Tesla Model 3: Charging Instructions
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The charge port is located on the left side of
Model 3, behind a door that is part of the rear
tail light assembly. Before charging, park
Model 3 to ensure that the charge cable easily
reaches the
During charging, the charge port light (the
Tesla "T" logo) pulses green, and the
touchscreen displays the charging status. The
frequency at which the charge port light
pulses slows down
The charging screen displays on the
touchscreen whenever the charge port door is
open. To display the charging screen at any
time:
Touch the charging icon on the
"Cards" area on the tou
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Key, Seat Belt Release, Model 3 (1133787-00-A)
Remove
Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel -
LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH
(Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH lower A-pillar tri
The 12V battery used in Model 3 is similar to the lead acid batteries used in
most internal combustion engine vehicles. Lead acid batteries are sometimes
referred to as "flooded" because they are filled (flooded) with sulfuric acid.
Warning: Lead acid batteries contain an electrolyte with dilute