Software Updates - Tesla 3 Owner's Manual

Loading New Software
Model 3 updates its software wirelessly,
providing new features throughout your term
of ownership. Tesla recommends that you
install software updates as soon as they are
available. The first time you enter Model 3
after an update is made available, a scheduling
window displays on the touchscreen. The
scheduling window displays again at the end
of your first driving session.
Note: Some software updates can take up to
three hours to complete. Model 3 must be in
Park while the new software is being installed.
To ensure the fastest and most reliable
delivery of software updates, leave the Wi-Fi
turned on and connected whenever possible
(see Connecting to Wi-Fi
Note: Software updates using cellular data are
also available if your vehicle is equipped with
premium connectivity.
Warning: Do not attempt to use the
vehicle while the software is being
updated. Vehicle functions, including
some safety systems, may be limited or
disabled while a software update is in
progress and you could damage the
vehicle.
When a software update is available, a yellow
clock icon appears on the touchscreen's status
bar. Touch this clock icon to display the
update window. You can then either:
• Schedule the update by setting the time
you want the update to begin. Then touch
Set For This Time. Once scheduled, the
yellow clock icon changes to a white clock
icon. You can reschedule the update any
time before it begins.
OR
• Touch Install Now to immediately start the
update process.
Alternatively, touch Controls > Software,
where a "New Update Available" window
appears if your vehicle detects a new software
update. You can also view the release notes of
your current software version. Model 3 must
be connected to Wi-Fi to start the update (see
Connecting to Wi-Fi
If Model 3 is charging when the software
update begins, charging stops. Charging
resumes automatically when the software
update is complete. If you are driving Model 3
at the scheduled update time, the update is
canceled and you need to reschedule it.
Using the Touchscreen
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Software Updates

Note: Software updates are not performed
when Keep Climate On is active.
Note: You can also start software updates
using your Tesla mobile app.
Note: Over time, the touchscreen may display
a software update window informing you to
SET FOR THIS TIME or INSTALL NOW. This
software update window will persist until you
complete the installation of the software
update. You must install all software updates
as soon as they are available and any harm
relating to the failure to install a software
update will not be covered by the vehicle's
warranty. Failure or refusal to install such
updates may result in the inaccessibility of
certain vehicle features (including
incompatibility with digital media devices) or
in Tesla being unable to diagnose and service
your vehicle.
Note: If software updates are not installed,
some vehicle features may become
inaccessible and digital media devices may
become incompatible. Reverting to a previous
software version is not possible.
If the touchscreen displays a message
indicating that a software update was not
successfully completed, contact Tesla.
Viewing Release Notes
When a software update is complete, learn
about the new features by reading the release
notes. To display release notes about your
current software version at any time touch the
Tesla "T" at the top center of the touchscreen,
then touch Release Notes.
Tesla strongly recommends reading all release
notes. They may contain important safety
information or operating instructions
regarding your Model 3.
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