Tesla MODEL 3 2020, Owner'S Manual

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NOTE: Software updates cannot be installed
when Sentry Mode is activated.
WARNING: Do not rely on Sentry
Mode to protect Model 3 from all
possible security threats. While it may
help deter some threats, no security
system can prevent all attacks.
Standby, Alert, and Alarm States
When in Sentry Mode, Model 3 may go
through three states depending on its
surroundings—Standby, Alert, and Alarm:
• Standby - Your vehicle automatically
enters the Standby state when you activate
Sentry Mode. In the Standby state, the
cameras constantly monitor the area
surrounding Model 3 for possible security
threats.
• Alert - If Sentry Mode detects a threat,
such as someone leaning on Model 3,
Sentry Mode switches to the Alert state.
The headlights flash and the touchscreen
displays a message indicating that the
cameras are recording the event.
• Alarm - For major threats, such as
someone breaking a window, Sentry Mode
triggers the Alarm state. In the Alarm state,
the security alarm activates and the audio
system generates a loud and unexpected
sound. Sentry mode sends an alert to the
mobile app on phones that are paired to
Model 3 to inform you that the alarm state
is triggered. After 30 seconds, Sentry Mode
returns to the Standby state.
When in the Alert or Alarm state, Sentry
Mode saves the most recent ten minutes of
footage prior to the event that triggered
either state, provided that a properly
configured USB flash drive is inserted into
one of the USB ports (see USB Flash Drive
Requirements for Videos and Recording on
page 177 ).
NOTE: When the Alarm state is triggered, the
most recent six seconds prior to the security
event may be sent to Tesla for temporary
backup for approximately 72 hours. You can
enable or disable the collection of this video
at any time by touching Controls > Safety &
Security > Data Sharing .
NOTE: Sentry Mode can operate without a
flash drive installed. If your vehicle enters the
Alarm state, the security alarm activates and
Sentry Mode sends an alert to your phone.
However, video recordings of the event are
not available.
Location-Based Settings
You can customize Sentry Mode to
automatically activate at specific locations
where you park Model 3:
• Exclude Home - When on, Sentry Mode
does not automatically activate at the
location you set as Home in your Favorites
list (see Recent, Favorite, Home and Work
Destinations on page 165 ), but activates at
any other parking location.
NOTE: To set up your Home location, touch
Navigate and hold down Home , then enter
your address. Touch Save as Home .
• Exclude Work - When on, Sentry Mode
does not automatically activate at the
location you set as Work in your Favorites
list, but activates at any other parking
location. Set your Work location the same
way you set up your Home location, as
previously described.
• Exclude Favorites - When on, Sentry Mode
does not automatically activate at any
location in your Favorites list, but activates
at any other parking location.
To recognize a location listed as Home, Work,
or a Favorite, Sentry Mode requires that
Model 3 is parked within 10 meters of the
location listed as a Home, Work, or Favorite.
USB Flash Drive
Requirements for Videos
and Recording
To store video from your vehicle's cameras,
follow these requirements and guidelines for
using flash drives:
• The flash drive must have a sustained
write speed of at least 4 MB/s. A sustained
write speed is different from the peak write
speed. Check the product details of your
flash drive for more information.
Security Settings
177 Using the Touchscreen