Maintenance Schedule Service Intervals Fluid Replacement Intervals Regular maintenance is the key to ensuring Do not change or top up the Battery coolant the continued reliability and efficiency of your or brake fluid. Tesla service technicians replace Model 3. fluids at the regularly scheduled service Rotate the tires every 6,250 miles intervals: (10,000 km). Maintain the correct tire • Brake fluid. Every 2 years or 25,000 miles pressures. It is also important to perform the (40,000 km), whichever comes first. daily and monthly checks described below. • Battery coolant. Every 4 years or Model 3 should be serviced by Tesla-certified 50,000 miles (80,000 km), whichever technicians. Damages or failures caused by comes first. maintenance or repairs performed by non- Note: Any damage caused by opening the Tesla certified technicians are not covered by Battery coolant reservoir is excluded from the the warranty. warranty. Daily Checks High Voltage Safety • Check the Battery†s charge level, Your Model 3 has been designed and built displayed on the touchscreen or mobile with safety as a priority. However, be aware of app. these precautions to protect yourself from the • Check the condition and pressure of each risk of injury inherent in all high-voltage tire (see Tire Care and Maintenance on systems: page 113). • Read and follow all instructions provided • Check that all exterior lights, horn, turn on the labels that are attached to Model 3. signals, and wipers and washers are These labels are there for your safety. working. • The high voltage system has no user- • Check the operation of the brakes, serviceable parts. Do not disassemble, including the parking brake. remove or replace high voltage • Check the operation of the seat belts components, cables or connectors. High (see Seat Belts on page 21). voltage cables are colored orange for easy • Look for abnormal fluid deposits identification. underneath Model 3 that might indicate a • If a collision occurs, do not touch any high leak. It is normal for a small pool of water voltage wiring, connectors, or to form (caused by the air conditioning components connected to the wiring. system†s dehumidifying process). • In the unlikely event that a fire occurs, immediately contact your local fire Monthly Checks emergency responders. • Check the mileage to determine if the Warning: Always disconnect the charge tires need to be rotated (every 6,250 miles cable before working underneath Model (10,000 km)), and check the condition 3, even if charging is not in progress. and pressure of each tire (see Tire Care Warning: Keep your hands and clothing and Maintenance on page 113). away from cooling fans. Some fans • Check windshield washer fluid level and operate even when Model 3 is powered top up if necessary (see Topping Up off. Washer Fluid on page 128). Warning: Some fluids (battery acid, • Check that the air conditioning system is Battery coolant, brake fluid, windshield operating correctly (see Climate Controls washer additives, etc.) used in vehicles on page 84). are poisonous and should not be inhaled, Warning: Contact Tesla immediately if swallowed, or brought into contact with you notice any significant or sudden drop open wounds. For your safety, always in fluid levels or uneven tire wear. read and follow instructions printed on fluid containers. 112 Model 3 Owner's Manual