Tesla MODEL 3 2012 - Page 149

5. Touch the driver's side seat icon to adjust seat heaters for the driver. The seat operates at
three levels from 3 (highest) to 1 (lowest). The seat icon displays twisting lines that turn red
(heating) corresponding with the set level. Auto, which displays when the climate control
system is set to Auto, warms the front seats based on cabin temperature. For one-touch
access to seat heaters, you can add them to the touchscreen's bottom bar (see Customizing
My Apps on page 7).
6. Touch to turn on the heated steering wheel (if equipped).
7.
Touch to turn on the wiper defrosters (if equipped). Wipers defrost for 30 minutes then turn
o automatically.
8. Touch the passenger's side seat icon to adjust seat heaters for the front passenger. The seat
operates at three levels from 3 (highest) to 1 (lowest). The seat icon displays twisting lines
that turn red (heating) to corresponding with the set level. Auto, which displays when the
climate control system is set to Auto, warms the front seats based on cabin temperature.
For one-touch access to seat heaters, you can add them to the touchscreen's bottom bar
(see
Customizing My Apps on page 7).
9.
When in Park, these settings display to allow you to keep the climate control system
operating, even when you leave
Model 3 (see Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp on page
148).
10.
Touch to adjust how air flows from the front vents. See Adjusting the Front Vents on page
149.
11.
When Model 3 is in Park, touch Schedule to set a recurring daily time when you want Model
3 to be ready to drive by preconditioning the Battery and cabin climate and/or charging
during o-peak hours (see Scheduled Charging and Scheduled Departure on page 192).
12.
Touch to control the flow of air inside the cabin. Air can be drawn into Model 3 from outside
or air can be recirculated inside the cabin.
13.
Use the slider to adjust the fan speed.
NOTE: Adjusting the fan speed may change the selected setting for how air is drawn into
Model 3 in order to increase or reduce air flow.
14. Touch to turn the air conditioning system on or o. Turning it o reduces cooling, but saves
energy.
NOTE: Because Model 3 runs much quieter than a gasoline-powered vehicle, you may notice
the sound of the air conditioning compressor as it is operating. To minimize noise, reduce
the fan speed.
15. Touch to warm up the rear windshield. When operating, the icon turns red. After 15 minutes,
the rear window defroster automatically turns o. The exterior side mirrors are also heated
whenever the rear window defroster is operating.
16. The windshield defroster distributes air flow to the windshield. Touch once to defog the
windshield (the icon turns yellow). Touch a second time to defrost the windshield (the icon
turns red and the heating and fan operate at maximum levels). Touch a third time to turn
o
and restore the air distribution, heating, and fan to their previous settings. In cold ambient
temperatures, the exterior side mirrors are also heated whenever the windshield defroster is
operating. See Cold Weather Best Practices on page 88 for more information on preparing
for cold weather.
17. Touch Auto to turn the Auto setting on or o.
Climate Controls
147Using the Touchscreen