Tesla Model 3: Cold Weather Best Practices
Tesla Model 3 2017-2025 Owner's Manual / Driving / Cold Weather Best Practices
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Before Driving
The following best practices can help ensure
that you have the best ownership experience
possible in harsh cold weather conditions.
Before Driving
Warm the cabin and Battery ahead of
departure fo
While Driving
Cold weather can increase energy
consumption because more power is required
for driving, cabin and Battery heating. Follow
these suggestions to reduce energy
consumption:
Using the seat heater
Removing Ice From Door Handle
In severe winter conditions, ice buildup within
the door handle can prevent the door handle
from opening. The process for freeing a Model
3 door handle is slightly different than other
door handle
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Vent Assembly - HV Battery - RH (Remove and Replace)
Remove
Use Toolbox to put the vehicle into Factory Mode.
Invoke diagnostics on the touchscreen.
Inspect the Notifications for either a BMS_a123 or a BMS_W123 alert.
If:
Either alert is present - Contact Service Engineering. Do not perform
this procedure.
Neither alert is present - Continu
Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace)
Remove
Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See
End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
Release the upper clip that attaches the LH middle A-Pillar trim, and
then pull out the trim to remove it from the vehicle.
Note: Remove any remaining LH middle A-pillar trim clip
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