2. Lock/Unlock All - Single-click to lock doors and
trunks (all doors and trunks must be closed).
Double-click to unlock doors and trunks.
3. Rear trunk - Double-click to open the rear trunk.
Hold down for one to two seconds to open the
charge port door.
Once inside, power up Model 3 by pressing the brake
pedal within two minutes of pressing the unlock button
on the key fob (see
Starting and Powering O on page
51). If you wait longer than two minutes, you must
press the unlock button again, or place the key fob near
the card reader located behind the cup holders on the
center console. When your key fob is detected, the two
minute authentication period restarts.
When approaching or leaving Model 3 carrying the key
fob, you do not need to point the key fob at Model 3 as
you press a button, but you must be within operating
range.
Radio equipment on a similar frequency can aect the
key. If this happens, move the key at least one foot
(30 cm) away from other electronic devices (phone,
laptop, etc.).
If the key fob does not work (for example, its battery is
dead), you can touch its flat side against the card
reader on the driver's side door pillar (like the key card).
Instructions for changing the battery are provided in
Replacing the Key Fob Battery on page 10.
NOTE: You can use the same key fob with multiple
Model 3 vehicles provided you authenticate it (see
Managing Keys on page 11). However, key fob works
with only one Model 3 at a time. Therefore, to use a key
fob for a dierent Model 3, touch its flat side against
the card reader on the driver's side door pillar.
NOTE: Model 3 supports up to four dierent key fobs.
CAUTION:
Protect the key from impact, high
temperatures, and damage from liquids. Avoid
contact with solvents, waxes and abrasive
cleaners.
Passive Key Fob
Due market region or vehicle configuration, Passive Key
Fob may not be available for your vehicle.
Locking and unlocking Model 3 with your key fob is
conveniently hands-free. Although you must be
carrying a paired key fob, there is no need to use it.
Model 3 has sensors around the vehicle that can
recognize the presence of a key fob within a range of
approximately three feet (one meter). Therefore, you
can keep your key fob in your pocket or purse and
simply pull on the door handle to unlock. When
carrying your key fob with you, you can also open the
trunk without having to use the key by pressing the
trunk's exterior door handle. If Walk-Away Lock is on,
your vehicle automatically locks when you exit and
senses that the key fob is no longer in range (see
Walk-
Away Door Lock
on page 14). Passive key fob is
automatically enabled when you pair your key fob to
your vehicle.
The key fob can only be paired to one vehicle at a time.
If you want your key fob to passively lock and unlock
for a
dierent vehicle, touch the flat side of the key fob
onto the driver's side door pillar or center console card
reader. You only need to do this once to pair it to your
desired vehicle. You must pair your key fob every time
you use it with a
dierent vehicle.
NOTE: Only key fobs with the TESLA logo printed on
the flat side have the passive locking and unlocking
functionality. Key fobs with the MODEL 3 logo printed
on the flat side cannot passively lock and unlock your
vehicle.
NOTE: For increased security, your key fob disables
itself after five minutes of being stationary while in
range but the vehicle is not in use. The vehicle will not
lock or unlock passively when this occurs. Shake or
press a button on your key fob to wake it up.
Replacing the Key Fob Battery
Under normal use, the accessory key fob (available at
https://shop.tesla.com) has a battery that lasts for up
to five years, depending on key fob version and
selected vehicle settings. When the battery is low, a
message displays on the touchscreen.
To replace the key fob battery:
1.
With the key fob placed button side down on a soft
surface, release the bottom cover.
2.
Remove the battery by lifting it away from the
retaining clips.
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