Car Status Overview The touchscreen displays the status of Model 3 at all times. What you see depends on whether the vehicle is: • Parked (shown below). • Driving (see Driving Status on page 58).
A brake system fault is detected or the brake fluid level is low. See Braking and Stopping on page 61. Contact Tesla immediately. A brake booster fault has been detected. See Braking and Stopping on page 61.
• Charging (see Charging Status and Settings on page 166). When Model 3 is parked, the status area shows the gear, estimated range, and an overhead view of the car with buttons you can touch to open the trunks and charge port door. When you press the brake, Model 3 powers up and indicator lights flash briefly. Unless an indicator light applies to the current situation (for example, a seat belt is not fastened), it should turn off. If an indicator light fails to turn on or off, contact Tesla. NOTE: The following image is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending on vehicle options, software version, and market region, the information displayed may be slightly different.
An ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) fault is detected. See Braking and Stopping on page 61. Contact Tesla immediately.
A parking brake fault is detected. Contact Tesla. See Parking Brake on page 63.
The parking brake is manually applied. See Parking Brake on page 63.
Tire pressure warning. The pressure of a tire is out of range. If a fault with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is detected, the indicator flashes. For a TPMS fault, contact Tesla. See Tire Care and Maintenance on page 171. A seat belt for an occupied seat is not fastened. See Seat Belts on page 26.
Airbag safety. If this indicator does not flash on briefly when Model 3 prepares to drive, or if it remains on, contact Tesla immediately. See Airbag Warning Indicator on page 45. Front fog lights are on, if equipped. See Lights on page 54.
Parking lights are on (side marker lights, tail lights, and license plate lights) . See Lights on page 54.
Indicator Lights
Low beam headlights are on.
The following indicator lights illuminate to advise you or alert you of a specific status or condition.
Driving
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