-

Britax Römer KIDFIX I-Size

-

Group III (Booster)

22 to 36 kg

Peg Perego Viaggio 2-3 Shuttle base

* per R129 CRS maker's rating ** per R44 CRS

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Seating Larger Children

If a child is too large to fit into a child restraint system, but too small to be safely secured using the vehicle's seat
belts, use a booster seat appropriate for the child’s age and size. For children needing a booster seat, Tesla
recommends using the base of the Peg Perego Viaggio 2-3 Shuttle. When using and installing a booster seat,
carefully follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer.
Two Installation Methods
NOTE: Always install child restraint systems by following the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child
restraint system.
Among many other variants, there are two general types of child restraint systems based on how they are secured in
the seat:
• Belt-based - secured using the vehicle’s seat belts (see Installing Belt-based Child Restraint Systems on page 69).
• ISOFIX/i-Size - secured to anchor bars built into the vehicle's seats (see Installing ISOFIX/i-Size Child Restraint
Systems on page 70).
Some child restraint systems can be installed using either method. Refer to the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the child restraint system to determine which installation method to use and for detailed installation
instructions.
In Model 3, belt-based child restraints can be installed in any passenger seat and ISOFIX/i-Size systems can be
installed in either of the rear outboard seats. Specific details about the type of child restraint system that can be
used in each seat is provided next.
NOTE: ISOFIX and i-Size are international standards for integrated anchors used in passenger vehicles to attach child
safety seats.
WARNING: Do not use ISOFIX/i-Size anchors with child restraint system or booster seats that have an integral
safety belt where the combined weight of the child plus the child restraint system exceeds 33 kg.
Rear Seats
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Infants and children can occupy a rear outboard seat using either belt-based, or ISOFIX (IU)//i-Size (i-U) child
restraint systems.
NOTE: The rear seats support the use of upper tether straps (see Attaching Upper Tether Straps on page 72).
Larger children can also occupy a rear outboard seat using a booster seat, either attached to the lower anchor bars
or belted, as described in the instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.
The rear outboard seats support the use of the following ISOFIX/i-Size size classes:
• Size class A, B, and B1 forward-facing.
• Size class C, D and E rear-facing.
NOTE: To accommodate large rear-facing ISOFIX/i-Size child restraint systems (size class C), you may need to move
the corresponding front seat forward to the mid-track position (up to 13 cm forward of the rearmost position), raise
the seat upward (2 cm from its lowest position), and angle the seat back as needed.
WARNING: Do not use Easy Entry (as described in Driver Profiles on page 128) to automatically move the
driver's seat to the full rearward position if a child safety seat is installed on a rear seat behind the driver's seat.
With reduced clearance, the movement of the seat may impact a child's legs, cause injury, or dislodge the seat.
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Infants can occupy the rear center seat using a rear-facing belt-based child restraint system. Children can occupy the
rear center seat using either a rear-facing or a forward-facing belt-based child restraint system.
NOTE: The rear center seat is not equipped with lower anchor bars to support the installation of ISOFIX/i-Size child
restraint systems.
Larger children can also occupy a rear center seat using a booster seat, installed as described in the instructions
provided by the manufacturer of the child restraint system.

Installing Belt-based Child Restraint Systems
Always follow the detailed instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child restraint system. Follow these
general guidelines for belt-based child restraint systems:
• Ensure that the child restraint system is appropriate for the weight, height, and age of the child.
• Avoid dressing the child in bulky clothing.
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• Do not place any objects between the child and the child restraint system.
• Adjust the child restraint system's harnesses for every child, every trip.
1. Place the child restraint system in the appropriate seat and fully extend the seat belt. Route and buckle the seat
belt in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child restraint system.

2. Allow the seat belt to retract, and remove all slack in the seat belt while firmly pushing the child restraint system
into the vehicle's seat.
3. Attach the upper tether strap(s), as required by the manufacturer of the child restraint system (see Attaching
Upper Tether Straps on page 72).
Installing ISOFIX/i-Size Child Restraint Systems
Model 3's rear outboard seating positions are equipped with ISOFIX/i-Size anchor bars. These anchor bars are
located between the seat's cushion and back rest. The exact location of each anchor bar is identified by a marking
(illustrated below) located on the seat back, directly above its associated anchor bars.

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To install an ISOFIX/i-Size child restraint system, carefully read and follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the child restraint system. These instructions describe how to slide the child restraint system onto
the seat’s anchor bars until you hear it "click" into place. You may need to push the child restraint system firmly
against the seat back to ensure it fits snugly.

Before seating a child, ensure that the child restraint system is securely installed. Grasp the front of the child restraint
system with one hand on each side, and attempt to:
• Twist the child restraint system from side to side.
• Pull the child restraint system away from the seat.
If the child restraint system rotates or moves away from the seat, both latches are not fully engaged onto the seat's
anchor bars. You must reinstall it and try again. It is critical that both latches on the child restraint system are fully
engaged.
WARNING: Do not use ISOFIX/i-Size anchors with child restraint system or booster seats that have an integral
safety belt where the combined weight of the child plus the child restraint system exceeds 33 kg.

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Safety Leg
All passenger seats Model 3 support the use of a child restraint system with a safety leg. If the child restraint system
is equipped with a leg, extend the leg as described in the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child
restraint system.

Attaching Upper Tether Straps
Model 3's rear seats support the use of upper tether straps. When the instructions provided by the manufacturer of
the child restraint system include attaching an upper tether strap, attach its hook to the anchor point located behind
the associated seat.
WARNING: Tighten upper tether straps according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child
restraint system.
The anchor points for tether straps are located on the shelf behind the rear seats.

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For dual-strap tethers, position a strap on each side of the head support.

For single-strap tethers at the outboard seating positions, run the strap over the outside-facing side of the head
support (same side of the head support as the seat belt retraction mechanism).

If running the strap over the outside-facing side of the head support is not possible (such as there is not enough
slack in the strap), run the strap under the head support.

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For a single-strap tether in the rear center seating position, fully lower the head support (see Head Supports on
page 50) and run the strap over the top center of the head support.

Child Restraint System Warnings
WARNING: Never seat a child in a child restraint system or a booster seat on the front passenger seat when the
passenger front airbag is active. Doing so can cause serious injury or death.
WARNING: Never use a rearward facing child restraint system on a seat protected by an active passenger front
airbag. Doing so can cause serious injury or death. Refer to the warning label located on the sun visor.
WARNING: Some child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt
portion of a lap-shoulder belt. Children could be endangered in a crash if their child restraint systems are not
properly secured in the vehicle.
WARNING: The seat belt reminder on the touchscreen is not a substitute for checking if a small occupant or a
child safety seat is properly secured. The seat occupancy sensors may not identify small occupants or child
seats.
WARNING: Do not use a forward-facing child restraint system until your child weighs over 9 kg and can sit
independently. Up to the age of two, a child's spine and neck are not sufficiently developed to avoid injury in a
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WARNING: Do not allow a baby or infant to be held on an adult's lap. All children should be restrained in an
appropriate child restraint system at all times.
WARNING: To ensure children are safely seated, follow all instructions provided in this document and by the
manufacturer of the child restraint system.
WARNING: Children should ride in a rear-facing child restraint system using the seat’s integrated 5-point
harness for as long as possible until they reach the maximum size or weight limit of the rear-facing child
restraint system.
WARNING: When seating larger children, make sure the child's head is supported and the child’s seat belt is
properly adjusted and fastened. The shoulder portion of the belt must be away from the face and neck, and the
lap portion must not be over the stomach.
WARNING: Never attach two child restraint systems to one anchor point. In a collision, one anchor point may
be incapable of securing both seats.
WARNING: Child restraint anchor bars are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted
child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching
other items or equipment to the vehicle.
WARNING: Always check harnesses and tether straps for damage and wear.
WARNING: Never leave a child unattended, even if the child is secured in a child restraint system.
WARNING: Never use a child restraint system that has been involved in a collision. Discard the seat and have it
replaced as described in the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions.

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Airbags
Location of Airbags
Airbags are located in the approximate areas shown below. Airbag warning information is printed on the sun visors.
Model 3 is equipped with an airbag and lap/shoulder belt at both front seating positions. The airbag is a
supplemental restraint at those seating positions. 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 crash.
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1. Knee airbag
2. Front airbags
3. Seat-mounted side airbags
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How Airbags Work
Airbags inflate when sensors detect an impact that exceeds deployment thresholds. These thresholds are designed
to predict the severity of a crash in time for the airbags to help protect the vehicle's occupants. Airbags inflate
instantly with considerable force accompanied by a loud noise. The inflated bag, together with the seat belts, limits
movement of occupants to reduce the risk of injury.
Front airbags are not ordinarily designed to inflate in rear collisions, rollovers, side collisions and when braking
heavily or driving over bumps and potholes. Likewise, front airbags may not inflate in all frontal collisions, such as
minor front collisions, underride collisions, or minor impacts with narrow objects (such as posts or poles). Significant
superficial damage can occur to the vehicle without the airbags inflating and, conversely, a relatively small amount of
structural damage can cause airbags to inflate. Therefore, the external appearance of the vehicle after a collision
does not represent whether or not the front airbags should have inflated.
WARNING: Before modifying your vehicle to accommodate a person with disabilities in a way that may affect
the airbag system, use the mobile app to schedule a service appointment.
Types of Airbags
Model 3 has the following types of airbags:
• Front airbags: The front airbags are designed to reduce injuries if larger children or adults are riding in the front
seats. Follow all warnings and instructions related to seating a child on the front passenger seat (if permitted in
your market region). See Child Safety Seats on page 66Child Safety Seats on page 57.
• Knee airbags: Knee airbags and the front airbags work together. The knee airbags limit the forward motion of the
front seat occupants by restricting leg movement, thereby positioning the occupants so that the front airbags
work more effectively.
• Seat-mounted side airbags: A seat-mounted side airbag in the front seats helps protect the pelvis and the thorax
region of the torso. The seat-mounted side airbags on both the impacted and non-impacted side of the vehicle
will inflate in the event of severe side impact or severe offset frontal impact.
• Curtain airbags: Curtain airbags help protect the head. Curtain airbags on both the impacted and non-impacted
side of the vehicle will inflate only if a severe side impact occurs, or if the vehicle rolls over.
Airbag Status Indicator
The status of the passenger front airbag displays in the top corner of the touchscreen:
Before driving with a child seated on the front passenger seat (if legally permitted in your market
region), always double-check the status of the passenger front airbag to confirm that it is OFF.
When the passenger front airbag is OFF, it will not inflate when a collision occurs. This indicator also
displays when the seat is unoccupied.
To protect an adult occupying the front passenger seat, ensure the passenger front airbag is ON.
When the passenger front airbag is ON, it may inflate when a collision occurs.
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. Toggle the airbag switch OFF before
placing a child seat in the front passenger seat. Never seat a child in the front passenger seat with an active
airbag, even if using a child restraint system or booster seat. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the child can
occur.
Front Passenger Occupant Detection
Model 3 has an occupancy sensor in the front passenger seat that controls the status of the front airbag.
NOTE: The Occupant Classification System (OCS) meets the regulatory requirement of FMVSS 208 and
automatically detects when inflating the passenger front airbag would be unnecessary or potentially harmful.
WARNING: Seating an infant in a rear facing child restraint system on a seat equipped with an operational
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Object Classification

OCS Passenger Airbag
Status*

Indicator status

Notes

Empty

OFF

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

Object

OFF or ON

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF or
PASSENGER AIRBAG ON

Depends on material/contents.

Rear-facing child restraint
system designed for children up
to a year old

OFF

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

20 lbs (9 kg) or less

Forward facing child restraint
system

OFF

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

35 lbs (16 kg) or less

Child in a booster seat

OFF or ON

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF or
PASSENGER AIRBAG ON

20-100 lbs (9-45 kg)*

Large child

OFF or ON

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF or
PASSENGER AIRBAG ON

5th percentile female or larger
(by weight)

ON

PASSENGER AIRBAG ON

Over approximately 100 lbs (45
kg)

* If the passenger airbag status indicator does not match the situation, do not use the seat. The passenger must ride in a different
seat. Use the mobile app to schedule a service appointment.

NOTE: It takes approximately six seconds after you power on Model 3 for the Occupant Classification System (OCS)
to report accurate status of the front passenger airbag. As a result, when you first power on Model 3, even in
situations when it should be OFF because the seat is occupied by a weight of 20 lbs (9 kg) or less, it will take the
touchscreen approximately six seconds to display the status, PASS AIRBAG OFF. If it fails to do so, use the mobile
app to schedule a service appointment and do not seat a child in the front passenger seating position.
To make sure the sensing system can correctly detect occupancy status, eliminate the following:
• Objects lodged under the seat.
• Heavy objects sitting on the seat (briefcase, large purse, etc.).
• 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 use the mobile app to schedule a service
appointment 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, use the mobile app to schedule a service appointment immediately.
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
airbags if a collision occurs. It can also reduce the accuracy of the Occupant Classification System, if equipped.
Ensuring Accurate Occupant Detection
To help ensure an occupant in the front passenger seat can be accurately classified, the passenger must:
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• 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.
• 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 use the mobile app to schedule a
service appointment 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 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. Use the mobile app to schedule a service appointment.
WARNING: To ensure accuracy of the Occupant Classification System (OCS), 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
airbags if a collision occurs. It can also reduce the accuracy of the occupant detection system.
Examples of Correct and Incorrect Seating Positions
Correct seating position:

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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
is moving:

Controlling the Passenger Front Airbag
When a child is seated in the front passenger seat (even when the child is seated in a child restraint system or
booster seat), you must disable the passenger front airbag to prevent it from injuring the child if a collision occurs.
Touch Controls > Safety > Passenger Front Airbag, and before driving, ensure the passenger airbag status on the
top of the touchscreen indicates that the airbag is off (see Airbag Status Indicator on page 78).
NOTE: Model 3 has a capacitive touchscreen and may not respond to your touch if you are wearing standard gloves.
If the touchscreen is not responding, remove gloves or wear gloves with conductive fingertips for use with capacitive
touchscreens.
WARNING: If seating a child in the front passenger seat is legally permissible in your market region, never seat
a child in a child restraint system or a booster seat on the front passenger seat when the airbag is active. Doing
so can cause serious injury or death.
WARNING: If the passenger front airbag does not appear to be functioning (for example, if the airbag is on,
even if you have turned it off, or vice versa), do not seat a passenger in the front seat. Use the mobile app to
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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. Use the mobile app to schedule a service appointment immediately.
In a collision, in addition to the airbags inflating:
• United States only: Your vehicle automatically dials 911 if Controls > Safety > Automatic 911 calls is enabled.
Cancellation instructions as well as a countdown timer display on the touchscreen.
• Doors unlock.
• Hazard warning lights turn on.
• Interior lights turn on.
• High voltage is disabled.
• Windows go to the vent position.
• Vehicle applies the brakes to come to a stop.
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. Use the mobile app to schedule a service appointment 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, use the mobile app to schedule a service appointment
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
airbags if a collision occurs. It can also reduce the accuracy of the Occupant Classification System (OCS), 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
inches (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.
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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 or windows. Doing so can cause injury if a
curtain airbag inflates.
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.
These include but are not limited to: steering wheel covers, decals, seat cushions, pillows, etc. 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 or Wi-Fi for 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
When both your phone and the vehicle have internet service, the Tesla mobile app's home screen allows you to:
• Lock or unlock your vehicle.
• Enable or disable the heating or air conditioning and monitor the cabin climate.
• Check your vehicle's charging information. Charging details also appear when a charging cable is plugged in.
• 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).
• See where your vehicle is located.
• View your vehicle’s estimated range.
• Open the front trunk.
• View your vehicle’s odometer, VIN, and current software 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. You may need to enable Media settings by touching Audio Settings > Options >
Allow Mobile Control.
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, you can:
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• Navigate the Tesla Shop.
• 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.
NOTE: Your vehicle does not automatically re-lock if you unlock from the mobile app.
• 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 186).
• Open and close your garage door if your vehicle has a programmed HomeLink connection, if available (see Smart
Garage on page 94).
• 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, which helps melt snow, ice, and frost on the windshield, windows, and mirrors, by
swiping up from the bottom of the screen.
• Enable or disable Dog Mode or Camp Mode.
• Enable Cabin Overheat Protection, which prevents the cabin from getting too warm in hot 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 194 for more
information.
• 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