Owner manuals
Find the manual for your exact vehicle and model year.
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Your ownership guide.
A practical starting point for new EV owners. Use the manual for your actual model and model year when instructions differ.
Model 3 video quick start
Watch short walkthroughs of controls, charging, and everyday use.
Watch Model 3 videos ↗Model Y video quick start
Learn the essentials before your first drive.
Watch Model Y videos ↗The linked manuals and videos are published by Tesla for Tesla vehicles; they are not Kinetic Motors documentation.
First-week essentials
- Locate your vehicle's manual on the touchscreen and learn the door, key, and emergency-release instructions.
- Set up your keys, driver profile, and preferred navigation destinations.
- Learn your charging connector, charging limits, and where to find compatible stations.
- Check tire pressure and safety alerts regularly; practice using driver-assistance features only with full attention.