Quick answer

In Park, open Controls > Safety > Speed Limit Mode, choose 50–120 mph, switch it on and create the four-digit control PIN.

Before you start

Check that your vehicle has it.

Availability

Verified for the 2025 U.S.-market Model 3 with current Tesla security settings.

Compatibility check

Does the documented scope match your car?

This check combines the verified year, any source-supported powertrain scope, source-named trim/package and required equipment. It does not read a VIN or factory build record.

Can you see the required control, menu or equipment on your vehicle?
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
Visual orientation

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.

Speed controls orientation diagram for Tesla Model 3
Speed controls orientationOriginal visual guide · controls vary by trim · not to scale
How to use it

Step by step.

  1. 01

    Park the vehicle and touch Controls > Safety > Speed Limit Mode.

  2. 02

    Choose the desired maximum between 50 and 120 mph (80–193 km/h).

  3. 03

    Move the setting to On and create the four-digit Speed Limit Mode PIN.

  4. 04

    Confirm the enabled status and Chill acceleration setting before handing the vehicle to another driver.

  5. 05

    To disable, return to the same menu and enter the PIN or Tesla account credentials.

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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.
If it does not work

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.
Owner feedback

What happened on your vehicle?

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Primary evidence

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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Editorial record

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Scope and steps were checked by Car Cheat Codes Editorial Review. A guide is narrowed or corrected when the source does not support a broader claim.

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