For many brands of vehicles, the owner's manual is a document that leads a lonely existence in the glove compartment since the car was purchased – with the nagging thought that it might be helpful in rare emergencies. Not so with the Tesla owner's manual. This one is definitely worth reading.
The reason for this is the numerous features and functions to discover, from autopilot to games. Hardly anyone will read the instruction manual for the Model 3, Y, and similar vehicles. Reading without learning anything helpful or new.
No time to read the extensive instructions right now? Here's an overview of practical and rather... unknown Tesla features.
Where can I find the Tesla user manual?
Tesla provides the user manuals for all models on its website – for example, the Tesla Model 3 Owner's ManualHowever, 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 owner's manual directly in the vehicle. To do this, tap "App Launcher" on the touchscreen and select the manual app, which is represented as a notebook with an "i" on it. This version of the manual contains only the information relevant to your chosen vehicle version and is updated as needed.
What can I find in the Tesla manual?
The Tesla owner's manual contains everything you need to know about your vehicle. This includes the usual information on essential and safety-related functions and settings, the climate control system, and storage compartments. This kind of information should be familiar, at least in principle, from non-Tesla cars as well, and is therefore probably less interesting.
Things get really interesting, however, with the comprehensive explanations of the driver assistance systems (summarized under "Autopilot"), the entertainment system, and the charging and energy management systems. Especially regarding the last point, you can probably learn a lot more about your Tesla and further optimize your driving style.
The explanations of special functions such as Sentry Mode, the Tesla app, and the smartphone key are also interesting and informative. By the way: If the latter... If it doesn't work, you can find troubleshooting tips here. Tesla phone key.
What happens during a software update?
Tesla regularly updates features through software updates or adds new ones. But where and how are these changes noted in the owner's manual?
It's quite simple: there's a whole menu in the manual. For new features, see the "release notes." There you will find information about what has changed and what may have been added in the latest update.
Alternatively, outside the operating instructions, you can find information under Vehicle -&Software -&See the version notes for the same information. Tesla points out that this is always the most up-to-date and therefore, in case of doubt, the valid one.
Tesla User Manual: Conclusion
A Tesla offers so many features that hardly any Tesla customer is familiar with them all at the time of purchase. A complete overview is provided by the Tesla Owner's Manual, which is available both online and in the vehicle's menu.
Anyone who studies the manual carefully will know all the functions and can thus get the most out of their Tesla. This makes it an absolutely worthwhile read. and required reading for every Tesla driver.
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