TESLA MODEL 3 2023 Owners Manual
MODEL 3 2023
TESLA
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TESLA MODEL 3 2023 Owners Manual
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What to do:
For more information and troubleshooting suggestions, check in your vehicle touchscreen under Controls > Service
> Notifications for other recent alerts that involve charging.
CP_a066
Charging equipment not ready
See equipment instructions to start charging
What this alert means:
Charging cannot begin because the charging station is communicating to your vehicle that either the external
charging equipment is not ready or charging is not authorized. The control pilot signal that communicates between
the charging station and your vehicle indicates that your vehicle is not allowed to start charging.
This could occur because:
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To help thaw any ice on the charge port latch, press the Defrost Car button in your Tesla Mobile App to defrost your
vehicle for approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
NOTE: Be sure to use Defrost Car in your Mobile App to defrost your vehicle. Adjusting the climate control settings
in your vehicle
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If the alert remains present, limited AC charging should still be available.
For more information on charging, see Charging Instructions on page 158.
CP_a101
Charge rate reduced - Wall connection hot
Outlet or Wall Connector wiring must be checked
What this alert means:
High temperature detected by Wall Connector alerts indicate the building connection to the Wall Connector is
getting too warm, so charging has been slowed to protect the wiring and Wall Connector.
This is not typically an issue with your vehicle or your Wall Connector, but rather an issue with the building wiring.
This may be caused by a loose building wiring connection to the Wall Connector and can be fixed quickly by an
electrician.
What to do:
Contact an electrician to inspect the building wiring connection to the Wall Connector. They should make sure that
all wires are properly connected and torqued according to the installation guide for the Wall Connector.
Wall Connector installation guides can be found here.
CP_a102
Unable to charge - Wall connection too hot
Outlet or Wall Connector wiring must be checked
What this alert means:
High temperature detected by Wall Connector alerts indicate the building connection to the Wall Connector is
getting too warm, so charging has been slowed to protect the wiring and Wall Connector.
This is not typically an issue with your vehicle or your Wall Connector, but rather an issue with the building wiring.
This may be caused by a loose building wiring connection to the Wall Connector and can be fixed quickly by an
electrician.
What to do:
Contact an electrician to inspect the building wiring connection to the Wall Connector. They should make sure that
all wires are properly connected and torqued according to the installation guide for the Wall Connector.
For more information, see the installation guide for your Wall Connector.
CP_a143
Charging adapter has electric arc flash hazard
Use different charging equipment
What this alert means:
Charging is unavailable because your vehicle has detected an electric arc flash hazard in the third-party charging
adapter used to connect a Combined Charging System (CCS) charge handle to your vehicle
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This alert may be caused by a temporary condition that will be resolved automatically. If this alert clears during your
current drive, or is no longer present when you start your next drive, it was likely caused by a temporary condition.
No action is required.
This alert may also indicate a condition requiring front motor inspection and service. If this alert persists throughout
subsequent drives, it is recommended that you schedule service. Your vehicle is OK to drive in the meantime.
DI_a166
Vehicle automatically parked to prevent rollaway
Fasten seatbelt and close door to stay in gear
What this alert means:
Your vehicle has automatically shifted into Park (P) because it determined the driver was leaving or no longer
present. This is expected vehicle behavior under various circumstances.
Your vehicle will automatically shift into Park if all of these conditions are true:
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Take control and drive your vehicle manually.
When any condition preventing Cruise Control activation is no longer present, Cruise Control should be available. If
this alert persists throughout subsequent drives, schedule service at your earliest convenience. Your vehicle is OK to
drive in the meantime.
For more information, see Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on page 80.
DI_a184
Autopark canceled
Take control
What this alert means:
Autopark has been canceled.
Autopark might have been canceled because:
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Autopark should be available again during your next drive.
For more information, see To Cancel Parking on page 101 and Limitations on page 101.
DI_a190
Rear tire tread depth low - Schedule service
Inspect tires for rotation/replacement
What this alert means:
NOTE: This alert does NOT indicate that there is a flat tire.
Your vehicle has detected that the rear tires have experienced more wear over time than the front tires, exceeding the recommended
difference.
What to do:
It is recommended that the tread depth on all tires be inspected. As your tires wear during normal driving, the rear tires generally wear more quickly than the front tires.
Tire rotation is important to balance tire wear evenly across all tires. 3
Failure to rotate tires as recommended poses a risk of hydroplaning and losing control of the vehicle on wet roads.
Failure to rotate tires also decreases the life of your tires, requiring premature replacement.
It is recommended that you schedule service via your Tesla Mobile App or with an independent service provider to have your tires rotated when:
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For more information, see Vehicle Hold on page 67.
EPBL_a195 / EPBR_a195
Vehicle automatically parked to prevent rollaway
Fasten seatbelt and close door to stay in gear
What this alert means:
Your vehicle has automatically shifted into Park (P) because it determined the driver was leaving or no longer
present. This is expected vehicle behavior under various circumstances.
Your vehicle will automatically shift into Park if all of these conditions are true:
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If you continue to experience reduced braking performance which does not improve over time, please contact Tesla
service at your convenience for a brake inspection.
For more information, see Hydraulic Fade Compensation on page 61.
PCS_a016
Cannot charge - Poor grid power quality possible
Retry / Try other charge location or Supercharging
What this alert means:
Charging has stopped due to a condition that prevents your vehicle from charging with AC power. DC fast charging /
Supercharging should still function as expected.
This may be due to power supply disturbances caused by the external charging equipment or by the electrical
power grid. In some cases, this condition may be the result of using nearby electric devices that draw a lot of power.
If these possible causes can be ruled out, then a condition with your vehicle itself may also be affecting AC charging.
What to do:
If this alert is accompanied by another alert that specifies the condition affecting AC charging, start by investigating
that alert.
Further troubleshooting tips based on equipment type:
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Alternatively, you can check Mobile Connector or Wall Connector status lights to confirm power to the device, and
also refer to the product owner
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