Storage
If you leave Model 3 parked for an extended
period of time, plug it into a charger to
prevent normal range loss and maintain the
Battery at an optimal temperature. Your
vehicle is safe to say plugged in for any
length of time.
When not in use, Model 3 automatically
enters a sleep mode to conserve range and
energy. Reduce the number of times you
check your vehicle’s status on the mobile app,
as this automatically wakes up your vehicle
and starts normal energy consumption.
NOTE: See Wipers on page 104 and Mirrors
on page 104 for more information on
preventing ice buildup when parking your
vehicle.
Removing Ice From Door
Handle
In severe winter conditions, ice buildup within
the door handle can prevent the door handle
from opening. The process for freeing a
Model 3 door handle is slightly dierent than
other door handles; you can usually remove
the ice with a few forceful bumps to the door
handle using the bottom of your
fist.
CAUTION:
Remove any jewelry or
objects that can damage the paint
prior to performing the procedure,
and do not attempt to use tools or
excessive force.
NOTE: Preemptively applying WD-40 to the
door handle pivot pins can help prevent ice
buildup inside your door handle. See
Applying WD-40 to Door Handle Pivot Pins
on page for instructions.
Perform the following to remove ice from the
door handle:
1.
Forcefully press the rear-most part of the
door handle to initially try to open the door
handle and release light or moderate ice
buildup.
2.
Working in a circular pattern around the
perimeter of the door handle, use the
bottom of your fist to forcefully bump the
door handle to break and release the ice
buildup.
3.
Aiming for the rearmost end of the wide
part of the door handle, use the bottom of
your
fist to forcefully bump the door
handle. Increase the intensity of the bumps
as necessary, repeating steps 1 and 2 until
the ice is removed and the door handle can
be opened.
CAUTION: Never bump the vehicle
so hard as to cause a dent; the force
used should be similar to knocking
on your neighbor’s front door.
4.
Once the door handle is able to move, open
and close it a few more times to release any
remaining ice buildup. Make sure the door
handle is fully pressed in (retracted) prior
to entering the vehicle, and check that the
door is fully closed before driving away.
Applying WD-40 to Door
Handle Pivot Pins
In severe winter conditions, applying WD-40
to door handle pivot pins can help prevent ice
buildup that might immobilize the handle.
Consider applying WD-40 to the door handle
pivot pins if you are expecting freezing rain,
heavy snow, or icy conditions. Reapply as
needed.
Cold Weather Best Practices
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