Model 3 / Keys & locking
Tesla Model 3: how to set up PIN to Drive
2024+Tesla software 2026.32North America
CHECK YOUR CARTesla Model 3 2024+; North America online owner's manual, software 2026.32, checked 25 October 2026.
PIN to Drive is disabled while Valet mode is active.
THE QUICK ANSWER
Enable Controls > Safety > PIN to Drive and create the four-digit code requested by the touchscreen.
Step by step
Tick steps as you go. Your progress stays in this tab.
Common questions
What if I forget the code?+
Use the Tesla-account recovery link on the PIN prompt.
SOURCES & SCOPE
Where this guide comes from
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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