 184
wheels: 186
speed assist: 115
Speed Limit Mode: 121
speed limit warning: 115
Stability Assist (Track Mode): 65
stability control: 61
starting: 48
steering specifications: 184
steering wheel: 51
lights, controlling: 51
steering, automatic: 86
streaming radio: 133
streaming services: 133
summer tires: 165
Summon: 103
Summon Distance: 103
supercharging: 158
described: 158
idle fees: 158
pay-per-use fees: 158
suspension specifications: 186
T
telematics: 200
temperature: 54, 123, 153, 189
Battery (high voltage), limits: 153
cabin, controls for: 123
outside: 54
Index