Q4 collections, tales and experiences

[Mr H]

Yes they are, but as an additional measure it looks like they suggest the below, which is what i've been doing as well (probably my "specialism" kicking in. ) It does no harm and certainly will defrost the rubber. I've done it veryday since I picked up last Wednesday as it's been -umpteen since I got it

It takes 10 secs, if that, to do it when you're parked up for the night, so I thought, why not

Wipers​

If you expect snow or ice to build up when parked, touch Controls > Service > Wiper Service Mode. This raises wipers against the windshield so they can defrost when the windshield defrosts (see Wipers and Washers). You can also turn on wiper defrosters (if equipped). See Climate Controls.

They're saying to put in service mode if you don't have the wiper defrosters.

 

[dajw2793]

They're saying to put in service mode if you don't have the wiper defrosters.

no probs. It does say "you can also turn on the wiper defrosters"

Only trying to help, seeing as I've only had the experience of owning for 8 days, in frost. Each to their own bud.

 

[Mr H]

no probs. It does say "you can also turn on the wiper defrosters"

Only trying to help, seeing as I've only had the experience of owning for 8 days, in frost. Each to their own bud.

apologies if i came across as blunt, i've never worried about wipers on any of my cars in the last 30 years

 

[Danzr]

no probs. It does say "you can also turn on the wiper defrosters"

Only trying to help, seeing as I've only had the experience of owning for 8 days, in frost. Each to their own bud.

The main thing I learned recently was if you think you might run fully out of power eg you’re broken down or ran out of charge to drive to immediately pop the bonnet and lower the drivers window slightly so the bonnet and door can be opened without damaging them

Worth repeating for all us new owners

 

[Jon_UK]

The main thing I learned recently was if you think you might run fully out of power eg you’re broken down or ran out of charge to drive to immediately pop the bonnet and lower the drivers window slightly so the bonnet and door can be opened without damaging them

Worth repeating for all us new owners

I suspect I will be charging about every 20 feet at least initially. From what I have seen even if you get to 0 there is still about 30 miles available (although that will probably be nearer 10 in the current climate), so you have to try quite hard to run out of charge. Nice tip about breakdowns though

 

[Danzr]

I just got an email giving me 6000 miles of supercharger credits from Tesla

 

[MashinBenzin]

I just got an email giving me 6000 miles of supercharger credits from Tesla

That’s very decent!

 

[dajw2793]

I just got an email giving me 6000 miles of supercharger credits from Tesla

I begged this morning as only took delivery on the 7th. They said GTF and have a nice Xmas

 

[Danzr]

I begged this morning as only took delivery on the 7th. They said GTF and have a nice Xmas

I think since the m3 refresh and radar news broke they must be seeing an increase in delays / cancellations and this is an incentive to continue to complete this year - a nice result for me

 

[Astrape]

I suspect I will be charging about every 20 feet at least initially. From what I have seen even if you get to 0 there is still about 30 miles available (although that will probably be nearer 10 in the current climate), so you have to try quite hard to run out of charge. Nice tip about breakdowns though

Someone posted that they started with 46 miles range and a 30 mile journey. If we say 46+30reserve is 76 miles total range, you would think they could not possibly fail to get 30 miles, but actually ended up stalled at the roadside a few miles short. At the very low temperatures the battery may find a low voltage cell that cuts off the reserve early. Best to act as though there is no reserve in sub zero termperature.

 

[Jon_UK]

Someone posted that they started with 46 miles range and a 30 mile journey. If we say 46+30reserve is 76 miles total range, you would think they could not possibly fail to get 30 miles, but actually ended up stalled at the roadside a few miles short. At the very low temperatures the battery may find a low voltage cell that cuts off the reserve early. Best to act as though there is no reserve in sub zero termperature.

That sounds like a plan. I think I am too much of a coward to start a 30 mile journey with 46 miles range anyway....

And I did run an ICE out of fuel many years ago and felt a right idiot as a result.

 

[Astrape]

@qsmy Nope just driving normally, 30mph slowing to come to roundabouts etc and noticed where I would normally start braking it felt like I had to really push down on the peddle but the travel just wasn’t there making me feel like I should apply the braking force a lot sooner, difficult to explain but the roads weren’t icy, just damp. Not too sure if it was a case of the brake pedal and regen braking doing something not in sync but I’m going to give it a test later and put the car into ‘Roll’ rather than ‘hold’ so that Regen doesn’t affect anything. If still the same, I may put in a request to be safe than sorry but I’ll report my findings

I had thought the same thing, but hadn’t taken the time to examine it, so when I went out yesterday I had a proper experiment with the brakes. The car was in restricted regen all the time, and I have read that the mechanical brakes are applied by the car to compensate for the missing regen, so that drivers don’t under brake before the battery warms up / has space for regen charge. I think that is the reason the first touch of the pedal is stiff. It may also be to discourage jumping from accelerator to brake as you would in a conventional car for a moderate brake, and overapplying the mechanical and regenerative braking. So I decided to try to emergency stop the car, and I found that as soon as I leant with a good strong force on the brake pedal it seemed to break through the stiff behaviour, and change to a normal progressive firm brake. Certainly no problem locking the car up at 10mph on the high friction surface at a zebra crossing, so plenty of brake power there. Bear in mind you may still need to do this enough times to bed the discs in. Seems all ok.

 

[rowedav]

So just a week into ownership and I've had to book my 1st Tesla service appointment. A few days ago, I started the car (it was very frosty) to a load of different errors. Once everything had all warmed up, and I did a reset, the errors cleared - all except 1 - red airbag warning. Booked in for next Friday.

 

[Astrape]

That sounds like a plan. I think I am too much of a coward to start a 30 mile journey with 46 miles range anyway....

And I did run an ICE out of fuel many years ago and felt a right idiot as a result.

You dont know where zero on the fuel guage is till you run the car dry

With EV the breakdown vehicles carry a fast charge pack to get you going now, so its arguably easier to recover from than hitching to the nearest garage for petrol.

 

[ROTA]

So just a week into ownership and I've had to book my 1st Tesla service appointment. A few days ago, I started the car (it was very frosty) to a load of different errors. Once everything had all warmed up, and I did a reset, the errors cleared - all except 1 - red airbag warning. Booked in for next Friday.

Sorry you’ve had to book it in already, I’ve read about how you’ve been a fan for a while. After this is sorted hopefully it’s a smooth ownership journey for you

 

[ROTA]

Second time I’ve visited a Supercharger after taking delivery on Monday.

Each time it doesn’t show my charging costs and the card on my account is charged…

I know I’m not one of the lucky ones to get free miles so I’m wondering if this only shows for the primary vehicle owner (my lease company)? If so, I’m guessing they’ll bill me once they see me racking up the charges

 

[Spencela]

4 days into ownership and had to drive it today over a load of ice for the roads near my house (one car crashed this morning on similar stretch at low speed). Was amazed how well it handled it. At very low speed it had no issues at all. Overall only about 200 miles in but absolutely loving it. Charging at 7.5p at night means that according to Tessie the trip we just did from Devon to Bristol cost a little under £2. Absolutely crazy.

Must admit I feel very fortunate to have the USS though. Back Camera covered in dirt by the time I arrived (roads covered in salt means everything is getting filthy!) and with the vision out of the rear window I think it would have been a lot worse to parallel park in a tight space without them. Even with improved cameras without adding a camera cleaner I don’t see how Tesla can resolve this.

Overall I am so happy with it so far.

 

[Danzr]

4 days into ownership and had to drive it today over a load of ice for the roads near my house (one car crashed this morning on similar stretch at low speed). Was amazed how well it handled it. At very low speed it had no issues at all. Overall only about 200 miles in but absolutely loving it. Charging at 7.5p at night means that according to Tessie the trip we just did from Devon to Bristol cost a little under £2. Absolutely crazy.

Must admit I feel very fortunate to have the USS though. Back Camera covered in dirt by the time I arrived (roads covered in salt means everything is getting filthy!) and with the vision out of the rear window I think it would have been a lot worse to parallel park in a tight space without them. Even with improved cameras without adding a camera cleaner I don’t see how Tesla can resolve this.

Overall I am so happy with it so far.

Kinda weird because we've had a golf as a second car with sensors and no cameras and I think given the choice I'd take cameras - you can always get out to wipe them although night / poor weather that doesn't help- that being said it's a shame to not have both.

 

[AndyWW]

Hi all, absolutely loving the model 3 rwd! Just a quick question though. I’m getting used to the one peddle driving but noticed yesterday due to the cold weather the regen braking was reduced so had to use the regular brake pedal but noticed the pedal had hardly any travel in it and wasn’t really slowing the car down as quick as expected… not sure if im being stupid or what but any advice would be helpful or whether a service app is required

Just a quick update on the brakes issue, I think it was just me and getting used to the feeling/ gave a couple of hundred miles to bed them in a little more. With a bit more of a firm press they seem to be absolutely fine. I think it’s just a case of getting used to the normal brakes and regen working together etc.

 

[dajw2793]

Just a quick update on the brakes issue, I think it was just me and getting used to the feeling/ gave a couple of hundred miles to bed them in a little more. With a bit more of a firm press they seem to be absolutely fine. I think it’s just a case of getting used to the normal brakes and regen working together etc.

Just a quick update on the brakes issue, I think it was just me and getting used to the feeling/ gave a couple of hundred miles to bed them in a little more. With a bit more of a firm press they seem to be absolutely fine. I think it’s just a case of getting used to the normal brakes and regen working together etc.

I better try mine out. I can honestly say I’ve not touched my brake pedal whilst the car’s been moving yet. 350 miles in and it’s been all done on regen