LOCKING / UNLOCKING THE CAR

Place the key card near the circle by the driver’s window to lock/unlock while outside the car. Once inside the vehicle, select the lock image on the touchscreen or wait for the doors to automatically lock within 15 seconds of driving. Doors unlock automatically when you shift into park.

HOW DO I ENTER AND EXIT MY VEHICLE?

To enter, eject the door handle by pushing on the tallest part with your thumb. Grab the ejected handle and pull to open. To exit, press the button on top of the armrest handle. After exiting, push doors firmly to close.

HOW DO I TURN ON THE CAR?

Place the key card on the console (behind or in the cup holders), press the brake and enter the four digit pin unique to your car. You may then shift the car into gear. The key card can be moved once the car is on.

HOW DO I PUT THE CAR INTO GEAR?

The gear selector stalk is located behind the right-hand side of the steering wheel. Push the stalk up for reverse and down for drive. For park, press the button on the end of the gear stalk. The touchscreen will reflect your gear selection on the upper left corner.

DRIVING YOUR MODEL 3 OR Y

As you begin driving, the first thing you may notice is the instant availability of full torque when you press the accelerator; EVs effectively only have one gear. When you need to slow or stop the Tesla, the brakes are automatically applied when your foot is removed from the accelerator in a process called regenerative braking. Most drivers adjust to the feel of these driving aspects after just a few miles, but the braking mode can be adjusted if preferred.

HOW DOES REGENERATIVE BRAKING WORK?

Tesla vehicles use regenerative (regen) braking, a braking mode that increases battery charge and available drive time by automatically applying the brakes when you take your foot off the gas. Rather than rolling to a stop, the car will rapidly slow down. While this will feel different than traditional braking methods, most people adjust after just a few miles.

OPERATING AUTOPILOT (CRUISE CONTROL)

While in drive, push and hold the gear stalk all the way down until you reach your desired speed, then release the stalk. Adjust your speed via the touchscreen or right-hand scroll on the steering wheel. While in cruise control, your car will maintain its speed and distance with the other vehicles around it; your car will not switch lanes, stop at lights, or direct you to your destination - you are responsible for driving the vehicle. Push the stalk up once to cancel cruise control. 

HOW DO I TURN OFF THE CAR?

The car turns off automatically when you exit the vehicle, remove all key cards and close all doors. If you do not remove all key cards, the car will remain accessible and drivable.