How do you tell if your Tesla is locked?

The bottom of the car status display also shows shortcut "cards" for quick access to Media, tire pressure data, and trip information. Swipe the cards to the left or right to change shortcuts.

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The following image is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending on vehicle options, software version, and market region, the information displayed may be slightly different.

How do you tell if your Tesla is locked?

The following indicator lights illuminate to advise you or alert you of a specific status or condition.

How do you tell if your Tesla is locked?

A brake system fault is detected or the brake fluid level is low. See Braking and Stopping. Contact Tesla immediately.

How do you tell if your Tesla is locked?

A brake booster fault has been detected. See Braking and Stopping.

How do you tell if your Tesla is locked?

An ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) fault is detected. See Braking and Stopping. Contact Tesla immediately.

How do you tell if your Tesla is locked?

A parking brake fault is detected. Contact Tesla. See Parking Brake.

How do you tell if your Tesla is locked?

The parking brake is manually applied. See Parking Brake.

How do you tell if your Tesla is locked?

Tire pressure warning. The pressure of a tire is out of range. If a fault with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is detected, the indicator flashes. For a TPMS fault, contact Tesla. See Tire Care and Maintenance.

How do you tell if your Tesla is locked?

A seat belt for an occupied seat is not fastened. See Seat Belts.

How do you tell if your Tesla is locked?

Airbag safety. If this indicator does not flash on briefly when Model 3 prepares to drive, or if it remains on, contact Tesla immediately. See Airbag Warning Indicator.

How do you tell if your Tesla is locked?

Front fog lights are on, if equipped. See Lights.

How do you tell if your Tesla is locked?

Parking lights are on (side marker lights, tail lights, and license plate lights) . See Lights.

How do you tell if your Tesla is locked?

Low beam headlights are on.

How do you tell if your Tesla is locked?

High beam headlights are on and Auto High Beam is disabled or currently unavailable.

How do you tell if your Tesla is locked?

Auto High Beam is enabled and high beams are on. Model 3 is ready to turn off the high beams if light is detected. See High Beam Headlights.

How do you tell if your Tesla is locked?

Auto High Beam is enabled but high beams are not on because light is detected in front of Model 3. When light is no longer detected, high beams automatically turn back on. See High Beam Headlights.

How do you tell if your Tesla is locked?

This indicator flashes amber when the electronic stability control systems are actively minimizing wheel spin by controlling brake pressure and motor power. See Traction Control. If this indicator remains on, a fault is detected and you should immediately contact Tesla.

How do you tell if your Tesla is locked?

Electronic stability control systems are no longer minimizing wheel spin. On a Rear Wheel Drive vehicle, the traction control system has been turned off, or on an All-Wheel Drive vehicle, Slip Start has been enabled. See Traction Control.

How do you tell if your Tesla is locked?

Vehicle Hold is actively applying the brakes. See Vehicle Hold.

How do you tell if your Tesla is locked?

A door or trunk is open. See Doors, Rear Trunk, or Front Trunk.

How do you tell if your Tesla is locked?

A blue snowflake appears when some of the energy stored in the Battery may not be available due to cold weather conditions. During these cold weather conditions, charging rates may also be limited. If Model 3 is plugged in, you can heat your Battery by turning on climate control with the mobile app. The snowflake disappears when the Battery is sufficiently warm.

How do you tell if your Tesla is locked?

Appears when regenerative braking is limited. See Regenerative Braking for more information.

How do you tell if your Tesla is locked?

Vehicle power is currently being limited because the energy remaining in the Battery is low, the vehicle's systems are being heated or cooled, or an error is detected by the drive inverter .

See Popup Messages and Vehicle Alerts for more information about alert popups on your vehicle's touchscreen.

When Model 3 is driving (or ready to drive), the touchscreen shows your current driving status and a real-time visualization of the road as detected by the Autopilot components (see About Autopilot). The visualization automatically zooms in and out to better utilize touchscreen space and inform you when a vehicle is detected in your blind spot.

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The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending on vehicle options, software version, and market region, the information displayed may be slightly different.

How do you tell if your Tesla is locked?

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When full self-driving is enabled (if equipped), the car status area displays visualizations of the road and your vehicle's surroundings. You can expand the visualization by dragging the car status area from side to side. This displays more details about the roadway and its surroundings including road markings, stop lights, and objects (such as trash cans and poles).

  1. The power meter displays real-time power usage. During acceleration, the bar fills to the right with a gray color (or white if the display is dark) to represent power being used. During deceleration (when Model 3 is moving and you release your foot from the accelerator pedal), the bar fills to the left with a green color to represent power being fed back to the Battery by regenerative braking (see Regenerative Braking).
  2. When Autosteer is available but you haven't activated it, the icon is gray. When Autosteer is actively steering Model 3, the icon is blue (see Autosteer).
  3. Currently selected drive mode: Park, Reverse, Neutral, or Drive.
  4. Driving speed.
  5. Other cars detected on the road (as applicable).
  6. Your Model 3. Colored lines radiate from the image of your Model 3 as objects are detected (other motorists, guard rails, etc.). The location of the lines correspond to the location of the detected object. The color of the lines (white, yellow, orange, or red) represents the object's proximity to Model 3, with white being the farthest and red being very close and requiring your immediate attention. See Lane Assist.
  7. When Autosteer is active and detecting the driving lane, the lane is highlighted in blue (see Autosteer).

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    If Navigate on Autopilot is active, the driving lane displays as a single blue line in front of Model 3 (see Navigate on Autopilot).

  8. The speed limit that is currently being detected by Speed Assist (see Speed Assist).

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    The icon associated with the detected speed limit reflects the style of speed limit signs used in your market region.

  9. Total estimated driving distance (or energy) available. Touch the displayed value to change how available energy is displayed. You can toggle between driving distance and percentage of battery energy remaining. You can also change how energy is displayed by touching Controls > Display > Energy Display.

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    When anticipating when you need to charge, use range estimates as a general guideline only.

  10. The set cruising speed. When Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is available but you haven't set a cruising speed, the number is gray (see Traffic-Aware Cruise Control).

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Warning

Pay attention to important alert messages that display at the bottom of the car status area of the touchscreen. Ignoring these messages can result in serious injury or death.

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Warning

Although the touchscreen shows surrounding traffic, some vehicles may not be displayed. Never rely on the touchscreen to determine if a vehicle is present (for example, in your blind spot). Always use your mirrors and perform shoulder checks.

Which icon means Tesla is locked?

the boot open button appears to be an action button to open the boot as it shows the result of a press and not the status of the boot. next to it is the lock icon where padlock shows closed when the car is locked so its a status icon in that pressing the closed padlock opens the car.

Does my Tesla automatically lock?

Using your phone as a key is a convenient way to access your Model 3. As you approach, your phone's Bluetooth signal is detected and the doors unlock. Likewise, when you exit and walk away with the phone key, doors automatically lock (provided the Walk-Away Door Lock feature is turned on; see Walk-Away Door Lock).

How do I unlock my Tesla?

The driver door unlocks only if a key is present on the driver side of the vehicle and not the passenger side. To unlock the remaining doors, long press the button located at the top of the interior driver door handle, use the touchscreen, mobile app or press the key fob a second time.