✅ What YOU can check directly in the
Tesla driver display (Model 3 / Model Y)
1. Battery & Range
✔ Displayed rated range
- Go to Controls → Charging
- Check the rated range at the current state of charge (best if 90% or 100%).
✔ Daily charge limit history (current setting)
- Still under Controls → Charging
- See what the charge limit is set to.
- LR/Performance: usually 70–80% (good sign)
- LFP (RWD): often 100% (normal)
✔ Current battery temperature warnings
- Any warnings will appear on screen (cold battery, limited regen, etc.)
2. Software & Vehicle Info
✔ Autopilot / EAP / FSD status
- Go to Controls → Autopilot
- See which features are active and included:
- Autopilot (basic)
- Enhanced Autopilot
- Full Self-Driving Capability
✔ Software version
- Go to Controls → Software
- Shows:
- Software version
- Whether updates are available
- Update channel (Standard / Advanced)
✔ Vehicle information (hidden details)
- In Controls → Software → Additional Vehicle Information
You can see: - Hardware version (FSD computer / HW3 / HW4)
- Whether premium connectivity is included
- Type of audio system
- Motor configuration
- WiFi/Bluetooth hardware
- Heated accessories (seats, steering wheel, etc.)
3. Connectivity
✔ Premium Connectivity status
- Visible under Controls → Software
- Says:
- “Premium Connectivity: Active”
- or “Expires on…”
- or “Not active”
4. Cameras & Sensors
✔ All cameras working?
- Activate the rear/side camera view:
- Swipe up in the bottom bar OR
- Press the camera icon
- Check if:
- Rear camera is clear
- Side cameras are clear
- No areas are black/blocked
- No warnings (“camera unavailable” etc.)
✔ Parking sensors & visualisation
- Put the car in Drive and Reverse
- Check if:
- Parking distance visualization works
- No sensor errors are shown
5. Charging system
✔ AC charging limit
- Under Controls → Charging
- Check if AC charging speed (kW) has any warnings or limits.
✔ DC fast charging info (when plugged in)
If you connect to a charger while inspecting:
- The screen shows:
- Charging power (kW)
- Charging curve behaviour
- Estimated time remaining
- Battery temperature warnings
6. Drive & Safety
✔ Regenerative braking
- Go to Controls → Pedals & Steering:
- “Regenerative Braking: Standard / Low”
- “Creep / Hold / Roll” mode
- Make sure no regen-limited warnings aside from normal cold battery.
✔ Safety & security alerts
- Go to Controls → Service → Alerts
- Check for:
- Autopilot calibration issues
- Camera blocked
- Sensor errors
- Traction control faults
- Battery/charging alerts
- HVAC issues
7. Interior/Exterior Systems
✔ Lights, indicators, mirrors
- All can be tested inside the car from Controls → Lights/Locks
- Check:
- Headlights
- Indicators
- Fog lights
- Mirror fold/unfold
- Window calibration alerts
✔ Wipers
- Test via Controls → Wipers
- Check for:
- Full speed works
- Auto mode works
- No skipping or error messages
8. HVAC / Heat Pump (Model 3/Y)
✔ Cabin heating / cooling
- Go to Climate panel
- Test:
- Heating
- AC
- Fan levels
- Defrost
- Check for airflow inconsistencies or HVAC warnings.
9. Keyless & Locking
✔ Keys shown in display
- Go to Controls → Locks
- Check:
- Phone keys listed
- Key cards listed
- No “Key not detected” errors
Want a super short version?
Here is the quick pocket list:
Directly checkable in driver display (short list):
- Range at 90–100%
- Charge limit setting
- Autopilot/EAP/FSD active?
- Software version
- Premium Connectivity
- Additional Vehicle Info (HW3/HW4, heaters, audio, motors)
- Camera system working
- Parking sensors visualization
- Any service/alert warnings
- Regen status
- HVAC functioning
- Wipers/lights/mirrors/windows
- Keys listed in Locks
- Charging power when plugged in
