In Park, open Controls > Safety > Speed Limit Mode, choose 50–120 mph, switch it on and create the four-digit control PIN.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified for the 2025 U.S.-market Model 3 with current Tesla security settings.
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Published availability and qualifications
Verified for the 2025 U.S.-market Model 3 with current Tesla security settings.
- 2025 Model 3 electric lineup with Speed Limit Mode
Know what kind of control to look for.
This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.
Step by step.
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Park the vehicle and touch Controls > Safety > Speed Limit Mode.
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Choose the desired maximum between 50 and 120 mph (80–193 km/h).
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Move the setting to On and create the four-digit Speed Limit Mode PIN.
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Confirm the enabled status and Chill acceleration setting before handing the vehicle to another driver.
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To disable, return to the same menu and enter the PIN or Tesla account credentials.
Important limits
- The feature does not prevent gravity from pushing the vehicle above the chosen speed downhill.
- Speed Limit Mode is not a substitute for supervising an inexperienced driver or obeying road limits.
- Its PIN is a security control and should not be stored in the vehicle.
Quick checks.
- ✓If Parental Controls conflict with the setting, review which limiting system is already active.
- ✓Use Tesla account credentials if the Speed Limit Mode PIN is forgotten.
- ✓Confirm the mobile notification and near-limit chime settings if expected alerts do not appear.
What happened on your vehicle?
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Tesla Model 3 Owner's Manual — Safety & Security Settings
Relevant section or page: Speed Limit Mode. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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