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Summon
CAUTION: Summon's performance depends on the ability of the cameras to determine the vehicle's proximity
to objects, people, animals, and other vehicles. Summon is unlikely to operate as intended in the following
types of situations:
• The driving path is sloped. Summon is designed to operate on flat roads only (up to 10% grade).
• A raised concrete edge is detected. Summon does not move Cybertruck over an edge that is higher than
approximately 1 in (2.5 cm).
• Weather conditions (heavy rain, snow, fog, or extremely hot or cold temperatures) are interfering with
sensor operation.
• Cybertruck is in Trailer Mode or an accessory is attached.
WARNING: The list above does not represent an exhaustive list of situations that may interfere with proper
operation of Summon. It is the driver's responsibility to remain in control of Cybertruck at all times. Pay close
attention whenever Summon is actively moving Cybertruck and stay prepared to take immediate action.
Failure to do so can result in serious property damage, injury or death.
WARNING: Cybertruck cannot detect obstacles that are located lower than the bumper, are very narrow, or are
hanging from a ceiling (for example, bicycles). In addition, many unforeseen circumstances can impair
Summon's ability to move in or out of a parking space and, as a result, Summon may not move Cybertruck
appropriately. Therefore, you must continually monitor the vehicle's movement and its surroundings and
remain prepared to stop Cybertruck at any time.

Smart Summon
CAUTION: Smart Summon is a BETA feature. You must continually monitor the vehicle and its surroundings
and stay prepared to take immediate action at any time. It is the driver's responsibility to use Smart Summon
safely, responsibly, and as intended.
CAUTION: Smart Summon is designed and intended for use only on parking lots and driveways located on
private property where the surrounding area is familiar and predictable. Do not use Smart Summon on public
roads.
NOTE: Smart Summon is disabled if Cybertruck is in Valet mode (see Valet Mode on page 131).
CAUTION:
Smart Summon is unlikely to operate as intended in the following types of situations:
• GPS data is unavailable due to poor cellular coverage.
• The driving path is sloped. Smart Summon is designed to operate on flat roads only (up to 10% grade).
• A raised concrete edge is detected. Depending on the height of the concrete edge, Smart Summon may not
move Cybertruck over it.
• One or more of the cameras is damaged, dirty, or obstructed (such as by mud, ice, or snow, or by a vehicle
bra, excessive paint, or adhesive products such as wraps, stickers, rubber coating, etc.).
• Weather conditions (heavy rain, snow, fog, or extremely hot or cold temperatures) are interfering with
sensor (if equipped) or camera operation.
• Cybertruck is in Trailer Mode or an accessory is attached
WARNING: The list above does not represent an exhaustive list of situations that may interfere with proper
operation of Smart Summon. It is the driver's responsibility to remain in control of Cybertruck at all times. Pay
close attention whenever Smart Summon is actively moving Cybertruck and stay prepared to take immediate
action. Failure to do so can result in serious property damage, injury or death.
WARNING: Smart Summon must only be used on paved surfaces.
WARNING: Smart Summon may not stop for all objects (especially very low objects such as some curbs, or
very high objects such as a shelf) and may not react to all traffic. Smart Summon does not recognize the
direction of traffic, does not navigate around empty parking spaces, and may not anticipate crossing traffic.

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WARNING: When using Smart Summon, you must maintain a clear line of sight between you and Cybertruck
and stay prepared to stop the vehicle at any time by releasing the button on the mobile app.
WARNING: When you release the button to stop Cybertruck, a slight delay occurs before the vehicle stops.
Therefore, it is critical that you pay close attention to the vehicle’s driving path at all times and proactively
anticipate obstacles that the vehicle may be unable to detect.
WARNING: Use extreme caution when using Smart Summon in environments where movement of obstacles
can be unpredictable. For example, where people, children or animals are present.
WARNING: Smart Summon may not stop for all objects (especially very low objects such as some curbs, or
very high objects such as a shelf) and may not react to all oncoming or side traffic. Pay attention and be ready
to stop Cybertruck at all times by releasing the button on the mobile app.

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Lane Assist
Cybertruck monitors the markers on the lane you are driving in as well as the surrounding areas for the presence of
vehicles or other objects.
WARNING: Ensure all cameras are clean and free of obstructions before each drive and before using Autopilot
features (see Cleaning a Camera on page 31). Dirty cameras as well as environmental conditions such as rain
and faded lane markings, can affect Autopilot performance. If a camera is obstructed or blinded, Cybertruck
displays a message on the touchscreen and Autopilot features may not be available. For more information on
specific alerts, see Troubleshooting Alerts on page 298.
WARNING: Lane Assist features are for guidance purposes only and are not intended to replace your own
direct visual checks. Before changing lanes, always use side mirrors and perform the appropriate shoulder
checks to visually determine if it is safe and appropriate to change lanes.
WARNING: Never depend on Lane Assist to inform you if you unintentionally drive outside of the driving lane,
or to inform you that there is a vehicle beside you or in your blind spot. Several external factors can reduce the
performance of Lane Assist (see Limitations and Inaccuracies on page 178). It is the driver's responsibility to
stay alert and pay attention to the driving lane and other road users. Failure to do so can result in serious injury
or death.

Lane Departure Avoidance
NOTE: Depending on date of manufacture, software version, and vehicle configuration, your vehicle may not be
equipped with Lane Departure Avoidance, or the feature may not operate exactly as described.
Lane Departure Avoidance is designed to warn you if Cybertruck is drifting out of, or nears the edge of, your driving
lane.
Lane Departure Avoidance operates when driving between 40 and 90 mph (64 and 145 km/h) on roads with clearly
visible lane markings. You can choose if and how you want Lane Departure Warning to operate by touching Controls
> Autopilot > Lane Departure Avoidance and selecting between these options:
• Off: You are not warned of lane departures or potential collisions with a vehicle in an adjacent lane.
• Warning: If a front wheel passes over a lane marking, the touchscreen displays a warning.
• Assist: Corrective steering is applied to keep Cybertruck in a safe position if Cybertruck drifts into an adjacent
lane or near the edge of the road.
When Lane Departure Avoidance is enabled and Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is active, if Cybertruck drifts out of the
driving lane when the associated turn signal is off, Lane Assist also checks to see whether your hands are on the
steering wheel. If hands are not detected, the displays a series of alerts, similar to those that are used when driving
with Autosteer. If hands are repeatedly not detected Cybertruck gradually slows down to 15 mph (25 km/h) below
the detected speed limit, or below the set cruising speed, and the hazard lights start flashing.
NOTE: Lane Departure Avoidance does not warn you of lane departures, or provide steering interventions, if the
associated turn signal is on, which indicates an intentional lane change.
WARNING: Lane Departure Avoidance is intended to help keep you safe, but it does not work in every situation
and does not replace the need to remain attentive and in control.
WARNING: Keep your hands on the steering wheel and drive attentively at all times.
WARNING: Steering interventions are minimal and are not designed to move Cybertruck out of its driving lane.
Do not rely on steering interventions to avoid side collisions.

Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance
NOTE: Depending on date of manufacture, software version, and vehicle configuration, your vehicle may not be
equipped with Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance, or the feature may not operate exactly as described.
Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance automatically applies steering to avoid a potential collision in situations
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• Cybertruck is departing a lane and may collide with a vehicle traveling in the same direction in the adjacent lane
(regardless of the status of the turn signal).
• Cybertruck is departing a lane into an oncoming lane, the turn signal is off, and an oncoming vehicle is detected.
• Cybertruck is departing the road and the turn signal is off (for example, very close to the edge of the road and a
collision may occur).
To turn this feature on or off, touch Controls > Autopilot > Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance.
When Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance applies steering, a chime sounds and the displays a warning and
highlights the lane marking in red.
Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance operates when Cybertruck is traveling between 40 and 90 mph (64 and 145
km/h) on a road with clearly visible lane markings, curbs, etc.
WARNING: Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance is not a substitute for attentive driving and sound judgment.
Keep your eyes on the road when driving and never depend on Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance to
prevent a collision. Several factors can reduce or impair performance. Depending on Emergency Lane
Departure Avoidance to prevent a potential collision can result in serious injury or death.

Blind Spot Assist
Automatic Blind Spot Camera
You can turn it on/off by touching Controls > Safety > Automatic Blind Spot Camera on the touchscreen.
Once enabled, when the turn signal is engaged, the touchscreen displays the image from the corresponding side
repeater camera. You can move the image to a different location on the touchscreen. To do so, touch and drag the
image to the new location (valid locations are indicated by shaded areas that display when you touch and hold the
image).
WARNING: Automatic Blind Spot Camera does not eliminate the need to drive attentively and manually
perform shoulder checks when changing lanes.
Blind Spot Collision Warning Chime
If you want a chime to sound when a vehicle is in your blind spot and a possible collision is detected, touch Controls
> Safety > Blind Spot Collision Warning Chime .
WARNING: Blind Spot Camera does not eliminate the need to drive attentively and manually perform shoulder
checks when changing lanes.
WARNING: Blind Spot Collision Warning Chime cannot detect every collision. It is the driver's responsibility to
remain alert and perform the appropriate shoulder checks when changing lanes.
Blind Spot Warning Light
Both front door pillars are equipped with a blind spot warning light in the upper speaker grille. You can enable or
disable the warning lights by touching Controls > Safety > Blind Spot Warning Light. When a vehicle is detected in
your blind spot in an adjacent lane a red light appears in the upper speaker grille.
• A solid red light indicates a vehicle has been detected in your blind spot.
• A blinking red light indicates that a vehicle is in your blind spot while the turn signal is indicating your intent to
turn that direction.
• A rapid blinking red light indicates that a vehicle is detected and immediate corrective action is required to avoid
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WARNING: Do not rely on Blind Spot Warning Light to detect a vehicle in your blind spot. Always visually
confirm that a lane is free from obstacles and vehicles before exiting your lane.

Limitations and Inaccuracies
Lane Assist features cannot always detect lane markings and you may experience unnecessary or invalid warnings
when:
• Visibility is poor and lane markings are not clearly visible (due to heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.).
• Bright light (such as from oncoming headlights or direct sunlight) is interfering with the view of the camera(s).
• A vehicle in front of Cybertruck is blocking the view of the camera(s).
• The windshield is obstructing the view of the camera(s) (fogged over, dirty, covered by a sticker, etc.).
• Lane markings are excessively worn, have visible previous markings, have been adjusted due to road construction,
or are changing quickly (for example, lanes branching off, crossing over, or merging).
• The road is narrow or winding.
• Objects or landscape features are casting strong shadows on lane markers.
Lane Assist may not provide warnings, or may apply inappropriate warnings, when:
• One or more of the cameras is damaged, dirty, or obstructed (by mud, ice, or snow, or by a vehicle bra, excessive
paint, or adhesive products such as wraps, stickers, rubber coatings, etc.).
In addition, Lane Assist may not steer Cybertruck away from an adjacent vehicle, or may apply unnecessary or
inappropriate steering, in these situations:
• You are driving Cybertruck on sharp corners or on a curve at a relatively high speed.
• Bright light (such as from oncoming headlights or direct sunlight) is interfering with the view of the camera(s).
• You are drifting into another lane but an object (such as a vehicle) is not present.
• A vehicle in another lane cuts in front of you or drifts into your driving lane.
• Cybertruck is not traveling within the speeds at which the Lane Assist feature is designed to operate.
• Weather conditions (heavy rain, snow, fog, or extremely hot or cold temperatures) are interfering with sensor
operation.
• Visibility is poor and lane markings are not clearly visible (due to heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.).
• Lane markings are excessively worn, have visible previous markings, have been adjusted due to road construction
or are changing quickly (for example, lanes branching off, crossing over, or merging).
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WARNING: The lists above do not represent every possible situation that may interfere with Lane Assist
features. There are many reasons why Lane Assist may not operate as intended. To avoid a collision, stay alert
and always pay attention to the road so you can anticipate the need to take corrective action as early as
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Collision Avoidance Assist
The following collision avoidance features are designed to increase the safety of you and your passengers:
• Forward Collision Warning - provides visual and audible warnings in situations when Cybertruck detects that
there is a high risk of a frontal collision (see Forward Collision Warning on page 180).
• Automatic Emergency Braking - automatically applies braking to reduce the impact of a collision (see Automatic
Emergency Braking on page 181).
• Obstacle-Aware Acceleration - reduces acceleration if Cybertruck detects an object in its immediate driving path
(see Obstacle-Aware Acceleration on page 182).
CAUTION: Ensure all cameras are clean and free of obstructions before each drive and before using Autopilot
features (see Cleaning a Camera on page 31). Dirty cameras as well as environmental conditions such as rain
and faded lane markings, can affect Autopilot performance. If a camera is obstructed or blinded, Cybertruck
displays a message on the touchscreen and Autopilot features may not be available. For more information on
specific alerts, see Troubleshooting Alerts on page 298.
WARNING: Forward Collision Warning is for guidance purposes only and is not a substitute for attentive
driving and sound judgment. Keep your eyes on the road when driving and never depend on Forward Collision
Warning to warn you of a potential collision. Several factors can reduce or impair performance, causing either
unnecessary, invalid, inaccurate, or missed warnings. Depending on Forward Collision Warning to warn you of a
potential collision can result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Automatic Emergency Braking is not designed to prevent all collisions. In certain situations, it can
minimize the impact of a collision by attempting to reduce your driving speed. Depending on Automatic
Emergency Braking to avoid a collision can result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Obstacle-Aware Acceleration is not designed to prevent a collision. In certain situations, it can
minimize the impact of a collision. Depending on Obstacle-Aware Acceleration to avoid a collision can result in
serious injury or death.

Forward Collision Warning
Cybertruck monitors the area in front of it for the presence of an object such as a vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, or
pedestrian. If a collision is considered likely unless you take immediate corrective action, Forward Collision Warning
is designed to sound a chime and highlight the vehicle in front of you in red on the touchscreen. If this happens,
TAKE IMMEDIATE CORRECTIVE ACTION!
Visual and audible warnings cancel automatically when the risk of a collision has been reduced (for example, you
have decelerated or stopped Cybertruck, or the object in front of your vehicle has moved out of your driving path).
If immediate action is not taken when Cybertruck issues a Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking
(if enabled) may automatically apply the brakes if a collision is considered imminent (see ).
NOTE: Your chosen setting is retained until you manually change it.
WARNING: The camera(s) associated with Forward Collision Warning are designed to monitor an approximate
area of up to 525 feet (160 meters) in your driving path. The area being monitored by Forward Collision
Warning can be adversely affected by road and weather conditions. Use appropriate caution when driving.
WARNING: Forward Collision Warning is designed only to provide visual and audible alerts. It does not attempt
to apply the brakes or decelerate Cybertruck. When seeing and/or hearing a warning, it is the driver's
responsibility to take immediate corrective action.
WARNING: Forward Collision Warning may provide a warning in situations where the likelihood of collision may
not exist. Stay alert and always pay attention to the area in front of Cybertruck so you can anticipate whether
any action is required.
Forward Collision Warning operates only when driving between approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) and 124 mph (200
km/h).
WARNING: Forward Collision Warning does not provide a warning when the driver is already applying the
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Automatic Emergency Braking
Cybertruck is designed to determine the distance from detected objects. When a collision is considered unavoidable,
Automatic Emergency Braking is designed to apply the brakes to reduce the vehicle's speed and therefore, the
severity of the impact. The amount of speed that is reduced depends on many factors, including driving speed and
environment.
When Automatic Emergency Braking applies the brakes, the touchscreen displays a visual warning and sounds a
chime. You may also notice abrupt downward movement of the brake pedal. The brake lights turn on to alert other
road users that you are slowing down.
Emergency braking in progress

Automatic Emergency Braking operates only when driving between approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) and 124 mph
(200 km/h).
Automatic Emergency Braking does not apply the brakes, or stops applying the brakes, when:
• You turn the steering wheel sharply.
• You press and release the brake pedal while Automatic Emergency Braking is applying the brakes.
• You accelerate hard while Automatic Emergency Braking is applying the brakes.
• The vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, or pedestrian is no longer detected in the front or rear of the vehicle.
Automatic Emergency Braking is always enabled when you start Cybertruck. To disable for your current drive, shift
into Park and touch Controls > Autopilot > Automatic Emergency Braking. When disabled, the touchscreen displays
a visual message.
Automatic Emergency Braking is disabled

WARNING: It is strongly recommended that you do not disable Automatic Emergency Braking. If you disable it,
Cybertruck does not automatically apply the brakes in situations where a collision is considered likely.
NOTE: Automatic Emergency Braking is designed to reduce the impact of frontal collisions only.
NOTE: Automatic Emergency Braking is designed to reduce the impact of frontal and reverse collisions with limited
functionality while in Reverse.
In the event Automatic Emergency Braking is unavailable, the touchscreen displays a visual warning.
Automatic Emergency Braking is not available

WARNING: Automatic Emergency Braking is designed to reduce the severity of an impact. It is not designed to
avoid a collision.
WARNING: Several factors can affect the performance of Automatic Emergency Braking, causing either no
braking or inappropriate or untimely braking, such as when a vehicle is partially in the path of travel or there is
road debris. It is the driver’s responsibility to drive safely and remain in control of the vehicle at all times. Never
depend on Automatic Emergency Braking to avoid or reduce the impact of a collision.
WARNING: Automatic Emergency Braking is not a substitute for maintaining a safe traveling distance between
you and the vehicle in front of you.
WARNING: The brake pedal moves downward abruptly during automatic braking events. Always ensure that
the brake pedal can move freely. Do not place material under or on top of the driver’s floor mat (including an
additional mat) and always ensure that the driver’s floor mat is properly secured. Failure to do so can impede
the ability of the brake pedal to move freely.

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Obstacle-Aware Acceleration
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration is designed to reduce the impact of a collision by reducing motor torque and in some
cases applying the brakes, if Cybertruck detects an object in its driving path. The displays a visual warning and
sounds a chime when the brakes are automatically applied. For example, Cybertruck, while parked in front of a
closed garage door with Drive engaged, detects that you have pressed hard on the accelerator pedal. Although
Cybertruck still accelerates and hits the garage door, the reduced torque may result in less damage.
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration is designed to operate only when all of these conditions are simultaneously met:
• Drive or Reverse is engaged.
• Cybertruck is stopped or traveling less than 10 mph (16 km/h).
• Cybertruck detects an object in its immediate driving path.
To disable Obstacle-Aware Acceleration, touch Controls > Autopilot > Obstacle-Aware Acceleration.
WARNING: Obstacle-Aware Acceleration is designed to reduce the severity of an impact. It is not designed to
avoid a collision.
WARNING: Obstacle-Aware Acceleration may not limit torque in all situations, such as performing a sharp turn
into a parking space. Several factors, including environmental conditions, distance from an obstacle, and a
driver's actions, can limit, delay, or inhibit Obstacle-Aware Acceleration.
WARNING: Do not rely on Obstacle-Aware Acceleration to control acceleration or to avoid, or limit, the severity
of a collision, and do not attempt to test Obstacle-Aware Acceleration. Doing so can result in serious property
damage, injury, or death.
WARNING: Several factors can affect the performance of Obstacle-Aware Acceleration, causing an
inappropriate or untimely reduction in motor torque. It is the driver's responsibility to drive safely and remain
in control of Cybertruck at all times.

Limitations and Inaccuracies
Collision Avoidance features cannot always detect all objects, vehicles, bikes, or pedestrians, and you may
experience unnecessary, inaccurate, invalid, or missed warnings for many reasons, particularly if:
• The road has sharp curves.
• Visibility is poor (due to heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.).
• Bright light (such as from oncoming headlights or direct sunlight) is interfering with the view of the camera(s).
• A camera is obstructed (dirty, covered, fogged over, covered by a sticker, etc.).
WARNING: The limitations previously described do not represent an exhaustive list of situations that may
interfere with proper operation of Collision Avoidance Assist features. These features may fail to provide their
intended function for many other reasons. It is the driver’s responsibility to avoid collisions by staying alert,
paying attention, and taking corrective action as early as possible.
CAUTION: If a fault occurs with a Collision Avoidance Assist feature, Cybertruck displays an alert. Contact Tesla
Service.

Speed Assist
How Speed Assist Works
Cybertruck displays a speed limit on the touchscreen and you can choose if and how you are warned when you
exceed the speed limit. Also, instead of using the detected speed limit, you can base warnings on an arbitrary speed
limit that you enter manually.
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In situations where Cybertruck is unable to determine a speed limit, or if Speed Assist is uncertain that an acquired
speed limit is accurate, the touchscreen may not display a speed limit sign and warnings do not take effect.
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NOTE: Speed limit warnings go away after ten seconds, or when Cybertruck slows down below the specified limit.
WARNING: Do not rely on Speed Assist to determine the appropriate speed limit or driving speed. Always
drive at a safe speed based on traffic and road conditions.

Controlling Speed Assist
To adjust the Speed Limit Warning setting, touch Controls > Autopilot > Speed Limit Warning, then choose one of
these options:
• Off - Speed limit warnings do not display and chimes are not sounded.
• Display - Speed limit signs display on the and the sign increases in size when you exceed the determined limit.
• Chime - In addition to the visual display, a chime is sounded when you exceed the determined speed limit.
You can also specify how the speed limit is determined:
• Relative - You can set a speed limit offset (+ or -) if you want to be alerted only when you exceed the offset
speed limit by a specified amount. For example, you can increase the offset to +10 mph (10 km/h) if you only
want to be warned when you exceed the speed limit by 10 mph (10 km/h).
• Absolute - Manually specify any speed limit between 20 and 140 mph (30 and 240 km/h).
NOTE: Speed Assist is not always accurate. In some situations, the location of a road can be miscalculated and
Speed Assist can display a speed for a directly adjacent road that may have a different speed limit. For example,
Speed Assist can assume Cybertruck is on a controlled-access highway when it is actually on a nearby surface street,
and vice versa.
NOTE: Your chosen setting is retained until you manually change it.

Limitations and Inaccuracies
Speed Assist may not be fully functional or may provide inaccurate information in these situations:
• Visibility is poor and speed limit signs are not clearly visible (due to heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.).
• Bright light (such as from oncoming headlights or direct sunlight) is interfering with the view of the camera(s).
• Cybertruck is being driven very close to a vehicle in front of it which is blocking the view of the camera(s).
• The windshield is obstructing the view of the camera(s) (fogged over, dirty, covered by a sticker, etc.).
• Speed limit signs are concealed by objects.
• The speed limits stored in the map database are incorrect or outdated.
• Cybertruck is being driven in an area where GPS or map data is not available or where speed limit signs can not
be detected.
• Traffic signs that do not conform to standard recognizable formats, such as digital or temporary speed signs.
• A road or a speed limit has recently changed.
WARNING: The list above does not represent an exhaustive list of situations that may interfere with proper
operation of Speed Assist. Speed Assist may fail to provide warnings for many other reasons.

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Safety & Security Settings
About the Security System
The vehicle security system activates when Cybertruck does not detect an authenticated phone or key and:
• A locked door is opened
• The locked tailgate is opened
• The powered front trunk is opened
When your vehicle detects this, the siren sounds, headlights and turn signals flash, and you receive a notification on
your mobile app that the security alarm is triggered. To deactivate the alarm, press any button on the mobile app or
tap your key card against the card reader located on the driver's side door pillar.
To enable the alarm system, touch Controls > Safety > Security Alarm. When enabled, Cybertruck.
Sentry Mode and the vehicle alarm system are two separate things: the alarm system works similar to other vehicles
(a siren sounds when a locked door is opened), whereas Sentry Mode uses cameras and audio to detect suspicious
activity nearby (see Sentry Mode on page 188 for more information). If Cybertruck is in Sentry Mode, the Security
Alarm setting is not available.

PIN to Drive
For an added layer of security, prevent Cybertruck from being driven until a 4-digit PIN (Personal Identification
Number) is entered. To enable this setting, touch Controls > Safety > PIN to Drive and follow the on-screen prompts
to create a driving PIN.
When enabled, in addition to entering the 4-digit driving PIN to drive, you must also use it to enter Valet mode for
the first time and create the 4-digit valet PIN to enter and exit Valet mode. In Valet mode, Cybertruck can be driven
without the need for the valet to enter a driving PIN. The PIN to Drive setting is disabled whenever Valet mode is
active.
If you forget your driving PIN, touch the link to enter your Tesla login credentials on the PIN to Drive popup, then
follow the instructions on the touchscreen.
NOTE: In the unlikely event that your touchscreen is unresponsive, you may be unable to enter the PIN. In this case,
first try to restart the touchscreen (see Restarting the Touchscreen on page 10). If the touchscreen is still
unresponsive, you can still bypass PIN to Drive by turning on Keyless Driving in the Tesla mobile app.

Glovebox PIN
Protect the contents in your glovebox with a 4-digit PIN (not related to PIN to Drive). To enable, touch Controls >
Safety > Glovebox PIN and follow the directions on the touchscreen. When enabled, you are prompted to enter the
PIN to open the glovebox. Select the toggle to disable and then enter the PIN to remove this added security
protection.
If you forget your glovebox PIN, reset it by entering your Tesla login credentials, then follow the directions on the
touchscreen.
NOTE: Using a Glovebox PIN allows the glovebox to be opened even when Cybertruck is in Valet mode.

Speed Limit Mode
Speed Limit Mode allows you to limit acceleration and maximum driving speed to a chosen value between 50 and
120 mph (80 and 193 km/h). The first time you use this feature, you must create a 4-digit PIN that you must use to
enable and disable Speed Limit Mode. When enabled and the driving speed approaches within approximately 3 mph
(5 km/h) of the maximum speed, a chime sounds, the touchscreen displays a message, and Cybertruck sends a
notification to the mobile app. You can also touch Security > Speed Limit Mode to enable from the Tesla mobile app.
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1. Ensure Cybertruck is in Park.
2. Touch Controls > Safety > Speed Limit Mode on the touchscreen.
3. Select the maximum driving speed.
4. Drag the slider to the On position.
5. Enter the 4-digit PIN that you want to use to enable and disable Speed Limit Mode.
NOTE: If you forget the PIN, you can disable Speed Limit Mode by entering login credentials for your Tesla
account.
NOTE: While Speed Limit Mode is enabled, the acceleration setting automatically sets to Chill.
WARNING: Driving downhill can increase driving speed and cause Cybertruck to exceed your chosen
maximum speed.
WARNING: Speed Limit Mode is not a replacement for good judgment, driver training, and the need to closely
monitor speed limits and driving conditions. Accidents occur at any speed and it is your responsibility to drive
safely.

Trailer Alarm

When enabled, Cybertruck sounds an alarm if the vehicle detects the trailer is being unplugged while Trailer Mode is
active and the vehicle is locked.

Clear Browser Data
You can clear your vehicle's browser data (like you would on a computer or smartphone) by navigating to Controls >
Service > Clear Browser Data. This is useful for many situations, such erasing settings or searches from another
driver.
Check the boxes on the touchscreen popup to exclude bookmarks and/or history for your convenience.

Dashcam
NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle configuration, options purchased, and software version, your vehicle
may not be equipped with Dashcam or the features may not operate exactly as described. It is your sole
responsibility to consult and comply with all local regulations and property restrictions regarding the use of
cameras.
Dashcam records video footage of your vehicle's surroundings while driving. Use Dashcam to record driving
incidents or other notable events, like you would for an external dashcam on other vehicles.
The Dashcam icon is located in the app launcher. You can add the Dashcam app to the bottom bar for easy access
(see Customizing My Apps on page 13). When Cybertruck is in Park, touching the Dashcam icon displays the Viewer
(see Viewing Video Recordings on page 190).

To protect your privacy, video recordings are saved locally to a formatted USB flash drive's onboard memory.
Recordings are not sent to Tesla. Cybertruck does not record videos when Dashcam is Off.

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How to Use Dashcam
1. Format a USB flash drive. Dashcam requires a properly formatted USB drive inserted in your vehicle's USB port to
store and retrieve footage. There are two ways to format the flash drive if needed:
◦ Format the flash drive with Cybertruck. Insert the flash drive into the USB port and navigate to Controls >
Safety > Format USB Drive.
◦ Format the flash drive on a computer. See USB Drive Requirements for Recording Videos on page 190 for
more information.
2. Insert the USB flash drive into your vehicle's USB port, preferably the one in the glovebox .
3. Enable Dashcam by touching Controls > Dashcam. Dashcam allows you to choose how and when footage is
saved. You can choose between:
◦ Auto: Dashcam automatically saves a recording to the USB drive when Cybertruck detects a safety-critical
event, such as a collision or airbag deployment. When Auto is selected, detection can vary and is subject to
your vehicle's power, sleep, and Autopilot state.
NOTE: Several factors determine whether Dashcam automatically saves a recording of a safety-critical event
(for example, amount of force, whether or not airbags deploy, etc.). Do not rely on Dashcam to automatically
record all safety-critical events.
◦ Manual: You must manually touch the Dashcam icon to save a recording of the most recent ten minutes of
footage.
◦ On Honk: When you press the horn, Dashcam saves a recording of the most recent ten minutes of footage. You
can enable this along with Auto or Manual simultaneously.
4. Once enabled, the Dashcam icon indicates when footage is saved. You can also view the status of the Dashcam
icon in Controls:

The icon changes to show the status of Dashcam:
RECORDING: Dashcam is recording. To save video footage, touch the icon. To pause recording,
press and hold the icon.

AVAILABLE: Dashcam Is available but not actively recording. Touch the dashcam icon to start
recording footage.

PAUSED: Dashcam is on, but not currently recording or saving anything. This may happen while the
viewer is launched, for example.

BUSY: Dashcam is in the process of loading, saving, or overwriting footage. While dashcam is busy,
footage is not being captured and recorded.

SAVED: Footage is saved. You can also save Dashcam clips by touching the Dashcam icon in the
app launcher while Driving.

5. When your desired footage is saved, view the clips on the touchscreen or a computer:

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◦ Touchscreen: Ensure Cybertruck is in Park and touch the Dashcam icon in the app launcher. Videos are
organized by timestamp. See Viewing Video Recordings on page 190 for more information.
◦ Computer: Insert the USB flash drive into a computer and navigate to the TeslaCam folder. Videos are
organized by timestamp. See Viewing Video Recordings on page 190 for more information.
6. To turn Dashcam off, navigate to Controls > Dash cam > Off. If set to Auto, Manual, or On Honk, Dashcam
automatically enables (but may not be actively saving footage, depending on your preferences) every time you
drive.

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Sentry Mode
NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle configuration, options purchased, and software version, your vehicle
may not be equipped with Sentry Mode or the features may not operate exactly as described. It is your sole
responsibility to consult and comply with all local regulations and property restrictions regarding the use of
cameras.
When enabled, your vehicle's cameras remain powered on and ready to record suspicious activity around your
vehicle when Cybertruck is locked and in Park. Think of Sentry Mode as an intelligent vehicle security system that
alerts you when it detects possible threats nearby.
If a threat is detected, Sentry Mode pulses the headlights, sounds the alarm, and displays a message on the
touchscreen indicating that the cameras may be recording to inform individuals outside of the vehicle. The mobile
app alerts you of the alarm and saves footage of the event to a USB drive (if installed).
Sentry Mode is disabled by default. You can use voice commands or the Tesla mobile app to easily enable or disable
Sentry Mode. To enable Sentry Mode using voice commands, say "Keep Tesla safe," "Keep my car safe," "Sentry on,"
or "Enable Sentry" (see Voice Commands on page 26).
Sentry Mode requires your Battery to be at least 20% charged. If the Battery falls below 20%, Sentry Mode turns off
and the mobile app sends you a notification. Power consumption may increase when Sentry Mode is active.
NOTE: When Sentry Mode is enabled, the Security Alarm settings (Controls > Safety > Security Alarm) are not
available.
CAUTION: Do not rely on Sentry Mode to protect Cybertruck from all possible security threats. Sentry Mode
uses many factors to determine whether to activate the security alarm. All impacts may not be detected and
the alarm may not activate in all situations. While it may help deter some threats, no security system can
prevent all attacks.

How to Use Sentry Mode (With a USB Flash Drive)
1. Sentry Mode requires a properly formatted USB drive inserted in your vehicle's USB port. There are two ways to
format the USB drive:
◦ Insert the USB drive into the USB port and navigate to Controls > Format USB Drive. Your vehicle
automatically formats the USB drive for you.