• Objects wedged between the seat back and seat cushion.
• Cargo interfering with the seat.
• Aftermarket items attached to, or sitting on or between, the seat and occupant including but not limited to
covers, mats, blankets, etc.
These conditions can interfere with the occupancy sensor. If you have eliminated the above possibilities, and the
airbag status is still incorrect, ask passengers to ride in the rear seats and contact Tesla to have the airbag system
checked.
NOTE: The front passenger occupancy sensor affects the operation of the passenger front airbags only. The side
airbags are not affected.
WARNING: If the front passenger airbag is not turning on or off as expected based on the weight thresholds
previously described, contact Tesla immediately.

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WARNING: If seating a child in the front passenger seat is legally permissible in your market region, it is the
driver's responsibility to ensure that the passenger front airbag is OFF. Never seat a child in a rear facing safety
seat in the front passenger seat with an active airbag. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the child can occur. Per
recommendations by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, all occupants age 12 and under must
ride in the rear seats.
WARNING: Do not use seat covers on Model 3. Doing so could restrict deployment of the seat-mounted side
air bags if a collision occurs. It can also reduce the accuracy of the occupant detection system, if equipped.

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Ensuring Accurate Occupant Detection
To help ensure an occupant in the front passenger seat can be accurately classified, the passenger must:
• Wear a seat belt.
• Sit upright on the center of the seat cushion, with shoulders resting against the seat back and legs extended
comfortably in front with feet on the floor. See Examples of Correct and Incorrect Seating Positions on page 73.
• Remain positioned on the seat cushion and not lift their weight off the seat (for example, by pushing their feet
against the floor or pressing on the center console or armrest to lift up).
• Never wear thick, wet, or bulky clothing (such as ski wear or padded clothing).
In addition to the items listed above, the following situations can interfere with the accuracy of the occupant
classification system:
• Placing a radio transmitter (for example, a hunting radio or walkie-talkie) on the front passenger seat.
• Placing an AC/DC inverter, or a device that is being powered by the inverter (for example, a cell phone, tablet, or
computer) on the front passenger seat cushion.
• Placing liquid (such as a bottled drink) or food containers on a car seat when a child restraint system is present.
• Incorrectly placing a child restraint system so that the entire lower section is not positioned against the seat
cushion.
• Objects lodged under the seat or wedged between the seat back and cushion.
• Heavy objects sitting on the seat (briefcase, large purse).
• Cargo interfering with the seat.
• Aftermarket items attached to or placed between the seat and the occupant, such as covers, mats, blankets, etc.
These conditions can interfere with the occupancy sensor. If you have eliminated the above possibilities, and the
airbag status is still incorrect, instruct passengers to ride in the rear seats and contact Tesla to have the airbag
system checked.
NOTE: Tesla follows NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) recommendations that all occupants
age 12 and under must ride in a rear seating position.
NOTE: The front passenger occupancy sensor affects the operation of the passenger front airbags only. The side
airbags are not affected.
WARNING: Failure to follow the above instructions can adversely affect the Occupant Classification System
(OCS) which can cause serious injury or death.
WARNING: If the front passenger airbag is not turning on or off as expected, do not seat a passenger in the
front passenger seat. Contact Tesla Service.
WARNING: To ensure accuracy of the occupant detection system, do not make any modifications to the front
passenger seat.
WARNING: Do not use seat covers on Model 3. Doing so could restrict deployment of the seat-mounted side
air bags if a collision occurs. It can also reduce the accuracy of the occupant classification system.

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Examples of Correct and Incorrect Seating Positions
Correct seating position:

Incorrect seating position - the passenger's feet must be on the floor:

Incorrect seating position - the passenger must not slide forward on the seat cushion:

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Incorrect seating position - the passenger must not recline the backrest to a laying down position when the vehicle
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Inflation Effects
WARNING: When airbags inflate, a fine powder is released. This powder can irritate the skin and should be
thoroughly flushed from the eyes and from any cuts or abrasions.
After inflation, the airbags deflate to provide a gradual cushioning effect for the occupants and to ensure the driver’s
forward vision is not obscured.
If airbags have inflated, or if your vehicle has been in a collision, your vehicle requires servicing before it will power
up. In addition, your airbags, seat belt pre-tensioners and any associated components must be checked, and if
necessary, replaced. Contact Tesla Service immediately.
In a collision, in addition to the airbags inflating:
• Doors unlock.
• Hazard warning lights turn on.
• Interior lights turn on.
• High voltage is disabled.
NOTE: Depending on the nature of the impact and the forces involved, doors may not unlock in a collision and/or
damage may prevent them from opening. In such cases, the door may need to be opened using the interior manual
release, or other means of extrication (for example, exiting through another door, breaking the window, etc.).
NOTE: In some collisions, even if airbags did not inflate, high voltage may be disabled and you will be unable to
power up and drive. Contact Tesla Service immediately.
Airbag Warning Indicator
The airbag indicator on the touchscreen remains lit if the airbag system is malfunctioning. The only
time this indicator should light up is briefly when Model 3 first powers up, in which case it turns off
within a few seconds. If it remains lit, contact Tesla immediately and do not drive.

Airbag Warnings
WARNING: All occupants, including the driver, should always wear their seat belts, whether or not an airbag is
also provided at their seating position, to minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a collision.
WARNING: Front seat occupants should not place their arms over the airbag module, as an inflating airbag can
cause fractures or other injuries.
WARNING: Do not use seat covers on Model 3. Doing so could restrict deployment of the seat-mounted side
air bags if a collision occurs. It can also reduce the accuracy of the occupant detection system, if equipped.
WARNING: Airbags inflate with considerable speed and force, which can cause injury. To limit injuries, ensure
that occupants are wearing seat belts and are correctly seated, with the seat positioned as far back as
possible. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of 10"
(25 cm) between an occupant’s chest and an airbag.
WARNING: Children should not be seated on the front passenger seat unless permitted by regulations in your
market region. Follow all regulations in your region for the appropriate way to seat a child based on the child's
weight, size, and age. The safest place to seat infants and young children is in a rear seating position. Seating
an infant or child in a rear-facing child restraint system on a seat equipped with an operational airbag can
cause serious injury or death.
WARNING: Do not use a rear-facing child restraint system on a seat with an operational airbag in front of it.
Doing so can cause injury or death if the airbag inflates.
WARNING: To ensure correct inflation of the side airbags, maintain an unobstructed gap between an
occupant’s torso and the side of Model 3.
WARNING: Passengers shouldn't lean their heads against doors. Doing so can cause injury if a curtain airbag
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WARNING: Do not allow passengers to obstruct the operation of an airbag by placing feet, knees or any other
part of the body on or near an airbag.
WARNING: Do not attach or place objects on or near the front airbags, the side of the front seats, the
headliner at the side of the vehicle, or any other airbag cover that could interfere with inflation of an airbag.
Objects can cause serious injury if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the airbag to inflate.
WARNING: Following inflation, some airbag components are hot. Do not touch until they have cooled.

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Mobile App
The Tesla mobile app allows you to communicate with Model 3 remotely using your iPhone® or Android™ phone.
NOTE: The information below may not represent an exhaustive list of the functions available on the Tesla mobile app.
To ensure access to new and improved features, download updated versions of the mobile app as they become
available.
To Use the Mobile App
To set up the Tesla mobile app to communicate with your Model 3:
1. Download the Tesla mobile app to your phone.
2. Log in to the Tesla mobile app by entering your Tesla account credentials.
3. Enable mobile access to your Model 3 by touching Controls > Safety > Allow Mobile Access.
4. Turn your phone's Bluetooth setting ON and ensure that Bluetooth is turned on within your phone's global
settings for the Tesla mobile app. For example, on your phone, navigate to Settings, choose the Tesla mobile app,
and ensure the Bluetooth setting is enabled.
Your phone and vehicle must both be actively connected to cellular service to allow the mobile app to communicate
with your vehicle. Tesla recommends that you always have a functional physical key readily available if parking in an
area with limited or absent cellular service, such as an indoor parking garage.
NOTE: In the event that you require lockout assistance from Tesla due to a non-warranty issue, such as having limited
cellular connectivity and having no secondary key available, your expenses are not covered under the Roadside
Assistance policy.
NOTE: Tesla does not support the use of third party applications to contact Model 3.
Overview
The Tesla mobile app's home screen allows you to:
• See the name of your vehicle (if you have one).
• View your vehicle’s estimated range.
• See which drive mode the vehicle is in (Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive).
• Lock or unlock your vehicle.
• Enable maximum defrost to warm your vehicle in cold conditions.
• Check your vehicle's charging information and open or close the charge port.
NOTE: Twisting red lines next to the battery icon indicate that the Battery is actively heating up (including while
charging or preparing to charge).
• Open the front trunk.
• View your vehicle’s odometer, VIN, and current firmware version.
Media settings appear on the mobile app to pause, play, rewind, fast forward, and adjust the volume of the media
currently playing in the vehicle.
For supported video sources, send videos to Tesla Theater by sharing the link through the mobile app. Navigate to
the movie, show, or video you want to play on your phone and touch the share button. Share the video with the Tesla
app and it appears on the touchscreen if Model 3 is in Park.
Profile
In the Profile tab located at the top corner of your phone’s screen (shown as an avatar icon), you can:
• Switch to a different vehicle associated with your Tesla account, if you have access to more than one.
• Navigate the Tesla Shop.
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• Access the Tesla inbox.
• Manage your account information and view your order history.
• View and customize notifications you receive under the Settings tab, such as Calendar sync, when your security
alarm has been triggered, charging updates, and new software updates. You can start updates from afar and
check its progress.
Controls
The Controls tab allows you to do the following:
• Open the front or rear trunk.
• Lock or unlock Model 3 from afar.
• Open or close the charge port.
• Flash the lights or honk the horn to find where Model 3 is parked.
• Enable Keyless Driving.
NOTE: Keyless Driving can be used when you do not have your key or to bypass PIN to Drive in cases where you
forgot your PIN or your touchscreen is unresponsive (see PIN to Drive on page 169).
• Open and close your garage door if your vehicle has a programmed HomeLink connection, if available (see Smart
Garage on page 85).
• Vent the windows.
Climate
You can check the interior temperature and heat or cool the cabin before driving (even if it’s in a garage), control the
seat heaters, and defrost the windshield:
• Enable or disable Defrost Car by swiping up the from bottom , which helps melt snow, ice, and frost on the
windshield, windows, and mirrors.
• Enable or disable Dog Mode or Camp Mode.
• Cabin Overheat Protection prevents the cabin from getting too hot in scorching ambient conditions. You can
choose whether you want the A/C or just the fan to run when the temperature in the cabin exceeds 105 ° F (40
°C), or the selected temperature if available. See Operating Climate Controls on page 176 for more information.
• Customizing climate controls allows you to precondition the cabin by moving the direction of air flow from the
vents, and turn the seat heaters on or off.
• Vent or close the windows.
Using the mobile app to precondition Model 3 also warms the Battery as needed. The mobile app will notify you
once your vehicle has reached the desired preconditioning temperature.
NOTE: In some vehicles, depending on vehicle specifications and date of manufacture, using the mobile app to
defrost Model 3 also thaws ice on the charge port latch. This is useful in extremely cold weather or icy conditions in
which the charge port latch can freeze in place, preventing you from removing or inserting the charge cable.
Location
Locate Model 3 with directions, or track its movement across a map.
Summon
You can park or retrieve Model 3 using Summon (see Summon on page 152) or Smart Summon (see Smart Summon
on page 156).
Schedule
Enable scheduled charging or departure, and precondition the vehicle. See Scheduled Charging and Scheduled
Departure on page 211 for more information.

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Security
The Security tab allows you to do the following:
• Pair your phone to the vehicle (see Phone Key on page 24).
• Enable or disable Sentry Mode (see How to Use Sentry Mode (Camera + App) on page 172).
• Enable or disable Valet Mode (see Valet Mode on page 119).
• Enable or disable Speed Limit Mode and receive notifications when the vehicle's driving speed is within
approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) of your selected maximum speed (see Speed Limit Mode on page 170).
Upgrades
View and purchase the latest upgrades available for your vehicle, such as full self-driving.
Service
See Schedule Service on page 217 for information on how to schedule service through the mobile app.
Roadside
View roadside resources and request roadside assistance (where applicable). For more information on Roadside
Assistance, see Contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance on page 292.
Granting Access to a Second Driver
Add and remove access permission for an additional driver from the Tesla mobile app.
NOTE: Tesla mobile app version 4.3.1 or higher is required. Additional drivers can either use a previously registered
Tesla Account or use the app to create a new Tesla Account.
To add an additional driver, in the Tesla mobile app from the vehicle home screen, go to Security > Add Driver and
follow the onscreen instructions.
NOTE: The additional driver has access to all app features except purchasing upgrades.
To remove access, use the mobile app and go to Security > Manage Drivers and follow the onscreen instructions.

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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is available as a data connection method and is often faster than cellular data networks. Connecting to Wi-Fi is
especially useful in areas with limited or no cellular connectivity. To ensure fast, reliable delivery of software and map
updates, Tesla recommends leaving Model 3 connected to a Wi-Fi network whenever possible (for example, when
parked overnight).
To connect to a Wi-Fi network:
1. Touch Controls > Wi-Fi icon at the top of the Controls screen. Model 3 begins to scan and display detected Wi-Fi
networks that are within range.
When connected to Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi icon displays at the top of the touchscreen.
NOTE: If a known Wi-Fi network does not appear in the list, move Model 3 closer to the access point or consider
using a range extender.
NOTE: When connecting to a 5GHz network (if available), check which channels are supported in your region.
5GHz Network Channels Supported
36-48

52-64

100-140

149-165

✓

✓

✓

✓

2. Select the Wi-Fi network you want to use, enter the password (if necessary), then touch Confirm.
3. Model 3 connects to the Wi-Fi network. Whenever the network is within range, Model 3 connects to it
automatically.
You can also connect to a hidden network that isn't shown on the list of scanned networks. Just touch Wi-Fi
Settings, enter the name of the network in the resulting dialog box, select the security setting, then touch Add
Network.
NOTE: If more than one previously connected network is within range, Model 3 connects to the one most recently
used.
NOTE: At Tesla Service Centers, Model 3 automatically connects to the Tesla Service Wi-Fi network.
Hotspots and Connectivity
You can also use a mobile hotspot or your phone's Internet connection via Wi-Fi tethering (subject to fees and
restrictions of your mobile carrier) to access the internet. To remain connected to Wi-Fi when shifting into Drive or
Reverse, choose the connection from the Wi-Fi settings screen, then touch Remain connected in Drive.

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Bluetooth
Bluetooth® Compatibility
You can use various Bluetooth devices in Model 3 provided it is paired and within operating range. For
example, you can pair your Bluetooth-capable phone so you can use it hands-free. In addition to
phones, you can pair other Bluetooth-enabled devices with Model 3. For example, you can pair an
iPod Touch, an iPad, an Android tablet, etc. from which you can play music.

Before using your phone or other Bluetooth device with Model 3, you must pair it. Pairing sets up Model 3 to
communicate with supported Bluetooth-capable devices. You can pair up to ten Bluetooth phones. Unless you've
specified a specific phone as a Priority Device, or if the phone specified as Priority Device is not within range, Model
3 always connects to the last phone that was used (provided it is within range). To connect to a different phone, see
Connecting to a Paired Device on page 82.
NOTE: Authenticating your phone to use as a key (see Keys on page 23) does not also allow you to use the phone
hands-free, play media from it, etc. You must also pair it as described below.
NOTE: On many phones, Bluetooth turns off if the phone’s battery is low.
NOTE: Although Bluetooth typically supports wireless communication over distances of up to approximately 30 feet
(nine meters), performance can vary based on the phone, or other device, you are using.
Pairing a Bluetooth Device
Pairing allows you to use your Bluetooth-capable phone hands-free to make and receive phone calls, access your
contact list, recent calls, etc. It also allows you to play media files from your phone. Once a phone is paired, Model 3
can connect to it whenever the phone is within range.
To pair a phone, follow these steps while sitting inside Model 3:
1. Ensure both the touchscreen and the phone are powered on.
2. On your phone, enable Bluetooth and ensure it is discoverable.
NOTE: On some phones, this may require you to go to Bluetooth Settings for the remainder of the procedure.
3. Touch the Bluetooth icon located at the top of the Controls screen.
4. On the touchscreen, touch Add New Device > Start Search. The Bluetooth settings screen displays a list of all
available Bluetooth devices within operating distance.
5. Choose the phone (or device) with which you want to pair. When pairing a phone, the Bluetooth settings screen
displays a randomly generated number. Your phone also display a number.
6. Check that the number displayed on your phone matches the number on the Bluetooths settings screen. Then, on
your phone, confirm that you want to pair.
7. If prompted on your phone, specify whether you want to allow Model 3 to access your personal information, such
as calendar, contacts and media files (see Importing Contacts and Recent Calls on page 82).
When paired, Model 3 automatically connects, and the Bluetooth settings screen displays the Bluetooth symbol next
to the device name to indicate that the connection is active.
You can display the Bluetooth settings screen at any time and change the settings associated with a connected
device. For example, you can designate a connected phone as the Priority Device. This is useful in situations where
you have connected more than one phone, and both phones are frequently used in Model 3 at the same time. Model
3 automatically attempts to connect to the priority device before others. If a priority device is not specified, or is not
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Importing Contacts and Recent Calls
Once a phone is paired, use the Bluetooth settings screen to specify whether you want to allow access to your
phone’s contacts, recent calls and text messages. If you allow access, you can use the phone app to make calls and
send messages to people in your list of contacts and on your recent calls list (see Phone, Calendar, and Web
Conferencing on page 83). Before contacts can be imported, you may need to either set your phone to allow
syncing, or respond to a popup on your phone to confirm that you want to sync contacts. This varies depending on
the type of phone you are using. For details, refer to the documentation provided with your phone.
NOTE: You can turn access to your contacts and recent calls on or off at any time by touching the Bluetooth icon on
the touchscreen, choosing your phone, and then changing the associated access settings.
Unpairing a Bluetooth Device
If you want to disconnect your phone, or Bluetooth device, and use it again later, simply touch Disconnect on the
Bluetooth settings screen. If you no longer want to use your device with Model 3, touch Forget This Device. Once
you forget a device, you must pair it again if you want to use it with Model 3 (see Pairing a Bluetooth Device on page
81).
NOTE: Your phone automatically disconnects when you leave Model 3.
NOTE: Unpairing the phone has no effect on using the phone as a key. To forget an authenticated phone, see
Managing Keys on page 29.
Connecting to a Paired Device
Model 3 automatically connects to a phone that you designated as Priority Device on the Bluetooth settings screen.
If you have not set a phone as a priority, Model 3 connects to the last phone to which is was connected, provided it is
within operating range and has Bluetooth turned on. If the last phone is not within range, it attempts to connect with
the next phone that it has been paired with.
To connect to a different phone, touch the Bluetooth icon at the top of the Controls screen. The Bluetooth settings
screen displays a list of paired phones. Choose the phone you want to connect to, then touch Connect. If the phone
you want to connect to is not listed, you must pair the phone. See Pairing a Bluetooth Device on page 81.
When connected, the Bluetooth settings screen displays the Bluetooth symbol next to the phone's name to show
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Phone, Calendar, and Web Conferencing
Using the Phone App
When your phone is connected to Model 3 using Bluetooth (see Bluetooth on page 81), and you have
allowed access to information on your phone (see Importing Contacts and Recent Calls on page 82),
you can use the phone app to display and make a hands-free call to anyone listed on your phone.

• Calls: Displays recent calls in chronological order with the most recent call listed first.
• Messages: Displays message in chronological order with the most recent message listed first. You can view, send,
and receive text messages. Instead of typing a text message, touch the microphone button on the right side of
the steering wheel to enter text using your voice.
WARNING: To minimize distraction and ensure the safety of occupants as well as other road users, do not
view or send text messages when the vehicle is in motion. Pay attention to road and traffic conditions at all
times when driving.
• Contacts: Contacts are listed in alphabetical order and can be sorted by first name or last name. You can also
choose a letter on the right side of the list to quickly scroll to the names that begin with the selected character.
When you touch a name on your contacts list, the contact's available number(s) displays on the right pane, along
with other available information (such as address). Touch the contact's number to make a call.
• Favorites: Displays the contacts from your phone that you have identified as Favorites.
• Calendar: Displays calendar entries from your phone (see Calendar on page 84). If an entry includes a phone
number or an address, you can make a phone call, or navigate to a destination, by touching the corresponding
information in the calendar entry.
Making a Phone Call
You can make a phone call by:
• Speaking a voice command (see Voice Commands on page 21). Voice commands are a convenient, hands-free
way to call or text your contacts.
• Touching a phone number shown in a list in the phone app - Contacts, Calls, or Calendar.
• Using the Model 3 on-screen dialer in the Phone app.
NOTE: If it is safe and legal to do so, you can also initiate a call by dialing the number or selecting the contact
directly from your phone.
NOTE: You can also make a phone call by touching a pin on the map and choosing the phone number (if available)
on the popup screen.
Receiving a Phone Call
When your phone receives an incoming call, the touchscreen displays the caller’s number or name (if the caller is in
your phone’s contact list and Model 3 has access to your contacts).
Touch one of the options on the touchscreen to Answer or Ignore the call. Depending on the phone you are using
and what speakers you used for your most recent call, your phone may prompt you to choose which speakers you
want to use for the incoming call.
WARNING: Stay focused on the road at all times while driving. Using or programming a phone while driving,
even with Bluetooth enabled, can result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Follow all applicable laws regarding the use of phones while driving, including, but not limited to,
laws that prohibit texting and require hands-free operation at all times.

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In Call Options
When a call is in progress, the call menu displays on the touchscreen. Roll the right scroll button to choose an
option. To adjust the call volume, roll the left scroll button during a call.
Calendar
The calendar displays scheduled events from your phone’s (iPhone® or Android™) calendar for the
current and next day. The calendar is conveniently integrated with the phone app so you can dial into
your meeting from a Calendar entry. It is also integrated with the navigation system so you can
navigate to the event's location.

1. Ensure your phone is paired to Model 3.
2. Ensure your are logged into the Tesla mobile app.
3. In your Tesla mobile app, touch Profile > Settings > Calendar Sync.
NOTE: To ensure you have access to all of the calendar's features, it is recommended that you use the most
recent version of the mobile app.
4. On your phone, go to Settings and allow access/give permission to share your calendar with the Tesla mobile
app. The mobile app can then periodically (and automatically) send calendar data from your phone to Model 3.
If a calendar event includes an address, a navigation arrow displays to indicate that you can touch the address to
navigate to the event's location. When an event on your calendar takes place within the next hour and has a uniquely
specified address, the touchscreen notifies you if there is a better route due to traffic, even when you’re not actively
using navigation.
If an event has a uniquely specified address and takes place within two hours of you entering your vehicle and
preparing to drive, Model 3 automatically routes you to the event's address (see Automatic Navigation on page 189).
Touch an event's information icon to display all notes associated with the event. If the notes include one or more
phone numbers, the information icon shows a phone icon and the calendar displays the first phone number found.
Touch to initiate a phone call. You can also initiate a phone call by touching any number in an event's notes popup
screen (this is especially useful for conference calls). If notes include a web link, you can touch the link to open it in
the Web browser.
Zoom
Seamlessly take meetings and calls through your vehicle's touchscreen. To set up, touch the Zoom app
and sign in or enter the meeting ID. You can even access meetings shown on your calendar or in text
messages by touching the Zoom link. Your vehicle's cabin camera can be used in calls over Zoom only
when Model 3 is Parked. When the vehicle is shifted out of Park in the middle of a Zoom call, the cabin
camera turns off and you switch to audio only. Use the touchscreen to turn on/off the video, mute/
unmute yourself, and customize various preferences for your meeting.
WARNING: Do not to use the video function when the vehicle is “temporarily parked” on a public road (such as
when the vehicle is parked along the curb or in a spot that is not a designated parking spot)..
WARNING: Stay focused on your surroundings and follow all applicable laws while driving, including, but not
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Smart Garage
myQ
If equipped, Model 3 can intelligently connect to your myQ smart garage, which allows you to remotely
monitor and control your garage door from the vehicle's touchscreen. This is convenient if you forget
to close your garage door, want to allow friends and family inside, or need the garage to open or close
automatically when your vehicle is detected nearby.

Follow these steps to set up myQ on your vehicle:
1. Your garage door must be myQ compatible. Use the myQ Compatibility tool (https://www.myq.com/app/myqcompatibility) to determine this.
2. Ensure your garage is Wi-Fi compatible. myQ uses Wi-Fi to communicate with your smart phone and vehicle.
Some garages will have a Wi-Fi or myQ symbol on the hub. Your garage must have a strong Wi-Fi signal to
control and monitor your garage through your vehicle.
NOTE: If your garage is not compatible, you may be able to purchase an external myQ hub to use this feature.
3. Download the myQ app from your smart phone's app store. Use the app to set up your account information and
pair the garage to your phone. myQ requires a paid subscription, which you can purchase in the app.
4. Check that your vehicle is running the latest available software version and has Wi-Fi or LTE connectivity.
5. Touch the garage icon at the top of the touchscreen or navigate to Controls > Locks > myQ Connected Garage >
Link Account and follow the instructions to pair the garage with Model 3. Once paired, monitoring and controlling
the garage becomes available on the touchscreen, where you can further customize myQ.
For more information, questions, or troubleshooting assistance, visit www.myQ.com/Tesla.
HomeLink Universal Transceiver
If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, you can operate up to three Radio
Frequency (RF) devices, including garage doors, gates, lights, and security systems.

NOTE: Depending on date of manufacture, market region, and options selected at time of purchase, some vehicles
are not equipped with a HomeLink Universal Transceiver.
WARNING: Do not use the HomeLink Universal Transceiver with a device that does not have safety stop and
reverse features. Using a device without these safety features increases the risk of injury or death.
Supported Modes
HomeLink supports three different transmit modes, which is how your vehicle and the RF device communicate.
Selecting a transmit mode is determined by your RF device's compatibility:
• Standard Mode: Use Standard Mode if your RF device is equipped with a remote control that must be used to
operate the device (for example, a remote-controlled garage door). This mode is the most commonly used
transmit mode for HomeLink devices.
• D-Mode or UR-Mode: Use D-Mode or UR-Mode if the RF device does not have a remote control, and the receiver
has a "Learn" button (may also be called "Program" or "Smart"). D-Mode and UR-Mode function similarly in that
Model 3 communicates directly with the device's receiver as opposed to the remote control.
NOTE: D-Mode is used primarily in North America whereas UR-Mode is popular in Europe, the Middle East, and
Asia. To determine the mode your device is compatible with, contact HomeLink (www.homelink.com or call
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Each of your devices can be set to a different mode. For example, your garage door can be set to Standard Mode,
your front gate can be set to D-Mode, etc. To change a transmit mode, touch the HomeLink icon at the top of the
Controls screen and select the device you want to change. Then, select Program and choose the desired mode for
your device. Confirm by touching Set Mode and follow the onscreen instructions.
For older vehicles, changing the mode for one device changes the mode for all devices, so be careful when changing
transmit modes. Devices not compatible with your selected mode may not work. Touch the HomeLink icon at the
top of the touchscreen, then touch Change Transmit Mode.
NOTE: Check the product information for your HomeLink device to determine which mode is compatible with your
device.
Programming HomeLink
To program HomeLink®:
1. Park Model 3 so that the front bumper is in front of the device you want to program.
CAUTION: Your device might open or close during programming. Therefore, before programming, make
sure that the device is clear of any people or objects.
2. Check that the device's remote control has a healthy battery. Tesla recommends replacing the battery in the
device's remote control before Programming HomeLink.
3. Touch the HomeLink icon at the top of the Controls screen.
4. Touch Create HomeLink.
5. On the HomeLink screen, enter a name for the device, then touch Enter or Add New HomeLink.
6. Choose the mode you wish to use (Standard, D-Mode, or UR-Mode), then touch Set Mode.
7. Touch Start and follow the onscreen instructions.
NOTE: If you see a screen called “Train the receiver” while programming the device, remember that this is a timesensitive step. After pressing the Learn/Program/Smart button on the device's remote control, you have only
approximately 30 seconds to return to your vehicle and press Continue, and then press the trained HomeLink
device name twice. Consider having an assistant to ensure you can complete this step within 30 seconds.
8. Once your device is programmed, touch Save to complete the programming.
9. Ensure HomeLink works as expected. In some cases, you may need to repeat the programming process multiple
times before succeeding.
Once programmed, you can operate the device by touching its corresponding HomeLink icon on the touchscreen.
HomeLink remembers the location of your programmed devices. When you approach a known location, the
HomeLink control on the touchscreen automatically appears. When you drive away, it disappears.
NOTE: The HomeLink icon displays at the top of the touchscreen when Model 3 detects a programmed HomeLink
device within range, and the touchscreen is not already displaying the HomeLink screen or popup,
NOTE: For additional assistance or compatibility questions, contact HomeLink (www.homelink.com or call
1-800-355-3515).
Auto Opening and Closing
To operate a HomeLink device without using the touchscreen, you can automate the device to open as you
approach, and close as you drive away:
1. Touch the HomeLink icon at the top of the Controls screen, touch HomeLink Settings, then choose the device
you want to automate.
2. Adjust the device's HomeLink settings as needed:
◦ Select the Auto-open when arriving checkbox if you want the device to open as you approach.
◦ Touch the arrows to specify the distance you want Model 3 to be from the device before it opens.
◦ Select the Auto-close when leaving checkbox if you want the device to close as you drive away.

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◦ Select the Auto-fold mirrors checkbox if you want mirrors to fold when you arrive at the HomeLink location.
This is useful for narrow garages.
◦ Select the Chime for Auto-open and Auto-close checkbox if you want Model 3 to sound a chime when a signal
has been sent to open or close the device.
As you approach (or drive away from) a device that is set to operate automatically, the HomeLink status icon
displays a count-down message to let you know when the device automatically opens or closes. In situations where
you don't want the device to automatically open or close, touch Skip Auto-Open or Skip Auto-Close at any time
during the count-down message.
NOTE: Do not rely on HomeLink to ensure the device fully closes.
Resetting the Location of the HomeLink Device
If you experience situations in which you sometimes drive up to your HomeLink device and it doesn't open, or the
touchscreen does not display a notification as you approach a programmed device, you may need to reset the
device's location. To do so, park as close as possible to the HomeLink device (garage door, gate, etc.) and display
the HomeLink settings page by touching the HomeLink icon at the top of the Controls screen. Touch the name of the
device you want to reset, then touch Reset Location.
Deleting a Device
To delete a HomeLink device, touch the HomeLink icon at the top of the Controls screen, then touch HomeLink
Settings. Touch the name of the device you want to delete, then touch Delete.
NOTE: You can also perform a factory reset to erase your HomeLink settings, along with all other personal data
(saved addresses, music favorites, imported contacts, etc.). See Erasing Personal Data on page 9.
NOTE: For security reasons, delete your HomeLink devices if you sell your Model 3.
Troubleshooting HomeLink
Standard Mode

In Standard Mode, Model 3 records the RF signal from your HomeLink device's remote control. The touchscreen
instructs you to stand in front of the vehicle, point the device's remote control at the front bumper, and press and
hold the button until the headlights flash. When the headlights flash, Model 3 has learned the remote control and
you can touch Continue on the touchscreen. If the headlights do not flash:
• Check the batteries in the remote control. It is a good idea to replace the batteries before you start programming.