Tesla Model 3: Overview of Climate Controls
Climate controls are always available at the bottom of the touchscreen. To
turn the climate control
system on, touch the fan icon or adjust the cabin temperature. To turn it off,
touch the fan icon
and then touch the off button near the center of the popup window.
By default, climate control is set to the Auto setting, which maintains optimum
comfort in all but
the most severe weather conditions. When you adjust the cabin temperature in the
Auto setting,
the system automatically adjusts the heating, air conditioning, air distribution,
and fan speed to
maintain the cabin at your selected temperature. To override the Auto setting,
touch the fan icon,
turn off the Auto setting, then manually adjust your settings. If you've
manually adjusted individual settings, you can also revert back to
Auto at any time by touching AUTO on the climate control popup window.
Note: The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only.
Depending on vehicle
options, software version, market region, and settings, the information
displayed may be slightly
different.
- Seat heaters operate at three setting levels from 3 (highest) to 1 (lowest).
When operating, the
associated seat icon displays twisting lines that turn red to indicate the
setting level. If
equipped with the premium package, rear seats are also equipped with seat
heaters
- Touch an up or down arrow to change the cabin temperature. To apply a
temperature setting
to both the driver and passenger side, touch SYNC on the popup that appears
when you
touch an arrow. When you apply the same temperature to both sides, only one
temperature
setting displays. Touch SYNC again to display separate temperature settings
for the driver and
passenger.
- Touch the fan icon to turn on climate control and to manually customize
settings to suit your
preferences. Touch and hold the fan
icon to quickly turn off climate control. If your vehicle is equipped with
the premium package,
touch this icon to access controls for the rear seat heaters.
- The windshield defroster distributes air flow to the windshield. Touch
once to defog the
windshield (the icon turns blue). Touch a second time to defrost the
windshield (the icon turns
red and the heating and fan operate at maximum levels). Touch a third time
to turn off and
restore the air distribution, heating, and fan to their previous setting
- Touch to warm up the rear window. When operating, the icon turns red.
After 15 minutes, the
rear window defroster automatically turns off. If equipped with the premium
package, the
exterior side mirrors are also heated whenever the rear window defroster is
operating.
Warning: To avoid burns resulting from prolonged use, individuals
who have peripheral
neuropathy, or whose capacity to feel pain is limited because of diabetes, age,
neurological
injury, or some other condition, should exercise caution when using the climate
control
system and seat heaters.
Note: The climate control system is powered by the high voltage
battery. Therefore, prolonged use
decreases driving range.
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To override the Auto setting, touch the fan icon, turn off the Auto setting,
then use the buttons
that appear to manually adjust settings.
In addition to the settings shown, if Model 3 is in P
Model 3 has a unique horizontal face-level
vent that spans the width of the dashboard.
Using the touchscreen, you can pinpoint
exactly where you want to direct the air
flowing from this vent whe
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.
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Note:
This procedure was formulated using a release candidate or production
model. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or
near high-voltage systems and components.
Remove
Remove the driver knee airbag. See Airbag - Knee - Driver (Remove and
Install).
Use
Antenna - Wi-Fi (Remove and Replace)
Remove
Remove the LH and RH side rail trims. See Trim - Side Rail - LH (Remove
and Install).
Open the LH and RH hook covers, and then release the clips that attach
the screw covers to the LH and RH coat hooks.
Remove the screws that attach the LH