Charging Instructions Opening the Charge Port The charge port is located on the left side of Model 3, behind a door that is part of the rear tail light assembly. Park so that the charge cable easily reaches the charge port. With Model 3 unlocked (or an authenticated phone is within range) and in Park, press and release the button on the Tesla charge cable to open the charge port door. You can also open the charge port door using any of these methods: • On the touchscreen's image of Model 3, touch the charging icon. • On the touchscreen, touch the charging icon, and then press OPEN CHARGE PORT. • Press the bottom of the charge port door when Model 3 is unlocked or an authenticated phone is nearby. Note: The Tesla "T" lights up white when you open the charge port door. If you do not insert a charge cable into the charge port within a few minutes after opening the charge port door, the charge port door closes. If this happens, use the touchscreen to open the charge port door again Caution: Do not try to force the charge port door open. Charging 107