If Model 3 detects a fault
with the TPMS, this indicator
flashes for one minute
whenever you power on
Model 3.
NOTE: Installing accessories that are not
approved by Tesla can interfere with the
TPMS.
WARNING: The TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire maintenance,
including manually checking tire
pressures and regularly inspecting the
condition of tires. It is the driver's
responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under- or over-
inflation has not reached the level for
the TPMS to trigger the Tire Pressure
Warning on the touchscreen.
Automatic Reset of TPMS Sensors
After replacing one or more wheels (but not
after replacing a tire), the TPMS sensors are
relearned to ensure tire pressure warnings are
accurate. TPMS sensors reset automatically
within 10 minutes of driving over
25 km/h.
WARNING: If your Model 3 is
equipped with aftermarket tires that
dier in size from those printed on the
Tire and Loading Information Label
(see Vehicle Loading on page 217), it
is the driver's responsibility to
determine the correct tire pressure. Do
not drive on public roads when tires
are not inflated to the correct
pressure.
WARNING: Do not depend on TPMS
sensors to accurately determine
pressures and trigger alerts. It is the
driver's responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressures (see Maintaining
Tire Pressures on page 197). Over or
under-inflated tires can result in loss
of control or tire damage, which can
lead to serious injury.
Replacing a Tire Sensor
If the Tire Pressure warning indicator displays
frequently, contact Tesla to determine if a tire
sensor needs to be replaced. If a non-Tesla
Service Center repairs or replaces a tire, the
tire sensor may not work until Tesla performs
the setup procedure.
TPMS Malfunction
Model 3 has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the
system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction
indicator is combined with
the tire pressure indicator
light. When the system
detects a malfunction, the
indicator flashes for
approximately one minute,
then remains continuously
lit. This sequence continues
upon subsequent vehicle
start-ups as long as the
malfunction exists. When
the TPMS malfunction
indicator is on, the system
might not be able to detect
or signal under-
or over-
inflated tires as intended.
TPMS malfunctions can occur for a variety of
reasons, including installing replacement or
alternate tires or wheels that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS malfunction indicator light
after replacing one or more tires or wheels on
your vehicle to ensure that the replacement
tires or wheels allow the TPMS to continue to
function properly.
NOTE: If a tire has been replaced or repaired
using a dierent tire sealant than the one
available from Tesla, and a low tire pressure is
detected, it is possible that the tire sensor has
been damaged. Contact Tesla to have the
fault repaired as soon as possible.
Seasonal Tire Types
Understand Your Tire Type
The type of tires that your vehicle is originally
equipped with depends on vehicle model and
market region. It is important to understand
the capabilities of your vehicle's tires and
whether they are suited for summer, all-
season, or winter driving. Check the
information on the sidewall of a tire for
information about a tire's performance
characteristics (see
Understanding Tire
Markings on page 231)
Tire Care and Maintenance
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