TESLA MODEL 3 2023 Owners Manual

MODEL 3
OWNER

YOUR OWNER

Overview................................................................3
Exterior Overview............................................................................3
Interior Overview.............................................................................4
Touchscreen Overview..................................................................5
Opening and Closing.......................................10
Keys.....................................................................................................10
Doors..................................................................................................14
Windows............................................................................................16
Rear Trunk.........................................................................................17
Front Trunk.......................................................................................19
Interior Storage and Electronics..............................................22
Seating and Safety Restraints.....................25
Front and Rear Seats...................................................................25
Seat Belts.........................................................................................29
Child Safety Seats.........................................................................32
Airbags..............................................................................................38
Driving..................................................................45
Driver Profiles.................................................................................45
Steering Wheel..............................................................................47
Mirrors...............................................................................................49
Starting and Powering Off........................................................50
Shifting...............................................................................................51
Lights.................................................................................................53
Car Status.........................................................................................56
Wipers and Washers....................................................................59
Braking and Stopping.................................................................60
Traction Control.............................................................................64
Park Assist.......................................................................................65
Vehicle Hold....................................................................................67
Acceleration Modes......................................................................68
Track Mode......................................................................................69
Trip Information..............................................................................71
Rear Facing Camera(s)...............................................................72
Pedestrian Warning System......................................................73
Cold Weather Best Practices....................................................74
Autopilot..............................................................77
About Autopilot.............................................................................77
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control....................................................80
Autosteer..........................................................................................85
Navigate on Autopilot................................................................90
Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control.......................................93
Autopark........................................................................................100
Summon..........................................................................................102
Smart Summon............................................................................105
Active Safety Features.................................108
Lane Assist.....................................................................................108
Collision Avoidance Assist..........................................................111
Speed Assist...................................................................................114
Cabin Camera.................................................................................115
Using the Touchscreen..................................116
Climate Controls...........................................................................116
Phone, Calendar, and Web Conferencing...........................122
Voice Commands.........................................................................125
Safety & Security Settings........................................................127
Dashcam.........................................................................................129
Sentry Mode...................................................................................131
USB Drive Requirements for Recording Videos..............133
Smart Garage Connectivity.....................................................134
Connecting to Wi-Fi...................................................................137
Software Updates........................................................................138
Mobile App....................................................................................140
Navigation and Entertainment..................142
Maps and Navigation.................................................................142
Media................................................................................................148
Theater, Arcade, and Toybox....................................................151
Charging and Energy Consumption........154
Electric Vehicle Components..................................................154
High Voltage Battery Information.........................................156
Charging Instructions.................................................................158
Scheduled Charging and Scheduled Departure..............163
Getting Maximum Range..........................................................164
Maintenance......................................................166
Maintenance Service Intervals................................................166
Tire Care and Maintenance......................................................176
Cleaning..........................................................................................183
Windshield Wiper Blades, Jets and Fluid...........................187
Jacking and Lifting.....................................................................189
Parts and Accessories...............................................................190
Do It Yourself Maintenance....................................................204
Specifications..................................................205
Identification Labels..................................................................205
Vehicle Loading..........................................................................206
Dimensions...................................................................................208
Subsystems....................................................................................210
Wheels and Tires..........................................................................213
Roadside Assistance....................................220
Contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance..............................220
Instructions for Transporters...................................................221
Running Out of Range..............................................................224
Jump Starting...............................................................................225
Troubleshooting..............................................227
Troubleshooting Alerts.............................................................227
Consumer Information.................................280
Contents

About this Owner Information..............................................280
Feature Availability Statement...............................................281
Disclaimers....................................................................................282
Reporting Safety Defects........................................................284
Certification Conformity..........................................................285
Index...................................................................287
Contents

1.
Exterior lights (Lights on page 53)
2.
Autopilot camera (About Autopilot on page 77)
3.
Front door handle (Using Exterior Door Handles on page 14)
4.
Key card sensor (Keys on page 10), Autopilot camera (About Autopilot on page 77)
5.
Rear door handle (Using Exterior Door Handles on page 14)
6.
Charge port (Charging Instructions on page 158)
7.
Autopilot cameras (About Autopilot on page 77)
8.
Exterior mirrors (Mirrors on page 49)
9.
Radar sensor, if equipped (hidden from view) (About Autopilot on page 77)
10.
Hood/front trunk (Front Trunk on page 19)
11.
Tow eye cover (Instructions for Transporters on page 221)
12.
Wheels and tires (Wheels and Tires on page 213)
13.
Rear view camera (Rear Facing Camera(s) on page 72)
14.
Rear trunk (Rear Trunk on page 17)
Exterior Overview
3Overview

1.
Door open button (Opening Doors from the Interior on page 14)
2.
Turn signal stalk (High Beam Headlights on page 54), Turn Signals on page 54, and Windshield Washers on page
59)
3.
Horn (Horn on page 48)
4.
Drive stalk (How to Shift on page 51, Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on page 80, Autosteer on page 85)
5.
Touchscreen (Touchscreen Overview on page 5)
6.
Driver dome light (Lights on page 53)
7.
Cabin camera (Cabin Camera on page 115)
8.
Hazard warning flashers (Hazard Warning Flashers on page 55)
9.
Passenger dome light (Lights on page 53)
10.
Climate control vent (see Climate Controls on page 116)
11.
Power window switches (Windows on page 16)
12.
Manual door release (Opening Doors from the Interior on page 14)
13.
Left scroll button (Scroll Buttons on page 47)
14.
Brake pedal (Braking and Stopping on page 60)
15.
Accelerator pedal (Regenerative Braking on page 61)
16.
Right scroll button (Scroll Buttons on page 47)
17.
Center console (Interior Storage and Electronics on page 22)
18.
Glovebox (Glovebox on page 22)
Interior Overview
4MODEL 3 Owner

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.
Use the touchscreen to control many features that, in traditional cars, are controlled using physical buttons (for example, adjusting the cabin heating and air conditioning, headlights, etc.). You also use the touchscreen to control
media, navigate, use entertainment features, and customize
Model 3 to suit your preferences. For hands-free access
to common touchscreen controls, use voice commands (see
Voice Commands on page 125).
If the touchscreen is unresponsive or demonstrates unusual behavior, you can restart it (see Restarting the
Touchscreen on page 7).
NOTE: Illustrations are provided to improve conceptual understanding only. Depending on vehicle options, software
version, market region and regional and language settings, the details displayed on the screen will differ.
1.
Status bar: This area on the top of the touchscreen displays the time of day, the outside temperature, and the
following icons:
Touch to lock/unlock all doors and trunks.4:20 pmYour vehicle automatically updates the time. If the time is incorrect, confirm your vehicle has
internet and GPS connectivity with the latest software.
Touchscreen Overview
5Overview

Displays on the touchscreen status bar only when Model 3 detects a programmed HomeLink
within range, and the touchscreen is not already displaying the HomeLink screen or popup. See
Smart Garage Connectivity on page 134.
Displays on the touchscreen status bar only when Model 3 is parked. Add, configure (including
Valet Mode and Use Easy Entry), or quickly switch driver profiles. Driver profiles can also be
accessed from the top of any Controls screen. See
Driver Profiles on page 45.
Available when Model 3 is parked, touch to manually enable or disable Sentry Mode for the
current drive cycle. To automatically turn Sentry Mode on (or
off) every time you leave your
vehicle, enable the setting from
Controls > Safety > Sentry Mode. See Sentry Mode on page 131
for more information.
NOTE: If you turn Sentry Mode on or off from Controls > Sentry Mode, the shortcuts on the
vehicle

5. Climate controls (driver): Use the left and right arrows to decrease/increase cabin temperature. Touch Split on
the popup to display separate controls for the driver and passenger. Touch the temperature icon to customize
climate control settings (see
Climate Controls on page 116). The passenger climate controls display when
temperature controls have been Split to provide separate controls for the driver and passenger.
6.
My Apps: For one-touch access to frequently used apps and controls, you can choose what displays here. See
Customizing My Apps on page 8.
7.
App Launcher: Touch the app launcher to open the app tray. Then touch any app to open it. The app you choose
displays on top of the map. To close an app, drag it downward.
8.
Recent App(s): Displays the most recently used app(s). The number of recent apps displayed here depends on
how many apps have been added to
My Apps. If you add the maximum number of apps to My Apps, only the
most recent app displays.
9.
Volume Control: Controls the volume of media player and phone calls (see Volume Controls on page 148). The
volume of navigation instructions is controlled separately (see
Maps and Navigation on page 142).
Popup Messages and Vehicle Alerts
Popup messages appear at the bottom of the touchscreen. For example, a seat belt reminder appears if a seat belt is unfastened in an occupied seat, an alert appears to notify you of an incoming phone call, a text message appears (when applicable), and voice commands appear when in use. If applicable, touch options from these popup messages (for example, accept/decline a phone call, choose an option from the headlight menu, etc.). To dismiss a
popup message, swipe it downward.
If an alert appears on your vehicle

3.
After a few seconds, the Tesla logo appears. Wait approximately 30 seconds for the touchscreen to restart. If the
touchscreen is still unresponsive or demonstrating unusual behavior after a few minutes, try power cycling the
vehicle (if possible). See
Power Cycling the Vehicle on page 50.
NOTE: Pressing the scroll buttons only restarts the touchscreen. It does not restart any other vehicle component and
does not power
Model 3 off and on.
Customizing My Apps
For one-touch access to commonly used apps and controls, you can customize what displays in the My Apps area on
the touchscreen