Tesla MODEL 3 Owner's Manual page 129

Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, and
Camp Mode
The Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp settings allow you
to keep the climate control system running when in Park,
even after you've left Model 3 or choose to stay inside
the vehicle. These settings are useful when it is
important to maintain the cabin temperature in hot or
cold weather conditions. For example, when leaving
groceries in Model 3 on hot days, you may want to use
Keep Climate On to prevent spoilage.
Dog mode keeps your pet comfortable while also
displaying the current cabin temperature on the
touchscreen so people nearby are informed that your
pet does not need to be rescued.
Camp Mode allows you to power electronics through the
USB ports and 12V outlet in addition to maintaining the
cabin temperature. The touchscreen remains on so you
can play music, browse the internet, play games in the
arcade, or watch shows in Tesla Theater. You can also
control media and climate settings from a paired phone.
Camp Mode is ideal for remaining inside your vehicle,
such as camping or staying with a child.
NOTE: In Camp Mode, Sentry Mode and the vehicle
alarm system are disabled.
NOTE: Depending on vehicle configuration or market
region, Entertainment, Arcade, and/or Theater may not
be available on your vehicle.
To operate Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, or Camp Mode:
1. Engage the Park gear. The Keep Climate On, Dog,
and Camp settings are available only when Model 3 is
in Park.
2. If necessary, adjust the climate settings.
3. Touch the fan icon then touch Keep Climate On, Dog,
or Camp.
NOTE: To initiate Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, or Camp
Mode, the Battery's charge level must be at least 20%.
The climate control system maintains your climate
settings until you shift out of Park or manually turn it off.
If the Battery's charge level drops below 20%, the Tesla
mobile app repeatedly starts sending you notifications
reminding you to check on anything that you have left in
Model 3.
The next time you drive Model 3, the climate control
system continues operating using the previous climate
settings from your most recent trip.
NOTE: Software updates cannot be performed when
Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, or Camp Mode is active.
Using the Touchscreen
Climate Controls
NOTE: The intrusion sensor (if equipped) automatically
disables when Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, or Camp
Mode is active. However, you can override this behavior
and keep the intrusion sensor enabled. To do so, touch
Controls > Safety & Security > Tilt/Intrusion after
enabling Keep Climate On, Dog mode, or Camp mode.
However, note that keeping the intrusion sensor enabled
while Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, and Camp Mode is
active can trigger an alarm event as a result of air
movement inside the cabin.
WARNING: You can adjust the climate control
system remotely using the mobile app. However, if
you use the mobile app to turn off the climate
control system, Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, and
Camp Mode stop operating.
WARNING: Avoid using Keep Climate On, Dog
Mode, or Camp Mode when the battery charge is
low. When leaving a dog or pet in Model 3, you
must ensure that you have your phone with you
and that the Tesla mobile app is running. This
allows you to proactively monitor the cabin
temperature. To ensure the safety and comfort of
anyone or anything in your vehicle, always make
sure you have adequate cellular coverage to
receive notifications and allow enough time to
return to Model 3 should the climate control
system stop operating—on hot days, the cabin
temperature can become dangerously high within
a few minutes.
WARNING: Check local laws for any restrictions on
leaving pets unattended in your vehicle.
WARNING: Never leave a child unattended in your
vehicle.
Cabin Air Filter
Model 3 has an air filter that prevents pollen, industrial
fallout, road dust and other particles from entering
through the vents. Tesla recommends replacing the
cabin air filter every 2 years.
Cabin Overheat Protection
The climate control system can reduce the temperature
of the cabin in extremely hot ambient conditions for a
period of up to twelve hours after you exit Model 3.
Touch Controls > Safety & Security > Cabin Overheat
Protection and choose:
• OFF: Disable Cabin Overheat Protection.
• NO A/C: Only the fan operates when the cabin
temperature exceeds 105° F (40° C). This option
consumes less energy but the cabin temperature may
exceed 105° F (40° C).
• ON: The air conditioning operates when the cabin
temperature exceeds 105° F (40° C).
NOTE: Cabin Overheat Protection operates only when
the energy remaining in the Battery is above 20%.
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