Gateway (Unlock)

2018 Tesla Model 3 BaseSECTION Gateway (Unlock)

Last modified: 03/04/2023 11:35:09

Unlock 

  1. Enable Service Mode, if it is not already enabled. See Service Mode 
  2. Place the vehicle key on the phone dock.
  3. Simultaneously hold down the brake pedal and the right turn signal button for 10 seconds.
    NOTE: During these 10 seconds, the bottom of the red Service Mode border on the touchscreen will display "GTW UNLOCKING".
  4. After 10 seconds, the message will change to "GTW UNLOCKED". The gateway will remain unlocked for 90 minutes.
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Lock 

  1. The gateway will lock:
    • When the countdown timer on the touchscreen's red Service Mode border has elapsed for 90 minutes.
    • When exiting the vehicle and closing the doors.
  2. If the gateway needs to be unlocked for a longer period of time, unlock  the gateway again.
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