Windows
• On the mobile app, navigate to Climate >
Defrost as mentioned previously. Your
vehicle heats the driver and passenger
windows to melt ice that could prevent
windows from moving.
•
Model 3 automatically makes a slight
adjustment to the position of the
windows to make it easier to open doors
in cold temperature.
• Use the mobile app to schedule a service
appointment for Tesla to provide
hydrophobic coating to your windows for
a nominal fee.
Mirrors
If ice buildup is expected when parking, turn
o Auto-Fold Mirrors. Touch Controls > Auto-
Fold. Ice can prevent exterior side mirrors
from folding or unfolding.
NOTE: Side mirrors automatically heat as
needed during preconditioning, or when the
rear defroster is turned on.
Wipers
If you expect snow or ice to build up when
parked, touch Controls > Service > Wiper
Service Mode. This raises wipers against the
windshield so they can defrost when the
windshield defrosts (see
Wipers and Washers
on page 68). You can also turn on wiper
defrosters (if equipped). See Climate Controls
on page 146.
Tires and Tire Chains
• Use winter tires to increase traction in
snowy or icy conditions. You can
purchase winter tires on
http://
www.tesla.com (see Seasonal Tire Types
on page 202).
• Tire chains provide additional traction
when driving in snowy or icy conditions.
Check local regulations to determine if
tire chains are recommended or required
during winter months. See
Using Tire
Chains on page 203 for more information.
Your vehicle’s tire pressures will drop in cold
ambient temperatures. If the TPMS indicator
light appears, inflate the tires before driving.
The tires will lose one PSI for every 6° C drop
in outside temperature (see Tire Care and
Maintenance on page 197). Proper tire
pressures help protect tires from potholes
and improve range when properly
inflated.
While Driving
Cold weather can increase energy
consumption because more power is required
for driving, cabin and Battery heating. Follow
these suggestions to reduce energy
consumption:
•
Use seat heaters to keep warm. Seat
heaters use less energy than the cabin
heater. Lowering the cabin temperature
and using seat heaters reduces energy
consumption (see
Climate Controls on
page 146).
•
Slow down your driving and avoid
frequent and rapid acceleration.
Regenerative Braking
Regenerative braking can be limited if the
Battery is too cold. As you continue to drive,
the Battery warms up and regenerative power
increases (see
Regenerative Braking on page
70).
NOTE: Limited regenerative braking can be
avoided if you allow enough time to
precondition your vehicle or if you use
Schedule to precondition Model 3 before your
departure time (see Scheduled Charging and
Scheduled Departure on page 192).
NOTE: Installing winter tires can result in
temporarily reduced regenerative braking
power but after a short period of driving,
Model 3 recalibrates to correct this.
Blue Snowflake Icon
A blue
snowflake icon appears on
your touchscreen when some of the
stored energy in the Battery is
unavailable because the Battery is
cold. This portion of unavailable
energy displays in blue on the
Battery meter. Regenerative
braking, acceleration, and charging
Cold Weather Best Practices
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