Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule - Tesla 3 Owner's Manual

Service Intervals
Your vehicle should generally be serviced on
an as-needed basis. However, Tesla
recommends the following maintenance items
and intervals, as applicable to your vehicle, to
ensure continued reliability and efficiency of
your Model 3.
• Brake fluid health check every 2 years
(replace if necessary) or, if the vehicle is
used for towing, replace the brake fluid
every 2 years
• A/C desiccant bag replacement every 6
years
• Cabin air filter replacement every 2 years
• Clean and lubricate brake calipers every
year or 12,500 miles (if in an area where
roads are salted during the Winter)
• Rotate tires every 16,000-20,000 km or if
tread depth difference is 1.5 mm or greater
Note: The above intervals are based on normal
driving behaviors and scenarios. Additionally,
the above list should not be considered
comprehensive and does not include
consumable parts such as windshield wipers,
brake pads, etc.
Note: Damages or failures caused by
maintenance or repairs performed by non-
Tesla certified technicians are not covered by
the warranty.
Daily Checks
• Check the Battery's charge level,
displayed on the touchscreen or mobile
app.
• Check the condition and pressure of each
tire (see Tire Care and Maintenance
page 149).
• Check that all exterior lights, horn, turn
signals, and wipers and washers are
working.
• Check for any unexpected indicator lights
or vehicle alerts on the touchscreen.
• Check the operation of the brakes,
including the parking brake.
• Check the operation of the seat belts
(see Seat Belts
• Look for abnormal fluid deposits
underneath Model 3 that might indicate a
leak. It is normal for a small pool of water
to form (caused by the air conditioning
system's dehumidifying process).

Maintenance

on
on page 27).

Maintenance Schedule

• Look around the exterior of Model 3 and
immediately remove any corrosive
substances (such as bird droppings, tree
resin, tar spots, dead insects, industrial
fallout, etc.) to prevent damage to the
paint (see Cleaning
Monthly Checks
• Check windshield washer fluid level and
top up if necessary (see
Windshield Washer Fluid
• Check that the air conditioning system is
operating correctly (see
on page 115).
Warning: Contact Tesla immediately if you
notice any significant or sudden drop in
fluid levels or uneven tire wear.
Fluid Replacement Intervals
Your Battery coolant does not need to be
replaced for the life of your vehicle under
most circumstances. Brake fluid should be
checked every 2 years, replacing if necessary.
Note: Any damage caused by opening the
Battery coolant reservoir is excluded from the
warranty.
High Voltage Safety
Your Model 3 has been designed and built
with safety as a priority. However, be aware of
these precautions to protect yourself from the
risk of injury inherent in all high-voltage
systems:
• Read and follow all instructions provided
on the labels that are attached to Model 3.
These labels are there for your safety.
• The high voltage system has no user-
serviceable parts. Do not disassemble,
remove or replace high voltage
components, cables or connectors. High
voltage cables are colored orange for easy
identification.
• If a collision occurs, do not touch any high
voltage wiring, connectors, or
components connected to the wiring.
• In the unlikely event that a fire occurs,
immediately contact your local fire
emergency responders.
Warning: Always disconnect the charge
cable before working underneath Model
3, even if charging is not in progress.
Warning: Keep your hands and clothing
away from cooling fans. Some fans
on page 156).
Topping Up
on page 161).
Climate Controls
147