✅ 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):

1. Range at 90–100%
2. Charge limit setting
3. Autopilot/EAP/FSD active?
4. Software version
5. Premium Connectivity
6. Additional Vehicle Info (HW3/HW4, heaters, audio, motors)
7. Camera system working
8. Parking sensors visualization
9. Any service/alert warnings
10. Regen status
11. HVAC functioning
12. Wipers/lights/mirrors/windows
13. Keys listed in Locks
14. Charging power when plugged in