Overview
The touchscreen displays the status of Model 3 at all
times. What you see depends on whether the vehicle is:
• Parked (shown below).
• Driving (see Driving Status on page 58).
• Charging (see Charging Status and Settings on page
158).
When Model 3 is parked, the status area shows the
gear, estimated range, and an overhead view of the car
with buttons you can touch to open the trunks and
charge port door. When you press the brake,
Model 3
powers up and indicator lights flash briefly along the
top. Unless an indicator light applies to the current
situation (for example, a seat belt is not fastened), it
should turn
o. If an indicator light fails to turn on or
o, contact Tesla.
NOTE: The following image is provided for
demonstration purposes only. Depending on vehicle
options, software version, and market region, the
information displayed may be slightly dierent.
Indicator Lights
The following indicator lights illuminate to advise you or
alert you of a specific status or condition.
A brake system fault is detected or the
brake
fluid level is low. See Braking and
Stopping on page 61. Contact Tesla
immediately.
A brake booster fault has been detected.
See
Braking and Stopping on page 61.
An ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) fault
is detected. See Braking and Stopping
on page 61. Contact Tesla immediately.
A parking brake fault is detected.
Contact Tesla. See Parking Brake on
page 63.
The parking brake is manually applied.
See Parking Brake on page 63.
Tire pressure warning. The pressure of a
tire is out of range. If a fault with the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is
detected, the indicator
flashes. View tire
pressures in the "Cards" area, located
below the touchscreen's car status area,
as described in
Touchscreen Overview
on page 4. For a TPMS fault, contact
Tesla. See
Tire Care and Maintenance on
page 163.
A seat belt for an occupied seat is not
fastened. See Seat Belts on page 29.
Airbag safety. If this indicator does not
flash on briefly when Model 3 prepares
to drive, or if it remains on, contact Tesla
immediately. See Airbag Warning
Indicator on page 44.
Front fog lights, if equipped. See
Lights
on page 54.
Parking lights (side marker lights, tail
lights, and license plate lights) are on.
See Lights on page 54.
Car Status
57Driving