Tesla Model 3 User manual

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This guide outlines features of the Tesla Model 3 to help
prepare you for your drive. These features are unique to the
Model 3 design and are not indicative of how other electric
vehicles operate. For more instructional videos, please visit
https://www.tesla.com/support/model-3-videos.
If you need non-emergency assistance while operating the
vehicle, please call Matt Fitzgibbon at 720-237-4242.
Charging
The time it takes to charge the vehicle depends on which
charging method you choose, whether you’re at home
or on the roadl. For normal day-to-day charging, the
recommendation is to set the charge level to 80% of
battery capacity to extend the life of the battery and prevent
degradation.
The settings on the vehicle may have been changed for the
drive from Tri-State to your cooperative/PPD. Follow these
steps to change the settings.
- On the main screen, touch the up arrow, which is the 3rd
option from the left on the bottom of the screen.
- On the following options menu, touch “Charging.”
- On the following screen, touch “Set Limit.”
- Use the slider to adjust the charging capacity to the
desired level.
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Home Charging
Most people charge their vehicle at home with the mobile
charging cable and adapters in the trunk. If you do not have
the correct plug, please contact Tri-State.
Mobile Charger (30 miles of range per hour of charge)
The number of miles you get per charge hour depends on
your connection type, but most people get around 30 miles. A
mobile charger comes standard with the car and has adapters
to t a different types of plugs, like your dryer outlet. You can
also connect to a standard 110v wall plug which would give
you about 3 miles per hour of charge.
Destination/Public Level II Charging
Fig 1 - Main screen
Fig 2 – Options Menu Fig 3 – Charging options

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Some locations have publically available Level II charging. The
majority of these locations are SAE J1772 that ts the Telsa
adapter in the vehicle. The charger could require an account
or may allow you to swipe a credit card. You can use a card,
available in the console of the vehicle, if you’re at a locations
managed through Charge Point. After scanning the card to
unlock the charger, plug the adapter into the vehicle’s charge
port and push the charger into it. The charge rate is typically
low with this type of equipment, at 20 miles per hour charge. If
you can, plug in when you are staying at a location for a few
hours to work or shop, for example.
Supercharging
Tesla’s supercharging network is the fastest way to charge and
get a glimpse into what the future will look like as the fast
charging infrastructure is expanded.
You can nd the Tesla supercharger locations in the navigation.
After arriving at the charger, , back into any spot and plug
in the car. There’s no need to swipe a card as the car will
automatically charge the credit card that is on le with Tri-
State’s Tesla account.
Supercharging can take anywhere from 30-45 minutes from
30% battery capacity remaining back to 80%. These are the
most useful when you have somewhere to be, or are on a long
road trip. Most superchargers are stationed near restaurants,
shops or coffee shops.
Be careful not to let the car sit at a supercharger when not
charging as it will accrue idling fees.
You can nd a list of all the superchargers at https://www.tesla.
com/supercharger. The charging network is extensive and is
still growing. Tesla drivers can travel around the U.S., Canada,
the EU, and Mexico with little to no gaps in coverage.
Key Card
The Tesla Model 3 does not come with a standard key, but
instead relies on a key card. We have provided you with one
keycard. The key card, similar to a credit card, can be stored in
your wallet or other convenient spot. Typically, the card does
not need removed from a wallet in order to be recognized by
the vehicle.
Locking/Unlocking the Car
Tap the key card below the camera located on the B pillar
between the driver and passenger door.
Turning the car on/off
The Tesla does not require the same ignition process as
your typical vehicle. If you’ve just unlocked it with your key
card, the vehicle will begin booting up and be ready to drive
immediately.

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Steps to Driving
- Place the key card behind the cup holders in the center
console and press the brake.
- With the brake pressed, push the right stalk up for reverse or
down for Drive.
- To park the car push the button at the end of the right stalk.
- To exit the vehicle, open the door by pushing the button on
the door located at the top on the handle.
- Step out and tap the key card between the pillars as you did
to unlock the vehicle. The car will give you a friendly honk
and fold in the mirrors as it turns itself off (often referred to
as being in sleep mode).

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Driver Set-up
Before your rst drive, take some time to learn the vehicle.
The majority of the interface of this vehicle is contained in the
infotainment system. Please, explore the menus and see what
different options you may nd. Some quick driver set-up tips
are below.
Adjusting the mirrors
To adjust the mirrors, touch the car icon in the bottom left
corner of the home screen. Under the rst menu titled “Quick
Controls”, you can touch the button that says “Mirrors”. On the
mirrors screen, you can select the right or left mirror for
adjustment. Then, use the left scroll button on the steering
wheel to move the mirror in any direction.
Adjusting the steering wheel height
To adjust the steering wheel height, touch the car icon in the
bottom left corner of the home screen. Under the rst menu
titled “Quick Controls,” touch the button that says “Steering
Wheel.” On the following screen, use the left scroll button on the
steering wheel to move the steering wheel up/down or out/in.
Windshield wipers
The windshield wipers in the Tesla are set to automatic and will
turn on/adjust speed as needed. However, if you would like to
change the speed, select the button shown below and then
select the desired speed. The stalk to the left of the steering
wheel contains the controls to spray and wash the windshield,
or to give it a single wipe. You may need to swipe left or right
on the bottom of the screen to see the wiper icon.
Lights
The lights in the Tesla are set to
automatic, including high beams. To
change these settings, touch the car
icon in the bottom left corner of the
home screen. Select the second menu
titled “Lights” and adjust the settings as
desired.

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AUTOSTEER and Trafc Awareness Cruise Control (TAC)
A number of Teslas are equipped with advanced self-driving
features.None of the Teslas in Tri-States have fully autonomous
autopilot. Under no conditions will the vehicle fully drive itself.
For your safety, please be aware of the vehicle and driving
situation at all times. Though the Teslas Tri-State owns do not
have autopilot, there are two other unique features available
referred to as AUTOSTEER and Trafc Awareness Control.
You can enable AUTOSTEER when driving in specic situations
described below.. To enable AUTOSTEER, navigate to the
AUTOPILOT tab on the vehicles infotainment center and slide
the button next to the AUTOSTEER (BETA) title. A disclaimer
prompt appears. PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY!
As you can see in the disclaimer, AUTOSTEER is strictly a
driver assistance feature and does not make your vehicle
autonomous. Youare fully responsible for the vehicle and any
actions you take. AUTOSTEER is not recommended for the
following situations:
- Urban driving (stoplights, lane closures, and other typical
cross trafc driving conditions may not be recognizable
for the sensors and software to make correct driving
judgements).
- Highways that do not have clear lane markings.
- Highways that have construction or lane closures.
- Highways with sharp turns.
- Any driving where pedestrians or cyclists may be present.
- Inadequate driving condition.
• Snow, ice, mud, and rain all have an effect on sensors
and cameras used in the Tesla. It is likely to get weather
built up on sensors and cameras on the vehicle in bad
weather conditions.
• Even though sensors and cameras may not be obstructed,
other road markings such as lane markings or highway
dividers may not be easily visible for sensors and cameras
to analyze.
In all cases when using AUTOSTEER your hands must be
on the steering wheel. Sensors on the steering wheel can
sense even the slightest rotations of the steering wheel even
from just the weight of your hands. If using AUTOSTEER and
your hands are not on the wheel ashing blue lights on the
infotainment center will notify you to put your hands on the
wheel.
To enable AUTOSTEER when you’re driving, turn on the
setting in the AUTOPILOT tab and continue to your desired
highway and lane. When you’ve reached your desired speed,
press down (in the D direction) twice on the gear selector. On
the infotainment center displaysthe lane you are in and the
steering wheel in the top left light up blue. The speed limit
may also display in blue, indicating the TAC is on as well.
To disengage the AUTOSTEER choose one of three ways:
1. Press up (towards the reverse indicator) on the gear selector
once.
2. Take control of the steering wheel. You may feel some
resistance initially but then the steering wheel should free
up.
3. Press the brake pedal similarly like you would on a standard
car to disengage cruise control.
In all cases after AUTOSTEER is disengaged the blue steering
wheel, lane, and speed limit icons return to the grey color. You
are now in complete control.
TAC similar to any adaptive cruise control setting on most
modern vehicles and with AUTOSTEER, you as the driver are
responsible for any actions the vehicle makes. If at any time the
vehicle is not operating properly, you need to take control and
operate the vehicle as normal.

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To enable the cruise control feature when driving simply press
down (towards the drive indicator) on the gear selector once.
The speed limit icon on the infotainment center should light
up blue. This is the indication that you are in cruise control
mode. To adjust the speed of the cruise control, scroll up or
down on the steering wheel’s right scroll selector. In some
cases, you may not be able to go more than 5 mph over the
speed limit.
By using the scroll on the right side of the steering wheel
moving the scroll left and right adjusts the gap between
you and the car in front of you. Adjustments are made in
increments of one car length. For higher speeds a greater car
length gap is advised.
There are two ways to disengage the cruise control feature:
1. Press up (towards the reverse indicator) on the gear selector.
2. Press the brake.
In some cases, when driving with TAC if the vehicle in front of
you abruptly changes lanes because the car in front of them
has come to a complete stop, the Tesla may not have enough
time to sense the stopped car. This would result in rear ending
the stopped car. This is where you the driver need to be aware
and prepared to take control and brake yourself.
Remember that under all driving conditions you as the driver
are responsible. Be sure at all times when driving the vehicle
in the AUTOSTEER and/or TAC your hands are on the steering
wheel and your feet are ready to press the accelerator or
brake. Drive with caution and be aware at all times.
Regenerative Braking
This is one of the coolest features of driving an EV, but it does
take a little getting used to. Essentially, when you let off the
accelerator the car will begin braking and slowing itself down.
It does this for a couple of reasons:
- The car captures the kinetic energy from the act of slowing
down and uses it to restore some charge back to your
battery.
- Simpler driving – you will touch your brakes less and use
just the accelerator pedal for braking and accelerating. This
extends the life of the vehicles brakes and can be more fun.
If regenerative braking proves too uncomfortable, you can
reduce it to “low” by following this process. However, we
recommend giving yourself some time to adjust to this
difference in driving experience (when compared to an
internal combustion engine vehicle).
- Touch the car icon in the lower left hand corner of the screen
- Select the “Driving” menu
- Under “Regenerative Braking”, select the desired level
Navigation
With the Model 3, there is a large display that can be
customized to best suit your needs. Map style, trafc density,
dark mode, and superchargers in the area can all be toggled
on and off.
Setting a destination is the same as Google or Apple maps.
Just type in where you want to go and tap on the destination
that pops up. The Tesla will tell you how long it will take to get
there, the mileage, and what battery percentage the vehicle
will have when you get there.
If the distance exceeds your battery’s capacity, the navigation
will automatically add the nearest supercharger to your route.
The voice-over portion of the navigation is also customizable
and you can turn it off completely if you prefer silent
directions.
Cabin Overheat Protection
Tri-State has enabled cabin overheat protection. If you have
ever felt the pain of sitting on hot leather seats in the middle of
July, you know that it is a terrible feeling. With this enabled, the
car will never exceed a certain temperature, keeping the cabin
cooler and your legs burn free. You can change the settings
but it does use some battery capacity. The cabin overheat
protection can run the air conditioner and keep the car cool or
run unconditioned air to keep it slightly cooler. The A/C option
takes a bit more battery power but not enough to cause any
concern if the vehicle is just being driven around town.