Tesla MODEL 3 2012 - Page 203

3. Twist the lug nut cover tool so that the
curved part is touching the middle of the
lug nut cover.
4. Firmly pull the lug nut tool away from the
wheel until the lug nut cover is released.
To install the lug nut cover:
1.
Align the lug nut cover into position.
2.
Push firmly on the lug nut cover until it
fully snaps into place.
CAUTION: Make sure the lug nut
cover is fully secure before driving
to prevent it from falling o.
Wheel Configuration
If you are installing new wheels or swapping
them for
dierent ones, update your vehicle's
wheel configuration by touching Controls >
Service > Wheel Configuration. This allows
Model 3 to learn the new wheels and provide
more accurate status updates on your vehicle.
Select a wheel from the drop down menu that
matches the new wheels you plan to install on
Model 3. Selecting new wheels in the wheel
configuration also changes the wheels that
appear on your vehicle's avatar on the
touchscreen.
NOTE: Changing your vehicle's wheel
configuration can impact range estimates, tire
pressure warning levels, and vehicle
visualization.
WARNING:
Only use Tesla-approved
wheels when installing or swapping
wheels. Using non Tesla-approved
wheels can cause serious damage.
Tesla is not liable for damage caused
by using wheels not approved by
Tesla.
Tire Configuration
After the tires on Model 3 are rotated or
replaced, update your vehicle's tire
configuration by touching Controls > Service
> Tire Configuration. This allows your vehicle
to reset the learned tire settings and improve
your driving experience. This also clears and
resets the tread wear alert for the vehicle.
Ensure you are aware if your vehicle is
equipped with winter tires. Winter tires can
be identified by a mountain and snowflake
icon on the tires' sidewall. See Winter Tires on
page 203 for more information.
NOTE: Changing your vehicle's tire
configuration can temporarily impact
acceleration and regenerative braking levels
and should only be done after tires have been
rotated or replaced.
Tire Pressure Monitoring
Each tire should be checked monthly when
cold and inflated to the recommended
pressures that are printed on the Tire
Information label located on the
front
passenger door pillar (see Maintaining Tire
Pressures on page 197). If your vehicle has
tires of a dierent size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, determine the proper tire
inflation pressure for those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a TPMS that displays a
tire pressure telltale (Tire Pressure Warning)
on the
touchscreen when one or more of your
tires is
significantly under- or over-inflated.
Accordingly, when the Tire Pressure indicator
light displays on the
touchscreen to alert you
about tire pressure, stop and check your tires
as soon as possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure (see
Maintaining Tire
Pressures on page 197). Driving on a
significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire
to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces range eciency
and tire tread life, and may aect the vehicle's
handling and stopping ability.
Tire Care and Maintenance
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