Tesla MODEL 3 2012 Owner's Manual page 134

Controls
Sentry Mode: When enabled, cameras and sensors
remain powered on and ready to record suspicious
activity whenever Model 3 is locked and in Park. See
(Using Sentry Mode on page
Dashcam (if equipped): When enabled, cameras can
record and save video footage of the surrounding
roadway (see Using Dashcam on page
Dashcam by selecting:
• Auto: Dashcam automatically saves a recording to
the USB flash drive (if available and installed) in
situations where Model 3 detects a safety event, such
as a collision or airbag deployment.
• Manual: You must touch the Dashcam icon to save a
recording of the most recent 10 minutes of driving to
the USB flash drive.
• Off: Dashcam is disabled until you select Auto or
Manual.
• On Honk: When you press the horn, Dashcam saves a
recording of the most recent 10 minutes of driving to
the USB flash drive.
Delete Dashcam Clips: Deletes all Dashcam and Sentry
Mode footage, including recent and saved clips.
Format USB Drive (if equipped): If a USB flash drive is
inserted into a front USB port, touch to format the flash
drive to allow Model 3 to save video recordings using
Dashcam, Sentry Mode or Track Mode , if equipped (see
USB Drive Requirements for Recording Videos on page
21).
Park Assist Chimes: If on, a beep sounds when Model 3
approaches an object while parking (see
page 69).
Joe Mode: If on, Joe Mode lowers the volume of your
vehicle's chimes, except for turn signals.
NOTE: Joe Mode may not be available at delivery.
Security Alarm (if equipped): Enable the security alarm
(see Security Settings on page
Tilt/Intrusion: If your vehicle is equipped with the
security package, a battery-backed siren sounds in
situations where Model 3 detects motion inside the
cabin, or is moved or tilted (for example, with a tow
truck or jack). See Tilt/Intrusion (if equipped) on page
156.
PIN to Drive: Increase security by preventing Model 3
from being driven until a 4-digit PIN (Personal
Identification Number) is entered (see
page 156).
Glovebox PIN: For additional security, protect glovebox
contents using a 4-digit PIN (see
156).
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157). Customize
Park Assist on
156).
PIN to Drive on
Glovebox PIN on page
Cabin Overheat Protection: Reduce the temperature of
the cabin in extremely hot ambient conditions for a
period of up to twelve hours after you exit Model 3 (see
Cabin Overheat Protection on page
Overheat Protection stops operating after 12 hours, or
when the energy remaining in the Battery drops to 20%,
whichever occurs first.
Passenger Front Airbag: Manually control the front
passenger airbag (available only in regions where the
airbag can be manually disabled). See
43.
NOTE: In some regions, the passenger front airbag can
also be controlled by touching the airbag's status icon
located on the touchscreen.
Service
Owner's Manual: View the onscreen Owner's Manual. A
new version of the onscreen owner's manual is typically
provided with every software update and therefore
contains more recent information that those provided by
Tesla elsewhere (for example, via the web).
Car Wash Mode: Enable before using a car wash to
ensure all doors and windows are closed, and all chimes
are turned off. See Car Wash Mode on page
Adjust Headlights: Make adjustments to the level of the
headlights . See Headlight Adjustments on page
CAUTION: Headlights should only be adjusted by
Tesla Service.
Towing: Prepare Model 3 to be transported by keeping it
in Neutral (with the parking brake disengaged), when
you exit. See Instructions for Transporters on page
Wheel Configuration: Update your vehicle's wheel
configuration if you are installing new wheels or
swapping them for different ones. This also displays the
correct wheel on your vehicle's avatar on the
touchscreen.
CAUTION: Changing your vehicle's wheel
configuration can impact range estimates, tire
pressure warnings, and vehicle visualization. See
Tire Care and Maintenance on page
WARNING: Only use Tesla-approved wheels when
installing or swapping wheels. Using non Tesla-
approved wheels can cause serious damage. Tesla
is not liable for damage caused by using wheels
not approved by Tesla.
Notifications: Display a list of notifications that have
recently appeared on your vehicle.
Camera Calibration (if equipped): Clear the existing
calibration of Autopilot cameras to reset the stored
camera positions and angles. Once calibration is cleared,
you must drive to calibrate the cameras. See
Calibrate Cameras on page 92
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Airbags on page
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