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 or rotating wheels), the TPMS sensors
are reset to ensure tire pressure warnings are accurate.
TPMS sensors reset automatically after driving over
15 mph (25 km/h) for longer than 10 minutes.
NOTE: After replacing a wheel, false tire pressure
warnings may display before you've driven 15 mph
(25 km/h) for longer than 10 minutes.
Manually Resetting TPMS Sensors
To accommodate aftermarket tires and specific o-
highway driving situations (such as track events), you
can reset the TPMS sensors to trigger an alert based on
the currently set tire pressure instead of the default
factory tire pressure. To do so, touch Service > Reset
TPMS Sensors and follow the onscreen instructions.
NOTE: Resetting TPMS sensors may be especially
helpful when using Track Mode, but remember to restore
the factory TPMS setting when returning to normal
driving.
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 182), 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 163). 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
Summer Tires
Your vehicle may be originally equipped with high
performance summer tires or all season tires. Tesla
recommends using winter tires if driving in cold
temperatures or on roads where snow or ice may be
present. Contact Tesla for winter tire recommendations.
WARNING:
In cold temperatures or on snow or ice,
summer tires do not provide adequate traction.
Selecting and installing the appropriate tires for
winter conditions is important to ensure the safety
and optimum performance of your Model 3.
All-Season Tires
Your Model 3 may be originally equipped with all-season
tires. These tires are designed to provide adequate
traction in most conditions year-round, but may not
provide the same level of traction as winter tires in
snowy or icy conditions. All-season tires can be
identified by “ALL SEASON" and/or "M+S” (mud and
snow) on the tire sidewall.
Tire Care and Maintenance
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