Tesla Model 3: Top 20 Tips & Tricks!

Top 20 Tesla Model 3 tips & tricks for owners!

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Hard/Soft Reboot: Sometimes something will freeze up on the touchscreen or for example if the web browser doesn't work, you can soft reboot the touchscreen by pressing & holding both scroll buttons (can continue to drive the car while touchscreen reboots). The hard reboot involves pressing both scroll buttons while pressing the brake which reboots the touchscreen and the car itself and during the hard reboot the car cannot be driven until it comes backup.

Quick App Viewer: Swipe up on App Switcher to bring up the last app that was opened. Swiping also works on music icon. Another useful way to minimize music app, tap album art to move the music player up/down instead of tapping music icon or swiping the player. Can also swipe left/right to quickly adjust climate control temperature and same with volume.

Quick Navigation: Drag down or right on Navigate button to go Home/Work depending on your current location

Quick Climate Control: When the defroster or defogger is enabled, instead of turning it off by pressing the defroster icon again which leaves the climate control on - you can hold down the fan icon which turns off climate control and the defroster to help you maximize your range efficiency if you don't need the climate control on.

Accurate Projected Range: For a more accurate estimation of your projected range, instead of going off the Rated range next to the battery, look at the energy app and go off the projected range it shows on the average range screen based on your last 30 miles.

Quick Speed Limit: When on Autopilot, tap the Speed Limit icon to set Autopilot to that speed

Quick Set Speed: We all know scroll wheels can adjust set speed (1 notch for 1mph or quick scroll for 5mph). When you’re on cruise control you can press the accelerator up to a certain speed and then scroll up on the right scroll wheel and it will send cruise to that speed

AutoPilot Alert Dismiss: On Autopilot, instead of nudging the wheel if it prompts you, you can alternatively toggle the right scroll button one mile up/down to dismiss the alert.

Auto Park: When you are in drive and you come to a stop (Hold) the car will automatically put itself in Park if you open the door.

Quick Gear Shift: To shift into reverse when you’re in drive (& vice versa) you don’t have to press the brake as long as you’re going 5mph or less

Maximize Battery Life: Set charge limit below 90% for daily driving to maximize the life of the battery

Windshield Wipers: Press windshield wiper button on left stalk to bring up the wiper icon on the touch screen (what I would love to see is the ability to double-press the wiper button to enable the wipers)

Bug Report: Press voice activation scroll wheel and say "Bug report" and say whatever bug or software recommendation you have and it will automatically send it to Tesla's software team

12V Socket: You may not have noticed but the Model 3 does have a 12V accessory socket inside the armrest. Due to the location it’s actually hidden quite well. The port does not have power when the car is in sleep mode.

AutoPilot Tip: Set your steering wheel & seat & save it to your driver profile in such a way that you can comfortably rest each of your elbows on either side for one handed Autopilot

Interior Protection: Use 303 protectant spray on the dash and glovebox to prevent scratches/scuffs

Turn Off Seat Warmers: When remotely turning on heat from app, hold down on drivers seat to turn off all seat warmers (they all turn on by default)

Romance Mode Without Heat: If you want to activate Romance Mode but you want to turn off the heat, you can't do it from the touchscreen but you can do it from the app

Phone Easter Egg: Hold down phone icon to change from "Call" to "Ahoy hoy"

Quick Charge Port Unlock: Gently tap the rear door handle to unlock the charging port (This may be fixed in a software update soon)

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[johnafwatson]

I appreciate you speaking at a good pace and editing out all of the superfluous filler information. No setting the camera going and then droning on by improvising stuff. You've set a high standard that other YouTubers should take note of.

[yftofxr]

Im not a car person by any means. However i was curious about these electric cars. I drive a C class Mercedes and I love it, but I asked the Tesla dealership in my area if I could do a test drive. With other companies they asked me 300 question before I could even drive it. What do I do for a living, what do I earn, what do i drive now, will I buy one soon, etc. With tesla they just said, sure come by at this time and day, and sent me an email to confirm the appointment. I went there, showed the guy my drivers license and we got in. He drove first, then I got to drive it for about 45 minutes and the moment we were done, I knew that this was the part I was dreading, we didnt do the paperwork at first so it has to come now right? Everything has its price. I was expecting him to make me sign something that allowed them to send me emails, maybe even by mail, maybe I had to sit in for 20 minutes to listen to him talk about why I should buy one ( KIA does this, I hate them for it ). When we got out of the car, I asked him, "so what do you need from me" he said nothing at all, we shook hands and he told me to stay in the dealership if i wanted to keep looking at the cars, or I could leave. This simply shows the confidence in Tesla. They dont need you to listen to them for 20 minutes, they dont spam you with advertisements, these guys let you drive the car, and they know you will want one. Im selling my C class later next year and buying a Model 3. No hate towards Mercedes, ive literally never had a problem with them or any of their cars, but its just not the same.

[johnp.weiksnar]

Thanks for a great list, Andy. A few more I've picked up along the way:
• You can slightly double-pull the right stalk to engage EAP; no need to depress it to its limit.
• The lumbar support has two separate air bladders, activated above and below the equator of the activator button, whose front or rear you press to adjust.
• Each front door pops open enough (after you thumb-press the fat part of the exterior handle) to use one finger to yank it the rest of the way open along the corner trim. No need to grab the handle.
• The in-car voice command "Navigate ChargePoint" will produce a list for you right on the MCU. Try "Navigate restrooms" too! . . .
• If you're stopped behind someone in traffic while still in EAP, after they start moving again you can give the accelerator a quick tap to coax it into accelerating sooner.

[artaviaclayton]

Just picked up my Tesla 3 yesterday...love these tips

[catsusch]

I've had my car for 3 months and I only knew 10/19! Great video.

[jannis]

Love, how much work, time and love you invest into your videos 👍

[MikeWeberTX]

The Seat Warmers all automatically come on depending on the temperature because it heats the car faster.


Clicking the Speed Limit indicator while driving sets the speed to the current speed limit PLUS whatever offset you have configured.

[miamistax]

Another tip for you. I like to set my steering wheel pretty low when I drive, but it makes it hard to get out when I park. And getting to the steering wheel control can be tedious, which is why we save it to our name in the first place. So I created a new driver that I called Exit. I set the wheel to raise all the way up and saved that to Exit. Now, when I want to get out of my car, I press my name, which shows all the names, and press Exit. The wheel goes up and out of my way. When I get back in the car, I press Exit and then my name, and the wheel goes back to where I want it for me to drive.

[woodphoto]

The Model 3 is the best car I have ever owned. I have a Model 3 long range all wheel drive and it is by far the best vehicle I have ever driven! It is several levels of magnitude better than any other car i have ever been in. It has exceeded my expectations and even surprised me on several fronts. For example I had a false belief that it might be inconvenient to charge a car instead of stopping and getting gas at a "convenience" store. It is the opposite. It's so easy, saves me time, keeps me from spilling stinking, toxic gasoline on my clothes and hands and I am taking money away from an industry that is pushing it's costs off on the health care industry. I installed a solar array before I purchased the car and also installed a 240 volt outlet. It is so much easier and literally takes 5 seconds for 98 percent of my charges. The super charging network is also very good and the V3 super charger is going to once again change everything forever!!!

[saidarshk]

*watches video on Tesla model 3 even tho i don't have one*

[aniskhan]

thank you Andy, its been 5 months I have my Tesla model 3, 2022 and i am still woundering for lots of functions, ur tips are Amazing and I am day by day taking over on my tesla, thank you again

[appleseed]

Cruise control in my 80s van works the same way. Accelerate, slide the "set" toggle, without disengaging. One tap on brake disengages it too.
I like the other features. Cool car. I'll buy one used in 7 years. Im envious.

[macchicken]

It really is amazing how UX at Tesla is just on par with smartphones. So many different ways to get to the same result so that you for yourself can do as you prefer rather than having to stick to a predetermined order of actions 😍

[lynnmiller]

Some pretty cool tips ... I'm a new Tesla Model 3 owner who spent many hours over the holidays reading blogs, watching videos, reading the manual - asking questions I'm exhausted! My Tesla is NOT exhausted, cos it knows everything there is to know! I enjoyed your video - some of the tips I knew, but many I didn't, especially the protectant for the dash and glove box ... my car is only 3 weeks old at the moment .... don't want any scuffs or scratches if I can avoid it! Thanks again, very valuable information!

[danielp]

This video is worth millions of views. I love the quality, calmness and great tips. Thank you sir!

[JosephJonesJRJ]

This is a gem of non-obvious tips. Really great list!

[BrinkHouse]

One of the most useful M3 videos on all of YouTube!

[stevecrazy]

These are good tips and YES they do work, it takes time and it takes guts to act fast when that deal is presented to you. I personally found a deal last night saving myself 6 thousand dollars, Unfortunately, my wife didn't want the 6 seater so I order one the way we wanted it. Now the deal I found following this advice would have saved me money and would have been better on resale.

[Chocolatesideup]

Hi Andy
Thank you for taking your time doing this. This is what Tesla is all about. Sharing knowledge, adding to the bigger picture and enjoying the new era of driving.
Sacha, Service Advisor @ Tesla Brussels