NOTE: The switches are disabled when Cybertruck is locked, or is not in Park.
WARNING: The tonneau cover is designed to stop moving if it detects an obstacle when closing; remove the
object and try again. However, do not rely on the tonneau cover to prevent damage or injury.
CAUTION: Do not drop anything onto the tonneau cover or place objects on top that could fall off. Avoid
allowing objects or debris to enter the tracks or interfere with the motors.
You can also use the mobile app and the touchscreen to open and close the tonneau cover and to open the tailgate.
On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Tonneau.
To close the tailgate, first remove all objects and ensure the hinge area is free of debris. Then lift the tailgate from
the bottom with both hands and press it firmly against the cargo bed to ensure it latches into position. Pull the
closed tailgate toward you to ensure it is fully latched into position. If the tailgate is open or unlatched, the
touchscreen displays a message.

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WARNING: When closing the tonneau cover, keep hands and objects away from the tonneau cover tracks.
Failure to do so can cause damage or injury.
WARNING: When closing the tailgate, keep hands and objects away from the perimeter, the hinges, etc. Failure
to do so can cause damage or serious injury.

Tailgate Emergency Release
An interior release, located on the inside of the tailgate, allows a person trapped in the cargo bed to open the
tailgate when Cybertruck is parked.

To use the emergency release, flip the cover upward to access the pull strap, then pull the strap firmly toward you.
WARNING: People should never be inside the cargo bed when the Cybertruck is moving. Never shut the
tailgate when a person is inside.

Under Bed Compartment
The cargo bed features a sealed storage compartment. To open:
1. Open the tailgate (see Accessing the Cargo Bed on page 80).
2. Grasp the handle and flip the cover fully upward.

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Once open, integrated struts hold the cover in the raised position.
The under bed compartment features a drain plug that allows you to use it to store water and/or ice. To open the
drain plug, simply turn it counter-clockwise and pull it up. Remember to re-install the drain plug once the
compartment is fully drained.
To close the under bed compartment, push it fully downward until the latch engages.
CAUTION: Take care when closing the lid to the under bed storage compartment. Slamming the lid shut may
cause damage or injury.
CAUTION: Do not load more than 220 lb (100 kg) in the under bed compartment. Doing so can cause damage.

Securing Cargo
Cybertruck features multiple options that make it easy to secure cargo:
• Two integrated L-track rails, running lengthwise along the top of each side of the cargo bed are compatible with
standard fittings (not included) and provide multiple anchoring options.

• Four tie-down anchors - one at each bottom corner of the cargo bed.
CAUTION: Do not use the tie-down anchors or L-tracks for towing. They are intended to secure cargo such
as a spare tire. See Towing a Trailer on page 132 for more information.

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CAUTION: The maximum force between any two anchor points must not exceed 707 lb (320 kg). Doing so
may cause damage.

• Eight attachment anchor points, four distributed on each side above the cab and on the rails of the cargo bed.
These anchor points are designed to accommodate accessory racks. To access the anchor points, press down on
the inboard side of the covers to pivot them to their open position. To close the covers, carefully pull the cover
down towards the outboard side of the vehicle until they are flush with the vehicle trim.

WARNING: Before driving while carrying objects in the cargo bed, always ensure the cargo is evenly
distributed and adequately secured to prevent it from shifting or falling onto a roadway. Failure to do so can
compromise vehicle stability, damage the cargo bed, and cause serious personal injury or death to passengers
and other road users.

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Mobile App
The Tesla mobile app allows you to communicate with Cybertruck remotely using your iPhone® or Android™ phone.
NOTE: The information below may not represent an exhaustive list of the functions available on the Tesla mobile app.
To ensure access to new and improved features, download updated versions of the mobile app as they become
available.

To Use the Mobile App
To set up the Tesla mobile app to communicate with your Cybertruck:
1. Download the Tesla mobile app to your phone.
2. Log in to the Tesla mobile app by entering your Tesla account credentials.
Your phone and vehicle must both be actively connected to cellular service or Wi-Fi for the mobile app to
communicate with your vehicle. Tesla recommends that you always have a functional physical key readily available if
parking in an area with limited or absent cellular service, such as an indoor parking garage.
NOTE: In the event that you require lockout assistance from Tesla due to a non-warranty issue, such as having limited
cellular connectivity and having no secondary key available, your expenses are not covered under the Roadside
Assistance policy.
NOTE: Tesla does not support the use of third party applications to contact Cybertruck.

Overview
When both your phone and the vehicle have internet service, the Tesla mobile app's home screen allows you to:
• Lock or unlock your vehicle.
• Enable or disable the heating or air conditioning and monitor the cabin climate.
• Check your vehicle's charging information. Charging details also appear when a charging cable is plugged in.
• Open or close the charge port.
NOTE: Twisting red lines next to the Battery icon indicate that the Battery is actively heating up (including while
charging or preparing to charge).
• Open the tailgate.
• See where your vehicle is located.
• View your vehicle’s estimated range.
• View your vehicle’s odometer, VIN, and current software version.
You can configure the shortcut options on the home screen to include opening and closing the powered frunk and
tonneau cover.
Media settings appear on the mobile app to pause, play, rewind, fast forward, and adjust the volume of the media
currently playing in the vehicle. You may need to enable Media settings by touching Audio Settings > Options >
Allow Mobile Control.
For supported video sources, send videos to Tesla Theater by sharing the link through the mobile app. Navigate to
the movie, show, or video you want to play on your phone and touch the share button. Share the video with the Tesla
app and it appears on the touchscreen if Cybertruck is in Park.

Profile
In the Profile tab located at the top corner, you can:
• Switch to a different vehicle associated with your Tesla account, if you have access to more than one.

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• Navigate the Tesla Shop.
• Manage your account information and view your order history.
• View and customize notifications you receive under the Settings tab, such as Calendar sync, when your security
alarm has been triggered, charging updates, and new software updates. You can start updates from afar and
check its progress.

Controls
The Controls tab allows you to do the following:
• Open or close the tonneau cover.
• Open the tailgate.
• Open or close the powered frunk.
• Turn on and check the status of the A/C power outlets.
• Control the bed lights.
• Lock or unlock Cybertruck from afar.
NOTE: Your vehicle does not automatically re-lock if you unlock from the mobile app.
• Open or close the charge port.
• Flash the lights or honk the horn to find where Cybertruck is parked.
• Enable Keyless Driving.
NOTE: Keyless Driving can be used when you do not have your key or to bypass PIN to Drive in cases where you
forgot your PIN or your touchscreen is unresponsive (see PIN to Drive on page 162).
• Vent the windows.

Climate
You can check the interior temperature and heat or cool the cabin before driving (even if it’s in a garage), control the
seat heaters, and defrost the windshield:
• Enable or disable Defrost Truck, which helps melt snow, ice, and frost on the windshield, windows, and mirrors, by
swiping up from the bottom of the screen.
• Enable or disable Dog Mode or Camp Mode.
• Vent or close the windows.
• Precondition the cabin to your desired temperature and turn on or off the steering wheel and seat heaters.
Using the mobile app to precondition Cybertruck also warms the Battery as needed. The mobile app will notify you
once your vehicle has reached the desired preconditioning temperature.
NOTE: In extremely cold weather or icy conditions, it is possible that your charge port latch may freeze in place. In
cases where you cannot remove or insert the charge cable, or the vehicle is not Supercharging due to the latch
being frozen in place, use your Tesla mobile app to enable Defrost Truck for approximately 30-45 minutes. This can
help thaw ice on the charge port latch so the charge cable can be removed or inserted.

Location
Locate Cybertruck with directions, or track its movement across a map.

Schedule
Enable scheduled charging or departure, and precondition the vehicle. See #unique_190 on page for more
information. Scheduled charging or departure can also be saved based on a preferred location.

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Security
The Security tab allows you to do the following:
• Enable or disable Sentry Mode (see How to Use Sentry Mode (With a USB Flash Drive) on page 165).
• Enable or disable Valet Mode (see Valet Mode on page 128).
• Enable or disable Speed Limit Mode and receive notifications when the vehicle's driving speed is within
approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) of your selected maximum speed (see Speed Limit Mode on page 162).
• Disable Phone Key, if needed (such as when you do not want the vehicle to automatically unlock whenever your
phone is nearby).

Upgrades
View and purchase the latest upgrades available for your vehicle, such as full self-driving.

Service
See Schedule Service on page 206 for information on how to schedule service through the mobile app.

Roadside
View roadside resources and request roadside assistance (where applicable). For more information on Roadside
Assistance, see Contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance on page 255.

Granting Access to a Second Driver
Add and remove access permission for an additional driver from the Tesla mobile app.
To add an additional driver, in the Tesla mobile app from the vehicle home screen, go to Security > Add Driver and
follow the onscreen instructions.
NOTE: The additional driver has access to all app features except purchasing upgrades.
To remove access, use the mobile app and go to Security > Manage Drivers and follow the onscreen instructions.

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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is available as a data connection method and is often faster than cellular data networks. Connecting to Wi-Fi is
especially useful in areas with limited or no cellular connectivity. To ensure fast, reliable delivery of software and map
updates, Tesla recommends leaving Cybertruck connected to a Wi-Fi network whenever possible (for example, when
parked at home).
To connect to a Wi-Fi network:
1. Touch Wi-Fi icon at the top of the Controls screen. Cybertruck begins to scan and display detected Wi-Fi
networks that are within range.
NOTE: If a known Wi-Fi network does not appear in the list, move Cybertruck closer to the access point or
consider using a range extender.
NOTE: When connecting to a 5GHz network (if available), check which channels are supported in your region.
5GHz Network Channels Supported
36-48

52-64

100-140

149-165

✓

✓

✓

✓

2. Select the Wi-Fi network you want to use, enter the password (if necessary), then touch Confirm.
NOTE: Cybertruck does not currently support connections to captive Wi-Fi networks (a captive Wi-Fi, commonly
used by public hotspots, requires you to access a custom web portal and agree to terms of service prior to
allowing you to log in).
3. Cybertruck connects to the Wi-Fi network. Whenever the network is within range, Cybertruck connects to it
automatically.
You can also connect to a hidden network that isn't shown on the list of scanned networks. Just touch Wi-Fi
Settings, enter the name of the network in the resulting dialog box, select the security setting, then touch Add
Network.
NOTE: If more than one previously connected network is within range, Cybertruck connects to the one most recently
used.
NOTE: At Tesla Service Centers, Cybertruck automatically connects to the Tesla Service Wi-Fi network.

Hotspots and Connectivity
You can also use a mobile hotspot or your phone's Internet connection via Wi-Fi tethering (subject to fees and
restrictions of your mobile carrier) to access the internet. To remain connected to Wi-Fi when shifting into Drive or
Reverse, choose the connection from the Wi-Fi settings screen, then touch Remain connected in Drive.

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Bluetooth
Bluetooth® Compatibility
You can use various Bluetooth devices in Cybertruck provided it is paired and within operating range.
For example, you can pair your Bluetooth-capable phone so you can use it hands-free. In addition to
phones, you can pair other Bluetooth-enabled devices with Cybertruck. For example, you can pair an
iPod Touch, iPad, Android tablet, etc. from which you can play music.

Before using your phone or other Bluetooth device with Cybertruck, you must pair it. Pairing sets up Cybertruck to
communicate with supported Bluetooth-capable devices. You can pair up to ten Bluetooth phones. Unless you've
specified a specific phone as a Priority Device, or if the phone specified as Priority Device is not within range,
Cybertruck always connects to the last phone that was used (provided it is within range). To connect to a different
phone, see Connecting to a Paired Device on page 89.
NOTE: Authenticating your phone to use as a key (see Keys on page 32) does not also allow you to use the phone
hands-free, play media from it, etc. You must also pair it as described below.
NOTE: On many phones, Bluetooth turns off if the phone’s battery is low.
NOTE: Although Bluetooth typically supports wireless communication over distances of up to approximately 30 feet
(nine meters), performance can vary based on the phone, or other device, you are using.
CAUTION: Do not leave your paired phone in your vehicle (for example, if you are hiking or at the beach). If
you must leave your phone in the vehicle, disable Bluetooth and/or turn the phone off.

Pairing a Bluetooth Device
Pairing allows you to use your Bluetooth-capable phone hands-free to make and receive phone calls, access your
contact list, recent calls, etc. It also allows you to play media files from your phone. Once a phone is paired,
Cybertruck can connect to it whenever the phone is within range.
To pair a phone, follow these steps while sitting inside Cybertruck:
1. Ensure both the touchscreen and the phone are powered on.
2. On your phone, enable Bluetooth and ensure it is discoverable.
NOTE: On some phones, this may require you to go to Bluetooth Settings for the remainder of the procedure.
3. Touch the Bluetooth icon located at the top of the Controls screen.
4. On the touchscreen, touch Add New Device > Start Search. The Bluetooth settings screen displays a list of all
available Bluetooth devices within operating distance.
5. Choose the phone (or device) with which you want to pair. When pairing a phone, the Bluetooth settings screen
displays a randomly generated number. Your phone also display a number.
6. Check that the number displayed on your phone matches the number on the Bluetooths settings screen. Then, on
your phone, confirm that you want to pair.
7. If prompted on your phone, specify whether you want to allow Cybertruck to access your personal information,
such as calendar, contacts and media files (see Importing Contacts and Recent Calls on page 89).
If you are experiencing issues importing or connecting to Bluetooth, see Troubleshooting Bluetooth on page 89 for
more information.
When paired, Cybertruck automatically connects, and the Bluetooth settings screen displays the Bluetooth symbol
next to the device name to indicate that the connection is active.
You can display the Bluetooth settings screen at any time and change the settings associated with a connected
device. For example, you can designate a connected phone as the Priority Device. This is useful in situations where
you have connected more than one phone, and both phones are frequently used in Cybertruck at the same time.
Cybertruck automatically attempts to connect to the priority device before others. If a priority device is not
specified, or is not within range, Cybertruck connects to the most recently used phone (if applicable).
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Importing Contacts and Recent Calls
Once a phone is paired, use the Bluetooth settings screen to specify whether you want to allow access to your
phone’s contacts, recent calls and text messages. If you allow access, you can use the phone app to make calls and
send messages to people in your list of contacts and on your recent calls list (see Phone, Calendar, and Web
Conferencing on page 91). Before contacts can be imported, you may need to either set your phone to allow
syncing, or respond to a popup on your phone to confirm that you want to sync contacts. This varies depending on
the type of phone you are using. For details, refer to the documentation provided with your phone.
If you are having trouble importing contacts or paiting with Bluetooth, see Troubleshooting Bluetooth on page 89
for more information.
NOTE: You can turn access to your contacts and recent calls on or off at any time by touching the Bluetooth icon on
the touchscreen, choosing your phone, and then changing the associated access settings.

Unpairing a Bluetooth Device
If you want to disconnect your phone, or Bluetooth device, and use it again later, simply touch Disconnect on the
Bluetooth settings screen. If you no longer want to use your device with Cybertruck, touch Forget This Device. Once
you forget a device, you must pair it again if you want to use it with Cybertruck (see Pairing a Bluetooth Device on
page 88).
NOTE: Your phone automatically disconnects when you leave Cybertruck.
NOTE: Unpairing the phone has no effect on using the phone as a key. To forget an authenticated phone, see
Managing Keys on page 34.

Connecting to a Paired Device
Cybertruck automatically connects to a phone that you designated as Priority Device on the Bluetooth settings
screen. If you have not set a phone as a priority, Cybertruck connects to the last phone to which is was connected,
provided it is within operating range and has Bluetooth turned on. If the last phone is not within range, it attempts to
connect with the next phone that it has been paired with.
To connect to a different phone, touch the Bluetooth icon at the top of the Controls screen. The Bluetooth settings
screen displays a list of paired phones. Choose the phone you want to connect to, then touch Connect. If the phone
you want to connect to is not listed, you must pair the phone. See Pairing a Bluetooth Device on page 88.
When connected, the Bluetooth settings screen displays the Bluetooth symbol next to the phone's name to show
that Cybertruck is connected to the phone.

Troubleshooting Bluetooth
Your vehicle uses Bluetooth and BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) to seamlessly connect your smartphone to Cybertruck.
Due to several potential factors, Bluetooth or BLE may sometimes disconnect or experience issues in the pairing
process. Connecting to Bluetooth allows your vehicle to use phone functions such as audio, phone calls, calendars,
text messages, etc.
BLE is used for passive functions like phone key.
NOTE: Do not unpair your vehicle to your phone or remove it as phone key without a working key card nearby.
Try the following to troubleshoot Bluetooth, starting with your smartphone.
Smartphone Troubleshooting
Bluetooth may not connect due to settings and updates on your smartphone:
• Enable Bluetooth on your phone. If already enabled, disable and re-enable Bluetooth again.
• Ensure Airplane Mode is turned off.
• Charge your phone; if your phone battery is too low, it may not support Bluetooth functions.
• Pair your device properly. If already paired, try unpairing and re-pairing again.

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• Update your phone to the latest software provided by the manufacturer.
• Check that your vehicle's sound system is selected as the audio output source.
• Ensure your phone's settings allow for Bluetooth (ex: data is turned on or you are connected to Wi-Fi).
• Turn your phone off and on again.
• Ensure location permissions set to “Always On” for the mobile app.
Tesla Mobile App Troubleshooting
Check the Tesla mobile app:
• Confirm the Tesla mobile app is up to date on software.
• Verify you're logged into the Tesla mobile app while using your phone key.
• Ensure the Tesla app is running in the background.
• Double check that you have completely set up your profile in the mobile app and properly configured your
settings.
Vehicle Troubleshooting
Your vehicle's settings may affect its ability to pair with your smartphone:
• Charge Cybertruck: If the vehicle Battery is too low, you may lose Bluetooth function.
• Update vehicle software and make sure it is always up to date. Check for new software updates available by
navigating to Controls > Software
• Reboot your vehicle.
If Bluetooth still does not work, unpair from your vehicle AND smartphone. Then try re-pairing both again.
For BLE phone key issues, when in the vehicle, navigate to Controls > Locks and remove your phone as "Phone as
Key". Then set it back up again. But only do this while you are in the vehicle and have a reliable back up key available
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Phone, Calendar, and Web Conferencing
Using the Phone App
When your phone is connected to Cybertruck using Bluetooth (see Bluetooth on page 88), and you
have allowed access to information on your phone (see Importing Contacts and Recent Calls on page
89), you can use the phone app to display and make a hands-free call to anyone listed on your phone.

• Calls: Displays recent calls in chronological order with the most recent call listed first.
• Messages: Displays message in chronological order with the most recent message listed first. You can view, send,
and receive text messages. Instead of typing a text message, touch the microphone button on the right side of
the steering wheel to enter text using your voice.
WARNING: To minimize distraction and ensure the safety of occupants as well as other road users, do not
view or send text messages when the vehicle is in motion. Pay attention to road and traffic conditions at all
times when driving.
• Contacts: Contacts are listed in alphabetical order and can be sorted by first name or last name. You can also
choose a letter on the right side of the list to quickly scroll to the names that begin with the selected character.
When you touch a name on your contacts list, the contact's available number(s) displays on the right pane, along
with other available information (such as address). Touch the contact's number to make a call.
• Favorites: Displays the contacts from your phone that you have identified as Favorites.
• Calendar: Displays calendar entries from your phone (see Calendar on page 92). If an entry includes a phone
number or an address, you can make a phone call, or navigate to a destination, by touching the corresponding
information in the calendar entry.

Making a Phone Call
You can make a phone call by:
• Speaking a voice command (see Voice Commands on page 25). Voice commands are a convenient, hands-free
way to call or text your contacts.
• Touching a phone number shown in a list in the phone app - Contacts, Calls, or Calendar.
• Using the Cybertruck on-screen dialer in the Phone app.
NOTE: If it is safe and legal to do so, you can also initiate a call by dialing the number or selecting the contact
directly from your phone.
NOTE: You can also make a phone call by touching a pin on the map and choosing the phone number (if available)
on the popup screen.

Receiving a Phone Call
When your phone receives an incoming call, the touchscreen displays the caller’s number or name (if the caller is in
your phone’s contact list and Cybertruck has access to your contacts).
Touch one of the options on the touchscreen to Answer or Ignore the call. Depending on the phone you are using
and what speakers you used for your most recent call, your phone may prompt you to choose which speakers you
want to use for the incoming call.
WARNING: Stay focused on the road at all times while driving. Using or programming a phone while driving,
even with Bluetooth enabled, can result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Follow all applicable laws regarding the use of phones while driving, including, but not limited to,
laws that prohibit texting and require hands-free operation at all times.

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In Call Options
When a call is in progress, the call menu displays on the touchscreen. Roll the right scroll button to choose an
option. To adjust the call volume, roll the left scroll button during a call.

Calendar
The calendar displays scheduled events from your phone’s (iPhone® or Android™) calendar for the
current and next day. The calendar is conveniently integrated with the phone app so you can dial into
your meeting from a Calendar entry. It is also integrated with the navigation system so you can
navigate to the event's location.

1. Ensure your phone is paired to Cybertruck.
2. Ensure your are logged into the Tesla mobile app.
3. In your Tesla mobile app, touch Profile > Settings > Calendar Sync.
NOTE: To ensure you have access to all of the calendar's features, it is recommended that you use the most
recent version of the mobile app.
4. On your phone, go to Settings and allow access/give permission to share your calendar with the Tesla mobile
app. The mobile app can then periodically (and automatically) send calendar data from your phone to
Cybertruck.
If a calendar event includes an address, a navigation arrow displays to indicate that you can touch the address to
navigate to the event's location. When an event on your calendar takes place within the next hour and has a uniquely
specified address, the touchscreen notifies you if there is a better route due to traffic, even when you’re not actively
using navigation.
If an event has a uniquely specified address and takes place within two hours of you entering your vehicle and
preparing to drive, Cybertruck automatically routes you to the event's address (see Automatic Navigation on page
180).
Touch an event's information icon to display all notes associated with the event. If the notes include one or more
phone numbers, the information icon shows a phone icon and the calendar displays the first phone number found.
Touch to initiate a phone call. You can also initiate a phone call by touching any number in an event's notes popup
screen (this is especially useful for conference calls). If notes include a web link, you can touch the link to open it in
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Smart Garage
myQ
If equipped, Cybertruck can intelligently connect to your myQ smart garage, which allows you to
remotely monitor and control your garage door from the vehicle's touchscreen. This is convenient if
you forget to close your garage door, want to allow friends and family inside, or need the garage to
open or close automatically when your vehicle is detected nearby.

Follow these steps to set up myQ on your vehicle:
1. Your garage door must be myQ compatible. Navigate to Controls > Garage icon.Use the myQ Compatibility tool
(https://www.myq.com/app/myq-compatibility) to determine this.
2. Ensure your garage is Wi-Fi compatible. myQ uses Wi-Fi to communicate with your smart phone and vehicle.
Some garages will have a Wi-Fi or myQ symbol on the hub. Your garage must have a strong Wi-Fi signal to
control and monitor your garage through your vehicle.
NOTE: If your garage is not compatible, you may be able to purchase an external myQ hub to use this feature.
3. Download the myQ app from your smart phone's app store. Use the app to set up your account information and
pair the garage to your phone. myQ requires a paid subscription, which you can purchase in the app.
4. Check that your vehicle is running the latest available software version and has Wi-Fi or LTE connectivity.
5. Navigate to Controls > Locks > myQ Connected Garage > Link Account and follow the instructions to pair the
garage with Cybertruck. Once paired, monitoring and controlling the garage becomes available on the
touchscreen, where you can further customize myQ.
For more information, questions, or troubleshooting assistance, visit www.myQ.com/Tesla.

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Starting and Powering Off
Starting
When you open a door to enter Cybertruck, the touchscreen powers on and you can operate all controls. To shift
Cybertruck, press the brake pedal and swipe up for Drive or down for Reverse on the touchscreen's drive mode strip
(see Shifting on page 96).
If Auto Shift out of Park is enabled, Cybertruck automatically selects Drive or Reverse based on the detected
surroundings . Pressing the brake pedal shifts the vehicle into the selected drive mode displayed on the
touchscreen's drive mode strip (provided the driver's door is closed and the driver's seat belt is buckled), and
pressing the accelerator moves the vehicle in that direction.
NOTE: To turn Auto Shift out of Park on or off, touch Controls > Dynamics > Auto Shift out of Park.
Before accelerating when Auto Shift out of Park is enabled, check the touchscreen to make sure that Cybertruck has
shifted into the drive mode you want (Drive or Reverse). If the selection is not correct, or if Auto Shift out of Park is
not enabled, swipe up for Drive or down for Reverse on the touchscreen's drive mode strip to choose a new drive
mode. See Shifting on page 96.
NOTE: If PIN to Drive is enabled (see PIN to Drive on page 162), you must enter a valid PIN on the touchscreen
before you can drive Cybertruck.
Everything you need to know when driving Cybertruck displays on the touchscreen.
Drive Disabled - Requires Authentication
If Cybertruck does not detect a key when you press the brake (a phone key is not detected or two minutes have
passed since you used the key card), the touchscreen displays a message telling you that driving requires
authentication.
If you see this message, place the key card in either phone dock where the RFID transmitter can read it. The twominute authentication period restarts and you can start Cybertruck by pressing the brake pedal.

A number of factors can affect whether Cybertruck can detect a phone key (for example, the device's battery is low
or dead and is no longer able to communicate using Bluetooth).
Always keep your phone key or a key card with you. After driving, your key is needed to restart Cybertruck. And
when you leave the vehicle, you must bring your key with you to lock Cybertruck, either manually or automatically.

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Powering Off
When you finish driving and shift into Park, simply exit the vehicle. When you leave Cybertruck with your phone key,
it powers off automatically, turning off the touchscreen.
Cybertruck also powers off automatically after being in Park for 30 minutes, even if you are sitting in the driver’s
seat.
Although usually not needed, you can power off Cybertruck while sitting in the driver’s seat, provided the vehicle is
not moving. Touch Controls > Safety > Power Off. Cybertruck automatically powers back on after a short period if
you press the brake pedal or touch the touchscreen.
NOTE: Cybertruck automatically shifts into Park whenever it determines that you are exiting the vehicle (for
example, the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the vehicle is almost at a standstill). If you shift into Neutral, your
vehicle shifts into Park when you open the door to exit. To keep your vehicle in Neutral, you will need to activate
Transport Mode (see Instructions for Transporters on page 250).

Power Cycling the Vehicle
You can power cycle Cybertruck if it demonstrates unusual behavior or displays a nondescript alert.
NOTE: If the touchscreen is unresponsive or demonstrates unusual behavior, reboot it before you power cycle the
vehicle (see Restarting the Touchscreen on page 10).
1. Shift into Park.
2. On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Safety > Power Off.
3. Wait for at least two minutes without interacting with the vehicle. Do not open the doors, touch the brake pedal,
touch the touchscreen, etc.
4. After two minutes, open the door to wake the vehicle.

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Shifting
Shift Using the Touchscreen
When you press the brake pedal when Cybertruck is parked, the drive mode strip displays on the driver's side of the
touchscreen. Use the drive mode strip to shift Cybertruck: Swipe up for Drive, swipe down for Reverse, or press the
drive mode strip for Park.

The touchscreen always shows which gear Cybertruck is in, but the drive mode strip is hidden when driving at
highway speeds. To show the drive mode strip at any time, swipe right from the left edge of the touchscreen.
To shift into Park when driving below 5 mph (8 km/h), touch the drive mode strip while pressing the brake pedal. In
emergency situations when driving above 5 mph (8 km/h), press and hold the gear strip to slowly bring the vehicle
to a stop.
NOTE: To shift from Drive into Reverse or vice versa, the driving speed must be less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
The touchscreen is the preferred method to manually shift. However, in the unlikely situation in which the
touchscreen is unavailable and therefore can't be used, the drive mode selector on the overhead console
automatically activates and must be used to shift (see Shift Using the Overhead Console on page 97).
If you try to shift when it is prohibited by the current driving speed, the touchscreen displays an alert, a chime
sounds, and the drive mode does not change.

Auto Shift out of Park
Auto Shift out of Park is a BETA feature and is disabled by default. When disabled, use the touchscreen or the
overhead console to manually shift. To enable Auto Shift out of Park, touch Controls > Dynamics > Auto Shift out of
Park.
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When Auto Shift out of Park is enabled, Cybertruck is designed to automatically select Drive or Reverse. The
touchscreen displays the selected drive mode when the driver's door is closed and seat belt is buckled.
To override the selection, press the brake pedal and use the drive mode strip on touchscreen to shift into your
desired drive mode (Drive, Reverse, Park; see Shift Using the Touchscreen on page 96).
Confirm the drive mode selection and follow the instructions on the touchscreen before you press the accelerator.