• Tire chains provide additional traction when driving in snowy or icy conditions. Check local regulations to
determine if tire chains are recommended or required during winter months. See Using Tire Chains on page 244
for more information.
Your vehicle’s tire pressures will drop in cold ambient temperatures. If the TPMS indicator light appears, inflate the
tires before driving. The tires will lose one PSI for every 10° F (6° C) drop in outside temperature (see Tire Care and
Maintenance on page 236). Proper tire pressures help protect tires from potholes and improve range when properly
inflated.
While Driving
Cold weather can increase energy consumption because more power is required for driving, cabin and Battery
heating. Follow these suggestions to reduce energy consumption:
• Use seat heaters to keep warm. Seat heaters use less energy than the cabin heater. Lowering the cabin
temperature and using seat heaters reduces energy consumption (see Operating Climate Controls on page 178).
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• If your vehicle is equipped with a heat pump (to determine if your vehicle has a heat pump, touch Controls >
Software > Additional Vehicle Information), you can improve the efficiency of the cabin heating by reducing your
selected acceleration mode (see Acceleration Modes on page 112). This allows the heat pump system to take more
heat from the Battery to efficiently heat the cabin, instead of maintaining the Battery's ability to provide peak
acceleration performance. This helps to maximize driving efficiency in colder weather. Note that when
subsequently increasing the acceleration mode, the Battery requires time to warm up before the increased level
of acceleration is available.
Regenerative Braking

Regenerative braking can be limited if the Battery is too cold. As you continue to drive, the Battery warms up and
regenerative power increases (see Regenerative Braking on page 102).
NOTE: Limited regenerative braking can be avoided if you allow enough time to precondition your vehicle or if you
use Schedule to precondition Model 3 before your departure time (see Scheduled Charging and Scheduled
Departure on page 213).
NOTE: Installing winter tires can result in temporarily reduced regenerative braking power but after a short period of
driving, Model 3 recalibrates to correct this. Touch Service > Wheel & Tire > Tires to select winter tires and quicken
this process.
Blue Snowflake Icon

A blue snowflake icon appears on your touchscreen when some of the stored energy in the Battery is
unavailable because the Battery is cold. This portion of unavailable energy displays in blue on the Battery
meter. Regenerative braking, acceleration, and charging rates may be limited. The snowflake icon no longer
displays when the Battery is sufficiently warm.
After Driving
Leave Model 3 plugged in when not in use. This uses the charging system, rather than the battery itself, to keep the
battery warm (see High Voltage Battery Information on page 205).
Scheduled Departure

When parked, plug in Model 3 and use the Schedule settings, available on both the charging and climate control
screens, to set a time when you want to precondition Model 3 (see Scheduled Charging and Scheduled Departure on
page 213). Your vehicle determines the appropriate time to begin charging so it is complete during off-peak hours
and the cabin and Battery are warm by your set departure time. For more information, see Scheduled Charging and
Scheduled Departure on page 213.
Storage
If you leave Model 3 parked for an extended period of time, plug the vehicle into a charger to prevent normal range
loss and to keep the Battery at an optimal temperature. Your vehicle is safe to stay plugged in for any length of time.
When not in use, Model 3 enters a sleep mode to conserve energy. Reduce the number of times you check your
vehicle’s status on the mobile app, as this automatically wakes up your vehicle and starts normal energy
consumption.

Navigation and Entertainment
Maps and Navigation
Map Overview
The touchscreen displays a map at all times (except when Model 3 is shifted into Reverse).
Use your finger(s) to interact with the map:
• To move the map in any direction, hold and drag a finger.
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• To zoom the map in or out, expand or pinch two fingers, respectively.
NOTE: When you rotate or move the map, your current location is no longer tracked. The message "Tracking
Disabled" displays briefly next to the map orientation icon and the icon turns gray. To re-enable tracking, touch the
map's orientation icon and choose North Up or Heading Up.
NOTE: The map zooms in and out automatically when a navigation route is active.
To change the orientation of the map, toggle between these options:
North Up - North is always at the top of the screen.

Heading Up - The direction you are driving is always at the top of the screen. The map rotates as you
change direction. This icon has an integrated compass that indicates the direction you are driving.
NOTE: Touching this icon while navigating to a destination displays the route overview.

The route overview is available when you are navigating to a destination. The route overview also
displays when you expand the turn-by-turn direction list (by swiping it downward). When you
collapse the turn-by-turn direction list by swiping it upward, the map displays your previously chosen
orientation.

Your current location is shown on the map. When you rotate or move the map, your current location is no longer
tracked. To re-enable tracking, touch the map's orientation icon to choose North Up or Heading Up. Touch anywhere
on the map to re-display it.
Map Display
When Model 3 is in Park, the following icons display on the map to allow you to customize the type of information
the map displays. To access these icons when driving, touch anywhere on the map (they disappear after a few
seconds).
Display/hide satellite imagery (if equipped with premium connectivity).

Display/hide traffic conditions (if equipped with premium connectivity).

Display/hide map details (such as points of interest).

Drop a pin anywhere on the map by pressing and holding your finger on a desired location. When you drop a pin, or
touch an existing pin, the chosen location is centered on the map, and a popup screen provides information about
the location. From this popup, you can navigate to the location, call the location (if a phone number is available) and
add or remove the location from your list of favorite destinations (see Home, Work, and Favorite Destinations on
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Display/hide all charging locations and a popup list that includes the city and proximity of the
corresponding stations on the map. Charging locations include Tesla Superchargers, destination
charging sites, third-party fast chargers, and public chargers that you have used previously. See
Charging Locations on page 193.
Touch the lightning bolt icons in the popup list to filter by the types of chargers based on max power.
NOTE: In some market regions, third-party fast chargers are also included on the map as dark gray pins
when you display chargers.
Navigation Settings
The navigation settings icon displays when you touch ... once you start navigating to a destination.
NOTE: You can also access navigation settings by touching Controls > Navigation.

Touch the navigation settings icon to customize the navigation system to suit your preferences (the available
settings vary depending on your market region and vehicle configuration):
• Navigation Guidance: Touch Voice or Chime to choose the type of audio you want the navigation system to use
for navigation instructions.
• Touch - or + to increase or decrease the volume of spoken navigation instructions. Decreasing all the way to the
left, or touching the speaker icon, mutes the instructions. You can also mute/unmute navigation instructions by
touching the speaker icon. This volume setting applies only to the navigation system's spoken instructions.
Volume for Media Player and Phone is not changed.
NOTE: Your Model 3 automatically adjusts the volume based on driving speed and climate settings.
• Enable Automatic Navigation if you want Model 3 to automatically initiate a navigation destination when you get
in your vehicle. Destinations are predicted based on commonly driven routes, time of day, and calendar entries
(see Automatic Navigation on page 191).
• Enable Trip Planner (if available in your market region) to add supercharger stops as needed. Supercharging
stops are added to navigation routes with the goal of minimizing the amount of time you spend driving and
charging (see Trip Planner on page 195).
• Enable Online Routing to be automatically rerouted to avoid heavy traffic (see Online Routing on page 194).
• Touch Avoid Ferries to be automatically routed to avoid ferries.
• Touch Avoid Tolls to be automatically routed to avoid tolls.
• Touch Use HOV Lanes to include High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes on navigation routes. This is particularly
useful when using Navigate on Autopilot (see Navigate on Autopilot on page 127).
NOTE: The navigation settings available can vary depending on region and vehicle configuration.
Navigating to a Destination
To navigate to a location, touch the search bar in the corner of the map and enter a destination, send the destination
from your phone, or speak a voice command (see Voice Commands on page 21). You can enter or speak an address,
landmark, business, etc. When you touch the search bar, you can also choose from the following types of locations:
• A saved Home or Work location (see Home, Work, and Favorite Destinations on page 192).
• A Charging destination (see Charging Locations on page 193).
• A Recent destination (the most recent destination is listed at the top).
• A destination you have marked as a Favorite (see Home, Work, and Favorite Destinations on page 192).
• A popular restaurant when you're feeling Hungry or a popular destination (such as museums and amusement
parks) when you're feeling Lucky (see Lucky and Hungry on page 192).

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NOTE: If a data connection is not available, onboard maps allow you to navigate to any destination, but you must
enter the exact and complete address.
NOTE: You can start navigation remotely from your IOS® or Android™ device using the "share" functionality on your
device after allowing access to the Tesla mobile app.
When you specify a location, the touchscreen zooms out to provide an overview of the route you need to travel and
displays a turn-by-turn direction list. Estimated arrival time, driving time, and mileage displays at the bottom of the
direction list. Note the following about the turn-by-turn direction list:
• The Battery icon on the turn list provides a visual representation showing an estimate of how much energy will
remain when you reach your destination, and how much will remain if you make a round trip back to your current
location. See Predicting Energy Usage on page 194.
• If charging is needed to reach your destination and Trip Planner is enabled (and available in your market region),
the navigation route automatically includes Supercharger stops (see Trip Planner on page 195).
• If you won't have enough energy to reach your destination and there is no Supercharger on the route, an alert
tells you that charging is needed to reach your destination.
• Each turn is preceded by the distance to the maneuver.
• To see the bottom of the list, you may need to drag the list upward.
• Touch the top of the list to minimize it.
While navigating, the map tracks your location and displays the current leg of your trip. You can display the entire
route at any time by swiping down to expand the turn-by-turn direction list or touching the route overview icon.
To stop navigating, touch Cancel, located in the bottom corner of the turn-by-turn direction list.
If Navigate on Autopilot (if available in your market region) is enabled, you can turn it on for the
navigation route by touching Navigate on Autopilot in the turn-by-turn direction list (when the feature
is active, the icon is blue). Navigate on Autopilot is a full self-driving (Beta) feature that automatically
changes lanes and steers Model 3 on controlled-access roads (like highways and freeways), along a
navigation route. For details, see Navigate on Autopilot on page 127.
Selecting an Alternate Route

Depending on market region and vehicle configuration, this feature may not be available on your vehicle. Your vehicle
must be equipped with Premium Connectivity.
After you have entered a destination with one stop, the map displays up to three alternate routes. This allows you to
easily compare total travel time and traffic information for each route. If you do not select a preferred route within
the timeout period, the fastest route is automatically selected.
Adding Stops to a Route

After you have entered a destination, you can edit your route by adding, deleting or reordering stops. Touch the
three dots at the bottom of the turn-by-turn direction list to view options to edit your route.
Add Stop allows you to add a stop by searching for a location or adding a Home, Recent or Favorite
destination. You can also add a stop by touching any pin on the map and selecting Add from the
popup.

Edit Stop allows you to set up a complex trip by adding or deleting stops on your route. Drag and drop
stops by touching the equal sign to reorder your trip.

Automatic Navigation

NOTE: Automatic Navigation may not be available in all market regions and on all vehicle configurations.
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Automatic Navigation can predict a destination when you get in your vehicle. When your phone's calendar is synced
to Model 3, and the calendar includes an event that takes place within two hours of when you get in your vehicle to
drive, Automatic Navigation suggests the location of the event (assuming a valid address is associated with the
event).
In addition, if you are Home and get in your vehicle on weekdays (Monday to Friday) from 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM,
Automatic Navigation can automatically route you to your specified Work location (see Home, Work, and Favorite
Destinations on page 192). Likewise, if you are at work on weekdays from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Automatic
Navigation can automatically route you to your specified Home location.
To enable Automatic Navigation, touch Controls > Navigation > Automatic Navigation. You must have your phone's
calendar synced to Model 3 and the event must include a uniquely specified and valid address (see Phone, Calendar,
and Web Conferencing on page 79).
NOTE: Navigation instructions that you enter manually, or send to Model 3, override routes suggested by Automatic
Navigation.
Lucky and Hungry
NOTE: "Lucky" and "Hungry" may not be available in all market regions and on all vehicle configurations.
In addition to navigating to a destination of your choice, Model 3 can also suggest nearby locations based on
whether you are feeling Hungry or Lucky. In the navigation search bar, touch Hungry or Lucky. Hungry suggests a
list of popular restaurants, whereas Lucky suggests a list of popular destinations (such as museums and amusement
parks). Once you discover a destination that interests you, touch Navigate to proceed to the destination.
This feature requires the latest version of Navigation maps. To download, connect Model 3 to Wi-Fi and touch
Controls > Software to check if an update is available (see Map Updates on page 195).
Home, Work, and Favorite Destinations
If you frequently drive to a destination, you can add it as a favorite to avoid entering the location's name or address
each time. When you add a destination as a Favorite, you can easily navigate to it by touching the navigation search
bar and then touching Favorites and choosing it from your list of favorite destinations.
To add a destination to your Favorites list touch its pin on the map, then touch the star icon on the
popup screen that appears. Enter a name (or leave as-is to accept the default name), then touch Add
to Favorites. The star becomes solid and the destination is included on your Favorites list.

To delete a Recent or Favorite destination, touch it on the destination list and hold it down briefly until the X
appears. Then touch the X to delete it from the list.
Home and Work locations also display under the navigation search bar. Touch to set an address to the
corresponding location. After entering the address, touch Save as Home or Save as Work. Then simply touch these
shortcuts whenever you want to navigate home or to work.
To change or delete the corresponding address, press and hold the Home or Work icon. A popup allows you to enter
a new address and Save as Home or Save as Work. Or touch Clear Home or Clear Work to remove associated
addresses entirely.
NOTE: Based on your usage patterns, Model 3 may prompt you to save a location as Home or Work.
NOTE: Once a Home or Work location is saved, Model 3 may prompt you to navigate to your Work location in the
mornings and to your Home location in the evenings and provide an estimated driving time based on current traffic
conditions. See Automatic Navigation on page 191.
For security reasons, if you sell Model 3, it is recommended that you delete your Home and Work locations. You can
delete these individually or you can perform a factory reset to erase all personal data (touch Controls > Service >
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Charging Locations
To display charging locations on the map, touch the map's search bar, then touch Charging. Charging locations are
shown in a list (with the closest charging location at the top of the list) and represented by corresponding pins on
the map. Touch a pin to display more information, navigate to it, or mark it as a favorite.
Touch the lightning bolt icons to specify the types of charging locations you want the map to include (by default, the
map displays only superchargers):
Touch to include low power stations up to 25 kW, such as destination charging locations.

Touch to include medium power chargers 25 kW to 75 kW.

Touch to include high power chargers 75 kW and above.

NOTE: In some market regions, third-party fast chargers are also included as dark gray pins when you choose to
display all charging stations.
The appearance of a charging location's pin reveals status information about the location. Touch the pin to display
details.
The Supercharger location is operational and the number displayed on the pin represents the number
of available Supercharger stalls.
NOTE: A Supercharger located on your current navigation route is colored black (or white, if the
touchscreen is in night mode).
The Supercharger location is experiencing a high volume of users and you may need to wait before
charging.

The Supercharger location may be operating at a reduced capacity.

The Supercharger location may be closed.

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The location is either a destination charging location, a third-party fast charger, or a public charging
station that you have previously used. Touch to display more information such as usage restrictions and
available charge current.
NOTE: When the map is zoomed out and more than one destination charging location is available in an
area, the pin is round and displays the number of stations. Touch the pin to zoom in. Then you can
touch an individual pin for details about a specific location.
Touch a charging location's pin to display a popup from which you can:
• Determine it's exact location and approximate distance from your current location.
• View amenities that are available at the charging location, including restrooms, restaurants, lodging, shopping,
and Wi-Fi. On a supercharger popup, touch an amenity icon to search the surrounding area for the associated
amenity.
• Touch the arrow icon to navigate to the charging location.
NOTE: When navigating to a Supercharger (or third-party fast charger in some regions), Model 3 preconditions
the Battery to prepare for charging. This ensures you arrive with an optimal Battery temperature, reducing the
amount of time it takes to charge. In some circumstances (such as cold weather), it is normal for the motor(s) and
components to make noise as it generates heat to warm the Battery (see Charging on page 185).
• View how busy a Supercharger location typically is during different times of the day, along with corresponding
charging fees.
Predicting Energy Usage
When navigating to a destination, Model 3 helps you anticipate your charging needs by calculating the amount of
energy that remains when you reach your destination. When navigating, the map displays this calculation next to the
Battery icon on the turn-by-turn direction list (see Navigating to a Destination on page 190). When the turn-by-turn
direction list is compressed, touch the top of the list to expand it.
The calculation that predicts how much energy you will use is an estimate based on driving style (predicted speed,
etc.) and environmental factors (elevation changes, wind speed and direction, ambient and forecasted temperatures,
air density and humidity, etc.). As you drive, Model 3 continuously learns how much energy it uses, resulting in
improved accuracy over time. It is important to note that Model 3 predicts energy usage based on the driving style
of the individual vehicle. For example, if you drive aggressively for a period of time, future range predictions will
assume higher consumption. Also, if you purchase a used Tesla vehicle, it is recommended that you perform a
factory reset (Controls > Service > Factory Reset) to ensure the predicted energy is as accurate as possible.
Throughout your route, Model 3 monitors energy usage and updates the estimate of energy remaining at the end of
your trip. A popup warning displays on the turn-by-turn direction list in these situations:
NOTE: Some factors that contribute to predicted energy (such as forecasted temperatures and wind speed) are
available only when Model 3 has internet connectivity.
• A yellow warning displays when you have very little energy remaining to reach your destination, requiring you to
drive slowly to conserve energy. For tips on conserving energy, see Getting Maximum Range on page 214.
• A red warning displays when you must charge to reach your destination.
To determine if you have enough energy for a round trip, touch the Battery icon on the turn-by-turn direction list to
display an estimated calculation of your round trip energy usage.
Online Routing
Model 3 detects real-time traffic conditions and automatically adjusts the estimated driving and arrival times. In
situations where traffic conditions will delay your estimated time of arrival and an alternate route is available, the
navigation system can reroute you to your destination. You can also specify the minimum number of minutes that
must be saved before you are rerouted. To turn this feature on or off, touch the map's settings icon (see Navigation
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Trip Planner
Trip Planner (if available in your market region) helps you take longer road trips with confidence. If reaching your
destination requires charging, Trip Planner routes you through the appropriate Supercharger locations. Trip Planner
selects a route and provides charging times to minimize the amount of time you spend driving and charging. To
enable Trip Planner, touch the map's settings icon (see Navigation Settings on page 190), then touch Trip Planner.
When Trip Planner is enabled and charging is required to reach your destination, the turn-by-turn direction list
includes Supercharger stops, recommended charging times at each Supercharger, and an estimate of how much
energy will be available when you arrive at the Supercharger location.
NOTE: When navigating to a Supercharger or, in some regions, a third-party fast charger using Trip Planner, Model 3
may allocate some energy to pre-heat the Battery to arrive at the Supercharger or third-party fast charger with an
optimal Battery temperature. This reduces charging time (see Charging on page 185).
To remove Supercharger stops and display directions only, touch Remove all charging stops at the bottom of the
turn-by-turn direction list. If you remove charging stops, the turn-by-turn direction list may display an alert indicating
that charging is needed to reach your destination. To add Supercharger stops back to the turn-by-turn direction list,
touch Add charging stops.
While charging at a Supercharger, the charging screen displays the remaining charging time needed to drive to your
next Supercharger stop, or destination (if no further charging is needed). If you charge for a shorter or longer length
of time, charging time at subsequent Supercharger stops is adjusted accordingly.
NOTE: You can also use the mobile app to monitor remaining charging time needed.
NOTE: If a Supercharger on your navigation route experiences an outage, Trip Planner displays a notification and
attempts to reroute you to a different Supercharger location.
If Trip Planner estimates that you won't have enough energy for your round trip, and there are no Superchargers
available on your route, Trip Planner displays an alert at the top of the turn-by-turn direction list notifying you that
charging is needed to reach your destination.
Map Updates
As updated maps become available, they are automatically sent to Model 3 over Wi-Fi. To ensure you receive them,
periodically connect Model 3 to a Wi-Fi network (see Wi-Fi on page 76). The touchscreen displays a message
informing you when new maps are installed.

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Media
Overview
The Media Player displays in the cards area or on the touchscreen and is used to play various types of media. You
can drag Media Player upward to expand it (allowing you to browse), and downward to minimize it so that just the
Miniplayer displays. The convenient Miniplayer, which occupies the least amount of space on the touchscreen,
displays what's currently playing and provides only the basic functions associated with what's playing.
Media Player displays content and options associated with the app (or source) you choose from the app launcher, or
from the dropdown list that displays on the Media Player when you expand it:
NOTE: Media apps vary depending on market region and vehicle configuration. Some apps described may not be
available in your market region, or may be replaced by different ones.
Radio: Choose from a list of available radio stations or touch the numeric keypad to directly tune the
radio to a specific frequency. Touch the next or previous arrows to move from one frequency to the
next (or previous).

Bluetooth: Play audio from a bluetooth-connected phone or USB device (see Playing Media from
Devices on page 198).

Streaming: Play the audio streaming service available in your market region (for example, Slacker
Radio), if equipped.

Spotify: Play audio available on Spotify.

Apple Music: Play audio available on Apple Music.

Caraoke (if equipped): Sing along with various songs (see Caraoke on page 198).

TuneIn: Play audio available on TuneIn.

Tidal: Play audio available on Tidal.

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When listening to internet radio or a music streaming service, the options available on the Media Player screen vary
depending on what you are listening to. Touch the next (or previous) arrows to play the next (and in some cases
previous) available station, episode, or track. You can also play next/previous using the left scroll button on the
steering wheel.
Streaming services are available only when a data connection is available (for example, Wi-Fi or Premium
Connectivity). For some media services, you can use a default Tesla account. For others, you may need to enter
account credentials the first time you use it.
NOTE: Instead of launching a different media app, you can change the source from within the Media Player screen by
choosing a source from the dropdown list.
NOTE: You can use voice commands to adjust media settings and preferences, such as volume control, playing
certain songs, or switching the media source (see Voice Commands on page 21).
Volume Controls
Roll the scroll button on the left side of the steering wheel up or down to increase or decrease volume respectively.
The scroll button adjusts the volume for media, voice commands, and phone calls.
NOTE: Your Model 3 automatically adjusts the volume based on driving speed and climate settings.
You can also adjust the volume by touching the arrows associated with the speaker icon on the bottom corner of the
touchscreen.
To mute the volume, press the left scroll button. Press again to unmute.
NOTE: Pressing the left scroll button during a phone call mutes both the sound and your microphone.
Media Settings
NOTE: The settings available vary depending on market region. Also, a setting may not be applicable to all audio
sources.
When displaying an audio source screen, press the settings icon located in the search bar to access
audio settings.

You can adjust these settings:
• Tone: Drag the sliders to adjust the subwoofer and any of the five frequency bands (Bass, Bass/Mid, Mid, Mid/
Treble, and Treble). If equipped with premium audio, you can adjust the level of sound immersion to make your
music experience more engaging by dragging the immersive sound slider according to your preferences.
• Balance: Drag the center circle to the location in Model 3 where you want to focus the sound.
• Options: Set preferences for optional features. For example, you can turn DJ Commentary, Explicit Content and
Allow Mobile Control on or off.
• Sources: Displays all available media sources and allows you to choose whether you want to show or hide each
source. You may want to hide media sources that you never use. Once hidden, the media source does not appear
on the drop down list in Media Player, nor will it appear in the app tray when you touch the App Launcher. You
can re-display a hidden media source at any time by returning to this settings screen.
Searching Audio Content
Touch Media Player's magnifying glass icon to search for a particular song, album, artist, podcast, or
station. You can also use voice commands to search hands-free (see Voice Commands on page 21). If
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Caraoke
In addition to various streaming services, your vehicle may be equipped with Caraoke. To access Caraoke, navigate
to Media Player and select the drop down menu to change the media source to Caraoke. Or add Caraoke as an app
in the app launcher. You can browse through various songs and select the song you want to sing. Touch the
microphone icon to enable or disable the song's main vocals. Disabling the microphone leaves only the song's
instrumentals and background vocals. Touch the lyrics icon (located next to the microphone icon) to enable or
disable the song's lyrics.
NOTE: Depending on vehicle configuration and market region, Caraoke may not be available on your vehicle.
WARNING: Never read Caraoke lyrics while driving. You must always pay attention to the road and traffic
conditions. When driving, the Caraoke lyrics are intended only for use by a passenger.
Recents and Favorites
For most source content, recents and favorites display at the top for easy access.
To add a currently playing station, podcast, or audio file to your Favorites list, touch the Favorites icon
on Media Player.

To remove an item as a favorite, touch the highlighted Favorites icon. You can also remove multiple
favorites by expanding Media Player to show all favorites for the applicable type of source content.
Then press and hold any favorite. An X appears on all favorites and you can then touch the X to remove
them from your Favorites list.
Your recently played selections are updated continuously so you don't need to remove them.

NOTE: Selections you play on FM (if equipped) radio are not included in the Recents list.
Playing Media from Devices
You can play audio files from a Bluetooth-connected device (like a phone) or a USB-connected flash drive. When you
connect a Bluetooth (see Bluetooth on page 77) or USB device, Media Player includes the device as a media source.
USB Connected Flash Drives

Insert a flash drive into a front USB port (see USB Ports on page 10). Touch Media Player > USB, and then touch the
name of the folder that contains the song you want to play. After you display the contents of a folder on the USB
connected flash drive, you can touch any song in the list to play it. Or use the previous and next arrows in Media
Player to scroll through your songs. You can also scroll to next/previous songs using the left scroll button on the
steering wheel.
NOTE: To play media from a USB connection, Model 3 recognizes flash drives only. To play media from other types of
devices (such as an iPod), you must connect the device using Bluetooth (see Bluetooth Connected Devices on page
199).
NOTE: Media Player supports USB flash drives with exFAT formatting (NTFS is not currently supported).
NOTE: Use a USB port located at the front of the center console. The USB connections at the rear of the console are
for charging only.
NOTE: For some vehicles manufactured after approximately November 1, 2021, the center console USB ports may
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Bluetooth Connected Devices

If you have a Bluetooth-capable device such as a phone that is paired and connected to Model 3 (see Bluetooth on
page 77), you can play audio files stored on it. Choose Media Player's Phone source, touch the name of your
Bluetooth-connected device, then touch CONNECT.
Your Bluetooth device begins playing the audio file that is currently active on your device. If no audio file is playing,
use your device to choose the audio file you want to listen to. When the chosen file begins to play, you can then use
Media Player's next and previous icons (or use the left scroll button on the steering wheel) to play other tracks.
NOTE: To play media from a Bluetooth-connected device, ensure that access to the device’s media is turned on (see
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Theater, Arcade, and Toybox
Overview
NOTE: Entertainment options may vary depending on market region, date of manufacture, and vehicle configuration.
The touchscreen displays the Entertainment screen when you choose any of the following apps:
Theater: Play various video streaming services (such as Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, etc.) while parked.
Available only if Model 3 is connected to WiFi, or is equipped with premium connectivity and a cellular
signal is available.

Arcade: Want to game? Depending on the game, you may need to use the steering wheel buttons or a
Bluetooth or USB controller to play. See Gaming Controllers on page 202.
NOTE: For some vehicles manufactured after approximately November 1, 2021, the center console USB
ports can only be used to charge devices. On these vehicles, you must use the USB port inside the
glove box.
Toybox: Play in the Toybox while parked.

WARNING: Use these features only when Model 3 is parked. Always pay attention to road and traffic
conditions when driving. Using these features while driving is illegal and very dangerous.
NOTE: You can also use voice commands to access these features (see Voice Commands on page 21).
Toybox
Your vehicle's toybox includes features that can be fun to use. Here's an example of the types of features you can
find in Toybox:
Select This...

To Do This...

Boombox

If Model 3 is equipped with a Pedestrian Warning System, delight pedestrians with a variety of
sounds from your vehicle's external speaker while in Park. See Boombox on page 201 for more
details.
NOTE: Check local laws before using Boombox in public areas.

Emissions

Fun can come in surprising ways. Select your preferred fart style and target seat. Use your turn
signal or press the left scroll wheel when you’re ready to “release” your prank. For those lucky
vehicles equipped with a Pedestrian Warning System, you can choose to broadcast externally
when your vehicle is parked. But wait-- the fun doesn't stop there! Use the mobile app to
conduct remote emissions testing by touching and holding any of the four quick control buttons
and selecting the fart button.

Light Show

Park outside, turn the volume up, roll down your windows, then enjoy the show. Schedule the
light show for a future time and customize the song to surprise your loved ones.
NOTE: Light show should not be used when parked on or near public roads. Doing so can be
distracting to other road users. Before activating, it is the driver’s responsibility to ensure the use
of light show complies with local laws and regulations.

Mars

The map shows your Model 3 as a rover on the Martian landscape, and the About Your Tesla box
displays SpaceX's interplanetary spaceship.

Rainbow
Charge Port

When Model 3 is locked and charging, press the button on the mobile connector ten times in
quick succession. Neat, huh?

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Rainbow Road

Need more cowbell? Visit Rainbow Road by moving the drive stalk fully down four times in quick
succession while Autosteer is enabled.

Romance

You can’t roast chestnuts by an open fire in your car, but you can still cozy up with your loved
ones by this virtual fireplace. Cue the music and get your romance on!

Sketchpad

Channel your inner Picasso. Show us what you got! Touch Publish to submit your artistic
compositions to Tesla for critiquing.

TRAX

It's never too late to follow your dream of becoming a world-famous DJ. With TRAX, you can
turn your vehicle into your own personal music studio. While in Park, choose from an array of
instruments and unique sounds to create the next hit song. Microphone and headset are not
included.

The Answer to
the Ultimate
Question of
Life, The
Universe, and
Everything

Rename your vehicle to 42 (touch Controls > Software and touch the vehicle's name). Notice the
new name.

Car Colorizer

Change the color of your Model 3 on the touchscreen. Touch the color swatch next to the vehicle
name and customize the paint, tone, and more.