You can use your Bluetooth-capable phone
hands-free in Model 3 provided your phone is
within operating range. Although Bluetooth
typically supports wireless communication
over distances of up to approximately 30 feet
(9 meters), performance can vary based on
the phone you are using.
Before using your phone with Model 3, you
must pair it. Pairing sets up Model 3 to work
with your Bluetooth-capable phone Note: Authenticating your phone to use as a
Model 3 key does not
also allow you to use the phone hands-free,
play media from it, etc. You must also pair it as
described below. You can pair up to ten Bluetooth phones.
Model 3 always automatically connects to the
last phone that was used (provided it is within
range). If you want to connect to a different
phone Note: On many phones, Bluetooth turns off if
the phone's battery is low. Note: In addition to phones, you can also pair
Bluetooth-enabled devices with Model 3. For
example, you can pair an iPod Touch or an
iPad or Android tablet to stream music. Pairing a Bluetooth Phone Pairing allows you to use your Bluetoothcapable
phone hands-free to make and
receive phone calls, access your contact list,
recent calls, etc. It also allows you to play
media files from your phone. Once a phone is
paired, Model 3 can connect to it whenever
the phone is within range.
To pair a phone, follow these steps while
sitting inside Model 3:
Note: On some phones, this may require
you to go to Bluetooth Settings for the
remainder of the procedure. When paired, Model 3 automatically connects
to the phone, and the touchscreen displays
the Bluetooth symbol next to the phone's
name to indicate that the connection is active. Importing Contacts and Recent
Calls Once paired, you can use the Bluetooth
settings screen (touch the Bluetooth icon on
the touchscreen's top status bar) to specify
whether you want to allow access to your
phone's contacts and recent calls. If access is
turned on, you can use the phone app to
display, and make calls to, people in your list
of contacts and on your recent calls lists Note: Before contacts can be imported, you
may need to either set your phone to allow
syncing, or respond to a popup on your phone
to confirm that you want to sync contacts.
This varies depending on the type of phone
you are using. For details, refer to the
documentation provided with your phone. Note: You can turn access to your contacts
and recent calls on or off at any time by
displaying the Bluetooth settings screen,
choosing the phone, and then changing the
setting associated with contacts and recent
calls. Unpairing a Bluetooth Phone If you want to disconnect your phone and use
it again later, simply touch Disconnect on the
Bluetooth settings screen. If you do not want
to use your phone with Model 3 again, touch
Forget This Device. Once you forget a device,
you need to pair it again if you want to use it
with Model 3 Note: Your phone automatically disconnects
whenever you leave Model 3. Note: Unpairing the phone has no effect on
using the phone as a key. To forget an
authenticated phone Model 3 automatically connects with the last
phone to which it was connected, provided it
is within operating range and has Bluetooth
turned on. If the last phone is not within range,
it attempts to connect with the next phone
that it has been paired with.
To connect to a different phone, touch the
Bluetooth icon on the top of the touchscreen.
The Bluetooth window displays a list of paired
phones. Choose the phone you want to
connect to, then touch Connect. If the phone
you want to connect to is not listed, you must
pair the phone. When connected, the Model 3 touchscreen
displays the Bluetooth symbol next to the
phone name to show that the connection is
active. Using the Phone App When your phone is connected to Model 3
using Bluetooth, and you have allowed access
to your phone's contacts, you
can use the phone app to display and make a
hands-free call to anyone listed on your
phone: You can also view, send, and receive text
messages on the touchscreen. Instead of
typing a text message, touch the microphone
to enter text using your voice. Warning: To minimize distraction and
ensure the safety of vehicle occupants as well as other road users, do not view
or
send text messages when the vehicle is in
motion. Pay attention to road and traffic
conditions at all times when driving. Making a Phone Call You can make a phone call by: Note: If it is safe and legal to do so, you can
also initiate a call by dialing the number or
selecting the contact directly from your
phone. Note: You can also make a phone call by
touching a pin on the map and choosing the
phone number (if available) on the popup
window. Receiving a Phone Call When your phone receives an incoming call,
the touchscreen displays the caller's number
or name (if the caller is in your phone's
contact list and Model 3 has access to your
contacts).
Touch one of the options on the touchscreen
to Answer or Ignore the call.
Note: Depending on the phone you are using
and what speakers you used for your most
recent call, your phone may prompt you to
choose which speakers you want to use for
the incoming call. Warning: Stay focused on the road at all
times while driving. Using or
programming a phone while driving, even
with Bluetooth enabled, can result in
serious injury or death. Warning: Follow all applicable laws
regarding the use of phones while driving,
including, but not limited to, laws that
prohibit texting and require hands-free
operation at all times.Bluetooth Compatibility
Connecting to a Paired Phone