USB port TESLA MODEL 3 2023 Owners Manual

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

Center Console
In addition to housing an RFID transmitter that reads key fobs and key cards (see
Key Card on page 10), the
center console includes cup holders, two storage
compartments, and
a wireless phone charger.
To open the main storage compartment, pull its cover upward. Open the front storage compartment by sliding its cover forward.
Second Row Console
Your Model 3 has a rear console integrated in the center
of the second row seat back. Pull the console down to
access the rear cup holders, or use it as an armrest.
Glovebox
To open the glovebox, touch Controls > Glovebox. The
glovebox automatically opens and its light turns on.
To close the glovebox, push it upward until it clicks into its closed position.
For additional glovebox security, touch Controls >
Safety > Glovebox PIN to set a 4-digit PIN (see
Glovebox PIN on page 127).
NOTE: If you leave the glovebox open, its light
eventually turns
off.
NOTE: The glovebox locks whenever closed and you
lock
Model 3 using the mobile app, key card, you leave
Model 3 carrying your phone key (if Walk-Away Door
Lock is turned on), or if Valet mode is active (see
Valet
Mode on page 46). It does not lock when Model 3 is
locked by touching the lock icon on the touchscreen.
WARNING: When driving, keep the glovebox
closed to prevent injury to a passenger if a
collision or sudden stop occurs.
Wireless Phone Charger
A wireless phone charger (if equipped), is integrated
into the front console to provide up to 15W of power to charge a Qi-enabled phone. Simply place your phone on
the charger. Your device may feel warm while charging, but this is a normal
effect of inductive charging.
When placed on the wireless charger, your phone
charges whenever the vehicle is powered on (the
touchscreen is on and you are inside the vehicle). Your
phone will not charge after exiting the vehicle
unless a
feature (such as Sentry mode) is enabled and providing
power to the USB ports. Model 3 will also not charge a
phone if the vehicle

Two additional USB ports are located in the rear of the center console (on vehicles manufactured since approximately June 2020, these ports are USB-C). These
ports charge USB-connected devices but do not
communicate with the vehicle.
NOTE: Power is available whenever the vehicle is
considered "awake". The vehicle may be awake for many
reasons. For example, when using features such as
Summon, or when features such as Preconditioning,
Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, Camp Mode,
Sentry Mode,
etc. are enabled. The vehicle is also awake whenever the
low voltage battery is being charged or is in use, during
HV charging, when the vehicle is communicating with the mobile app, etc. Leaving an accessory plugged in does not deplete the
low voltage battery.
NOTE: Use USB 3.0 compliant cables to connect a
device to a USB port. Using non-compliant cables can result in slower charging, potential connection problems or degraded performance.
NOTE: Do not connect multiple devices using a USB
hub. This can prevent connected devices from charging or from being recognized by Media Player
, Sentry Mode,
Dashcam, etc.
Coat Hangers
Your Model 3 has a coat hanger on each side of the
vehicle in the second row. Push the coat hanger to release it. Push it again to retract it.
Interior Storage and Electronics
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NOTE: For some vehicles manufactured after
approximately November 1, 2021, the center console USB
ports may only support charging devices. Tesla
recommends using the USB port inside the glove box for
all other functions.
NOTE: The ability to format, and view video footage on,
USB drives may not be available on your vehicle
depending on date of manufacture and vehicle
configuration.
Some features on your Model 3 requires the use of a
USB drive (for example, Dashcam
, Sentry Mode and
Track Mode, if equipped) that meet these requirements:

NOTE: Use a USB port located at the front of the center
console. The USB connections at the rear of the console are for charging only.
NOTE: For some vehicles manufactured after
approximately November 1, 2021, the center console USB ports may only support charging devices. Use the USB port inside the glove box for all other functions.
Bluetooth Connected Devices
If you have a Bluetooth-capable device such as a phone that is paired and connected to
Model 3 (see Pairing a
Bluetooth Phone on page 122), you can play audio files

stored on it. Choose Media Player

Overview
NOTE: Entertainment options vary by market region.
The touchscreen displays the Entertainment screen when you choose any of the following apps:
Theater: Play various video streaming services (such as Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, etc.) while parked.
Available only if
Model 3 is connected to WiFi, or is equipped with premium connectivity and a cellular
signal is available.
Arcade: Want to game? Depending on the game, you may need to use the steering wheel buttons or a
Bluetooth or USB controller to play. See
Gaming Controllers on page 153.
NOTE: For some vehicles manufactured after approximately November 1, 2021, the center console USB
ports can only be used to charge devices. On these vehicles, you must use the USB port inside the glove box.
Toybox: Play in the Toybox while parked.WARNING: Use these features only when Model 3 is parked. Always pay attention to road and traffic
conditions when driving. Using these features while driving is illegal and very dangerous.
NOTE: You can also use voice commands to access these features (see Voice Commands on page 125).
Toybox
Your vehicle

Gaming Controllers
For vehicles manufactured prior to approximately November 1, 2021, you can connect USB-compatible game controllers to the front USB ports in the vehicle

carpets, cleaning: 184
CCS (Combo): 155
certifications (FCC, ISED, CE, NCC): 285
CHAdeMO: 155
chains: 181
change of ownership: 9
charge port: 158
charge port light: 159
charge port manual release: 161
charge port release cable: 161
charging: 154, 155, 158, 159, 160
charge settings: 159, 160
charging status: 159, 160
components and equipment: 154
instructions: 158
public charging stations: 155
scheduling: 159, 160
charging locations, finding: 145
charging stations, displaying on map: 142
child protection: 16
disabling rear window switches: 16
child seats, installing and using: 32
cleaning: 183
climate controls: 116
coat hangers: 24
cold weather best practices: 74
collision avoidance assist: 111
Colorizer: 151
connecting to Wi-Fi: 137
console: 22, 23
low voltage power socket: 23
opening: 22
rear: 22
USB ports: 23
consumption chart: 165
contact information: 221, 285
roadside assistance: 221
Tesla: 285
copyrights: 280
cruise control: 80
D
dashboard overview: 5
Dashcam: 129
data recording: 282
data sharing: 282
delivery mileage: 283
devices: 149
Bluetooth, playing audio files: 149
dimensions: 208
display settings: 5
Dog: 118
dome (map) lights: 53
door handles: 14
door labels: 206
door seals: 185
cleaning: 185
doors: 14, 15
Child Lock: 15
exterior door handles: 14
interior locking and unlocking: 15
locking: 14
opening from exterior: 14
opening from interior: 14
Unlock on Park: 15
unlocking: 14
doors function: 15
Walk-Away Door Lock: 15
drive away locking: 15
drive mode, Drive: 51
drive mode, Neutral: 51
drive mode, Park: 51
drive mode, Reverse: 51
drive modes, shifting: 51
driver: 45
profiles: 45
driving: 25, 50, 164
seating position: 25
starting: 50
tips to maximize range: 164
E
easy entry, driver profile: 45
EDR (event data recorder): 282
electric parking brake: 62
emergency braking: 111
emergency flashers: 55
Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance: 108
emission label: 205
energy: 56, 61
gained from regenerative braking: 61
range information: 56
Energy app: 165
energy use predictions (navigating): 146
Entertainment: 151
Erase & Reset: 9
event data recording: 282
exterior: 3, 53, 183, 185, 208
car cover: 185
cleaning: 183
Index

supercharging: 161
described: 161
idle fees: 161
pay-per-use fees: 161
suspension specifications: 211
T
telematics: 282
temperature: 48, 56, 116, 156, 216
Battery (high voltage), limits: 156
cabin, controls for: 116
outside: 56
tires: 216
tesla profiles: 45
Teslacam: 129, 131
tie-down straps: 222
tilt/intrusion detection: 127
Tire and Loading Information label: 206
tire noise: 181
Tire Pressure Monitoring System: 180
overview of: 180
tire pressures, checking: 176
tire pressures, displaying: 176
tires: 176, 177, 180, 181, 213, 214, 216
all-season: 181
balancing: 177
chains: 181
configuration): 176
inspecting and maintaining: 176
pressures, displaying: 176
pressures, how to check: 176
quality grading: 216
replacing: 177
replacing a tire sensor: 180
rotation: 177
specification: 213
summer: 181
temperature grades: 216
tire markings: 214
traction grade: 216
treadwear grade: 216
wheel configuration: 176
winter: 181
toll system transponders, attaching: 190
torque specifications: 210
touch up body: 185
touchscreen: 5, 7, 8, 47, 138, 185
adding shortcuts: 8
cleaning: 185
customizing My Apps: 8
display settings: 5
frozen: 7
main: 5
overview: 5
rear: 5
reboot: 7
restarting: 47
software updates: 138
unresponsive: 7
towing: 224, 225
towing a trailer: 207
towing instructions: 221
Toybox: 151
TPMS: 180
overview of: 180
Track Mode: 69
Tracking Disabled: 142
traction control: 64
trademarks: 280
Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control: 93
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control: 80
trailer hitches: 207
transmission specifications: 210
transponders, attaching: 190
Transport Canada, contacting: 285
Transport Mode: 221
transporting: 221
trip chart: 165
trip meter: 71
Trip Planner: 146
trunk, adjust opening height: 17
trunk, front: 19
trunk, rear: 17
turn signals: 54
U
ultrasonic sensors: 77
uniform tire quality grading: 216
Unlock On Park: 15
unlocking: 14
USB devices: 23
connecting: 23
USB flash drive: 127, 129, 131
USB ports: 23
V
Valet mode: 46
vehicle certification label: 206
Vehicle Hold: 67
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 205
Index