Jump Starting the Low Voltage
Battery
If jump starting Model 3 using another vehicle, refer to
that vehicle manufacturer's instructions. The following
instructions assume you are using an external low
voltage power supply (such as a portable jump starter).
To determine whether your vehicle is equipped with a
Lead-Acid or Lithium-Ion Battery, navigate to
Controls
>
Software
>
Additional vehicle information
.
CAUTION:
Model 3 cannot be used to jump start
another vehicle. Doing so can result in damage.
CAUTION:
Avoid short circuits when jump starting
Model 3. Connecting cables to the wrong
terminals, touching leads together, etc., can result
in damage to Model 3.
Jump Starting the
Low Voltage
(Lead-
Acid) Battery
1. Open the hood (see
).
2. Remove the maintenance panel by pulling it upwards
to release the trim clips that hold it in place.
3. Remove the cabin intake trim panel by pulling it
upwards to release the trim clips that hold it in place.
4. Connect the low voltage power supply's red positive
(+) cable to the red positive (+) terminal on the low
voltage battery.
CAUTION:
To avoid damaging Model 3, do not
allow the positive cable to contact other metal
components, such as the battery tie-down
bracket.
5. Connect the low voltage power supply's black
negative (-) cable to the black negative (-) terminal
on the low voltage battery.
6. Turn on the external power supply (refer to the
manufacturer’s instructions). Touch the touchscreen
to wake it up.
NOTE:
It may take several minutes to receive enough
power to wake up the touchscreen.
7. When external low voltage power is no longer
required, disconnect both cables from the terminals
on the battery, beginning with the black negative (-)
cable.
8. Reinstall the cabin intake trim panel by placing it
back in its original location and pressing down until it
is secure.
9. Replace the maintenance panel by placing it back in
its original location and pressing down until it is
secure.
10. Close the hood.
Instructions for Transporters
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MODEL 3 Owner's Manual
