Software
Updating software is important to ensure
proper operation and longevity of your
vehicle's components. You must install a
software update at the earliest opportunity.
See Software Updates on page 180.
Tesla may update or reinstall your vehicle's
software as part of the normal diagnostic,
repair, and maintenance process within
Service.
Service Intervals
Your vehicle should generally be serviced on
an as-needed basis. However, Tesla
recommends the following maintenance items
and intervals, as applicable to your vehicle, to
ensure continued reliability and
eciency of
your Model 3.
•
Brake fluid health check every 2 years
(replace if necessary).
•
A/C desiccant bag replacement every 6
years.
•
Cabin air filter replacement every year.
•
Clean and lubricate brake calipers every
year or 12,500 miles (20,000 km) if in an
area where roads are salted during winter
• Rotate tires every 10,000 km or if tread
depth dierence is 1.5 mm or greater,
whichever comes first
NOTE: The above intervals are based on
typical driving behaviors and scenarios.
However,
Model 3 should generally be
serviced on an as-needed basis; depending
on various circumstances such as driving
behavior, usage, environmental conditions,
etc., the above maintenance items may need
to be replaced more or less frequently than
specified. Additionally, the above list should
not be considered comprehensive and does
not include consumable parts such as
windshield wipers, brake pads, etc.
NOTE: Damages or failures caused by
maintenance or repairs performed by non-
Tesla
certified technicians are not covered by
the warranty.
Schedule Service
Scheduling a service visit through the mobile
app is easy. After touching Schedule Service,
select the type of service needed and follow
the directions in the mobile app. Provide as
much detail as possible, such as:
• Photos, sound recordings, or videos.
• Date(s), time(s), and time zone when the
issue occurred.
• Country of use and location.
•
Approximate speed the vehicle was
traveling (if applicable).
•
Environmental conditions (rain, snow,
cold, etc.).
•
Road name and type of road (if
applicable).
•
Quality of lane markings (if applicable).
•
Applicable vehicle settings.
•
Identifiable symptoms.
Visit https://www.tesla.com/support/service-
visits for more information on scheduling
service.
Daily Checks
• Check the Battery’s charge level,
displayed on the touchscreen or mobile
app.
• Check the condition and pressure of each
tire (see Tire Care and Maintenance on
page 197).
• Check that all exterior lights, horn, turn
signals, and wipers and washers are
working.
• Check for any unexpected indicator lights
or vehicle alerts on the touchscreen.
• Check the operation of the brakes,
including the parking brake.
• Check the operation of the seat belts
(see Seat Belts on page 30).
• Look for abnormal fluid deposits
underneath Model 3 that might indicate a
leak. It is normal for a small pool of water
to form (caused by the air conditioning
system’s dehumidifying process).
Maintenance
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