Customizing My Apps on page 32Customizing My Apps on page 1116). When CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is
in Park, touching the Dashcam icon displays the Viewer (see Viewing Video Recordings on page 665).

To protect your privacy, video recordings are saved locally to a formatted USB flash drive's onboard memory. Recordings are
not sent to Tesla. CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y does not record videos when Dashcam is Off.
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. Vehicles manufactured beginning approximately 2020 are equipped with a pre-formatted USB flash drive
in the glove box. There are two ways to format the flash drive if needed:
◦ Format the flash drive with CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y. 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 664 for more
information.
2. Insert the USB flash drive into your vehicle's USB port, preferably the one in the glovebox (if equipped).
NOTE: For some vehicles manufactured after approximately November 1, 2021, the center console USB ports may only
support charging devices. Use the USB port inside the glove box for all other functions.

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3. Enable Dashcam by touching Controls > Safety > 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 CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y
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 paused. To resume recording, touch the icon. To avoid losing video footage, pause
Dashcam before removing the flash drive.

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.

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
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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:
◦ Touchscreen: Ensure CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is in Park and touch the Dashcam icon in the app
launcher. Videos are organized by timestamp. See Viewing Video Recordings on page 665 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 665 for more information.
6. To turn Dashcam off, navigate to Controls > Safety > 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 and sensors (if equipped) remain powered on and ready to record suspicious activity
around your vehicle when CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y 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 or the vehicle sensors determine there is a lot of jerky movement like when getting towed or shaken,
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 97).
NOTE: For some vehicles manufactured after approximately November 1, 2021, the center console USB ports may only support
charging devices. Use the USB port inside the glove box for all other functions.
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 CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y 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.
NOTE: Sentry Mode only sends notifications to the mobile app when the alarm is triggered or sudden jerky motions are
detected by the vehicle.
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. Vehicles manufactured beginning
approximately 2020 are equipped with a pre-formatted USB flash drive in the glove box. There are two ways to format the
USB drive:
◦ Insert the USB drive into the USB port and navigate to Controls > Safety > Format USB Drive. Your vehicle automatically
formats the USB drive for you.
◦ Format the USB drive on a computer. See USB Drive Requirements for Recording Videos on page 664 for more
information.
2. Insert the USB drive into the vehicle's USB port, preferrable the one in the glove box (if equipped).
3. With your vehicle in Park, enable Dashcam by navigating to Controls > Safety > Dashcam (Dashcam must be enabled for
Sentry Mode to work).
4. Touch Controls > Safety > Sentry Mode > On. Once enabled, the Sentry Mode icon in Controlson the status bar turns red.

NOTE: Rear camera recordings are available only on vehicles manufactured after approximately February 2018.
When enabled, Sentry Mode is idle, ready to sound the alarm and save a recording of the security event if triggered. See
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5. To silence the security alarm and audio system when the alarm is triggered, navigate to Controls > Safety > Disable Sentry
Sounds. When enabled, Sentry Mode still sends a notification through the mobile app and saves the last 10 minutes
footage.
6. To silence the security alarm and audio system when the alarm is triggered, navigate to Controls > Safety > Disable Sentry
Sounds. When enabled, Sentry Mode still sends a notification through the mobile app and saves the last 10 minutes
footage.
7. To manually enable/disable Sentry Mode until the next drive, touch the Sentry Mode icon. Sentry Mode is Off when the
icon is no longer red.

Turn Sentry Mode Off in Controls > Safety > Sentry Mode to disable for more than one drive cycle.
How to Use Sentry Mode (Without a USB Flash Drive)
When Sentry mode is enabled and a security event is detected but without a USB drive plugged into a USB port, your vehicle
alerts you through the mobile app, without any camera recordings.
Sentry Mode Settings
• Exclude specific locations
In Controls > Safety > Sentry Mode, you can determine if you want Sentry Mode to not enable in certain locations (see
Home, Work, and Favorite Destinations on page 701 for more information):
◦ Exclude Home: Sentry Mode does not automatically enable at the location set as Home in your Favorites list.
◦ Exclude Work: Sentry Mode does not automatically enable at the location set as Work in your Favorites list.
◦ Exclude Favorites: Sentry Mode does not automatically enable at any location in your Favorites list.
NOTE: To recognize a location listed as Home, Work, or a Favorite, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y must be
parked within approximately 1,640 feet (500 meters) of the saved location.
To set up your Home or Work location, touch Navigate > Set Home/Set Work. To set up a Favorite, touch the star when
viewing an address on the map. Manually turning Sentry Mode on or off using the touchscreen or the mobile app overrides
your Home, Work, or Favorite exclusion preferences until your next drive.
• Set Camera-Based Detection
When Camera-Based Detection is enabled, Sentry Mode uses the vehicle’s external cameras in addition to vehicle sensors
to detect a security event while parked. If disabled, your vehicle only saves clips to the USB drive if a physical threat is
detected. To adjust, touch Controls > Safety > Sentry Mode > Camera-Based Detection.
• View Live Camera
NOTE: View Live Camera requires premium connectivity and version 4.2.1 (or newer) of the Tesla mobile app installed on a
phone that has been paired as a key to CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y.
When Sentry Mode is enabled, use the mobile app to remotely view the area surrounding
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y as seen through the exterior cameras. To enable, touch Controls > Safety >
Sentry Mode > View Live Camera via Mobile App on the touchscreen to see what Sentry Mode records in real-time. Ensure
there are no occupants in the vehicle and all doors are locked. Then, on the mobile app, navigate to Safety > Sentry Mode >
View Live Camera.
When View Live Camera is actively in use, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y periodically flashes its exterior
lights and displays a message on the touchscreen to notify others that the area surrounding the vehicle is being viewed
through the cameras.
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If CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is equipped with a pedestrian warning speaker (see Pedestrian Warning
System on page 527), you can press and hold the microphone button on the mobile app to transmit your voice through this
speaker.
You can also enable Dog Mode at the same time and switch the live camera view to see through the interior camera on the
mobile app. See Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp on page 675 for more information. This feature is not supported in
vehicles with Autopilot computer 2.0 or 2.5. Touch Controls > Software > Autopilot computer to find out which computer
your vehicle has.
NOTE: If Dog and Sentry are enabled at the same time, Sentry defaults to Disable Sentry Sounds to protect your pet.
NOTE: Video quality can vary depending on network connectivity. No audio is captured.
NOTE: The live camera feed is fully encrypted and cannot be accessed by Tesla.
• View Live Camera
NOTE: View Live Camera requires the Tesla mobile app installed on a phone that has been paired as a key to
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y.
When Sentry Mode is enabled, use the mobile app to remotely view the area surrounding
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y as seen through the exterior cameras. To enable, touch Controls > Safety >
Sentry Mode > View Live Camera via Mobile App on the touchscreen to see what Sentry Mode records in real-time. Ensure
there are no occupants in the vehicle and all doors are locked. Then, on the mobile app, navigate to Safety > Sentry Mode >
View Live Camera.
When View Live Camera is actively in use, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y periodically flashes its exterior
lights and displays a message on the touchscreen to notify others that the area surrounding the vehicle is being viewed
through the cameras.
View Live Camera is limited to approximately one hour (or 15 minutes for some regions) of cumulative usage per day.
If CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is equipped with a pedestrian warning speaker (see Pedestrian Warning
System on page 527), you can press and hold the microphone button on the mobile app to transmit your voice through this
speaker.
You can also enable Dog Mode at the same time and switch the live camera view to see through the interior camera on the
mobile app. See Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp on page 1338 for more information.
NOTE: If Dog and Sentry are enabled at the same time, Sentry defaults to Disable Sentry Sounds to protect your pet if the
alarm sounds while they are in your vehicle.
NOTE: Video quality can vary depending on network connectivity. No audio is captured.
NOTE: The live camera feed is fully encrypted and cannot be accessed by Tesla.
See Viewing Video Recordings on page 665 for more information on viewing Sentry Mode footage.
NOTE: When the internal storage reaches full capacity, new recordings overwrite the older recordings.

USB Drive Requirements for Recording Videos
NOTE: For some vehicles manufactured after approximately November 1, 2021, the center console USB ports may only support
charging devices. To play media files or to format and view video footage, use the USB-A port in the glovebox (see Interior
Electronics on page 41).
NOTE: For some vehicles manufactured after approximately November 1, 2021, the center console USB ports may only support
charging devices. To play media files or to format and view video footage, use the USB-A port in the glovebox (see Interior
Electronics on page 41).
Some features require you to use a USB drive (for example, Dashcam, Sentry Mode and Track Mode, if equipped, and Track
Mode, if equipped,) that meet these requirements:
• Minimum storage capacity of 64 GB. Use a USB drive with as much available storage as possible. Video footage can
occupy a large amount of space.
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• USB 2.0 compatible. If using a USB 3.0 drive, it must also support USB 2.0.
• Properly formatted (either automatically or manually on page 665).
NOTE: The USB-C ports in the center console and below the rear touchscreen do not support the ability to format, save, and
view video footage. For any of these functions, use the USB-A port in the glovebox (see Interior Electronics on page 57).
NOTE: In some market regions you can purchase recommended USB drives on http://www.tesla.com.
Automatically Formatting a USB Drive
Insert the USB drive into a front USB port that supports the ability to format, save, and view video footage (see Interior
Electronics on page 41Interior Electronics on page 41Interior Electronics on page 57Interior Electronics on page 57Interior
Electronics on page 1123). and touch Controls > Safety > Format USB Drive. This automatically formats the USB drive as exFAT
and creates folders for TeslaCam and TeslaTrackMode (if equipped) and TeslaTrackMode (if equipped). The USB drive is now
ready to record and save video footage.
Format USB Drive is available only when a USB drive (with one or fewer partitions) is inserted into a front USB port. Choosing
Format USB Drive erases any existing content on the USB drive. Before using this feature, move any content you want to keep
to a different device.
Manually Formatting a USB Drive
If CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is unable to format the USB drive, format it using a computer:
1. Format the USB drive as exFAT, MS-DOS FAT (for Mac), ext3, or ext4 (NTFS is currently not supported).
2. Create a base-level folder titled TeslaCam. For Track Mode (if equipped), create another base-level folder called
TeslaTrackMode. For Track Mode (if equipped), create another base-level folder called TeslaTrackMode. You can use one
USB drive for Dashcam, Sentry Mode, Track Mode (if equipped), Track Mode (if equipped), and audio files, but you must
create separate partitions or folders on the exFAT USB drive.
3. Once formatted, insert the USB drive into the glovebox USB port (if equipped), otherwise use a front USB port in the center
console. Do not use a rear USB port because they can only charge devices. It may take a few seconds for
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y to recognize the USB drive.
4. Once recognized, ensure icons for Dashcam and Sentry Mode appear at the top of your touchscreenicons for Dashcam and
Sentry Mode are available when you touch Controls. CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is now ready to record
videos.
NOTE: You may need to first enable Sentry Mode by touching Controls > SentryControls > Safety > Sentry Mode.
Viewing Video Recordings
If footage is saved, you can view the clips on the touchscreen or a computer.
When the USB drive runs out of storage space, video footage can no longer be saved. To prevent the USB drive from getting
full, regularly move saved videos to another device and delete them from the USB drive.
Viewing on the Touchscreen

You can view recorded footage on the touchscreen when CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is in Park. Touch the
Dashcam icon located in the app launcher. The tabs display a list of all video clips, organized by location and timestamp.
Pause, rewind, fast forward, and delete clips as needed. Swipe to the right or press and hold to quickly delete certain clips.
Navigate to Controls > Safety > Delete Dashcam Clips to delete all Dashcam and Sentry Mode footage.
NOTE: Dashcam recording pauses when you launch the Viewer.
Viewing on a Computer

Insert the USB drive into a computer and navigate to the TeslaCam or TeslaTrackMode (if equipped) or TeslaTrackMode (if
equipped) folder.
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• RecentClips: Contains the last 60 minutes of recorded content.
• SavedClips: Contains all recordings that are saved and renamed from the RecentClips folder.
• SentryClips: Contains recordings from all Sentry Mode security events. If storage space on the USB drive becomes limited,
the oldest Sentry Clips are deleted to provide space for new ones. Once deleted, you cannot retrieve them.

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Operating Climate Controls
Overview of Climate Controls
Climate controls are available at the bottom of the touchscreen. By default, climate control is set to Auto, which maintains
optimum comfort in all but the most severe weather conditions. When you adjust the cabin temperature while in the Auto
setting, the system automatically adjusts the heating, air conditioning, air distribution, and fan speed to maintain the cabin at
your selected temperature.
Touch the displayed temperature at the bottom of the touchscreen to access the main climate controls screen, where you can
adjust your climate preferences. You can return to Auto at any time by touching Auto. Touch the power button on the main
climate controls screen to toggle on or off. For quick access to common controls, touch < or > to display the climate popup.
While the cabin is warming up or cooling down, the fan speed may be reduced. The touchscreen displays Warming Up or
Cooling Down while getting to your preferred temperature.
NOTE: The climate control system is powered by the high voltage Battery. Therefore, prolonged use decreases driving range.
WARNING: To avoid burns resulting from prolonged use, individuals who have peripheral neuropathy, or whose capacity
to feel pain is limited because of diabetes, age, neurological injury, or some other condition, should exercise caution
when using the climate control system and seat heaters.
Adjusting Climate Control Settings
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NOTE: For one-touch access to seat heaters and defrosters, you can add these controls to My Apps. See Customizing My
Apps on page 32.
1. Touch to turn the climate control system on or off.
2. Touch to adjust the climate settings for the front cabin.
3. Choose where air flows into the front cabin (windshield, face-level, or foot-level vents). You can choose one or more vents.
4. Touch to adjust the climate settings for the rear cabin. If set to Auto, the rear vents turn on automatically when the front
climate system is on and a passenger is detected (see Ventilation on page 679).If set to Auto, the rear vents turn on
automatically when the front climate system is on and a passenger is detected (see Ventilation on page 679). If Auto is
enabled and a passenger is detected, the set temperature is maintained for the rear cabin (see Adjusting the Front and
Rear Vents on page 683). If Auto is enabled and a passenger is detected, the set temperature is maintained for the rear
cabin (see Adjusting the Front and Rear Vents on page 683).
NOTE: Enable Sync to set the same temperature for the front and back cabins.
5. Touch the driver's side seat icon to adjust seat heaters for the driver. The seat operates at three levels from 3 (highest) to 1
(lowest). The seat icon displays twisting lines that turn red (heating) or blue (cooling) or blue (cooling) corresponding with
the set level. Auto, which displays when the climate control system is set to Auto, warms or cools or cools the front seats
based on cabin temperature. For one-touch access to seat heaters, you can add them to the touchscreen's bottom bar (see
Customizing My Apps on page 32).
6. Touch to control the heated steering wheelsteering yoke (or steering wheel), if equipped. The icon displays red twisting
lines that correspond to the set level. If set to Auto, the steering wheel is heated as needed, based on cabin temperature,
whenever the climate control system is set to Auto. For one-touch access, you can add this control to the touchscreen's
bottom bar (see Customizing My Apps on page 32).
7. Touch to turn on the wiper defrosters (if equipped). Wipers defrost for 3015 minutes then turn off automatically.
8. Touch the passenger's side seat icon to adjust seat heaters for the front passenger. The seat operates at three levels from 3
(highest) to 1 (lowest). The seat icon displays twisting lines that turn red (heating) or blue (cooling) or blue (cooling)
corresponding with the set level. Auto, which displays when the climate control system is set to Auto, warms or cools or
cools the front seats based on cabin temperature. For one-touch access to seat heaters, you can add them to the
touchscreen's bottom bar (see Customizing My Apps on page 32).
9. When in Park, these settings display to allow you to keep the climate control system operating, even when you leave
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y (see Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp on page 675).
10. Touch to adjust how air flows from the front vents. When the climate control system is operating, the passenger front vent
can be turned off independently of driver's vent. See Adjusting the Front and Rear Vents on page 683Adjusting the Front
and Rear Vents on page 683Ventilation on page 679Ventilation on page 679.
11. When CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is in Park, touch Schedule to set a recurring daily time when you want
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y to be ready to drive by preconditioning the Battery and cabin climate and/or
charging during off-peak hours (see Scheduled Charging and Scheduled Departure on page 741).
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12. If your CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is equipped with the medical-grade HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate
Air) filter, this filter ensures the best quality air inside the cabin whenever the climate control system is on and outside air is
entering the cabin (recirculate is off). The HEPA filter is extremely effective at removing particles, including pollution,
allergens, bacteria, pollen, mold spores, and viruses. Both the HEPA filter and the secondary filtration system also contain
activated carbon to remove a broad spectrum of odors and gases. When you engage Bioweapon Defense Mode, the
positive pressure inside the cabin minimizes the amount of outside air that can enter the vehicle.
NOTE: Some gases, such as carbon monoxide, are not effectively removed by activated carbon.
13. Touch to control the flow of air inside the cabin. Air can be drawn into CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y from
outside or air can be recirculated inside the cabin.
14. Use the slider to adjust the fan speed. When in Auto, the fan speed levels change to Low/ Medium/ High.
NOTE: Adjusting the fan speed may change the selected setting for how air is drawn into CybertruckModel SModel XModel
3Model Y in order to increase or reduce air flow.
15. Touch to turn the air conditioning system on or off. Turning it off reduces cooling, but saves energy.
NOTE: Because CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y runs much quieter than a gasoline-powered vehicle, you may
notice the sound of the air conditioning compressor as it is operating. To minimize noise, reduce the fan speed.
16. Touch to warm up the rear windshield. After 15 minutes, the rear window defroster automatically turns off. The exterior side
mirrors and charge port and charge port (on some vehicles) are also heated whenever the rear window defroster is
operating. See Cold Weather Best Practices on page 691 for more information on preparing for cold weather.
17. The windshield defroster distributes air flow to the windshield. Touch once to defog the windshield (the icon turns blue).
Touch a second time to defrost the windshield. Touch a third time to turn off and restore the air distribution, heating, and
fan to their previous settings.
18. Touch Auto to turn the Auto setting on or off.

Adjusting Climate Control Settings
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NOTE: For one-touch access to seat heaters and defrosters, you can add these controls to My Apps. See Customizing My
Apps on page 32.
1. Touch to turn the climate control system on or off.
2. Touch Auto to turn the Auto setting on or off.
3. Touch the driver's side seat icon to adjust seat heaters for the driver. The seat operates at three levels from 3 (highest) to 1
(lowest). For one-touch access to seat heaters, you can add them to the touchscreen's bottom bar (see Customizing My
Apps on page 32).
4. Touch to turn on the wiper defrosters (if equipped). Wipers defrost for 15 minutes then turn off automatically.
5. Touch to turn the heater on or off for the steering wheel (if equipped).
6. Touch to adjust the climate settings for the rear cabin. If set to Auto, the rear vents turn on automatically when the front
climate system is on and a passenger is detected.
7. When in Park, these settings display to allow you to keep the climate control system operating, even when you leave
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y (see Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp on page 675).
8. Touch to turn all seat heaters off.
9. Touch to adjust seat heaters for front and rear seats.
10. Touch the passenger's side seat icon to adjust seat heaters for the front passenger. The seat operates at three levels from 3
(highest) to 1 (lowest). For one-touch access to seat heaters, you can add them to the touchscreen's bottom bar (see
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11. If your CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is equipped with the medical-grade HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate
Air) filter, this filter ensures the best quality air inside the cabin whenever the climate control system is on and outside air is
entering the cabin (recirculate is off). The HEPA filter is extremely effective at removing particles, including pollution,
allergens, bacteria, pollen, mold spores, and viruses. Both the HEPA filter and the secondary filtration system also contain
activated carbon to remove a broad spectrum of odors and gases. When you engage Bioweapon Defense Mode, the
positive pressure inside the cabin minimizes the amount of outside air that can enter the vehicle.
NOTE: Some gases, such as carbon monoxide, are not effectively removed by activated carbon.
12. When CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is in Park, touch Schedule to set a recurring daily time when you want
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y to be ready to drive by preconditioning the Battery and cabin climate and/or
charging during off-peak hours (see Scheduled Charging and Scheduled Departure on page 741).
13. The windshield defroster distributes air flow to the windshield. Touch once to defog the windshield (the icon turns blue).
Touch a second time to defrost the windshield. Touch a third time to turn off and restore the air distribution, heating, and
fan to their previous settings.
14. Touch to control the flow of air inside the cabin. Air can be drawn into CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y from
outside or air can be recirculated inside the cabin.
15. Use the slider to adjust the fan speed.
NOTE: Adjusting the fan speed may change the selected setting for how air is drawn into CybertruckModel SModel XModel
3Model Y in order to increase or reduce air flow.
16. Touch to turn the air conditioning system on or off. Turning it off reduces cooling, but saves energy.
NOTE: Because CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y runs much quieter than a gasoline-powered vehicle, you may
notice the sound of the air conditioning compressor as it is operating. To minimize noise, reduce the fan speed.
17. Choose where air flows into the front cabin (windshield, face-level, or foot-level vents). You can choose one or more vents.

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Climate Popup
Touch the temperature arrows on the bottom of the touchscreen to display a popup for easy access to some of the most
common climate controls:

NOTE: For one-touch access to seat heaters and defrosters, you can add these controls to My Apps. See Customizing My
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1. Touch to access the main climate controls screen.
2. Enable or disable heated or cooled seats (if equipped).
3. Enable or disable heated or cooled seats (if equipped).
4. Enable or disable heated seats.
5. Enable or disable heated seats.
6. Enable or disable the front or rear windshield defrosters.
7. Modify the cabin temperature by dragging the slider. You can also enable temperature splitting which allows the driver and
front passenger to customize their own climate preferences. The front passenger can touch the temperature icon on the
bottom of the touchscreen or the main climate controls screen to adjust. Touch Split again to disable climate splitting.
Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp
The Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp settings allow you to keep the climate control system running when in Park, even after
you've left CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y or choose to stay inside the vehicle. These settings are useful when it
is important to maintain the cabin temperature in hot or cold weather conditions. For example, when leaving groceries in
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y on hot days, you may want to use Keep Climate On to prevent spoilage.
Dog is designed to maintain a comfortable cabin temperature for your pet while you actively and frequently monitor this
temperature using the mobile app (which requires both your phone and the vehicle to have cellular connectivity). When in Dog,
the touchscreen displays the current cabin temperature to inform people passing by that your pet is safe. This setting is not
intended for people, and should only be used for short periods of time while you stay in close proximity should you need to
return to the vehicle in situations where the temperature can no longer be maintained.
NOTE: To avoid accidentally pressing the window switch (such as your dog stepping on it), the windows cannot be rolled down
while Dog is enabled.
NOTE: If Dog and Sentry are enabled at the same time, Sentry defaults to Disable Sentry Sounds to protect your pet. See
Sentry Mode on page 662 for more information.
Live Camera view is now available if Sentry Mode or Dog Mode, or both, are enabled. When Sentry Mode is on, the cameras
show a live view of the vehicle's surroundings. When Dog Mode is on, the interior cabin camera shows the inside of the vehicle
so you can check on your pet at any time. If both are enabled, switch the camera views by touching the gray circles or the
interior icon that correspond to different cameras on the mobile app. See Sentry Mode on page 662 for more information.
NOTE: Enabling the interior cabin camera for Dog or Sentry Mode requires the mobile app version 4.15.0 or higher. This feature
is not supported in vehicles with Autopilot computer 2.0 or 2.5. Touch Controls > Software > Autopilot computer to find out
which computer your vehicle has.
NOTE: View Live Camera is limited to approximately one hour (or 15 minutes for some regions) of cumulative usage per day.
Camp allows you to power electronics through the USB ports and low voltage outlet in addition to maintaining the cabin
temperature. The touchscreen remains on so you can play music, browse the internet, play games in the arcade, or watch
shows in Tesla Theater. You can also control media and climate settings from a paired phone. Camp is ideal for remaining
inside your vehicle, such as camping or staying with a child. While active, Sentry Mode and the vehicle alarm system are
disabled. Walk-Away Door Lock is inactive.
To operate Keep Climate On, Dog, or Camp:
1. Make sure the Battery's charge level is at least 20%.
2. Engage Park. The Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp settings are available only when CybertruckModel SModel XModel
3Model Y is in Park.
3. If necessary, adjust the climate settings.
4. On the climate controls screen, touch Keep Climate On, Dog, or Camp.
NOTE: You can also control Dog and Camp from the mobile app, by swiping up from the gray bar on the Climate screen.
The climate control system attempts to maintain your climate settings until you shift out of Park or manually turn it off. Avoid
using Keep Climate On, Dog, or Camp when the Battery's charge level is low. If the Battery's charge level drops below 20%,
the Tesla mobile app attempts to repeatedly send notifications reminding you to check on anything that you have left in
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NOTE: Software updates cannot be performed when Keep Climate On, Dog, or Camp is active.
NOTE: The intrusion sensor (if equipped) automatically disables when Keep Climate On, Dog, or Camp is active. However, you
can override this behavior and keep the intrusion sensor enabled. To do so, touch Controls > Safety > Tilt/Intrusion after
enabling Keep Climate On, Dog, or Camp. However, note that keeping the intrusion sensor enabled while Keep Climate On,
Dog, or Camp is active can trigger an alarm event as a result of air movement inside the cabin.
WARNING: Never leave a child unattended in your vehicle.
WARNING: Check local laws for any restrictions on leaving pets unattended in your vehicle.
WARNING: You are responsible for the safety of your dog or pet. Never leave them in CybertruckModel SModel XModel
3Model Y for long periods of time. Constantly monitor the vehicle temperature and their well-being. Make sure you have
sufficient cellular coverage on your phone and time to return to the vehicle, if necessary.
WARNING: In the unlikely event that your climate control system needs service or is not working as expected, avoid
using Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp. Never rely on your vehicle to protect something irreplaceable.
WARNING: You can adjust and monitor the climate control system remotely using the mobile app. However, if you use
the mobile app to turn off the climate control system, Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp stop operating.
Cabin Overheat Protection
Cabin Overheat Protection prevents the cabin from getting too hot in scorching ambient conditions. While not necessary to
activate whenever you leave CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y, the climate control system can reduce and maintain
the temperature of your vehicle’s cabin. This can prevent the cabin from getting too hot after leaving it parked in the sun,
making the vehicle more comfortable when you return. Cabin Overheat Protection may take up to 15 minutes to enable once
you exit the vehicle. This feature is intended for passenger comfort and has no impact on the reliability of your vehicle's
components.
To turn on, touch Controls > Safety > Cabin Overheat Protection and choose:
• On: The air conditioning operates when the cabin temperature exceeds 105° F (40° C), or the selected temperature if
available, on the touchscreen or mobile app. Customizing temperatures may require the most recent version of the mobile
app.
• No A/C: Only the fan operates to prevent touch surfaces from getting too hot.
• Off: Disables Cabin Overheat Protection.
You can also enable Cabin Overheat Protection remotely through the mobile app by touching Climate. Swipe up on the bottom
menu and select a setting under Cabin Overheat Protection (see Mobile App on page 355).
Cabin Overheat Protection operates until 12 hours has elapsed once you exit CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y, or
until the Battery energy drops below 20%, whichever comes first. Using Cabin Overheat Protection requires energy from the
Battery, which may decrease range.
NOTE: To enable Cabin Overheat Protection, Tilt/Intrusion must be turned off.
NOTE: To enable Cabin Overheat Protection, Tilt/Intrusion must be turned off.
WARNING: Due to automatic shut-off, extreme outside conditions, or other potential inability to maintain the selected
temperature, the inside of the vehicle can become dangerously hot, even when Cabin Overheat Protection is enabled. If
you experience temperatures exceeding the selected temperature repeatedly, contact Tesla service.
WARNING: Never leave children or pets in the vehicle unattended. Due to automatic shut-off or extreme outside
conditions, the inside of the vehicle can become dangerously hot, even when Cabin Overheat Protection is enabled.
Climate Control Operating Tips
You can improve the efficiency of the cabin heater by limiting acceleration. This allows the heat pump system to use more
residual heat from the Battery to efficiently heat the cabin while maintaining the chosen acceleration level. This is useful in
cold weather.
• When you use the mobile app to turn on the climate control system, it automatically turns off when the charge level drops
to 20%, or if two hours has passed. To cool or heat the cabin for a longer period of time, charge the vehicle and re-enable
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• You may hear the sound of the climate system inside the cabin of CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y when
Parked. It makes a low fan noise. The climate system attempts to dry itself out to minimize additional moisture or musty
odors. This is a normal operation and not a cause for concern.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a heat pump (to determine if your vehicle has a heat pump, touch Controls > Software >
Additional Vehicle Information), you can improve the efficiency of the cabin heating by reducing your selected acceleration
mode (see Acceleration Modes on page 497). This allows the heat pump system to take more heat from the Battery to
efficiently heat the cabin, instead of maintaining the Battery's ability to provide peak acceleration performance. This helps
to maximize driving efficiency in colder weather. Note that when subsequently increasing the acceleration mode, the
Battery requires time to warm up before the increased level of acceleration is available.
• You can improve the efficiency of the cabin heating by reducing your selected acceleration mode (see Acceleration Modes
on page 497Acceleration Modes on page 501). This allows the heat pump system to take more heat from the Battery to
efficiently heat the cabin, instead of maintaining the Battery's ability to provide peak acceleration performance. This helps
to maximize driving efficiency in colder weather. Note that when subsequently increasing the acceleration mode, the
Battery requires time to warm up before the increased level of acceleration is available.
• Your charge port latch may freeze in extremely cold weather or icy conditions. In cases where you cannot remove or insert
the charge cable, or your vehicle is not Supercharging due to the latch being frozen in place, enable Defrost Car in the
mobile app. This helps thaw ice on the charge port latch so the charge cable can be removed or inserted. See Cold Weather
Best Practices on page 691 for more information.
• To conserve energy, turn on Range Mode to limit the power of the climate control system (touch Controls > Pedals &
Steering > Range Mode). Cabin heating and cooling may be less effective, but you can use seat heaters to provide warmth
in colder climates.
• If the climate control system is louder than you prefer, manually reduce the fan speed.
• In addition to cooling the interior, the air conditioning compressor also cools the Battery. Therefore, in hot weather, the air
conditioning compressor can turn on even if you turned it off. This is normal because the system’s priority is to cool the
Battery to ensure it stays within an optimum temperature range to support longevity and optimum performance.
• Even when not in use, you may hear CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y emit a whining noise or the sound of
water circulating. These sounds are normal and occur when the internal cooling systems turn on to support various vehicle
functions, such as maintaining the low voltage battery and balancing the temperature of the high voltage Battery.