Tesla MODEL 3 2020 - Climate Controls

Overview of Climate Controls
Climate controls are always available at the bottom of the touchscreen. To turn the climate
control system on, touch the fan icon or adjust the cabin temperature. To turn it o, touch the
fan icon and then touch the o button near the center of the popup window.
By default, climate control is set to the Auto setting, which maintains optimum comfort in all but
the most severe weather conditions. When you adjust the cabin temperature in the Auto setting,
the system automatically adjusts the heating, air conditioning, air distribution, and fan speed to
maintain the cabin at your selected temperature. To override the Auto setting, touch the fan
icon, turn o the Auto setting, then manually adjust your settings (see Adjusting Climate
Control Settings on page 155). If you've manually adjusted individual settings, you can also
revert back to Auto at any time by touching AUTO on the climate control popup window.
NOTE: The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending on
vehicle options, software version, market region, and settings, the information displayed may be
slightly
dierent.
1. Seat heaters operate at three setting levels from 3 (highest) to 1 (lowest). When operating,
the associated seat icon displays twisting lines that turn red to indicate the setting level. If
equipped with the premium package, rear seats are also equipped with seat heaters (see
Operating Seat Heaters on page 157).
2. Touch an up or down arrow to change the cabin temperature. To apply a temperature
setting to both the driver and passenger side, touch
SYNC on the popup that appears when
you touch an arrow. When you apply the same temperature to both sides, only one
temperature setting displays. Touch SYNC again to display separate temperature settings for
the driver and passenger.
3. Touch the fan icon to turn on climate control and to manually customize settings to suit
your preferences (see Adjusting Climate Control Settings on page 155). Touch and hold the
fan icon to quickly turn
o climate control. If your vehicle is equipped with the premium
package, touch this icon to access controls for the rear seat heaters.
4. The windshield defroster distributes air flow to the windshield. Touch once to defog the
windshield (the icon turns blue). Touch a second time to defrost the windshield (the icon
turns red and the heating and fan operate at maximum levels). Touch a third time to turn o
and restore the air distribution, heating, and fan to their previous settings. The exterior side
mirrors are also heated whenever the windshield defroster is operating. See Cold Weather
Best Practices on page 104 for more information on preparing for cold weather.
5. Touch to warm up the rear window. When operating, the icon turns red. After 15 minutes,
the rear window defroster automatically turns o. The exterior side mirrors are also heated
whenever the rear window defroster is operating.
WARNING:
To avoid burns resulting from prolonged use, individuals who have peripheral
neuropathy, or whose capacity to feel pain is limited because of diabetes, age,
neurological injury, or some other condition, should exercise caution when using the
climate control system and seat heaters.
Climate Controls
154 MODEL 3 OWNER'S MANUAL