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MODEL 3
OWNER'S MANUAL
Software version: 2020.36.10
Europe

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  • Page 1 MODEL 3 OWNER'S MANUAL Software version: 2020.36.10 Europe...

  • Page 2: About Autopilot

    About Autopilot How It Works Your Model 3 includes the following Autopilot components that actively monitor the surrounding roadway: 1. A camera is mounted above the rear license plate. 2. Ultrasonic sensors are located in the front and rear bumpers. 3.
  • Page 3 These Autopilot convenience features are calibrate quicker. When calibration is designed to reduce driver workload: complete, the Autopilot features are available for use. Contact Tesla only if your Model 3 has • Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (see Traffic- not completed the calibration process after...

  • Page 4: Cleaning Cameras And Sensors

    CAUTION: If a windshield replacement is needed, take your vehicle to Tesla Service. This will ensure appropriate handling and mounting of the camera(s). Failure to do so can cause one or more Autopilot features to malfunction.

  • Page 5: Traffic-Aware Cruise Control

    Traffic-Aware Cruise Control NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle WARNING: Although Traffic-Aware configuration, options purchased, and Cruise Control is capable of detecting software version, your vehicle may not be pedestrians and cyclists, never depend equipped with Traffic-Aware Cruise Control. If on Traffic-Aware Cruise Control to your vehicle is not equipped, refer to the adequately slow Model 3 down for...

  • Page 6: Set The Cruising Speed

    Traffic-Aware Cruise Control NOTE: On roads where the map data NOTE: The minimum speed you can set is determines that a conditional speed limit 18 mph (30 km/h) and the maximum is 90 exists (for example, a speed limit based on mph (150 km/h).

  • Page 7: Changing The Set Speed

    Traffic-Aware Cruise Control WARNING: Traffic-Aware Cruise Passing Vehicles in Non-Passing Control may occasionally cause Model Lanes 3 to brake when not required or when you are not expecting it. This can be caused by closely following a vehicle If traveling 50 mph (80 km/h) or faster, ahead, detecting vehicles or objects in Traffic-Aware Cruise Control requires that you adjacent lanes (especially on curves),...

  • Page 8: Cruising Near Or On Freeway Exits

    When the HOLD status is as slow as 25 mph (40 km/h) – to better active, the touchscreen displays the HOLD match the reported speeds of other Tesla icon and a message that indicates that you vehicles that have driven at that specific need to resume cruise control.

  • Page 9: Adjust The Following Distance

    NOTE: Your setting is retained until you on Traffic-Aware Cruise Control to manually change it. determine an appropriate driving speed. Tesla recommends driving at a WARNING: It is the driver's speed that is safe for road conditions responsibility to determine and and within posted speed limits.

  • Page 10: Canceling And Resuming

    Traffic-Aware Cruise Control • You disengage the turn signal. NOTE: Overtake Acceleration occurs when you hold the turn signal in the momentary position (partially engaged). When you release the turn signal, Model 3 stops accelerating (in the same way as when you release the accelerator pedal) and resumes the set speed.

  • Page 11: Summary Of Cruise Indicators

    Traffic-Aware Cruise Control • The wheels are spinning while at a • Visibility is poor (due to heavy rain, snow, standstill. fog, etc.). • The Traffic-Aware Cruise Control system • Bright light (such as from oncoming is failing or requires service. headlights or direct sunlight) is interfering with the view of the camera(s).

  • Page 12: Operating Autosteer

    Autosteer NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle To indicate that Autosteer configuration, options purchased, and is available (but not software version, your vehicle may not be actively steering Model 3), equipped with Autosteer. the touchscreen displays a gray Autosteer icon. NOTE: Autosteer is a BETA feature.
  • Page 13 Autosteer NOTE: To initiate Autosteer when there is no In situations where the speed limit cannot be vehicle in front of you, you must be driving at detected when Autosteer is engaged, least 18 mph (30 km/h) on a roadway with Autosteer reduces your driving speed and visible lane markings.

  • Page 14: Auto Lane Change

    Autosteer To disable Autosteer so it is no longer available, touch Controls > Autopilot > Autosteer (Beta). For the rest of the drive, you must steer Auto Lane Change manually. Autosteer is available again on your next drive (after you stop and shift Model 3 into Park).
  • Page 15 Autosteer Operating Auto Lane Change NOTE: Auto Lane Change assists in moving Model 3 one lane at a time. Moving into an additional lane requires you to engage the Auto Lane Change is available whenever turn signal a second time after the first lane Autosteer is active.
  • Page 16 Autosteer NOTE: Touch Controls > Autopilot > Full Self- landscape features are casting strong Driving Visualization Preview (if equipped) to shadows on the lane markings, or the display more details about the roadway and road surface contains pavement seams or its surroundings, such as road markings, stop other high-contrast lines.

  • Page 17: Navigate On Autopilot

    Navigate on Autopilot NOTE: Navigate on Autopilot is a BETA adjacent lane to prepare for an upcoming feature and is not available in all market off-ramp) whereas speed-based lane regions. changes are designed to maintain a driving speed (not to exceed your When using Autosteer on a controlled-access cruising speed) that allows you to road (such as a highway or freeway),...
  • Page 18 Navigate on Autopilot WARNING: Even when Navigate on Autopilot deactivates at off-ramps, Autosteer remains active. Always be prepared to take appropriate actions such as stopping at red lights and stop signs, and yielding to other road users. WARNING: Navigate on Autopilot may not always attempt to exit at an off- ramp, even when the exit is determined by the navigation route.
  • Page 19 Navigate on Autopilot NOTE: If you ignore a route-based lane change suggestion (for example, you are driving in the left lane while approaching an off-ramp on the right side of the highway), Navigate on Autopilot will be unable to maneuver onto the off-ramp and as a result, the navigation system will re-route you to your destination.

  • Page 20: Before Using

    Model 3 stops at the red line displayed on the touchscreen's driving visualization. NOTE: Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control is a BETA feature and works best on roads that are frequently driven by Tesla vehicles. Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control attempts to stop at all traffic lights, including green lights.
  • Page 21 Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control NOTE: If, after you press down on the drive stalk or press the accelerator pedal to confirm that you want to continue through the intersection, the traffic signal changes before you enter the intersection (for example, the light changes from green to yellow or from yellow to red), Model 3 may determine that it is not appropriate to proceed.
  • Page 22 Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control WARNING: Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control is not a substitute for attentive driving and sound judgment. MODEL 3 OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 23 Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control Traffic Lights When driving with Autosteer or Traffic-Aware Cruise Control engaged, and Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control enabled, Model 3 is designed to respond as follows when approaching intersections controlled by a traffic light: Type of Traffic Light Vehicle Intended Response At a solid green traffic light, or at a traffic light that...
  • Page 24 Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control Type of Traffic Light Vehicle Intended Response Model 3 slows down and comes to a complete stop at the red stop line shown on the touchscreen. When you want to proceed through the intersection (for example, after the light turns green again), you must press down on the drive stalk or briefly press the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 25 Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control Type of Traffic Light Vehicle Intended Response Model 3 slows down and comes to a complete stop at the red stop line shown on the touchscreen. When you want to proceed through the intersection (for example, traffic laws and conditions indicate it is safe and legal to proceed), you must press down on the drive stalk or briefly press the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 26 Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control Stop Signs and Road Markings When driving with Autosteer or Traffic-aware Cruise Control engaged, and Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control enabled, Model 3 is designed to respond as follows when approaching intersections controlled by stop signs, stop lines, or road markings: Type of Intersection Vehicle Intended Response Model 3 assumes the right of way and continues straight...
  • Page 27 Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control Type of Intersection Vehicle Intended Response Model 3 slows down and comes to a complete stop at the red stop line shown on the touchscreen. When you want to proceed through the intersection, you must press down on the drive stalk or briefly press the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 28 Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control Limitations Depending on many different circumstances and environmental conditions, Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control may or may not stop at: • Railroad crossings. • Keep-out zones. • Toll booths. • Roundabouts. • Crosswalk systems. •...

  • Page 29: To Use Autopark

    Autopark NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle NOTE: The parking icon appears only if configuration, options purchased, and the vehicle's position and/or the software version, your vehicle may not be circumstances of the surrounding area are equipped with Autopark. such that Autopark can determine an appropriate driving path.

  • Page 30: To Cancel Parking

    Autopark WARNING: During the parking • The target parking space is directly sequence, continually check your adjacent to a wall or pillar (for example, surroundings. Be prepared to apply the last parking space of a row in an the brakes to avoid vehicles, underground parking structure).

  • Page 31: Before Using Summon

    Summon NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle • Bumper Clearance: Set the distance that configuration, options purchased, and you want Summon to stop from a software version, your vehicle may not be detected object (for example, you may equipped with Summon. want Summon to stop within just a few inches of a garage wall).

  • Page 32: Using Summon To Park And Retrieve Your Vehicle

    Summon WARNING: Always ensure that NOTE: You can also initiate the parking Model 3 is fully in or out of a maneuver from inside the vehicle (see garage before HomeLink lowers Starting Summon Before Exiting the the garage door. Summon and Vehicle on page 137).
  • Page 33 Summon NOTE: Summon requires that Model 3 can Starting Summon Before Exiting the detect an authenticated phone nearby. Vehicle WARNING: Model 3 cannot detect To start a Summon parking sequence before obstacles that are located lower than exiting Model 3: the bumper, are very narrow, or are hanging from a ceiling (for example, 1.
  • Page 34 Summon • The driving path is sloped. Summon is designed to operate on flat roads only (up to 10% grade). • A raised concrete edge is detected. Summon will not move the vehicle over an edge that is higher than approximately 1 in (2.5 cm).
  • Page 35 Smart Summon maneuvers Model 3 out of parking spaces and around corners. This is useful for moving Model 3 out of a tight • Download the latest version of the Tesla parking spot, through puddles, or helping you mobile app to your phone, and ensure retrieve your car while carrying packages.
  • Page 36 Smart Summon In either mode, Model 3 stops moving and 3. Position yourself anywhere within the shifts into park when: blue circle where you have a clear line of sight to Model 3. • You release the button on the mobile app. 4.

  • Page 37: Standby Mode

    Smart Summon WARNING: Smart Summon may not WARNING: Always anticipate when stop for all objects (especially very you need to stop Model 3. Depending low objects such as some curbs, or on the quality of the connectivity very high objects such as a shelf) and between the phone and Model 3, there may not react to all oncoming or side may be a slight delay between when...
  • Page 38 Smart Summon • The sensors are affected by other electrical equipment or devices that generate ultrasonic waves. • Model 3 is in Trailer Mode or an accessory is attached. NOTE: Smart Summon is disabled if Model 3 is in Valet mode (see Valet Mode on page 56).

  • Page 39: Lane Assist

    Lane Assist The Autopilot cameras and ultrasonic sensors WARNING: Never depend on Lane monitor the markers on the lane you are Assist to inform you if you driving in as well as the areas surrounding unintentionally drive outside of the Model 3 for the presence of vehicles or other driving lane, or to inform you that objects.

  • Page 40: Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance

    Lane Assist NOTE: Lane Departure Avoidance does not WARNING: Emergency Lane warn you of lane departures, or provide Departure Avoidance is not a steering interventions, if the associated turn substitute for attentive driving and signal is on, which indicates an intentional sound judgment.
  • Page 41 Lane Assist • Visibility is poor and lane markings are • You are drifting into another lane but an not clearly visible (due to heavy rain, object (such as a vehicle) is not present. snow, fog, etc.). The exact detection zone •...

  • Page 42: Collision Avoidance Assist

    Collision Avoidance Assist The following collision avoidance features are Forward Collision Warning designed to increase the safety of you and your passengers: The forward looking camera(s) and the radar sensor monitor the area in front of Model 3 • Forward Collision Warning - provides for the presence of an object such as a visual and audible warnings in situations vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, or pedestrian.

  • Page 43: Automatic Emergency Braking

    Collision Avoidance Assist WARNING: The camera(s) and sensors If driving 35 mph (56 km/h) or faster, the associated with Forward Collision brakes are released after Automatic Warning are designed to monitor an Emergency Braking has reduced your driving approximate area of up to 525 feet speed by 30 mph (50 km/h).

  • Page 44: Obstacle-Aware Acceleration

    Tesla-supplied driver’s floor mat attempt to test Obstacle-Aware (including an additional mat) and Acceleration. Doing so can result in always ensure that the driver’s floor...
  • Page 45 It is the driver’s responsibility to avoid collisions by staying alert, paying attention, and taking corrective action as early as possible. CAUTION: If a fault occurs with a Collision Avoidance Assist feature, Model 3 displays an alert. Contact Tesla Service. Autopilot...

  • Page 46: Speed Assist

    Speed Assist How Speed Assist Works If you set the speed limit warning to Chime (see Controlling Speed Assist on page 150) and exceed the determined speed limit, the Model 3 displays a speed limit on the speed limit sign on the touchscreen increases touchscreen and you can choose if and how in size and Model 3 also sounds a warning you are warned when you exceed the speed...
  • Page 47 Speed Assist NOTE: Your chosen setting is retained until you manually change it. Limitations and Inaccuracies Speed Assist may not be fully functional or may provide inaccurate information in these situations: • Visibility is poor and speed limit signs are not clearly visible (due to heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.).

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