Tesla Model 3: Driving Status
When Model 3 is driving (or ready to drive),
the touchscreen shows your current driving
status and a real-time visualization of the road
as detected by the Autopilot components. The
visualization automatically zooms in and out
to better utilize touchscreen space and inform
you when a vehicle is detected in your blind
spot.
Note: The following illustration is provided for
demonstration purposes only. Depending on
vehicle options, software version, and market
region, the information displayed may be
slightly different.
- Driving speed.
- On the energy bar, black (or white in night
brightness) represents energy being used
during acceleration and green indicates
energy being gained through regenerative
braking. A dashed line appears on the
energy bar when power available for
acceleration or power that can be gained
by regenerative braking is being limited.
Model 3 limits power for many reasons.
Here are just a few examples:
- Acceleration may be limited when the
Battery is reaching a low state of
charge or if the powertrain is hot.
- Both acceleration and regenerative
braking may be limited when the
ambient temperature is either very
warm or cool.
- Regenerative braking may be limited
when the Battery is fully charged.
- Currently selected gear: Park, Reverse,
Neutral, or Drive.
- Autosteer (if equipped). When Autosteer
is available but you haven't activated it,
the icon is gray. When Autosteer is
actively steering Model 3, the icon is blue.
- The car in front of you (if applicable).
- Your Model 3. Colored lines radiate from
the image of your Model 3 as objects are
detected (other motorists, guard rails,
etc.). The location of the lines correspond
to the location of the detected object. The
color of the lines (white, yellow, orange, or
red) represents the object's proximity to
Model 3, with white being the farthest and
red being very close and requiring your
immediate attention.
- When Autosteer is active (if equipped)
and detecting the driving lane, the lane is
highlighted in blue
- Total estimated driving distance (or
energy) available. Instead of driving
distance, you can display the percentage
of battery energy remaining. To do so,
touch Controls > Display > Energy
Display > Energy
Note: When anticipating when you need
to charge, use range estimates as a
general guideline only.
- The detected speed limit
- The set cruising speed. When Traffic-
Aware Cruise Control (if equipped) is
available but you haven't set a cruising
speed, the icon is gray and the speed is
not shown
Warning: Pay attention to important alert
messages that display on the car status
window. Ignoring these messages can
result in serious injury or death.
Warning: Although the touchscreen
shows surrounding traffic, some vehicles
may not be displayed. Never rely on the
touchscreen to determine if a vehicle is
present (for example, in your blind spot).
Always use your mirrors and perform
shoulder checks.
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systems are critical to ensure safety. If
you experience a problem with the brake
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ultrasonic sensors and GPS to simplify parking
on public roads by maneuvering Model 3 into
parallel and perpendicular parking spaces.
Warning: Autopark's performance
depends on the ability of the ultrasonic
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To check fluid levels, remove the maintenance
panel:
Open the hood.
Pull the maintenance panel upward to
release the clips that hold it in place.
If checking the Battery coolant, remove
the cabin intake trim panel by pulling it
upwards to release the clips that hold it i