Steering Wheel

Adjusting the Steering Wheel Position

Warning

Do not make steering wheel adjustments while driving.

CAUTION

Avoid getting excess hand sanitizer, lotion, sunscreen, and other products directly on the steering wheel. See Steering Wheel for more information.

Using the Touchscreen

Applies only to vehicles that do not have a lever under the steering wheel column.

To adjust the steering wheel, touch Controls and touch the Steering icon.

Use the left scroll button on the steering wheel to move the steering wheel to the desired position:

To adjust the height/tilt angle of the steering wheel, roll the left scroll button up or down.
To move the steering wheel closer to you, or further away from you, press the left scroll button to the left or right.

Steering wheel with a zoombox of the left scroll button with blue arrows pointing up, down, left, right

Using the Adjustment Lever

Applies only to vehicles that have an adjustment lever under the steering column.

To adjust the steering wheel, pull the lever under the steering column and manually reposition the steering wheel as desired.

image showing bottom of steering wheel and adjustment lever

Once you are done adjusting the steering wheel, push the lever back into the steering column to lock it into position.

Warning

Ensure that the lever is fully locked before driving Model 3.

Adjusting Steering Weight

Note

Depending on trim, configuration, and date of manufacture, your vehicle may not be equipped with the option to adjust the steering weight.

You can adjust the feel and sensitivity of the steering system to suit your personal preference:

On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Dynamics > Steering Weight.
Choose a steering option:
- Light - Reduces the effort required to turn the steering wheel. In town, Model 3 feels easier to drive and park.
- Standard - Tesla believes that this setting offers the best handling and response in most conditions.
- Heavy - Increases the effort required to turn the steering wheel. When driving at higher speeds, Model 3 feels more responsive.

Steering Wheel Overview

The steering wheel design may vary but the function is the same.

Turn stalk (if equipped) (see Turn Signals Using the Turn Stalk)
Wipers (see Wipers and Washers)
High beam headlights (see High Beam Headlights)
Left scroll button (see Scroll Buttons)
Multifunction icon (non-functional)
Horn (see Horn)
Cruise control icon (non-functional)
Right scroll button (see Scroll Buttons)
Rear-facing camera button
Voice commands (see Voice Commands)

Scroll Buttons

The scroll button on the left side of the steering wheel controls functions such as mirror adjustment, volume control, and wiper speed. The right scroll button controls Self-Driving features.

Left Scroll Button


Mode	Action	Function	More Information
Normal	Press	Play/pause media	Media
	Tilt left/right	Next/previous track
	Scroll up/down	Adjust volume
Wipers*	Press	Confirm speed	Wipers and Washers
Wipers*	Scroll	Select wiper speed	Wipers and Washers
Multifunction	Long press	Activate/set function	Left Scroll Button Customization
	Tilt left/right	Navigate list
	Scroll	Select function
Phone call	Tilt left/right	Answer/decline a phone call	Using the Phone App
	In a call, tilt left	Mute/unmute
	In a call, tilt right	End a call

* First press the wiper button on steering wheel to activate.

Left Scroll Button Customization

Choose from a list to create quick access to a function by touching Controls > Display > Scroll Button Function. Selecting a function sets the default action when you long press the left scroll button, unless you select Ask each time.

Right Scroll Button


Action	Function	More Information
Short press	Activate Self-Driving feature. To select the feature, touch Controls > Self-Driving .	While a Self-Driving feature is engaged, roll the right scroll button up/down or push it to the left/right for additional controls. For more information, see About Self-Driving .

* Depending on trim, configuration, and date of manufacture, your vehicle may not be equipped with the Self-Driving Activation setting.

Both Scroll Buttons


Action	Function	More Information
Press both briefly	Activate secondary drive mode selector (P, R, N, D)	Shift Using the Overhead Console
Press both and hold	Restart the touchscreen	Restarting the Touchscreen

Heated Steering Wheel

Note

Depending on trim, configuration, and date of manufacture, your vehicle may not be equipped with a heated steering wheel.

To warm up the steering wheel (if equipped), touch the fan icon on the touchscreen to display climate controls (see Adjusting Climate Control Settings), then touch the steering wheel icon. When on, radiant heat keeps the steering wheel at a comfortable temperature.

Horn

To sound the horn, press and hold the center pad on the steering wheel.