How To Check Your Tire PSI (Tesla Model 3)
When I first got my Tesla Model 3, the left side of the touchscreen that shows the car would always show the current psi of your tires. I become more aware of my psi levels than ever before in my life.
But, after a software update, those numbers went away.
So, if you’re looking for where to find your current psi levels, you’re in the right place.
In this quick guide, I’ll show you exactly where you can find the psi levels on your Tesla Model 3. I’ll also go over what the ideal psi number is and when you should start to be concerned.
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Find PSI Levels on the Touchscreen
First, click the car icon on the bottom left of your touchscreen to open up the main menu.
Then locate the Service tab that is toward the bottom of the main menu.
On this screen, you’ll be able to see the psi for each tire as well as when the last time the reading was read by the system.
RELATED –> The Service tab is also where you go place your Tesla in neutral for the car wash.
You can also click the ‘manage’ link to reset the recommended cold pressure which can be useful if you switch to tires with different recommended settings.
Find PSI Levels on the Tesla App
You can also easily find your current psi numbers on the app.
Open up your Tesla App and click on the Controls tab.
When you open the Controls screen, you should notice an icon in the top right corner that looks like a tire and says psi right on.
When you click that icon it will show the psi number for each wheel, when it was last read and the Recommended Cold Pressure.
Manually Check with a Tire Pressure Gauge
In addition to checking the numbers shown to me on the touchscreen, I like to manually check my tire pressure periodically.
Sensors can always go bad so manually checking, especially before a long road trip, gives me a little more peace of mind.
The tire pressure gauge I have was very inexpensive and it takes me no more than 2 minutes to do a quick manual check.
Tesla Model 3 psi FAQ
What is the Tesla Model 3 Recommended psi for Cold?
The Tesla Owner’s Manual states to find the proper tire pressure for your car to check the Tire and Loading Information label. You can find this label by opening your driver-side door and checking the center door pillar.
My Tesla Model 3 recommends 45psi cold pressure, but your car may be different.
If your tire pressure becomes too low you should notice a Tire Pressure Indicator light show up on your touchscreen. This icon is yellow and looks like the bottom 3/4 of a tire with an exclamation point in the middle.
When Does the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Alert Show?
According to the Tesla Owner’s Manual the TPMS alert will show when it detects “that the air pressure in one or more of your tires is at least 20% lower than the recommended cold tire pressure.”
What does psi stand for?
Pounds per Square Inch.
Final Thoughts
Like many things on a Tesla, how to do something or where to find something is really convenient – IF you know where to look!
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been trying to do the simplest things (like turning off my headlights), only to forget where a particular option or control is.
Hopefully, this guide has helped you find your psi levels and whether it’s time to put some air in those tires!
