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Tesla 3 2018 User Manual

Tesla 3 2018
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OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL 3
NORTH AMERICA

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Tesla 3 2018 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTesla
Model3 2018
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Touchscreen Overview

Car Status

Dynamically displays current status of Model 3 as you drive, park, open doors, turn lights on, etc.

Controls

Touch to control features and customize Model 3 to suit your preferences.

Navigation

Access maps and navigation features for route planning.

The Tesla "T"

Access vehicle information, software version, and quick links.

Keys

Two Types of Keys

Describes the two key types: authenticated phone and key card.

Phone Key

Details on using the phone as a key and authentication process.

Key Card

Instructions on using the key card for unlocking and starting the vehicle.

Mobile App

Functions available via the mobile app for vehicle access.

Doors

Keyless Locking and Unlocking

How to lock and unlock doors wirelessly using your phone or key card.

Opening Doors from the Interior

How to open doors from the inside using the interior release.

Front Trunk

Opening

How to open the front trunk using the touchscreen or mobile app.

Interior Emergency Release

How to open the front trunk from inside.

Interior Storage and Electronics

Glovebox

How to open, close, and lock the glovebox.

USB Ports

Location and use of USB ports for charging and media.

Front and Rear Seats

Correct Driving Position

Guidance on setting up the driving position for safety and comfort.

Folding Rear Seats

How to fold the rear seat backs forward for increased cargo space.

Seat Belts

Wearing Seat Belts

General guidance on wearing seat belts correctly for maximum safety.

Seat Belt Pre-tensioners

Explanation of how seat belt pre-tensioners work with airbags.

Child Safety Seats

Guidelines for Seating Children

General rules for seating children in the rear seats only.

Installing Child Safety Seats

Methods for installing child safety seats using seat belts or LATCH.

Airbags

Location of Airbags

Diagram showing the locations of all airbags in the vehicle.

Passenger Front Airbag

Details on the occupancy sensor and its effect on the front passenger airbag.

Driver Profiles

Creating a Driver Profile

How to set up and save personalized driver settings.

Valet Mode

Explanation of the restrictions and features available in Valet Mode.

Starting and Powering Off

Starting

Steps to start Model 3 and prepare it for driving.

Restarting the Touchscreen

Procedure to restart an unresponsive touchscreen.

Brakes

Braking Systems

Overview of braking systems like ABS and EBD.

Emergency Braking

How emergency braking functions and advice on its use.

Parking Brake

How the parking brake operates and how to release it.

About Autopilot

Features

List of available Autopilot safety and convenience features.

Limitations

Factors that can impact Autopilot component performance.

Traffic-Aware Cruise Control

Operating Traffic-Aware Cruise Control

How to use Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and its operating parameters.

Changing the Set Speed

How to manually adjust the set speed for TACC.

Autosteer

Operating Autosteer

How to enable and initiate Autosteer for lane keeping and speed control.

Hold Steering Wheel

Requirement to keep hands on the steering wheel while Autosteer is active.

Maps and Navigation

Navigating

How to set a destination and start navigation.

Charging Locations

How to find and display Supercharger and other charging locations.

Predicting Energy Usage

How the vehicle estimates energy consumption for navigation.

Charging Instructions

Opening the Charge Port

How to open the charge port door.

Plugging In

Steps for connecting the charge cable to the vehicle.

Charging Status and Settings

Information displayed on the touchscreen during charging.

Supercharger Usage Fees and Idle Fees

Information on Supercharger fees and idle fees.

Maintenance Schedule

Service Intervals

Recommendations for regular maintenance and inspections.

High Voltage Safety

Safety precautions when working near high voltage systems.

Tire Care and Maintenance

Maintaining Tire Pressures

Importance of keeping tires inflated to recommended pressures.

Replacing Tires and Wheels

Information on replacing tires and wheels, including TPMS reset.

Seasonal Tire Types

Information on summer, all-season, and winter tires.

Reporting Safety Defects

Reporting Safety Defects - US

Procedure for reporting safety defects to NHTSA and Tesla in the US.

Reporting Safety Defects - Canada

Procedure for reporting safety defects to Transport Canada and Tesla in Canada.

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