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 524), 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 1330 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 662 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. Tesla recommends using the USB port inside the glove box for all other functions.
NOTE: For some vehicles manufactured after approximately November 1, 2021, the center console USB ports may only support
charging devices. Tesla recommends using the USB port inside the glove box for all other functions.
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.
• A sustained write speed of at least 4 MB/s. Note that sustained write speed differs from peak write speed.
• USB 2.0 compatible. If using a USB 3.0 drive, it must also support USB 2.0.

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• Properly formatted (described below).
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 56).
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 and touch Controls > Safety > Format USB Drive. This automatically formats the USB
drive as exFAT and creates a folder 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 and for use with Track Mode (if equipped), create a base-level folder called
TeslaTrackMode and for use with Track Mode (if equipped), create a 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 for each folder on an 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 be used only to 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.
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 or TeslaTrackMode folder.
The TeslaCam folder contains sub-folders:
• Saved Clips: Contains all recordings that are saved using Dashcam.
• Sentry Clips: 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 Auto, 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 the temperature at the bottom of the
screen to display the climate popup.
The touchscreen may display Warming Up or Cooling Down while getting to your preferred temperature. You may hear the fan
speed increase or decrease during this time.
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
Easily adjust your climate preferences, such as turning on the seat heater or changing the cabin temperature, hands-free by
using voice commands (see Voice Commands on page 96).
NOTE: For one-touch access to seat heaters and defrosters, you can add these controls to My Apps. See Customizing My
Apps on page 1109.
The climate controls allow you to customize temperature, fan, and more, such as:
Turn the climate control system on or off. Turning it off reduces cooling, but saves
energy. When the climate control system is operating, the front passenger vent can
be turned off independently of the driver's vent. For more information, see Adjusting
the Front and Rear Vents on page 1333.
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.
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.
Adjust the fan speed using the slider. 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.
AUTO

Adjust climate settings for the front and rear cabin. If Auto is enabled and a
passenger is detected, the set temperature is maintained for the rear cabin.
Choose where air flows into the front cabin (windshield, face-level, or foot-level
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Touch the driver's, or passenger'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) corresponding with
the set level. Auto, which displays when the climate control system is set to Auto,
warms 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 1109).
Adjust the heated steering wheelsteering yoke (or steering wheel). 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 1109).
Turn on the wiper defroster.

When in Park, Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp 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 1330).

FRONT

Customize the front or rear climate settings

REAR
When 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 Schedule
at this Location on page 1365).
The HEPA 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. 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.
Warm up the side mirrors and the charge port.

Defog or Defrost 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. In low
ambient temperatures, the exterior side mirrors are also heated whenever the
windshield defroster is operating. See Cold Weather Best Practices on page 687 for
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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
Apps on page 1109.
• Touch to access the main climate controls screen.
• Enable or disable heated or cooled seats (if equipped).
• Enable or disable the front or rear windshield defrosters.
• 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
These settings allow you to keep the climate control system running when in Park, whether you stay inside of, or leave, your
vehicle. These settings are useful when it is important to maintain the cabin temperature in hot or cold weather conditions.
Keep Climate On: Maintains the climate control system on at a desire temperature. For example, when leaving groceries in
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y on hot days, you may want to use Keep Climate On to pre-condition the cabin to
maintain a particular temperature.
Dog: Keeps the cabin at a comfortable 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 plenty of battery). 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. The cabin
camera shows the inside of the vehicle so you can check on your pet at any time. See Sentry Mode on page 659 for more
information.
Camp: Allows you to power electronics through the USB ports and low voltage outlets and maintain the cabin temperature. The
touchscreen remains on so you can play music, browse the internet, play games, 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. These settings are available only when CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is in Park.
3. 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 these features 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
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y.
NOTE: Software updates cannot be performed when Keep Climate On, Dog, or Camp is active.
WARNING: Never leave a child unattended in your vehicle.
WARNING: Check local laws for any restrictions on leaving pets unattended in your vehicle.
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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 on the
touchscreen or mobile app. Customizing temperatures may require the most recent version of the mobile app.
• 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.
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
Normal behavior:
• 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
your climate control preference through the mobile app.
• To reduce the temperature in the cabin in hot weather conditions, the fan may turn on to vent the cabin when the vehicle is
parked. This occurs only if the Battery's charge level is above 20%.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• In very humid conditions, it is normal for the windshield to fog slightly when you first turn on the air conditioning.
• It is normal for a small pool of water to form under CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y when parked. Extra water
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Tips:
• If the climate control system is louder than you prefer, manually reduce the fan speed.
• Improve the efficiency of the cabin heating or cooling by reducing your rate of acceleration. 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. Note that when subsequently increasing the acceleration mode, the Battery
requires time to warm up before the increased level of acceleration is available.
• To ensure the climate control system operates efficiently, close all windows and ensure that the exterior grille in front of the
windshield is free of ice, snow, leaves, and other debris.
• 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 Truck 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
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Adjusting the Front and Rear Vents
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y has a unique horizontal face-level vent that spans the width of the dashboard. It
also has vents at the top and bottom of the rear console.
NOTE: Outside air is drawn into CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y through the grill in front of the windshield. Keep
the grill clear of obstructions, such as leaves and snow.
Using the front and rear touchscreens, you can pinpoint exactly where you want to direct the air flowing from this vent when
heating or cooling the cabin. When the face-level vent is on you can adjust the direction of the air flow from each vent. To
adjust the direction of the air flow, touch the radiating air waves from the corresponding vent on the touchscreen. The air flows
in a single stream when centered or splits into mirrored air streams when air is directed outward or inward from the center of
the vent.
NOTE: When you split a vent into two separate air flows, the air flow in each direction is not as strong as when all air is flowing
in a single direction.
Front passengers can turn off the flow of air from the passenger vent. To turn off air flow, press and hold the front passenger
air waves on the touchscreen. You can turn on the flow of air again by touching the front passenger vent.

Cabin Air Filter(s)
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y has a HEPA filter to prevent pollen, industrial fallout, road dust and other
particles from entering through the vents.
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Cold Weather Best Practices
To ensure that CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y provides you with the best ownership experience possible in harsh
cold weather conditions, follow these best practices.

Before Driving
When snow and ice accumulate on your vehicle, moving parts, such as the door handlesdoors, windows, mirrors, and wipers
the wiper can freeze in place. To achieve maximum range and performance, it is helpful to warm the cabin and Battery before
driving. There are several ways to do so:
• Touch Schedule, available on both the charging and climate control screens, to set a time when you want your vehicle to be
ready to drive (see Scheduled Charging and Scheduled Departure on page 737Schedule at this Location on page 1365).
• In the mobile app, navigate to Climate to customize the temperature at which you want to heat the cabin. This also warms
the high voltage Battery as needed.
• In the mobile app, navigate to Climate > Defrost Car > Defrost to melt snow, ice, and frost on the windshield, charge port,
charge port (if equipped), windows, and mirrors. This also warms the high voltage Battery as needed.
NOTE: Tesla recommends activating climate settings at least 30-45 minutes before departure (see Operating Climate
Controls on page 663Operating Climate Controls on page 1328). Preconditioning times depend on outside temperature
and other factors. The mobile app will notify you once your vehicle has reached the desired preconditioning temperature.
Charge Port
If your charge port latch freezes in place and a charging cable becomes stuck in the charge port, try manually releasing the
charge cable. See Manually Releasing Charge Cable on page 731Manually Releasing Charge Cable on page 734Manually
Releasing Charge Cable on page 731Manually Releasing Charge Cable on page 1366.
In extremely cold weather or icy conditions, it is possible that your charge port latch may freeze in place. In these weather
conditions, on some vehicles, you can thaw ice on the charge port latch so the charge cable can be removed and inserted. To
do so, enable Defrost Car using the mobile app.
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 the
Defrost Car setting in the mobile app. This can help thaw ice on the charge port latch so the charge cable can be removed or
inserted.
You can also prevent the occurrence of a charge port latch freezing in place by using the Schedule settings (see Scheduled
Charging and Scheduled Departure on page 737Schedule at this Location on page 1365).
NOTE: If your charge port latch is frozen in place, it may not lock the charging cable in place when inserted, but it can still
charge at a slow AC rate even if the latch is not engaged.
Charging
By using Trip Planner (if available) to navigate to a Tesla charging location, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y preheats the high voltage Battery to ensure when you arrive at the charger, the temperature of the Battery is optimal and ready to
charge. This reduces the amount of time it takes to charge. See (see Trip Planner on page 699).
NOTE: Tesla recommends using Trip Planner to navigate to a charging location for at least 30-45 minutes before arrival to
ensure optimal Battery temperature and charging conditions. If the drive to the charging location is less than 30-45 minutes,
consider preconditioning the Battery before driving (see Before Driving on page 687).
NOTE: The thermal system may produce steam under certain conditions for vehicles equipped with a heat pump (to determine
if your vehicle has a heat pump, touch Controls > Software > Additional Vehicle Information). For example, odorless steam can
come from the front of your vehicle while charging at a Supercharger in cold temperature. This is normal and not a cause for
concern.
Windows
In the mobile app, go to Climate and select Defrost CarDefrost Truck, which helps melt snow, ice, and frost on the windshield,
windows, and mirrors.
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In cold temperatures, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y automatically makes a slight adjustment to the position of
the windows to make it easier to open doors.
NOTE: Always connect to an external, low voltage power supply before opening a door when the vehicle has no power to avoid
breaking a window.
Use the mobile app to schedule a service appointment for Tesla to provide hydrophobic coating to the side and rear windows
(not the front windshield) for a nominal fee.
Doors
In severe winter conditions, ice buildup can make it more difficult to open door handles. You can use the mobile app to pop
open the driver door in this situation.
1. In the mobile app, touch and hold any of the four quick control buttons and follow the instructions to customize quick
controls with Unlatch Door.
2. When you are next to your car, touch Unlatch Door to pop open the driver door.
Removing Ice From Door Handle

In severe winter conditions, ice buildup within the door handle can prevent the door handle from opening. The process for
freeing a CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y door handle is slightly different than others to remove ice buildup.
NOTE: Preemptively applying WD-40 to the door handle pivot pins can help prevent ice buildup inside your door handle.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to use tools or excessive force to release the door handle from ice buildup.
If your vehicle's door handles are black: Perform the following to remove ice from the door handle:

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2. Press the rearmost part of the door handle to try to open as you normally would.
3. Once the door handle is able to move, open and close it a few more times to release any remaining ice buildup. Make sure
the door handle is fully pressed in (retracted) prior to entering the vehicle, and check that the door is fully closed before
driving away.
If your vehicle's door handles are silver: You can usually remove the ice with a few forceful bumps to the door handle using the
bottom of your fist. Perform the following to remove ice from the door handle:
CAUTION: Remove any jewelry or objects that can damage the paint prior to performing the procedure, and do not
attempt to use tools or excessive force.

1. Forcefully press the rearmost part of the door handle to try to open the door handle.
2. Working in a circular pattern around the perimeter of the door handle, use the bottom of your fist to forcefully bump the
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3. Aiming for the rearmost end of the wide part of the door handle, use the bottom of your fist to forcefully bump the door
handle. Increase the intensity of the bumps as necessary, repeating steps 1 through 3 until the ice is removed and the door
handle can be opened.

CAUTION: Never bump the vehicle so hard as to cause a dent; the force used should be similar to knocking on your
neighbor’s front door.
4. Once the door handle is able to move, open and close it a few more times to release any remaining ice buildup. Make sure
the door handle is fully pressed in (retracted) prior to entering the vehicle, and check that the door is fully closed before
driving away.
Mirrors
If ice buildup is expected when parking, turn off Auto-Fold Mirrors. Touch Controls > Vehicle > Auto-Fold. Ice can prevent
exterior side mirrors from folding or unfolding.
NOTE: Side mirrors automatically heat as needed during preconditioning, or when the rear defroster is turned on.
Wipers
If you expect snow or ice to build up when parked, touch Controls > Service > Wiper Service Mode. This raises the wipers
against the windshield so they can defrost when the windshield defrosts (see Wipers and Washers on page 453). You can also
turn on wiper defrosters (if equipped). See Operating Climate Controls on page 663.
Tires and Tire Chains
Use winter tires to increase traction in snowy or icy conditions. You can purchase winter tires on the Tesla Shop (see Seasonal
Tire Types on page 763) (see Seasonal Tire Types on page 1393).
Tire chains provide additional traction when driving in snowy or icy conditions. Check local regulations to determine if tire
chains are recommended or required during winter months. See Using Tire Chains on page 764Tire Chains on page 1394 for
more information.
Your vehicle’s tire pressures will drop in cold ambient temperatures. If the TPMS indicator light appears, inflate the tires before
driving. The tires will lose one PSI for every 10° F (6° C) drop in outside temperature (see Tire Care and Maintenance on page
748Inspecting and Maintaining Tires on page 1392). Proper tire pressures help protect tires from potholes and improve range
when properly inflated.

While Driving
Cold weather can increase energy consumption because more power is required for driving, cabin and Battery heating. Follow
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• Use seat heaters to keep warm. Seat heaters use less energy than the cabin heater. Lowering the cabin temperature and
using seat heaters reduces energy consumption (see Operating Climate Controls on page 663Operating Climate Controls
on page 1328).
• Slow down your driving and avoid frequent and rapid acceleration.
• Turn on Range Mode to automatically limit the power that the climate control system uses to maintain the temperature of
the Battery and the cabin area. Range Mode also turns off signature lights (if equipped) and adjusts the front and rear
motor torque split to maximize range (see Getting Maximum Range on page 739).
• 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 495). 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 495Acceleration Modes on page 499). 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.
Regenerative Braking
Regenerative braking can be limited if the Battery is too cold. As you continue to drive, the Battery warms up and regenerative
power increases (see Regenerative Braking on page 461Regenerative Braking on page 1227).
NOTE: Limited regenerative braking can be avoided if you allow enough time to precondition your vehicle or if you use Schedule
to precondition CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y before your departure time (see Scheduled Charging and
Scheduled Departure on page 737Schedule at this Location on page 1365).
NOTE: Installing winter tires can result in temporarily reduced regenerative braking power but after a short period of driving,
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y recalibrates to correct this. Touch Service > Wheel & Tire > Tires to select winter
tires and quicken this process.
Cold Battery
A blue snowflake icon appears on your instrument paneltouchscreen when some of the stored energy in the Battery is
unavailable because the Battery is cold. This portion of unavailable energy displays in blue on the Battery meter.
Regenerative braking, acceleration, and charging rates may be limited. The snowflake icon no longer displays when
the Battery is sufficiently warm.

After Driving
Leave CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y plugged in when not in use. This uses the charging system, rather than the
Battery itself, to keep the Battery warm (see High Voltage Battery Information on page 718).
Scheduled Departure
When parked, plug in CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y and use the Schedule settings, available on both the
charging and climate control screens, to set a time when you want to precondition CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model
Y (see Scheduled Charging and Scheduled Departure on page 737Schedule at this Location on page 1365). You can also use
Schedule to prevent the charge port latch freezing in place. Your vehicle determines the appropriate time to begin charging so
it is complete during off-peak hours and the cabin and Battery are warm by your set departure time.

Storage
If you leave CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y parked for an extended period of time, plug the vehicle into a charger
to prevent normal range loss and to keep the Battery at an optimal temperature. Your vehicle is safe to stay plugged in for any
length of time.
When not in use, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y enters a sleep mode to conserve energy. Reduce the number of
times you check your vehicle’s status on the mobile app, as this automatically wakes up your vehicle and starts normal energy
consumption.

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Climate
Hot Weather Best Practices
To ensure that CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y provides you with the best ownership experience possible in hot
ambient conditions, follow these best practices.

Before Driving
There are several ways to prepare your vehicle for a drive, without having to get into an already hot vehicle:
• Precondition the cabin by moving the direction of air flow from the vents, and turn the seat heaters on or off. In the mobile
app, navigate to Climate to customize the temperature at which you want to cool the cabin.
• Touch Schedule, available on both the Charging and Climate Control screens, to set a time when you want your vehicle to
be ready to drive (see Scheduled Charging and Scheduled Departure on page 737Schedule at this Location on page 1365).
• Enable Cabin Overheat Protection, which prevents the cabin from getting too warm in hot ambient conditions. You can
choose whether you want the A/C or just the fan to run when the temperature in the cabin exceeds 105° F (40° C) or the
selected temperature (if available).
• In the mobile app, navigate to Controls to vent the windows.
NOTE: Tesla recommends activating climate settings at least 30-45 minutes before departure (see Operating Climate Controls
on page 663Operating Climate Controls on page 1328). Preconditioning times depend on outside temperature and other
factors. The mobile app will notify you once your vehicle has reached the desired preconditioning temperature.

After Driving
Leave CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y plugged in when not in use, especially if using Preconditioning or Cabin
Overheat Protection. This uses the charging system, rather than the battery itself, to maintain a comfortable temperature (see
High Voltage Battery Information on page 718). In addition, there are several ways to minimize a hot cabin:
• Before leaving your vehicle (to run errands, for example), use Dog Mode to keep the cabin cool for pets or perishable
goods. See Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp on page 671Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp on page 1330 for more
information.
• Tesla recommends turning the air conditioning off approximately 30 seconds before pressing Park to reduce puddling
below the vehicle.
• Park in the shade to help reduce power consumption and maintain cooler cabin temperatures.
• Use a sun shade (available on the Tesla Shop) if you have to park outside in the sun.
• When parked, plug in CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y and Schedule your charging. Your vehicle determines
the appropriate time to begin charging so it is complete during off-peak hours. The cabin and Battery are also prepared by
your set departure time. For more information, see Scheduled Charging and Scheduled Departure on page 737Schedule at
this Location on page 1365.

Charging
When using Trip Planner or navigating to a Supercharger station, your vehicle automatically prepares the Battery for most
efficient charging. In extreme heat, you may not see the message that the vehicle is preconditioning the Battery while
navigating to a Supercharger, but it is still preparing the Battery for charging.
NOTE: Tesla recommends using Trip Planner to navigate to a charging location for at least 30-45 minutes before arrival to
ensure optimal Battery temperature and charging conditions. If the drive to the charging location is less than 30-45 minutes,
consider preconditioning the Battery before driving (see Before Driving on page 687).
If possible, leave your vehicle plugged into a charger whenever not in use, even in warm weather, especially if using
preconditioning or Cabin Overheat Protection.

Storage
If you leave CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y parked for an extended period of time, plug the vehicle into a charger
to prevent normal range loss and to keep the Battery at an optimal temperature. Your vehicle is safe to stay plugged in for any
length of time.
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When not in use, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y enters a sleep mode to conserve energy. Reduce the number of
times you check your vehicle’s status on the mobile app, as this automatically wakes up your vehicle and starts normal energy
consumption.

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Navigation and Entertainment
Maps and Navigation
Map Overview
The touchscreen displays a map at all times (except when CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is shifted into
Reverse).
Use your finger(s) to interact with the map:
• To move the map in any direction, hold and drag a finger.
• To rotate the map in any direction, hold and turn two fingers.
• To zoom the map in or out, expand or pinch two fingers, respectively.
NOTE: When you rotate or move the map, your current location is no longer tracked. The message "Tracking Disabled" displays
briefly next to the map orientation icon and the icon turns gray. To re-enable tracking, touch the map's orientation icon and
choose North Up or Heading Up.
NOTE: The map zooms in and out automatically when a navigation route is active.
To change the orientation of the map, toggle between these options: