Starting
When you open a door, Model 3 powers on the
touchscreen and you can operate all controls.
To drive Model 3:
1. PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL - Model 3 powers on and
is ready to drive.
2. SELECT A GEAR - Move the drive stalk all the way
down for Drive and all the way up for Reverse. See
Shifting Gears on page 53.
NOTE: If the PIN to Drive feature is enabled (see PIN to
Drive on page 141), you must also enter a valid PIN on
the touchscreen before you can drive Model 3.
Everything you need to know when driving Model 3
displays on the touchscreen.
Drive Disabled - Requires Authentication
If Model 3 does not detect a key when you press the
brake (an authenticated phone is not detected, or 30
seconds has passed since you used the key card), the
touchscreen displays a message telling you that driving
requires authentication.
If you see this message, place the key card behind the
cup holders on the top of the center console where the
RFID transmitter can read it. The 30 second
authentication window restarts and you can start
Model
3 by pressing the brake pedal.
A number of factors can aect whether Model 3 can
detect an authenticated phone (for example, the
phone's battery is low or dead and is no longer able to
communicate using Bluetooth).
Always keep your authenticated phone and a key card
with you. After driving, your authenticated phone or
key card is needed to restart
Model 3 after it powers
o. And when you leave Model 3, you must bring your
authenticated phone or key card with you to lock Model
3, either manually or automatically.
Powering O
When you finish driving, shift into Park by pressing the
button on the end of the drive stalk. When you leave
Model 3 with your authenticated phone and key card, it
powers o automatically, turning o the touchscreen.
Model 3 also powers o automatically after being in
Park for 15 minutes, even if you are sitting in the driver’s
seat.
Although usually not needed, you can power o Model
3 while sitting in the driver’s seat, provided the vehicle
is not moving. Touch Controls > Safety & Security >
Power O. Model 3 automatically powers back on again
if you press the brake pedal or touch the touchscreen.
NOTE: Model 3 automatically shifts into Park whenever
it is determined that you are exiting the vehicle, even
when you shift into Neutral before exiting. To keep
Model 3 in Neutral, you will need to activate Transport
Mode (see Instructions for Transporters on page 196).
Restarting the Touchscreen
If your touchscreen is unresponsive or demonstrates
unusual behavior, you can restart it to potentially
resolve the issue.
WARNING:
Only restart the touchscreen while the
vehicle is stopped and in Park. The car status
display, safety warnings, backup camera, etc. will
not be visible during the restart.
1.
Shift into Park.
2.
Hold down both scroll buttons on the steering wheel
until the touchscreen turns black.
Starting and Powering O
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