Tesla 3 2018 - Car Status

Overview
The left side of the touchscreen displays the
status of Model 3 at all times. What you see
depends on whether the vehicle is:
• Parked (shown below).
• Driving (see Driving Status on page 43).
• Charging (see Charging Status and
Settings on page 107).
When Model 3 is parked, the status area
shows the gear, estimated range, and an
overhead view of the car with buttons you can
touch to open the trunks and charge port
door. When you press the brake, Model 3
powers up and indicator lights
flash briefly
along the top. Unless an indicator light applies
to the current situation (for example, a seat
belt is not fastened), it should turn
o. If an
indicator light fails to turn on or
o, contact
Tesla.
Note: The following image is provided for
demonstration purposes only. Depending on
vehicle options, software version, and market
region, the information displayed may be
slightly
dierent.
Indicator Lights
The following indicator lights illuminate to
advise you or alert you of a specific status or
condition.
A brake system fault is detected or
the brake fluid level is low. See Brakes
on page 49. Contact Tesla
immediately.
The parking brake is manually applied.
See Parking Brake on page 50.
A parking brake fault is detected.
Contact Tesla. See Parking Brake on
page 50.
Tire pressure warning. The pressure of
a tire is out of range. If a fault with the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) is detected, the indicator
flashes. View tire pressures in the
"Cards" area, located toward the
bottom on the left side of the
touchscreen, as described in
Touchscreen Overview on page 4. For
a TPMS fault, contact Tesla. See Tire
Care and Maintenance on page 111.
A seat belt for an occupied front seat
is not fastened. See Seat Belts on
page 21.
Airbag safety. If this indicator does
not flash on briefly when Model 3
prepares to drive, or if it remains on,
contact Tesla immediately. See Airbag
Warning Indicator on page 33.
An ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
fault is detected. See Brakes on page
49. Contact Tesla immediately.
Front fog lights (if equipped). See
Lights on page 45.
Parking lights (side marker lights, tail
lights, and license plate lights) are on.
See Lights on page 45.
Low beam headlights are on.
High beam headlights are on.
Car Status
42 Model 3 Owner's Manual