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NOTE: The lug nut cover tool can also be purchased
at an auto parts store or through online retailers.
2. Maneuver the lug nut cover tool so that it is fully
inserted into the hole in the lug nut cover.
3.
Twist the lug nut cover tool so that the curved part is
touching the middle of the lug nut cover.
4.
Firmly pull the lug nut tool away from the wheel until
the lug nut cover is released.
To install the lug nut cover:
1.
Align the lug nut cover into position.
2.
Push firmly on the lug nut cover until it fully snaps
into place.
CAUTION:
Make sure the lug nut cover is fully
secure before driving to prevent it from falling
o.
Wheel
Configuration
If you are installing new wheels or swapping them for
dierent ones, update your vehicle's wheel
configuration by touching Controls > Service > Wheel
Configuration. This allows Model 3 to learn the new
wheels and provide more accurate status updates on
your vehicle. Select a wheel from the drop down menu
that matches the new wheels you plan to install on
Model 3. Selecting new wheels in the wheel
configuration also changes the wheels that appear on
your vehicle's avatar on the touchscreen.
Ensure you are aware if your vehicle is equipped with
staggered wheels, meaning the wheels are
dierent
sizes in the front and rear. Check the front and rear tire
sizes marked on the tire sidewall to see if they match or
are
dierent sizes. If the wheels are staggered, take
extra precaution to ensure the new wheels you install
are staggered in the same way as the previous wheels.
NOTE: Changing your vehicle's wheel configuration can
impact range estimates, tire pressure warning levels,
and vehicle visualization.
WARNING:
Only use Tesla-approved wheels when
installing or swapping wheels. Using non Tesla-
approved wheels can cause serious damage. Tesla
is not liable for damage caused by using wheels
not approved by Tesla.
Tire Pressure Monitoring
Each tire should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the recommended pressures that are printed
on the Tire and Loading Information label located on
the driver’s door pillar (see Maintaining Tire Pressures
on page 163). If your vehicle has tires of a dierent size
than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire
inflation pressure label, determine the proper tire
inflation pressure for those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a TPMS that displays a tire pressure
telltale (Tire Pressure Warning) on the touchscreen
when one or more of your tires is significantly under- or
over-inflated. Accordingly, when the Tire Pressure
indicator light displays on the touchscreen to alert you
about tire pressure, stop and check your tires as soon
as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure
(see
Maintaining Tire Pressures on page 163). Driving on
a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces range eciency and tire tread life, and
may aect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability.
If
Model 3 detects a fault with the TPMS,
this indicator flashes for one minute
whenever you power on Model 3.
Tire Care and Maintenance
166 MODEL 3 OWNER'S MANUAL
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