Tesla Model 3: Installing Phone Charging Cable
To make it easy to connect your phone while
keeping the console free of clutter, you can
install a phone charging cable in Model 3.
Note: The phone dock supports two phones
side-by-side.
To install a phone charging cable:
- Open both center console doors in front
of the cup holders.

- Remove the rubber mat from the phone
dock.
- Lift the phone dock to access the USB
ports.
- Release the cover from the base of the
phone dock by sliding it to the left.

- Plug the USB connector on the phone
charging cable into a USB port.
- Insert the phone end of the charging cable
through the bottom of the phone dock
and route the cable through the securing
tabs towards the bottom of the phone
dock.

- Reinstall the cover to the base of the
phone dock by sliding it to the right.
- Lower the phone dock and reinstall the
rubber mat.
12V Power Socket
Your Model 3 has a power socket located in
the center console's rear compartment.

The power socket is suitable for accessories
requiring up to 12A continuous draw (16A
peak).
Note: Power is available whenever the vehicle
is considered "awake". The vehicle may be
awake for many reasons. For example, when
using features such as Summon, or when
features such as Cabin Overheat Protection,
Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, Sentry Mode,
etc. are enabled. The vehicle is also awake
whenever the 12V battery is being charged or
is in use, during HV charging, when the vehicle
is communicating with the mobile app, etc.
Leaving an accessory plugged in does not
deplete the 12V battery.
Warning: The power socket and an
accessory's connector can become hot.
Warning: To prevent excessive
interference with the vehicle's electronics,
Tesla recommends that you do not plug
any non-Tesla accessories, including
power inverters, into the 12V power
socket. However, if you do use a non-Tesla
accessory and notice any malfunctions or
unexpected behavior, such as indicator
lights, alert messages, or excessive heat
from the accessory, unplug the accessory
from the 12V power socket immediately.
Caution: Do not attempt to jump start
Model 3 using the 12V power socket.
Doing so can result in damage.
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Wi-Fi is available as a data connection method
and is often faster than cellular data networks.
Connecting to Wi-Fi is especially useful in
areas with limited or no cellular connectivity.
To ensure fast, reliable delivery of software
and map updates, Tesla recommends leaving
your vehicle c
Remove
Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See
End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
Release the clips that attach the LH air wave end cap to the main
instrument panel decor trim, and then remove the cap from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the re