TESLA Model-3 2022 Owner’s Manual

TESLA Model-3 2022 Owner’s

Overview

The Media Player displays on the touchscreen and is used to play various types of media. You can drag Media Player upward to expand it (allowing you to browse), downward to display just Recents & Favorites and Sources, and downward again to minimize it so that just the Miniplayer displays. You can also swipe all the way down to remove it from the touchscreen completely. The convenient Miniplayer, which occupies the least amount of space on the touchscreen, displays what’s currently playing and provides only the basic functions associated with what’s playing. Media Player displays content and options associated with the app (or source) you choose from the app launcher, or from the dropdown list that displays on the left side of Media Player when you expand it:

NOTE: Media apps vary depending on market region. Some apps described may not be available in your market region, or may be replaced by different ones.

Radio: Choose from a list of available radio stations or touch the numeric keypad to directly tune the radio to a specific frequency. Touch the next or previous arrows to move from one frequency to the next (or previous).

Bluetooth: Play audio from a bluetoothconnected phone or USB device (see Playing Media from Devices on page 128).

Streaming: Play the audio streaming service available in your market region (for example, Slacker Radio), if equipped.

Spotify: Play audio available on Spotify

Caraoke (if equipped): Sing along with various songs (see Caraoke on page 128).

TuneIn: Play audio available on TuneIn.

Tidal: Play audio available on Tidal.

NOTE: You can show or hide any media app/source. See Media Settings on page 127.

When listening to internet radio or a music streaming service, the options available on the Media Player screen vary depending on what you are listening to. Touch the next (or previous) arrows to play the next (and in some cases previous) available station, episode, or track. You can also play next/previous using the left scroll button on the steering wheel. Streaming services are available only when a data connection is available (for example, Wi-Fi or Premium Connectivity). For some media services, you can use a default Tesla account. For others, you may need to enter account credentials the first time you use it.

NOTE: Instead of launching a different media app, you can change the source from within the Media Player screen by choosing a source from the dropdown list on the left side.

NOTE: You can use voice commands to adjust media settings and preferences, such as volume control, playing certain songs, or switching the media source (see Voice Commands on page 136).

Volume Controls

Roll the scroll button on the left side of the steering wheel up or down to increase or decrease volume respectively. The scroll button adjusts the volume for media, voice commands, and phone calls.

NOTE: Your Model 3 automatically adjusts the volume based on driving speed and climate settings. You can also adjust the volume by touching the arrows associated with the speaker icon on the bottom corner of the touchscreen. To mute the volume, press the left scroll button. Press again to unmute.

NOTE: Pressing the left scroll button during a phone call mutes both the sound and your microphone.

NOTE: If you’re playing media and you receive a phone call, or the navigation system is speaking directions, the volume of what you are listening to is temporarily muted.

Media Settings

NOTE: The settings available vary depending on market region. Also, a setting may not be applicable to all audio sources.

When displaying an audio source screen, press the settings icon located in the search bar to access audio settings. You can adjust these settings

Tone: Drag the sliders to adjust the subwoofer and any of the five frequency bands (Bass, Bass/Mid, Mid, Mid/Treble, and Treble). If equipped with premium audio, you can adjust the level of sound immersion to make your music experience more engaging by dragging the immersive sound slider according to your preferences.

Balance: Drag the center circle to the location in Model 3 where you want to focus the sound.

Options: Set preferences for optional features. For example, you can turn DJ Commentary, Explicit Content and Allow Mobile Control on or off.

Sources: Displays all available media sources and allows you to choose whether you want to show or hide each source. You may want to hide media sources that you never use. Once hidden, the media source does not appear on the drop down list in Media Player, nor will it appear in the app tray when you touch the App Launcher. You can re-display a hidden media source at any time by returning to this settings screen.

Searching Audio Content

Touch Media Player’s magnifying glass icon to search for a particular song, album, artist, podcast, or station. You can also use voice commands to search hands-free (see Voice Commands on page 136). If available, touch HD® to play high definition versions of the selected frequency.

Caraoke

In addition to various streaming services, your vehicle may be equipped with Caraoke. To access Caraoke, navigate to Media Player and select the drop down menu to change the media source to Caraoke. Or add Caraoke as an app in the app launcher. You can browse through various songs and select the song you want to sing. Touch the microphone icon to enable or disable the song’s main vocals. Disabling the microphone leaves only the song’s instrumentals and background vocals. Touch the lyrics icon (located next to the microphone icon) to enable or disable the song’s lyrics.

NOTE: Depending on vehicle configuration and market region, Caraoke may not be available on your vehicle.

WARNING: Never read Caraoke lyrics while driving. You must always pay attention to the road and traffic conditions. When driving, the Caraoke lyrics are intended only for use by a passenger

Recents and Favorites

For most source content, recents and favorites display at the top for easy access.

To add a currently playing station, podcast, or audio file to your Favorites list, touch the Favorites icon on Media Player

To remove an item as a favorite, touch the highlighted Favorites icon. You can also remove multiple favorites by expanding Media Player to show all favorites for the applicable type of source content. Then press and hold any favorite. An X appears on all favorites and you can then touch the X to remove them from your Favorites list.

Your recently played selections are updated continuously so you don’t need to remove them.

NOTE: Selections you play on FM radio are not included in the Recents list.

Playing Media from Devices

You can play audio files from a Bluetooth-connected device (like a phone) or a USB-connected flash drive. When you connect a Bluetooth or USB device, Media Player includes the device as a media source.

USB Connected Flash Drives

Insert a flash drive into a front USB port (see USB Ports on page 22). Touch Media Player > USB, and then touch the name of the folder that contains the song you want to play. After you display the contents of a folder on the USB connected flash drive, you can touch any song in the list to play it. Or use the previous and next arrows in Media Player to scroll through your songs. You can also scroll to next/previous songs using the left scroll button on the steering wheel.

NOTE: To play media from a USB connection, Model 3 recognizes flash drives only. To play media from other types of devices (such as an iPod), you must connect the device using Bluetooth.

NOTE: Media Player supports USB flash drives with exFAT formatting (NTFS is not currently supported).

NOTE: Use a USB port located at the front of the center console. The USB connections at the rear of the console are for charging only.

NOTE: For some vehicles manufactured after approximately November 1, 2021, the center console USB ports may only support charging devices. Use the USB port inside the glove box for all other functions.

Bluetooth Connected Devices

If you have a Bluetooth-capable device such as a phone that is paired and connected to Model 3 (see Pairing a Bluetooth Phone on page 133), you can play audio files stored on it. Choose Media Player’s Phone source, touch the name of your Bluetooth-connected device, then touch CONNECT.

Your Bluetooth device begins playing the audio file that is currently active on your device. If no audio file is playing, use your device to choose the audio file you want to listen to. When the chosen file begins to play, you can then use Media Player’s next and previous icons (or use the left scroll button on the steering wheel) to play other tracks.

NOTE: To play media from a Bluetooth-connected device, ensure that access to the device’s media is turned on (see Pairing a Bluetooth Phone on page 133).

Overview

NOTE: Entertainment options vary by market region

The touchscreen displays the Entertainment screen when you choose any of the following apps

Theater: Play various video streaming services (such as Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, etc.) while parked. Available only if Model 3 is connected to WiFi, or is equipped with premium connectivity and a cellular signal is available.

Arcade: Want to game? Depending on the game, you may need to use the steering wheel buttons or a USB controller to play arcade games. See Game Settings on page 132 for more information.

NOTE: For some vehicles manufactured after approximately November 1, 2021, the center console USB ports may only support charging devices. Use the USB port inside the glove box for all other functions.

Toybox: Play in the Toybox while parked

Browser: Access the web browser.

WARNING: Use entertainment features only when Model 3 is parked. Always pay attention to road and tr affic conditions when driving. Using these features while driving is illegal and very dangerous.

NOTE: Many entertainment features can be easily accessed hands-free using voice commands (see Voice Commands on page 136).

Toybox

System, delight pedestrians with a variety of sounds from your vehicle’s external speaker while in Park. See Boombox on page 131 for more details.

NOTE: Check local laws before use in public spaces.

Emissions Testing Mode| Holiday fun can come in surprising ways. Select your preferred fart style and target seat. Use your turn signal or press the left scroll wheel when you’re ready to “release” your prank.

NOTE: For those lucky vehicles equipped with a Pedestrian Warning System, you can choose to broadcast externally when Model 3 is parked.

Light Show| Park outside, turn the volume up, roll down your windows, then enjoy the show.
Mars| The map shows your Model 3 as a rover on the Martian landscape, and the About Your Tesla

box displays SpaceX’s interplanetary spaceship.

Rainbow Charge Port| When Model 3 is locked and charging, press the button on the mobile connector ten times in quick succession. Neat, huh?
Rainbow Road| Need more cowbell? Visit Rainbow Road by moving the drive stalk fully down four times in quick succession while Autosteer is enabled.
Romance Mode| You can’t roast chestnuts by an open fire in your car, but you can still cozy up with your loved ones by this virtual fireplace. While in Park, access Romance Mode from your Toybox. Cue the music and get your romance on!
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Sketchpad| Channel your inner Picasso. Show us what you got! Touch Publish to submit your artistic compositions to Tesla for critiquing.
TRAX| It’s never too late to follow your dream of becoming a world-famous DJ. With TRAX, you can turn your vehicle into your own personal music studio. While in Park, choose from an array of instruments and unique sounds to create the next hit song. Access TRAX through your Toybox on the touchscreen and get jamming. Microphone and headset not included (depending on vehicle configuration and market region, this may not be available on your vehicle).
The Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, The Universe, and Everything| Rename your car to 42 (touch Controls > Software and touch the vehicle’s name). Notice the new name of your Model 3.

Boombox

NOTE: Boombox is available only on vehicles equipped with the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS). Boombox, an app in Toybox, uses the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) speaker to play media externally when Model 3 is parked. You can customize sounds by plugging in a specifically-formatted USB drive, as described below.

NOTE: Check local laws before using Boombox in public places.

Play current media

• Internal and external volume control.
• If Camp Mode is enabled in Climate Controls, you can exit the car and control the volume with the mobile app.

Megaphone When ON, you can project a modulated voice through the vehicle’s external speaker

• Available in Park only.
• External volume control.

Horn sound

• Available in Park only.
• Settings can be adjusted only when in Park.
• Selecting from a USB drive plays the first five seconds.

Formatting a USB drive for Boombox

Follow these steps to add up to five custom Boombox sounds:

Using a computer, format a USB drive to exFAT, MS-DOS FAT (for Mac), ext3, or ext4 (NTFS is currently not supported) and upload audio files to a folder named Boombox

• Supported file types: .wav and .mp3.
• You can add as many files as you want to the folder, but you can only select from the first five, as listed alphabetically.
• File names, of any length, can only contain these characters: a-z, A-Z, 0-9, ( . – _ ).
• The drive should only contain one folder; it cannot be shared with Dashcam.

Plug the USB drive into a front USB port.

NOTE: For some vehicles manufactured after approximately November 1, 2021, the center console USB ports may only support charging devices. Use the USB port inside the glove box for all other functions

Choose sounds from your USB drive by selecting them from the Boombox dropdown menu

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