I was just about to ask the same question myself, what the heck is the little window for?
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Who knows. Maybe you need to first choose, via the main screen, which functions the scroll buttons are to activate? And maybe one should hold the voice command button for one second or so before it responds? I doubt that this person had (or took) the opportunity to read the manual first.
Here's what Riggerjon has to say about that:
source: FAQ: Checklist of features for new owners to share
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source: FAQ: Checklist of features for new owners to share
DR61
Member
He did not remove the plastic panel underneath the bumper. So there is no real information here about how a tow hitch might be attached.
JPP
Active Member
Joe did remove the plastic panel (said that he did but did not actually show it) and did not see any hardware for a tow hitch.
JRP3
Hyperactive Member
I don't really see any thick structural pieces back there to take much of a hitch load. Looks to be mostly aluminum sheet, but maybe the rear bumper mounts could be tied into.
DR61
Member
Most hitches are attached to the bumper mounts. Clearly they are there. Hardware for hitch is not usually installed unless the hitch is present.
israndy
Supercharger Hunter
I believe I saw a video on adding a hitch to the Model S, when I thought that was my future, where they took off the entire rear bumper to reveal where the hitch attaches. May be the same for the M3, really hope it's forthcoming, I always feel better when I have the ability to tow.
-Randy
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Not sure what those are, but you may also want to check the Clek Foonf- they have narrower exterior footprint (more space for passenger), rigid Latch arms (safe and easy), and some of their color schemes look at home on white, and has a nice modern look.
/offtopic, I’m sure this will be a thread of it’s own in a few months
JRP3
Hyperactive Member
e-FTW
New electron smell
Why am I here? Why did I watch those videos?
I will not have any surprises left when I get mine...
Run! Go away people, it is worth it!
(I know you won't) ;-)
I will not have any surprises left when I get mine...
Run! Go away people, it is worth it!
(I know you won't) ;-)
They're Diono Radians, also known for being very narrow so you can do 3 across in many cars. That said, they don't sit on a base really. Since the Foonf sits on a narrow base before widening up top, it might be a good option to puzzle in combination with a Radian if you need to do 3 across on a Model 3 since that middle seat looks pretty narrow.
The Radians make better travel seats than a Foonf, but the Foonf is probably safer from a side impact standpoint. I know the Model 3 has that incredible side impact crash video vs the Volvo, but I can imagine some high riding SUV bumper hitting over the battery structure and thus you needing better side impact from the seats.
He mentions you have to drill 4 holes to attach bracket to the bumper. He shows the bracket with 4 holes. The 4 holes he is talking about are actually the 4 holes to mount the plate onto the bracket. The bracket mounts to the bumper with adhesive tape ONLY.
Cintoman
Member
Same here. My State (RI) is a 2-plate State, but I refuse to put a front plate on my car ('05 Mercedes C230). I've had my car for nearly 11 years and haven't been stopped yet. Sticky tape or no sticky tape, I won't put that license plate bracket on my Model 3.
In RI, in order to pass the 2-year State Inspection, you have to have a front license plate mounted securely onto the front of the car. So no placing it inside your car on your dashboard or attaching it to your visor and flipping your visor down. So what I ended up doing was build my own license plate mount. I have a small cover I can remove on my front bumper where you can attach a tow hook. So whenever inspection time comes around, I'll remove that cover and screw my plate mount to it. I'll get the inspection, then remove my plate until I have to do it again 2 years later.
Here's a pic of my plate mounted.
Items used: a few washers, some nuts, a long threaded bolt, and....a Martha Stuart Everyday kitchen cutting board
--Cintoman
Wow is that a picture of a 3? Looks like an old Mercedes. Seams look kinda wide.
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favo
P3D+ owner
Attached are few pics I took today at the Fremont Delivery/Service center on Kato Road. Saw a Red with 19inch wheels and a Blue with 18inch wheels. I am a Model S owner and also a Model 3 reservation holder and had been deciding between Red or Blue. Initial impressions are that the car is quite small compared to Model S, however the seating looks comfortable for 4 tall people. The black interior does make this car look smaller, so I would wait for the white interior.
In person the Red looked quite beautiful. The inside wood trim does not look that bad. Definitely like the 19inch wheels. I also took the picture of the VIN #'s if someone is interested.
In person the Red looked quite beautiful. The inside wood trim does not look that bad. Definitely like the 19inch wheels. I also took the picture of the VIN #'s if someone is interested.
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favo
P3D+ owner
Did you come to a conclusion on red vs. blue? I am leaning towards blue with red and midnight silver in close contention and silver as a dark horse. Thanks for the pics.
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