Owner's Guide

Keep Climate On and Dog Mode
The Keep Climate On and Dog settings allow
you to keep the climate control system
running when in Park, even after you've left
Model 3. Both settings are useful when it is
important to maintain the cabin temperature
in hot or cold weather conditions (for
example, when leaving groceries in Model 3 on
hot days, you may want to use Keep Climate
On to prevent spoilage). Dog mode keeps
your pet comfortable while also displaying the
current cabin temperature on the touchscreen
so people nearby are informed that your pet
does not need to be rescued.
Note: To initiate Keep Climate On or Dog
Mode, the Battery's charge level must be at
least 20%.
To operate Keep Climate On or Dog Mode:
1. Engage the Park gear. The Keep Climate
On and Dog settings are available only
when Model 3 is in Park.
2. If necessary, adjust the climate settings.
3. Touch the fan icon then touch Keep
Climate On or Dog.
The climate control system maintains your
climate settings until you shift out of Park or
manually turn it o. If the Battery's charge
level drops to ten percent, the climate control
system automatically turns o and the Tesla
mobile app sends you a notification reminding
you to check on anything that you have left in
Model 3.
The next time you drive Model 3, the climate
control system continues operating using the
previous settings from your most recent trip.
Note: Software updates can not be performed
when Dog Mode or Keep Climate On is active.
Warning:
You can adjust the climate
control system remotely using the mobile
app. However, if you use the mobile app
to turn o the climate control system,
Keep Climate On and Dog Mode stop
operating.
Warning: Keep Climate On and Dog Mode
turn o when the battery charge drops to
20%. Avoid using when the battery
charge is low. When leaving a dog or pet
in Model 3, you must ensure that you have
your phone with you and that the Tesla
mobile app is running. This allows you to
proactively monitor the cabin
temperature. To ensure the safety and
comfort of your dog or pet, always make
sure you have adequate cellular coverage
to receive notifications and allow enough
time to return to Model 3 should the
climate control system stop operating—
on hot days, the cabin temperature can
become dangerously high within a few
minutes.
Warning: Check local laws for any
restrictions on leaving pets unattended in
your vehicle.
Warning: Never leave a child unattended
in your vehicle.
Cabin Air Filter
Model 3 has an air filter that prevents pollen,
industrial fallout, road dust and other particles
from entering through the vents. The air filter
should be replaced when necessary. Contact
Tesla.
Cabin Overheat Protection
The climate control system can reduce the
temperature of the cabin in extremely hot
ambient conditions for a period of up to
twelve hours after you exit Model 3. Touch
Controls > Safety & Security > Cabin Overheat
Protection and choose:
• OFF: Disable Cabin Overheat Protection.
• NO A/C: Only the fan operates when the
cabin temperature exceeds 40° C. This
option consumes less energy but the
cabin temperature may exceed 40° C.
• ON: The air conditioning operates when
the cabin temperature exceeds 40° C.
Note: Cabin Overheat Protection operates
only when the energy remaining in the Battery
is above 20% .
Warning:
Never leave children or pets in
the vehicle unattended. Due to automatic
shut-o or extreme outside conditions,
the inside of the vehicle can become
dangerously hot, even when Cabin
Overheat Protection is enabled.
Climate Control Operating Tips
• You can direct the face-level vents toward
the windows to help defrost or defog
them.
• When you use the mobile app to turn on
the climate control system, it
automatically turns o after four hours or
if the charge level drops to 20%. To cool
or heat the cabin for a longer period, you
must turn it on again.
Climate Controls
Using the Touchscreen 101