Tesla Model 3: Adjusting Climate Control Settings
To override the Auto setting, touch the fan icon, turn off the Auto setting,
then use the buttons
that appear to manually adjust settings.

In addition to the settings shown, if Model 3 is in Park, the Keep Climate On,
Dog Mode, and Camp
Mode setting displays when you touch the fan icon when the vehicle is in Park
- Touch AUTO to turn the Auto setting on or off.
- Touch to turn the climate control system off
- If equipped with the premium package, the climate control settings
window has two tabs. The
general settings tab displays by default and is represented by the fan icon.
Touch the seat
heater icon to access controls for both the front and rear seat heaters
- Choose where air flows into the cabin (windshield, face-level, or foot-level
vents). You can
choose more than one location.
Note: When air is directed to the foot-level vents, air continues
to flow to the windshield vents
to assist in defogging. When air is directed to the face-level vents, air does
not flow to the
windshield.
- Touch to turn air flow to the rear cabin area on or off. When on, air
flows from the vents
located at the back of the center console.
- Touch to adjust air flow from the front passenger vent.
- Touch to choose how air is drawn into Model 3. If on, air inside Model 3
is recirculated. If off,
outside air is drawn into Model 3.
- Touch + or - to increase or decrease the fan speed.
Note: Adjusting the fan speed may change the selected setting for
how air is drawn into
Model 3 in order to increase or reduce air flow
- Touch to turn the air conditioning system on or off. Turning it off
reduces cooling, but saves
energy.
Note: Because Model 3 runs much quieter than a
gasoline-powered vehicle, you may notice
the sound of the air conditioning compressor as it is operating. To minimize
noise, reduce the
fan speed.
- Touch to adjust air flow from the driver's vent.
Operating Seat Heaters
To control the front seat heaters for the driver
and passenger, touch the corresponding
control on the main climate control area at the
bottom of the touchscreen. To control the rear
seat heaters (if equipped) or access duplicate
controls for the front seat heaters, touch the
fan icon, then touch the seat heater icon
followed by the seat for which you want to
adjust heating. Seat heaters operate at three
setting levels from 3 (highest) to 1 (lowest).
When operating, the associated seat icon
displays twisting lines that turn red to indicate
the setting level. You can touch All Off to turn
off all seat heaters simultaneously.
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Model 3 has a unique horizontal face-level
vent that spans the width of the dashboard.
Using the touchscreen, you can pinpoint
exactly where you want to direct the air
flowing from this vent whe
Model 3 has an air filter that prevents pollen,
industrial fallout, road dust and other particles
from entering through the vents. Tesla
recommends replacing the cabin air filter
every 2 years.
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Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
Install the chiller and EXV assembly to the superbottle, and then
install the bolts (x3) that attach the chiller and EXV assembly to the
superbottle. Torque 15 Nm
Install new o-rings onto the suction/liquid line fit
Note: Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is a BETA
feature.
Note: If your vehicle is not equipped with an
optional Autopilot package, refer to the
owner's manual on your vehicle's touchscreen
for instructions on how to use Cruise Control.
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (if equipped)
uses the