Model 3 / Everyday controls

Tesla Model 3: how to adjust the exterior mirrors

2 min readReviewed 25 October 2026

CHECK YOUR CARTesla Model 3 2024+; North America online owner's manual, software 2026.32, checked 25 October 2026.

Check your actual view rather than relying on a saved profile alone.

THE QUICK ANSWER

Choose Controls > Mirrors, select Left or Right with the left scroll button, then roll or tilt that button to reposition the mirror.

Step by step

1Park with a clear viewSit in your normal driving position.
2Select the mirrorOpen Controls > Mirrors and press the left scroll button to choose the side.
3Adjust the viewRoll for up/down and tilt left/right for inward/outward movement; repeat for the other mirror.

Tick steps as you go. Your progress stays in this tab.

Can mirror positions be saved?+

Yes, they can be saved with a driver profile.

SOURCES & SCOPE

Written from the official references below, reviewed on 25 October 2026. This is a source-based guide, not a claim of hands-on vehicle testing.

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