Get Summon Guide for Tesla Model-3 4 Door First Generation (2017-2023)

Summon

NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle

conﬁguration, options purchased, and

software version, your vehicle may not be

equipped with Summon.

• Bumper Clearance: Set the distance that

you want Summon to stop from a

detected object (for example, you may

want Summon to stop within just a few

inches of a garage wall). Note that this

distance applies only to objects that

Summon detects directly in front of

Model 3 when moving forward, or directly

behind Model 3 when reversing.

Summon allows you to automatically park and

retrieve Model 3 while you are standing

outside the vehicle. Summon uses data from

the ultrasonic sensors to move Model 3

forward and reverse up to 39 feet (12 meters)

in, or out of, a parking space.

• Summon Distance: Set a maximum

distance that Model 3 can travel when

entering or exiting a parking space.

To move Model 3 a longer distance while

steering around objects, you can use Smart

Summon (if equipped) and your mobile

phone. Smart Summon allows your vehicle to

ﬁnd you (or you can send your vehicle to a

chosen location). See Smart Summon on

page 139.

• Side Clearance: Choose an option to

specify how much side clearance you

want to allow. Tight allows Model 3 to

enter and exit very narrow parking

spaces.

WARNING: Parking in a narrow

space limits the ability of the

sensors to accurately detect the

location of obstacles, increasing

the risk of damage to Model 3

and/or surrounding objects.

CAUTION: Ensure all cameras and

sensors are clean. Unclean cameras

and sensors, as well as environmental

conditions such as rain and faded lane

markings, can aﬀect Autopilot

performance.

• Require Continuous Press: By default,

Summon requires that you press and hold

a button on the mobile app or the key fob

accessory to move Model 3 during the

parking process. When Require

WARNING: Summon is designed and

intended for use only on parking lots

and driveways on private property

where the surrounding area is familiar

and predictable.

Continuous Press is set to NO, you can

press and release the button—you don't

need to hold it down to keep the vehicle

moving. Also, Require Continuous Press

must be set to NO if you want to operate

Summon using the key fob accessory

instead of the mobile app (see Operating

Summon with the Key on page 137), or if

you want to start a parking sequence

from inside the vehicle (see Starting

Summon Before Exiting the Vehicle on

page 137).

WARNING: Summon is a BETA feature.

You must continually monitor the

vehicle and its surroundings and stay

prepared to take immediate action at

any time. It is the driver's

responsibility to use Summon safely,

responsibly, and as intended.

WARNING: Summon's performance

depends on the ability of the

ultrasonic sensors to determine the

vehicle's proximity to objects, people,

animals, and other vehicles.

• Use Auto HomeLink (if equipped): Set to

ON if you want to activate HomeLink to

open/close a programmed HomeLink

device (such as a gate or a garage door)

during the parking process when using

Summon. If enabled, the device

automatically opens and closes when

Model 3 enters or exits during a Summon

session. In a Smart Summon session (if

equipped), the device automatically

opens when, at the beginning of a

session, Smart Summon detects that

Model 3 is parked in a garage.

Before Using Summon

Before operating Summon, use the

touchscreen to enable it and customize how

you want it to work. Touch Controls >

Autopilot > Summon, then touch Customize

and adjust the following settings to suit your

preferences:

Autopilot

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WARNING: Always ensure that

Model 3 is fully in or out of a

garage before HomeLink lowers

the garage door. Summon and

Smart Summon (if equipped)

cannot detect where an overhead

door will lower.

NOTE: You can also initiate the parking

maneuver from inside the vehicle (see

Starting Summon Before Exiting the

Vehicle on page 137).

Summon shifts Model 3 into Drive or Reverse

(based on the direction you speciﬁed) and

drives into or out of the parking space. When

parking is complete, or if an obstacle is

detected, Summon shifts Model 3 into Park.

Summon shifts Model 3 into Park when:

NOTE: When enabled, the HomeLink

device automatically opens and closes

when using Summon, and automatically

opens as needed when using Smart

Summon (if equipped). To automate

HomeLink in other situations (such as

normal driving), you must adjust the

HomeLink device's main settings by

touching the HomeLink icon at the top of

the touchscreen (see HomeLink Universal

Transceiver on page 185).

• Model 3 detects an obstacle in its driving

path (within the Bumper Clearance

setting that you speciﬁed).

• Summon has moved Model 3 the

maximum distance of 39 feet (12 meters).

• You release the FORWARD or REVERSE

button (when Require Continuous Press is

turned on).

NOTE: The above settings, with the exception

of HomeLink, apply only to Summon—not

Smart Summon, if equipped (see Before

Using Smart Summon on page 139). You

cannot customize Smart Summon's bumper

clearance, distance, and side clearance. And

when using Smart Summon, you must always

hold down the button on the mobile app to

keep Model 3 moving. Also, Smart Summon

operates with the mobile app only—not the

key fob accessory.

• You press any button to manually stop

Summon.

If you used Summon to park Model 3, you can

then use Summon to return Model 3 back to

its original position (provided the vehicle has

remained in Park), or to the maximum

Summon Distance that you have speciﬁed

(whichever comes ﬁrst). Simply specify the

opposite direction on the mobile app and

Summon moves the vehicle along the original

path, provided no obstructions have been

introduced. If the ultrasonic sensors detect an

obstacle, Summon attempts to avoid the

obstacle while staying very close to its

original path (Summon does not steer around

obstacles).

NOTE: All settings are retained until you

manually change them.

Using Summon to Park and

Retrieve your Vehicle

Follow these steps to use Summon to park

your Model 3:

NOTE: To move Summon multiple times in the

same direction (not to exceed the maximum

of 39 feet (12 meters), cancel Summon and

then restart the parking process using the

same direction.

• Align Model 3 within 39 feet (12 meters)

of the parking space so Model 3 can

follow a straight path into or out of the

space in either Drive or Reverse.

NOTE: Although Summon can move Model 3

a short distance laterally to avoid an obstacle,

it does not attempt to steer around an

obstacle to return the vehicle to its original

driving path. Only Smart Summon (if

equipped) can steer the vehicle around

objects.

• From outside the vehicle, initiate the

parking maneuver by touching Summon

on the mobile app, then holding down the

FORWARD or REVERSE button.

NOTE: If the Require Continuous Press

setting is NO, you do not need to hold

down the button, just press and release.

NOTE: If you release the direction button on

the mobile app, Summon stops moving Model

NOTE: Summon requires that Model 3 can

detect a valid key nearby.

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NOTE: Summon requires that Model 3 can

detect an authenticated phone nearby.

Starting Summon Before Exiting the

Vehicle

WARNING: Model 3 cannot detect

obstacles that are located lower than

the bumper, are very narrow, or are

hanging from a ceiling (for example,

bicycles). In addition, many

unforeseen circumstances can impair

Summon's ability to move in or out of

a parking space and, as a result,

Summon may not move Model 3

appropriately. Therefore, you must

continually monitor the vehicle's

movement and its surroundings and

remain prepared to stop Model 3 at

any time.

To start a Summon parking sequence before

exiting Model 3:

1. On the touchscreen, ensure that Require

Continuous Press is disabled (touch

Controls > Autopilot > Summon >

Require Continuous Press > NO).

2. Close all doors and trunks.

3. With Model 3 powered on and the Park

gear engaged, double press the Park

button on the drive stalk. The touchscreen

displays a popup window.

4. On the touchscreen, choose the direction

of travel.

Operating Summon with the Key

NOTE: Summon may not operate if the key

fob accessory's battery is low.

5. Exit Model 3 and close the driver's door.

Summon now moves Model 3 according to

the direction you speciﬁed on the

touchscreen.

Follow these steps to park Model 3 from

outside the vehicle using the key fob

accessory:

NOTE: To cancel the parking maneuver before

exiting, touch Cancel on the popup window.

1. On the touchscreen, ensure that Require

Continuous Press is disabled (touch

Controls > Autopilot > Summon >

Require Continuous Press > NO).

NOTE: If you do not choose a direction of

travel on the touchscreen, Summon does not

start a parking maneuver when you exit.

2. With Model 3 in Park, stand within 10 feet

(3 meters) and press and hold the top

center button on the key fob accessory

(Lock/Unlock All button) until the hazard

lights blink continuously.

Stopping or Canceling Summon

You can stop Model 3 at any time while

Summon is active by using the mobile app or

by pressing any button on the key fob

accessory. Summon also cancels when:

NOTE: The hazard lights ﬂash once as

Model 3 locks, then within ﬁve seconds,

Model 3 powers on and the hazard lights

ﬂash continuously. Do not proceed to the

next step until the hazard lights are

ﬂashing. If, after ﬁve seconds, the hazard

lights are not ﬂashing, release the button

on the key fob accessory, move closer to

Model 3, and try again. If Summon

receives no further input within ten

seconds, Summon cancels.

• A door handle is engaged or a door is

opened.

• You interact with the steering wheel,

brake pedal, accelerator pedal, or drive

stalk.

• Model 3 detects an obstacle.

• Summon has moved Model 3 the

maximum distance of approximately 39

feet (12 meters).

3. Press the Front Trunk button on the key

fob accessory to move Model 3 forward

into the parking space, or press the Rear

Trunk button to reverse Model 3 into the

parking space.

• Your phone enters sleep mode or loses

connectivity to Model 3.

Limitations

Summon is unlikely to operate as intended in

the following types of situations:

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• The driving path is sloped. Summon is

designed to operate on ﬂat roads only

(up to 10% grade).

• A raised concrete edge is detected.

Summon will not move the vehicle over an

edge that is higher than approximately 1

in (2.5 cm).

• One or more of the ultrasonic sensors is

damaged, dirty, or obstructed (such as by

mud, ice, or snow, or by a vehicle bra,

excessive paint, or adhesive products

such as wraps, stickers, rubber coating,

etc.).

• Weather conditions (heavy rain, snow,

fog, or extremely hot or cold

temperatures) are interfering with sensor

operation.

• The sensors are aﬀected by other

electrical equipment or devices that

generate ultrasonic waves.

• Model 3 is in Trailer Mode or an accessory

is attached.

NOTE: Summon is disabled if Model 3 is in

Valet mode (see Valet Mode on page 56).

WARNING: The list above does not

represent an exhaustive list of

situations that may interfere with

proper operation of Summon. It is the

driver's responsibility to remain in

control of Model 3 at all times. Pay

close attention whenever Summon is

actively moving Model 3 and stay

prepared to take immediate action.

Failure to do so can result in serious

property damage, injury or death.

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