In many makes of vehicle, the owner's manual is a work that has lived a lonely existence in the glove compartment since the car was purchased - with the ulterior motive that it might be helpful in rare emergencies. Not so with the Tesla operating instructions. This one is actually worth reading.
The reason for this is the numerous features and functions that can be discovered, from the autopilot to the games box. Hardly anyone will read the operating instructions for Model 3, Y and Co. without learning anything useful new.
Don't have time to read the extensive manual? Here is an overview of practical and rather unknown Tesla features.
Where can I find the Tesla owner's manual?
Tesla provides the user manuals for all models on its website - for example the Tesla Model 3 user manual. However, these online instructions always contain information on all model variants and may not always be completely up-to-date.
It is therefore better to use the operating instructions directly in the vehicle. To do this, tap on "App launcher" on the touchscreen and select the manual app, which is displayed as a notebook with an "i" on it. This version of the manual only contains the information that is relevant for the vehicle version you have selected and will be updated as required.
What can I find in the Tesla owner's manual?
You will find everything you need to know about your vehicle in the Tesla Owner's Manual. This initially includes the usual information on essential and safety-relevant functions and settings, the air conditioning system and storage compartments. Such information should also be known from non-Tesla cars, at least in principle, and is therefore probably less exciting.
The extensive explanations of the driver assistance systems (summarized under "Autopilot"), entertainment, charging and energy management are particularly interesting. You can probably learn a lot more about your Tesla in the last point in particular and thus further optimize your driving style.
The explanations on special functions such as the guard mode, the Tesla app or the cell phone key are also exciting and informative. By the way: If the latter doesn't work, you can find solution tips for the Tesla cell phone key here.
What happens during a software update?
Tesla regularly updates functions through software updates or adds new features. But where and how are these changes noted in the operating instructions?
It's simple: there is a whole menu in the manual for new functions, called "Release notes". There you will find information on what has changed with the last update and what may have been added.
Alternatively, you can view the same information outside the operating instructions under Vehicle -> Software -> Release notes. Tesla points out that this route is always the most up-to-date and therefore also the most valid in case of doubt.
Tesla user manual: Conclusion
A Tesla offers so many functions that hardly any Tesla customer knows them all at the time of purchase. The Tesla operating instructions, which are available both online and in the vehicle menu itself, provide a complete overview.
If you study the manual carefully, you will know all the functions and be able to get the most out of your Tesla. This makes it absolutely worth reading and a must-read for every Tesla driver.
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