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 Cabin Overheat Protection,
Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, etc. are enabled.
The vehicle is also awake whenever the 12V
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 12V battery.
Note: Always use USB 2.0 compliant cables
when connecting devices to the USB ports.
Using non-compliant cables can result in
slower charging and, if plugged into either of
the front two ports, can result in potential
connection problems when trying to access
media files on the device.
Note: Do not connect multiple devices using a
USB hub. This can prevent connected devices
from charging or from being recognized by
Media Player.
Installing Phone Charging Cable
To make it easy to connect your phone while
keeping the console free of clutter, you can
install a phone charging cable in Model 3.
Note: The phone dock supports two phones
side-by-side.
To install a phone charging cable:
1.
Open both center console doors in front
of the cup holders.
2. Remove the rubber mat from the phone
dock.
3. Lift the phone dock to access the USB
ports.
4. Release the cover from the base of the
phone dock by sliding it to the left.
5. Plug the USB connector on the phone
charging cable into a USB port.
6. Insert the phone end of the charging cable
through the bottom of the phone dock
and route the cable through the securing
tabs towards the bottom of the phone
dock.
Interior Storage and Electronics
Opening and Closing 21