How do you start a Tesla without a phone?

Yes, you can drive the Tesla without your mobile phone. You can use your key card to open and drive the vehicle if you do not have your mobile phone with you at the time. You must place the card in the B-pillar area between the front and rear doors. You will hear a sound or see lights when the vehicle unlocks.
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How do you start a Tesla with a key card?

To lock or unlock, tap your key card on the center of the pillar to the right of the driver's window. To start your Model 3/Model Y, tap your key card behind the cup holders and place your foot on the brake pedal to start. Note: Access cannot be granted from the passenger side of the vehicle.
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How do you start a Tesla without a key fob?

While sitting inside the vehicle with a key card handy, open the Tesla mobile app and touch Set Up Phone Key on the main screen, or navigate to Security > Set Up Phone Key. Follow the prompts on the mobile app and vehicle touchscreen to set up your phone key.
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Can you drive Tesla without app?

Tesla Keyless Driving

Just to remind everyone what the feature is, it's the ability to drive your Tesla using without having the key fob present. Using the company's mobile app. one can browse to the “Controls” tab, tap the “Start” button, enter your Tesla.com password and begin driving the vehicle.
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Can you start a Tesla without the key card?

You can use your Tesla app to remotely start your car if you lose all of your Key Fobs and Key Cards. Replacement Key Fobs and Key Cards can also be paired to your car at your preferred Service Center.
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Tesla Model 3 and Model Y: Open and start these models without your cell phone!



Can I start my Tesla with just my phone?

An iPhone or Android smartphone can work as a key to unlock and start a Tesla Model 3 and, in fact, might be the most convenient method since most carry a phone with them. This requires the installation of the Tesla app, which is available to download from the App Store or the Play Store.
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How many phone keys can Tesla have?

Also, a Tesla can connect to three different phone keys at the same time. So, if you're trying to pair a new phone key and three others are already connected, you'll have to turn off at least one of those other phone's Bluetooth to successfully pair the new phone key.
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What does Remote Start do on Tesla app?

It allows the car to be remotely accessed and use once if it's engaged within 2 minutes. It doesn't require a phone key or access card.
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How do you turn on a Tesla screen?

Hold down both scroll buttons on the steering wheel until the touchscreen turns black. After a few seconds, the Tesla logo appears.
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How long can you drive a Tesla without a key?

When they activate that function, you have 2 minutes to get in the car and drive away without any type of key needed.
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What happens if you leave key in Tesla?

If you keep the battery out for too long it will lose its memory and won't work unless re-paired.
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What happens if you leave the Tesla card in the car?

Keeping it in the car is no problem. It needs to be pretty close to the console to turn on the car (may want to avoid keeping it on the farther back console). Leaving it in the glovebox is best or you can create a little sleeve for the card in the front console.
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Does my Tesla lock when I walk away?

Doors and trunks can automatically lock when you walk away carrying your phone key or paired key fob. To turn this feature on or off, touch Controls > Locks > Walk-Away Door Lock.
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Can Tesla remotely disable your car?

Tesla can remotely disable some functions of its cars if you use them too much | Motor - Gearrice.
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How much does a Tesla key card cost?

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For the Model 3, you can purchase a key card from Tesla for $25. The key card will work as a backup if you can't open the vehicle with your phone. You can also purchase a key fob for $175 that pairs with your Tesla automatically and allows hands-free access.
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Do I need a smart phone for an electric car?

While a growing number of electric car public chargers do offer quick access to their networks via smartphone apps, you don't need to buy a smartphone or take out a costly mobile contract to use them to charge up.
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How do you start and turn off a Tesla?

Power Cycling the Vehicle

On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Safety > Power Off. Wait for at least two minutes without interacting with the vehicle. Do not open the doors, touch the brake pedal, touch the touchscreen, etc. After two minutes, press the brake pedal or open the door to wake the vehicle.
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Can you charge a Tesla while driving?

The main reason you can't charge a Tesla while driving is that the vehicle requires access to an electrical outlet in order to recharge. Also, charging a Tesla takes longer than filling up a gas tank, so it's not practical to do while driving.
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Why did my Tesla screen turn off?

Under normal operations, all you have to do is put your car into Park and close the door behind you. The car will turn off the screen and HVAC system immediately if there is no one in the car. The rest of the systems will power down after 15 minutes of inactivity.
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