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Andy... I know it's in the owner's manual but I haven't seen video on letting people know they have dual climate control. Show them the sync button to switch between the two.
Andy, do you own or have you driven the All wheel drive version? The performance version by chance? I'm looking at getting one in a few months and am really curious on how nice the ride is. Thanks! Also thank you for your video. Very informative!
Are you saying I could have used my code even after I placed an order? I had a code when I ordered but thought i would enter it on the order page somewhere. Three days latter a Tesla rep called and I asked where to put the code and she said I would have to cancel my order and start again to use the code. As the $5000 rebates offered in my province were starting to run out Tesla suggested I could loose the rebate if I reordered and lost my place in the cue.
I appreciate you speaking at a good pace and editing out all of the superfluous filler information. No setting the camera going and then droning on by improvising stuff. You've set a high standard that other RUclipsrs should take note of.
Im not a car person by any means. However i was curious about these electric cars. I drive a C class Mercedes and I love it, but I asked the Tesla dealership in my area if I could do a test drive. With other companies they asked me 300 question before I could even drive it. What do I do for a living, what do I earn, what do i drive now, will I buy one soon, etc. With tesla they just said, sure come by at this time and day, and sent me an email to confirm the appointment. I went there, showed the guy my drivers license and we got in. He drove first, then I got to drive it for about 45 minutes and the moment we were done, I knew that this was the part I was dreading, we didnt do the paperwork at first so it has to come now right? Everything has its price. I was expecting him to make me sign something that allowed them to send me emails, maybe even by mail, maybe I had to sit in for 20 minutes to listen to him talk about why I should buy one ( KIA does this, I hate them for it ). When we got out of the car, I asked him, "so what do you need from me" he said nothing at all, we shook hands and he told me to stay in the dealership if i wanted to keep looking at the cars, or I could leave. This simply shows the confidence in Tesla. They dont need you to listen to them for 20 minutes, they dont spam you with advertisements, these guys let you drive the car, and they know you will want one. Im selling my C class later next year and buying a Model 3. No hate towards Mercedes, ive literally never had a problem with them or any of their cars, but its just not the same.
Another person bitten by the Tesla Bug.. Thanks for sharing your story, it’s not at all unlike my own. Or thousands of others I’m quite sure. This car doesn’t need salesman to talk you into buying one. The car sells itself, which is why they don’t need to advertise. I’ve had mine for 6 months and I never had a passenger not say Wow.. I never imagined myself spending 60K for a car before this. This is my Retirement Gift to myself, best and most satisfying purchase of my life.
I was looking at the Model S at the Amsterdam car show 3 or 4 years ago, and the guy asked me if I wanted a test drive. I told him that there is no way I'll be able to afford a Telsa any time soon, and he said it doesn't matter. Their mission, according to him, is to expose as many people to the Tesla as possible. Basically, they knew up front I wouldn't and couldn't buy one, but that was no issue for them. Now, years later, I've just ordered a Model 3... ;)
I just ordered my Model 3. They only have a choice between Standard Range Plus and Performance in Australia and I had been intending to get Long Range rear wheel drive. While I was wondering what to do, I thought I should test drive the Hyundai Kona Electric (one of the few other electric cars available here). I rang and they said “Sure, come this afternoon”. The dealer took a copy of my driver’s licence, showed the various buttons in the car and then said “I think you’re ready to go”. He didn’t even come with me. It was 3 pm on a Saturday and he said “We haven’t got any bookings today and we close at 5 pm, so you can have it for a couple of hours. Take it home and show the family”. He was really nice. It was a nice car, but a bit too small for me. I ended up ordering the Model 3 Performance. The Hyundai dealership never hassled me after the test drive. I wish them luck and hope they sell a lot of Kona Electrics and Ionic Electrics.
Like how others commented, I believe that many dealerships are letting people drive their electric cars without any hassle since they know people will like them and eventually buy or refer someone to them.
Thanks for a great list, Andy. A few more I've picked up along the way: • You can slightly double-pull the right stalk to engage EAP; no need to depress it to its limit. • The lumbar support has two separate air bladders, activated above and below the equator of the activator button, whose front or rear you press to adjust. • Each front door pops open enough (after you thumb-press the fat part of the exterior handle) to use one finger to yank it the rest of the way open along the corner trim. No need to grab the handle. • The in-car voice command "Navigate ChargePoint" will produce a list for you right on the MCU. Try "Navigate restrooms" too! . . . • If you're stopped behind someone in traffic while still in EAP, after they start moving again you can give the accelerator a quick tap to coax it into accelerating sooner.
The Seat Warmers all automatically come on depending on the temperature because it heats the car faster. Clicking the Speed Limit indicator while driving sets the speed to the current speed limit PLUS whatever offset you have configured.
The Model 3 is the best car I have ever owned. I have a Model 3 long range all wheel drive and it is by far the best vehicle I have ever driven! It is several levels of magnitude better than any other car i have ever been in. It has exceeded my expectations and even surprised me on several fronts. For example I had a false belief that it might be inconvenient to charge a car instead of stopping and getting gas at a "convenience" store. It is the opposite. It's so easy, saves me time, keeps me from spilling stinking, toxic gasoline on my clothes and hands and I am taking money away from an industry that is pushing it's costs off on the health care industry. I installed a solar array before I purchased the car and also installed a 240 volt outlet. It is so much easier and literally takes 5 seconds for 98 percent of my charges. The super charging network is also very good and the V3 super charger is going to once again change everything forever!!!
Another tip for you. I like to set my steering wheel pretty low when I drive, but it makes it hard to get out when I park. And getting to the steering wheel control can be tedious, which is why we save it to our name in the first place. So I created a new driver that I called Exit. I set the wheel to raise all the way up and saved that to Exit. Now, when I want to get out of my car, I press my name, which shows all the names, and press Exit. The wheel goes up and out of my way. When I get back in the car, I press Exit and then my name, and the wheel goes back to where I want it for me to drive.
thank you Andy, its been 5 months I have my Tesla model 3, 2022 and i am still woundering for lots of functions, ur tips are Amazing and I am day by day taking over on my tesla, thank you again
It really is amazing how UX at Tesla is just on par with smartphones. So many different ways to get to the same result so that you for yourself can do as you prefer rather than having to stick to a predetermined order of actions 😍
Some pretty cool tips ... I'm a new Tesla Model 3 owner who spent many hours over the holidays reading blogs, watching videos, reading the manual - asking questions ..... I'm exhausted! My Tesla is NOT exhausted, cos it knows everything there is to know! I enjoyed your video - some of the tips I knew, but many I didn't, especially the protectant for the dash and glove box ... my car is only 3 weeks old at the moment .... don't want any scuffs or scratches if I can avoid it! Thanks again, very valuable information!
1. Radio can be switched on and off with left scroll button by pushing it. 2. While streaming music or any podcast, you can push the left scroll wheel to right to go to next song etc. 3. While pushing right scroll wheel you can speak and issue some commands to car like "Navigate to Costco" etc. Or "Play Billy Joel Songs"
Great tips. For the autopilot warning you can also use the left scroll, not just the right one. You can even press them any side and that will satisfy EAP. Basically it works with anything on the steering. Haven't tried the honk yet. :)
Hi Andy Thank you for taking your time doing this. This is what Tesla is all about. Sharing knowledge, adding to the bigger picture and enjoying the new era of driving. Sacha, Service Advisor @ Tesla Brussels
These are good tips and YES they do work, it takes time and it takes guts to act fast when that deal is presented to you. I personally found a deal last night saving myself 6 thousand dollars, Unfortunately, my wife didn't want the 6 seater so I order one the way we wanted it. Now the deal I found following this advice would have saved me money and would have been better on resale.
Cruise control in my 80s van works the same way. Accelerate, slide the "set" toggle, without disengaging. One tap on brake disengages it too. I like the other features. Cool car. I'll buy one used in 7 years. Im envious.
I've been using 303 for years on my vehicles, it's great for tires too. I do that same hand position for EAP, it's the most comfortable I think. Those autopilot alerts are so annoying, I get them every 20-25 seconds. Romance Mode puts heat out of the drivers vent and cold out of the passenger vent, to steam up the windows. But only if it's not in sync mode. Good video, I learned some things.
Thank you so much for these tips!🙏 I just got my model 3 so I learned a lot. Regarding the autopilot, I do something similar to what you recommended, which is I rest my left elbow near the window and put my left hand on the wheel.
Yep I do it with either hand as well but I’ve oddly found that my right hand never gets an alert while my left will get an alert sometimes. Thanks for watching!
Those are terrific tips .. yes, I've known of a few of them ... but all are really good to know and make it easier to navigate the screen. I'd like to be able to configure the trip odometer such that I can reset it before a trip or keep track of the daily use ... right now it resets after each trip or after I put the car in Park ... that's gonna go into my first Bug Report (THANKS)
Two comments / clarifications: 1. When enabling remote climate, the car only turns the seat heaters on if it deems it cold enough, and will also vary the level of heat. Also, you can do the long press to shut them off from any seat. 2. You can appease the EAP notification by rotating either scroll wheel, not just the right one. I believe activating either stalk will also count toward it as well.
Thank you for producing such a well-balanced and nuanced tips and tricks video for the Model 3; I just took delivery of my Model Y about a week ago, and I love it. A lot of similarities obviously to the Model 3 even in your video. Thanks so much.
I'm not really a car person and never thought much of the Teslas until a few weeks ago when I suddenly became obsessed with them. I'm a basic car driver and it seems like Tesla's are a lot of car. Are the features easy to access and use while driving? I feel like it could be a bit distracting but once you get used to it than it might become easier. I've reserved a Tesla to check them out but haven't gone through with the rental yet. From other Tesla owners.. will 24 hrs be enough to get the feel of this car? I feel like I should save and rent it for a good week. Thanks for this informative video.
Andy Slye hey Andy. 1 question, is the car providing a WiFi hotspot for passengers using iPads, as i have children, i am anxious to clarify this point, especially for longer drives. Last question, is there enough room for child seat at the back ? Thanks for your videos, they are great and would much appreciate if you could help me answer these 2/3 questions
@@guillaumesg5001 I don't have a child so I don't know first hand about the child seat but I've seen other Model 3 owners with child seats in the back (I believe Ben from Teslanomics uses one for his kid). No, the Model 3 does not provide a WiFi hotspot for connecting to - it can only connect to WiFi hotspots itself.
Thanks Andy.. I just had the car a week ago and those tips are greatly appreciated..!! I could not comprehend all those tricks all at once though but at least I know where to go back to.. 1 trick at a time
I have been driving an eGolf for 5 yrs and I really like the car. Bought a Model 3 three weeks ago (great car). What most people don't realize when they mention Tesla cars are the Superchargers and Supercharger network. The Model 3 is fantastic but what really makes a different is the charging point angst I had - will the charger or whatever access card I need work? This is gone with Tesla.
Great video....most other videos aren't giving interesting tips these days, but these were all pretty good (especially for me as a relatively new owner). Thanks!
Hi Andy You know the gap there is between the phone area and next panel where your phone will drop out of site if not careful. Think of fix for keeping phones from disappearing.Thanks
You didn't mention what Bug Report does, also you can do all the same stuff as submitting a bug report by just holding the car settings icon. It will bookmark the location in the log making it easy to find it when you are in for service. It will take a picture of the display and save it along with the state of all the systems in the car. The only difference is there is no message associated with the report. So if you are having regular issues you wanna capture just press and hold the button when the thing happens.
Similar to the trick with the wipers, if I want to adjust the steering wheel position or mirrors while driving, I just slightly blip the seat adjustment, which brings up the buttons for mirror- and steering-wheel-adjustments on your driver profile window. I've also been wanting the wiper feature you mentioned! When OFF, one click should be a single wipe, while multiple clicks should cycle through the wiper speeds. When ON, one click should turn them off, while multiple clicks cycles through wiper speeds. Also, the on-screen control should be a slider between fast and slow - pick any speed (not just a few discrete speeds).
God I just love the tech in the Tesla's. I don't own one but I would get one if I could afford it. Such awesome features that almost any other car doesn't have. First I didn't like the interior very much being very empty with just a huge screen. But it actually looks really clean. I can imagine having trouble getting use to not having any physical buttons though. Also the interior/exterior materials aren't super high quality from what I've heard. But the amount of value you get is still crazy.
Especially its minimalistic disign😍. This is how the future looks like... Every time I see the model 3 in a video, my heart beats a little faster... Unfortunately you can't see it on the streets here in Germany.
Hi Andy. Nice vid. However, the last part about unlocking the charge port is incorrect. *When the car is asleep*, it still does not / cannot recognize when you press the button on the charge connector. The button only works to unlock the charge port when the car is awake. This is a big pet peeve of mine. And there are lots of threads on the various Tesla forums discussing it that point out that it still hasn't been fixed since you published this video in January 2019. So, long story short, the door handle jiggle workaround is still necessary when the car is asleep.
On preserving battery life. Perhaps make a note that this has changed for newer models with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. Tesla is recommending owners of the new Model 3 RWD base model equipped with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells to charge to 100% on a regular basis.
Thanks for the great video. I just picked up my 2023 model 3 LR with EAP and also have FSD until Nov. For some reason I don’t see the summons or auto park. Any idea why that would be?
Just received my M3 a week earlier. So many things to discover. Andy your video was perfect and answered some questions I had. Very useful, well explained. Congrats. You just got a new subscriber 👍😊👻
Great video, Andy! After driving a MS for 4 years I knew quite a few of your tips, but definitely not all. Some things are a little different, too. Look forward to the delivery of my M3!
Very useful set of tips, nicely demonstrated. I think there is a trick fir getting3 apps on the touchscreen that you didn’t mention. Also you can terminate a call by simply pressing the right scroll wheel instead of the touchscreen. Also, you can tune the radio using the voice recognition system.
Another great video Andy! Just ordered a Model 3 with your referral link and it's due to arrive end of this month. Question on PPF and ceramic coating. Do you think these are worth the cost? Sorry if this has been asked earlier and answered.
Thanks Nick and congrats! I didn’t do ceramic coating but I did get Xpel PPF installed on entire front including full hood. Highly recommend if you drive a lot especially on highways.
@@aslye what would you say is an acceptable price for getting Xpel PPF? Biggest nightmare of mine is chips due to rocks on the road or from some truck hauling ass on the highway!
Great video. I have watched many Model 3 videos but haven’t seen most of these tips. Will need to remember to rewatch when I eventually get my Model 3 (I am in Australia, waiting for right hand drive). Is there a recommended minimum battery % before you charge? Is it best to wait until it is 10% or 20% or is it ok to charge from any level?
I noticed my left speaker kind of has low quality on certain frequencies compared to the right one. (a noticable slight rattling). Should i do a service appointment for it
One of the frustrations with HomeLink is getting the “auto garage door close” on departure to actually work without having to use the stalk a second time. One way to get it to work automatically is when the car is in park gently go from Part to Neutral without put the car in Drive. This involves holding the car in Neutral for about 2 seconds. Then shift to Reverse. The car should then display the message that the garage door will auto close in 20 feet (you can adjust this distance) and it will.
I tried to see if charging overnight was fixed or if it still won't release the charge cord with the button as you suggested. If the car is in deep sleep, the button will not wake it up still, you must use the door or the trunk, which I find easier. Once they have been cracked the car is up enough to respond to the button press and the charge cable will release. The problem is that it is difficult to get the car to be assuredly asleep. The best way to know it is is to leave it charging overnight.
Thanks for another great video Andy! You can also confirm that you are still paying attention during Autopilot by pushing the right stalk down to the first detent. Down = confirm. Up = cancel Autopilot. Pressing down will also confirm Navigate on Autopilot suggested lane changes, so be aware that the car may change lanes if it's waiting for a response to the suggestion and you press the right stalk down. Elon suggested a 90% daily charging limit. Professor Jeff Dahn suggested a 70% daily charging limit for EVs in general. (Dahn and his graduate students also consult as world-leading experts on Lithium ion batteries to Tesla and other car and battery makers). Like you, I charge to 80% as a good daily value.
@@aslye You're welcome! The steering wheel buttons also confirm you're still paying attention, and in traffic I like to adjust the cruise control speed up and down slightly to blend with traffic better. That also counts as input to keep the nag screen away, and it makes for somewhat smoother driving with respect to the flow of traffic.
Ive did a testdrive for model s p90d or something 3 years ago (my brother ordered the testdrive but got a hinder.) And it was about 1-2 month cue for testdrive. I didnt want too coz I had no money that time being a student. (I had my Saab 9.3 aero. Later got audi a6 turbo, later chevrolet volt 2012) i still went and did that testdrive. Almost 700 hp... it was a rather rough ride. I still got teslas saler with me sitting in the car:). Now in 2019, done with exam 2015, driving chevrolet volt for the last 3 years I would order a new car. Was looking and testdriving lots of german car, i thought ok my first ever new car with zero miles will be the best match. Did lot of testdriving bmw/audi/mb/volvo/kia/mitsubishi autlander pluginhybrid/kia optima/vw, bmw and lexus suvs... already got price offers already answered to bmw saler that “can you fix/adjust” some few thing in the priceoffer so We can make a deal... This long and boring comment will finish right a way: in the end I dont remember even why or how I got in the tesla topic. on youtube have seen some reviews/feedbacks from model three owners and called up tesla store and asked for price offer. 29.08.2019 I confirmed the priceoffer for mode 3 and got it delivered 25.09.2019 in Stockholm, Sweden. Long range, dual motor, pearl white and white interior. Without even test driving. When I went to pick the car the saler asked “did you test model 3 before?” Me just “nope” After one week owning it can say it is the beat car ive ever had eventhough it got bugs with park assist chimes and raincleaner. Every passenger i had with me had a WOW-reaction. I got my first child born in sunmer and already installed isofix for his chair. Tesla folkcar can easily be a family car! The Best and the most safe car on the market. Feelzgoodman!
You don't have to touch the screen at all to activate the wipers. Press the button once and then adjust with the left steering wheel button to the right or left to adjust intervals.
Some good tips I didn’t know about. But I don’t like the advice of where to keep your hand for AutoPilot. There is good reason that your hand needs to be on the wheel. Where you have it seems very awkward to make a quick correction for an AutoPilot glitch. I do 8 o’clock or 4 o’clock.
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Andy... I know it's in the owner's manual but I haven't seen video on letting people know they have dual climate control. Show them the sync button to switch between the two.
Andy, do you own or have you driven the All wheel drive version? The performance version by chance? I'm looking at getting one in a few months and am really curious on how nice the ride is. Thanks! Also thank you for your video. Very informative!
I want a model 3 so bad
How does the "5,000 free SC miles" translate into savings? How is it measured?
Are you saying I could have used my code even after I placed an order? I had a code when I ordered but thought i would enter it on the order page somewhere. Three days latter a Tesla rep called and I asked where to put the code and she said I would have to cancel my order and start again to use the code. As the $5000 rebates offered in my province were starting to run out Tesla suggested I could loose the rebate if I reordered and lost my place in the cue.
I appreciate you speaking at a good pace and editing out all of the superfluous filler information. No setting the camera going and then droning on by improvising stuff. You've set a high standard that other RUclipsrs should take note of.
Thanks for watching!
Agreed. Just straight to the point info. I like it.
yes, exactly
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Im not a car person by any means. However i was curious about these electric cars. I drive a C class Mercedes and I love it, but I asked the Tesla dealership in my area if I could do a test drive. With other companies they asked me 300 question before I could even drive it. What do I do for a living, what do I earn, what do i drive now, will I buy one soon, etc. With tesla they just said, sure come by at this time and day, and sent me an email to confirm the appointment. I went there, showed the guy my drivers license and we got in. He drove first, then I got to drive it for about 45 minutes and the moment we were done, I knew that this was the part I was dreading, we didnt do the paperwork at first so it has to come now right? Everything has its price. I was expecting him to make me sign something that allowed them to send me emails, maybe even by mail, maybe I had to sit in for 20 minutes to listen to him talk about why I should buy one ( KIA does this, I hate them for it ). When we got out of the car, I asked him, "so what do you need from me" he said nothing at all, we shook hands and he told me to stay in the dealership if i wanted to keep looking at the cars, or I could leave. This simply shows the confidence in Tesla. They dont need you to listen to them for 20 minutes, they dont spam you with advertisements, these guys let you drive the car, and they know you will want one. Im selling my C class later next year and buying a Model 3. No hate towards Mercedes, ive literally never had a problem with them or any of their cars, but its just not the same.
Another person bitten by the Tesla Bug.. Thanks for sharing your story, it’s not at all unlike my own. Or thousands of others I’m quite sure. This car doesn’t need salesman to talk you into buying one. The car sells itself, which is why they don’t need to advertise. I’ve had mine for 6 months and I never had a passenger not say Wow.. I never imagined myself spending 60K for a car before this. This is my Retirement Gift to myself, best and most satisfying purchase of my life.
I was looking at the Model S at the Amsterdam car show 3 or 4 years ago, and the guy asked me if I wanted a test drive. I told him that there is no way I'll be able to afford a Telsa any time soon, and he said it doesn't matter. Their mission, according to him, is to expose as many people to the Tesla as possible. Basically, they knew up front I wouldn't and couldn't buy one, but that was no issue for them. Now, years later, I've just ordered a Model 3... ;)
I just ordered my Model 3. They only have a choice between Standard Range Plus and Performance in Australia and I had been intending to get Long Range rear wheel drive. While I was wondering what to do, I thought I should test drive the Hyundai Kona Electric (one of the few other electric cars available here). I rang and they said “Sure, come this afternoon”. The dealer took a copy of my driver’s licence, showed the various buttons in the car and then said “I think you’re ready to go”. He didn’t even come with me. It was 3 pm on a Saturday and he said “We haven’t got any bookings today and we close at 5 pm, so you can have it for a couple of hours. Take it home and show the family”. He was really nice. It was a nice car, but a bit too small for me. I ended up ordering the Model 3 Performance. The Hyundai dealership never hassled me after the test drive. I wish them luck and hope they sell a lot of Kona Electrics and Ionic Electrics.
It works... It happend to me. I went away for a week to do the numbers and now mines coming August September... I did that back in July.
Like how others commented, I believe that many dealerships are letting people drive their electric cars without any hassle since they know people will like them and eventually buy or refer someone to them.
I've had my car for 3 months and I only knew 10/19! Great video.
same here
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Thanks Jannis!
Thanks for a great list, Andy. A few more I've picked up along the way:
• You can slightly double-pull the right stalk to engage EAP; no need to depress it to its limit.
• The lumbar support has two separate air bladders, activated above and below the equator of the activator button, whose front or rear you press to adjust.
• Each front door pops open enough (after you thumb-press the fat part of the exterior handle) to use one finger to yank it the rest of the way open along the corner trim. No need to grab the handle.
• The in-car voice command "Navigate ChargePoint" will produce a list for you right on the MCU. Try "Navigate restrooms" too! . . .
• If you're stopped behind someone in traffic while still in EAP, after they start moving again you can give the accelerator a quick tap to coax it into accelerating sooner.
Thanks for the tips John!
Dang, good comments. My old man prostate thanks you for the Restroom Search tip
The Seat Warmers all automatically come on depending on the temperature because it heats the car faster.
Clicking the Speed Limit indicator while driving sets the speed to the current speed limit PLUS whatever offset you have configured.
The Model 3 is the best car I have ever owned. I have a Model 3 long range all wheel drive and it is by far the best vehicle I have ever driven! It is several levels of magnitude better than any other car i have ever been in. It has exceeded my expectations and even surprised me on several fronts. For example I had a false belief that it might be inconvenient to charge a car instead of stopping and getting gas at a "convenience" store. It is the opposite. It's so easy, saves me time, keeps me from spilling stinking, toxic gasoline on my clothes and hands and I am taking money away from an industry that is pushing it's costs off on the health care industry. I installed a solar array before I purchased the car and also installed a 240 volt outlet. It is so much easier and literally takes 5 seconds for 98 percent of my charges. The super charging network is also very good and the V3 super charger is going to once again change everything forever!!!
@@teslagoth9401 I assume they refer to the fact that C02 emissions from ICE cars/trucks/planes etc. cause health problems in humans.
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How much of an idiot are you that you spill gasoline all over yourself when filling up??
*watches video on Tesla model 3 even tho i don't have one*
Maybe someday!
Most people on here 😂
It’s good to know for those considering the purchase
And I don’t even drive!!! LOL
ill buy u one
Another tip for you. I like to set my steering wheel pretty low when I drive, but it makes it hard to get out when I park. And getting to the steering wheel control can be tedious, which is why we save it to our name in the first place. So I created a new driver that I called Exit. I set the wheel to raise all the way up and saved that to Exit. Now, when I want to get out of my car, I press my name, which shows all the names, and press Exit. The wheel goes up and out of my way. When I get back in the car, I press Exit and then my name, and the wheel goes back to where I want it for me to drive.
You should use Easy Entry mode instead. :-)
thank you Andy, its been 5 months I have my Tesla model 3, 2022 and i am still woundering for lots of functions, ur tips are Amazing and I am day by day taking over on my tesla, thank you again
Just picked up my Tesla 3 yesterday...love these tips
Congrats 🎉 😁
It really is amazing how UX at Tesla is just on par with smartphones. So many different ways to get to the same result so that you for yourself can do as you prefer rather than having to stick to a predetermined order of actions 😍
Exactly!
One of the most useful M3 videos on all of RUclips!
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Just got my new Tesla and your video was very helpful. Thank you
Thanks for watching, Mike! Congrats on the new car!
This video is worth millions of views. I love the quality, calmness and great tips. Thank you sir!
Some pretty cool tips ... I'm a new Tesla Model 3 owner who spent many hours over the holidays reading blogs, watching videos, reading the manual - asking questions ..... I'm exhausted! My Tesla is NOT exhausted, cos it knows everything there is to know! I enjoyed your video - some of the tips I knew, but many I didn't, especially the protectant for the dash and glove box ... my car is only 3 weeks old at the moment .... don't want any scuffs or scratches if I can avoid it! Thanks again, very valuable information!
This is a gem of non-obvious tips. Really great list!
Thanks Joseph!
1. Radio can be switched on and off with left scroll button by pushing it.
2. While streaming music or any podcast, you can push the left scroll wheel to right to go to next song etc.
3. While pushing right scroll wheel you can speak and issue some commands to car like "Navigate to Costco" etc. Or "Play Billy Joel Songs"
Great tips. For the autopilot warning you can also use the left scroll, not just the right one. You can even press them any side and that will satisfy EAP. Basically it works with anything on the steering. Haven't tried the honk yet. :)
Thanks for the info!
I rest the bottom of the steering wheel on my thighs and it keeps AP happy too.
Hi Andy
Thank you for taking your time doing this. This is what Tesla is all about. Sharing knowledge, adding to the bigger picture and enjoying the new era of driving.
Sacha, Service Advisor @ Tesla Brussels
Thanks Sacha!
Sacha W do you want to test tesla model 3 accessories
@@michaeldior7369 PM please
Sacha W how can I pm by RUclips, could you tell me
These are good tips and YES they do work, it takes time and it takes guts to act fast when that deal is presented to you. I personally found a deal last night saving myself 6 thousand dollars, Unfortunately, my wife didn't want the 6 seater so I order one the way we wanted it. Now the deal I found following this advice would have saved me money and would have been better on resale.
Cruise control in my 80s van works the same way. Accelerate, slide the "set" toggle, without disengaging. One tap on brake disengages it too.
I like the other features. Cool car. I'll buy one used in 7 years. Im envious.
Andy. You the man bro! Definitely taking some of the tips and trick that I did not know existed. Gracias
Thanks for watching, Tony!
Great video. I’ve had my model 3 for 7 months, and I learned some new useful tips.
Thanks for watching!
I've been using 303 for years on my vehicles, it's great for tires too. I do that same hand position for EAP, it's the most comfortable I think. Those autopilot alerts are so annoying, I get them every 20-25 seconds. Romance Mode puts heat out of the drivers vent and cold out of the passenger vent, to steam up the windows. But only if it's not in sync mode. Good video, I learned some things.
How do you apply the 303 to the dash?
@@stee229 spray it on the towel first, then wipe the dash. That way no over spray hits the windshield.
Dan What type of towel do you recommend?
@@coloradoobserver2422 Any 100% cotton towel or a microfiber towel.
I own a Tesla P3D, and didn't know all these tips and tricks. thank you.
Thanks for watching
Thank you so much for these tips!🙏 I just got my model 3 so I learned a lot.
Regarding the autopilot, I do something similar to what you recommended, which is I rest my left elbow near the window and put my left hand on the wheel.
Yep I do it with either hand as well but I’ve oddly found that my right hand never gets an alert while my left will get an alert sometimes. Thanks for watching!
@@aslye I do what you do, but with both hands - same on each side.
I often don't hold the wheel, and when the alert comes on I just use the left scroll wheel to adjust the music volume up or down a notch.
As always. Great stuff Andy! You forgot to mention the ❤️ option next to locations. It adds a favorites section next to recent. Pretty handy.
Thanks for the tip Jimmy!
Those are terrific tips .. yes, I've known of a few of them ... but all are really good to know and make it easier to navigate the screen. I'd like to be able to configure the trip odometer such that I can reset it before a trip or keep track of the daily use ... right now it resets after each trip or after I put the car in Park ... that's gonna go into my first Bug Report (THANKS)
Thanks for watching, Daniel
Thanks, I was skeptical but I knew less than half of your tips, so this was really useful!
Thanks for watching!
Waiting for delivery in March, thanks for the tips!
Awesome, enjoy your new car!
Hey congrats!
European orders are being delivered from late February.
Enjoy it man ! It really looks worth it
Love all the videos. I am educating myself towards a model 3. Shooting for June 2020, meanwhile I will learn :)
Thanks for the tips! I just received my Model 3 and these will help me figure the functions out.
Thank you so much, Andy! I learned a thing or two, so I really appreciate the time that you put into making this video.
Thanks for watching, Mitchell!
@@aslye You're awesome for taking the time to thank me for watching!
@@aslye Thanks for your work. Keep it up bro.
one trick that you didn’t mention was that you can click the charger 10 times while charging and the light blinks a bunch of different colors
I listen to all of your videos. You are so practical, so interesting, and I can understand all you say.
Two comments / clarifications:
1. When enabling remote climate, the car only turns the seat heaters on if it deems it cold enough, and will also vary the level of heat. Also, you can do the long press to shut them off from any seat.
2. You can appease the EAP notification by rotating either scroll wheel, not just the right one. I believe activating either stalk will also count toward it as well.
Thanks Joe!
@@aslye Additionally, when it hits the target temperature, it then restores the seat heat to your personal settings. Learned that one yesterday.
I'm getting a Tesla model 3 Performance in less than a week. This was helpful!
Excellent video as usual, if the Model 3 ever goes on sale here in the UK...I will have to re-watch all of your videos.
Thanks Paul!
Thank you for producing such a well-balanced and nuanced tips and tricks video for the Model 3; I just took delivery of my Model Y about a week ago, and I love it. A lot of similarities obviously to the Model 3 even in your video. Thanks so much.
I'm not really a car person and never thought much of the Teslas until a few weeks ago when I suddenly became obsessed with them. I'm a basic car driver and it seems like Tesla's are a lot of car. Are the features easy to access and use while driving? I feel like it could be a bit distracting but once you get used to it than it might become easier. I've reserved a Tesla to check them out but haven't gone through with the rental yet. From other Tesla owners.. will 24 hrs be enough to get the feel of this car? I feel like I should save and rent it for a good week. Thanks for this informative video.
I love your audio, can you share what your setup is?
Thanks! All my video/audio gear is listed here: geni.us/YTgear
Great shortcuts ! Expecting to try them on mine when I get it !!
Awesome, thanks for watching!
Congrats on ur future model3! It's an awesome car!
Andy Slye hey Andy. 1 question, is the car providing a WiFi hotspot for passengers using iPads, as i have children, i am anxious to clarify this point, especially for longer drives. Last question, is there enough room for child seat at the back ? Thanks for your videos, they are great and would much appreciate if you could help me answer these 2/3 questions
@@guillaumesg5001 I don't have a child so I don't know first hand about the child seat but I've seen other Model 3 owners with child seats in the back (I believe Ben from Teslanomics uses one for his kid). No, the Model 3 does not provide a WiFi hotspot for connecting to - it can only connect to WiFi hotspots itself.
Andy Slye thanks for the insights!
My dream tesla model 3😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
i have a model 3 (and a roadster :) ) but you learn me a lot here, tnx Andy . grtz from Belgium
I like your post the most . You were very helpful . Thank you .
Thanks Andy.. I just had the car a week ago and those tips are greatly appreciated..!! I could not comprehend all those tricks all at once though but at least I know where to go back to.. 1 trick at a time
Thanks for sharing - really valuable tips for a Tesla rookie like myself. Good job!
Thanks, just got Model 3 and your tips are great, thank you.
Thanks for watching, Martin! Congrats on your new car 🚘
Great video! Another point: You can press either scroll wheel to disregard the EAP reminder that comes up - not just the right scroll wheel.
One of the better videos on RUclips
Great tips! Love it
I have been driving an eGolf for 5 yrs and I really like the car. Bought a Model 3 three weeks ago (great car). What most people don't realize when they mention Tesla cars are the Superchargers and Supercharger network. The Model 3 is fantastic but what really makes a different is the charging point angst I had - will the charger or whatever access card I need work? This is gone with Tesla.
Great video....most other videos aren't giving interesting tips these days, but these were all pretty good (especially for me as a relatively new owner). Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks, I came thinking I would not be surprised and I was.
Thanks for watching
Wow Andy Slye ! I learned so much! Thank you sir! Where did you learn those tips??
You can use the right scroll button to increase your speed as well vs pressing the accelerator.
omg... .. gets easier -- YOU NAILED IT...UK CALLING.. CHEERS! model s owner/ soon Model 3 owner -- Thanks Great Video.
Great video for new owners! One of the few tricks I figured out was the windshield wipers :)
Thanks for watching!
Hi Andy You know the gap there is between the phone area and next panel where your phone will drop out of site if not careful. Think of fix for keeping phones from disappearing.Thanks
You didn't mention what Bug Report does, also you can do all the same stuff as submitting a bug report by just holding the car settings icon. It will bookmark the location in the log making it easy to find it when you are in for service. It will take a picture of the display and save it along with the state of all the systems in the car. The only difference is there is no message associated with the report. So if you are having regular issues you wanna capture just press and hold the button when the thing happens.
Hold down the Park button for E-brake enable.
Dude! Your voice sounds like Jim from The Office haha! Killer tips man
Similar to the trick with the wipers, if I want to adjust the steering wheel position or mirrors while driving, I just slightly blip the seat adjustment, which brings up the buttons for mirror- and steering-wheel-adjustments on your driver profile window.
I've also been wanting the wiper feature you mentioned! When OFF, one click should be a single wipe, while multiple clicks should cycle through the wiper speeds. When ON, one click should turn them off, while multiple clicks cycles through wiper speeds. Also, the on-screen control should be a slider between fast and slow - pick any speed (not just a few discrete speeds).
God I just love the tech in the Tesla's. I don't own one but I would get one if I could afford it. Such awesome features that almost any other car doesn't have. First I didn't like the interior very much being very empty with just a huge screen. But it actually looks really clean. I can imagine having trouble getting use to not having any physical buttons though. Also the interior/exterior materials aren't super high quality from what I've heard. But the amount of value you get is still crazy.
Getting mine in like three months!!!! I’m so excited
Thanks a lot for the tips. I have no idea what kind of idiots would give thumbs down.
I looooooove this car. It's just sooo beautiful....
It really is
Especially its minimalistic disign😍. This is how the future looks like...
Every time I see the model 3 in a video, my heart beats a little faster...
Unfortunately you can't see it on the streets here in Germany.
@@jannis7458 soon
Jannis come to sweden or norway lmao... every corner 2 teslas
Except that interior ..it's lol
Good video. There were definitely 2 or three that I didn't know about.
Thanks for watching, John!
Hi Andy. Nice vid.
However, the last part about unlocking the charge port is incorrect. *When the car is asleep*, it still does not / cannot recognize when you press the button on the charge connector. The button only works to unlock the charge port when the car is awake.
This is a big pet peeve of mine. And there are lots of threads on the various Tesla forums discussing it that point out that it still hasn't been fixed since you published this video in January 2019.
So, long story short, the door handle jiggle workaround is still necessary when the car is asleep.
Great video as always Andy!
Thanks!
On preserving battery life. Perhaps make a note that this has changed for newer models with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. Tesla is recommending owners of the new Model 3 RWD base model equipped with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells to charge to 100% on a regular basis.
Thanks for the great video. I just picked up my 2023 model 3 LR with EAP and also have FSD until Nov. For some reason I don’t see the summons or auto park. Any idea why that would be?
Just received my M3 a week earlier. So many things to discover. Andy your video was perfect and answered some questions I had. Very useful, well explained. Congrats. You just got a new subscriber 👍😊👻
Thanks David! Congrats on the new Tesla!
Super fun tips. I like the swipe function on the thermo the best.
Thanks for watching
Great video, Andy! After driving a MS for 4 years I knew quite a few of your tips, but definitely not all. Some things are a little different, too. Look forward to the delivery of my M3!
Thanks for watching, Peter!
Peter van Aggelen you getting a BMW?? Isn't M3 a registered trademark of Bayerische Motor Werken??
Newzchspy Definitely not... I’d have to buy gas again, right? Not going to happen.
Very useful set of tips, nicely demonstrated. I think there is a trick fir getting3 apps on the touchscreen that you didn’t mention. Also you can terminate a call by simply pressing the right scroll wheel instead of the touchscreen. Also, you can tune the radio using the voice recognition system.
Thanks for the tips, George!
@@aslye can someone share the trick for getting 3 apps on touchscreen please
Another great video Andy! Just ordered a Model 3 with your referral link and it's due to arrive end of this month. Question on PPF and ceramic coating. Do you think these are worth the cost? Sorry if this has been asked earlier and answered.
Thanks Nick and congrats! I didn’t do ceramic coating but I did get Xpel PPF installed on entire front including full hood. Highly recommend if you drive a lot especially on highways.
@@aslye what would you say is an acceptable price for getting Xpel PPF? Biggest nightmare of mine is chips due to rocks on the road or from some truck hauling ass on the highway!
I think I paid around $1700 to get PPF installed on the entire front including full hood
Asks for the tips. Did you know that you can press the left indicator stick in lightly for one wiper swipe or a bit harder to get a wiper fluid spray.
Valerie Franzen do you want to test tesla model 3 accessories
Great video. I have watched many Model 3 videos but haven’t seen most of these tips. Will need to remember to rewatch when I eventually get my Model 3 (I am in Australia, waiting for right hand drive). Is there a recommended minimum battery % before you charge? Is it best to wait until it is 10% or 20% or is it ok to charge from any level?
Thanks! No you can pretty much charge at any level. Tesla actually recommends to not let the battery go below 20% in most situations.
Me too 🇦🇺
Bought the 303 protectant per your recommendation. Can’t wait to try it out!
Awesome! Amazon link for those interested: geni.us/XPp9G
Am ordering it now.
I didn’t know you could do any of these!
Mostly because I don’t own a Tesla but good video nonetheless!
8:47 Yes! Double press would be great to cycle between the wiper speeds :)
It would be very convenient!
What about the turn signal? Will it be activated?
Darktemp I’m new with a tesla 3.. but the first rain, my wipers just came on automatically
I noticed my left speaker kind of has low quality on certain frequencies compared to the right one. (a noticable slight rattling). Should i do a service appointment for it
One of the frustrations with HomeLink is getting the “auto garage door close” on departure to actually work without having to use the stalk a second time. One way to get it to work automatically is when the car is in park gently go from Part to Neutral without put the car in Drive. This involves holding the car in Neutral for about 2 seconds. Then shift to Reverse. The car should then display the message that the garage door will auto close in 20 feet (you can adjust this distance) and it will.
I tried to see if charging overnight was fixed or if it still won't release the charge cord with the button as you suggested. If the car is in deep sleep, the button will not wake it up still, you must use the door or the trunk, which I find easier. Once they have been cracked the car is up enough to respond to the button press and the charge cable will release. The problem is that it is difficult to get the car to be assuredly asleep. The best way to know it is is to leave it charging overnight.
the way you mix your vocal audio is superb. Some of the best I've heard
Thanks!
super high quality video! thx for that! wow!
Thanks for watching
Andy. Thanks for the videos and the discount code. I get my model 3 later this month.
Thanks Andy! I only knew about half of those!
Thanks for watching, John!
Good stuff, Andy. I learned a few more things about my Model 3 that I wasn't aware of before watching your vid. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for another great video Andy!
You can also confirm that you are still paying attention during Autopilot by pushing the right stalk down to the first detent. Down = confirm. Up = cancel Autopilot.
Pressing down will also confirm Navigate on Autopilot suggested lane changes, so be aware that the car may change lanes if it's waiting for a response to the suggestion and you press the right stalk down.
Elon suggested a 90% daily charging limit. Professor Jeff Dahn suggested a 70% daily charging limit for EVs in general. (Dahn and his graduate students also consult as world-leading experts on Lithium ion batteries to Tesla and other car and battery makers). Like you, I charge to 80% as a good daily value.
Thanks for the comment!
@@aslye You're welcome! The steering wheel buttons also confirm you're still paying attention, and in traffic I like to adjust the cruise control speed up and down slightly to blend with traffic better. That also counts as input to keep the nag screen away, and it makes for somewhat smoother driving with respect to the flow of traffic.
Great tips. its quite a learning curve
this is my dream car, i hope one day i can be able to afford one
Ive did a testdrive for model s p90d or something 3 years ago (my brother ordered the testdrive but got a hinder.) And it was about 1-2 month cue for testdrive. I didnt want too coz I had no money that time being a student. (I had my Saab 9.3 aero. Later got audi a6 turbo, later chevrolet volt 2012) i still went and did that testdrive. Almost 700 hp... it was a rather rough ride. I still got teslas saler with me sitting in the car:). Now in 2019, done with exam 2015, driving chevrolet volt for the last 3 years I would order a new car. Was looking and testdriving lots of german car, i thought ok my first ever new car with zero miles will be the best match. Did lot of testdriving bmw/audi/mb/volvo/kia/mitsubishi autlander pluginhybrid/kia optima/vw, bmw and lexus suvs... already got price offers already answered to bmw saler that “can you fix/adjust” some few thing in the priceoffer so We can make a deal...
This long and boring comment will finish right a way: in the end I dont remember even why or how I got in the tesla topic. on youtube have seen some reviews/feedbacks from model three owners and called up tesla store and asked for price offer. 29.08.2019 I confirmed the priceoffer for mode 3 and got it delivered 25.09.2019 in Stockholm, Sweden. Long range, dual motor, pearl white and white interior.
Without even test driving. When I went to pick the car the saler asked “did you test model 3 before?” Me just “nope”
After one week owning it can say it is the beat car ive ever had eventhough it got bugs with park assist chimes and raincleaner.
Every passenger i had with me had a WOW-reaction.
I got my first child born in sunmer and already installed isofix for his chair. Tesla folkcar can easily be a family car! The Best and the most safe car on the market. Feelzgoodman!
You don't have to touch the screen at all to activate the wipers. Press the button once and then adjust with the left steering wheel button to the right or left to adjust intervals.
Some good tips I didn’t know about. But I don’t like the advice of where to keep your hand for AutoPilot. There is good reason that your hand needs to be on the wheel. Where you have it seems very awkward to make a quick correction for an AutoPilot glitch. I do 8 o’clock or 4 o’clock.
can you do a tutorial on to configure the USB from MAC user and dashcam to work on model 3?
when you have stopped the car but still are in D Mode (Break enabled) you can also release your seat belt to enable P Mode