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.
To enable Speed Limit Mode:

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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 191).

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 191 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 191 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 191 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
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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.
◦ Format the USB drive on a computer. See USB Drive Requirements for Recording Videos on page 191 for
more information.
2. Insert the USB drive into the vehicle's USB port, preferrable the one in the glove box.
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 > Sentry Mode > On. Once enabled, the Sentry Mode icon turns red.

When enabled, Sentry Mode is idle, ready to sound the alarm and save a recording of the security event if
triggered. See Viewing Video Recordings on page 191 for information on viewing footage.
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 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.

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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 205 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, Cybertruck 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 the Tesla mobile app installed on a phone that has been paired as a key to
Cybertruck.
When Sentry Mode is enabled, use the mobile app to remotely view the area surrounding Cybertruck 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, Cybertruck 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 Cybertruck is equipped with a pedestrian warning speaker (see Pedestrian Warning System on page 129), 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 195 for more information.
NOTE: If Dog and Sentry are enabled at the same time, Sentry defaults to Disable Sentry Sounds to protect your
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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 191 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
Some features require you to use a USB drive (for example, Dashcam, Sentry Mode) 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.
• Properly formatted (described below).
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. 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 Cybertruck 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. You can use one USB drive for Dashcam, Sentry Mode, 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 Cybertruck to recognize the USB drive.
4. Once recognized, ensure icons for Dashcam and Sentry Mode are available when you touch Controls. Cybertruck
is now ready to record videos.
NOTE: You may need to first enable Sentry Mode by touching Controls > Sentry.

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 Cybertruck 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.

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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 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
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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, handsfree by using voice commands (see Voice Commands on page 26).
NOTE: For one-touch access to seat heaters and defrosters, you can add these controls to My Apps. See
Customizing My Apps on page 13.
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 198.
NOTE: Because Cybertruck 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 Cybertruck 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 Cybertruck 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.
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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 13).
Adjust the heated 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 13).
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 Cybertruck (see Keep Climate
On, Dog, and Camp on page 195).

FRONT

Customize the front or rear climate settings

REAR
When in Park, touch Schedule to set a recurring daily time when you want
Cybertruck 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 224).
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 199 for more information on preparing for cold
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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 13.
• 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 Cybertruck 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 189 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 Cybertruck 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
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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.
WARNING: You are responsible for the safety of your dog or pet. Never leave them in Cybertruck 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 Cybertruck, 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 86).
Cabin Overheat Protection operates until 12 hours has elapsed once you exit Cybertruck, 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
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• You may hear the sound of the climate system inside the cabin of Cybertruck 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 Cybertruck 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 Cybertruck when parked. Extra water produced by the
dehumidifying process is drained underneath.
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 Best Practices on page 199 for more information.

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Adjusting the Front and Rear Vents
Cybertruck 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 Cybertruck 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)
Cybertruck has a HEPA filter to prevent pollen, industrial fallout, road dust and other particles from entering through
the vents.
NOTE: The HEPA filter requires periodic replacement. See Service Intervals on page 233.

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Cold Weather Best Practices
To ensure that Cybertruck 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 doors, windows, mirrors, and 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 Schedule at this Location on page 224).
• 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 to melt snow, ice, and frost on the windshield, charge port, 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 193). 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 225.
You can also prevent the occurrence of a charge port latch freezing in place by using the Schedule settings (see
Schedule at this Location on page 224).
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 to navigate to a Tesla charging location, Cybertruck pre-heats 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 208).
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 199).
Windows
In the mobile app, go to Climate and select Defrost Truck, which helps melt snow, ice, and frost on the windshield,
windows, and mirrors.
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.
Mirrors
If ice buildup is expected when parking, turn off Auto-Fold Mirrors. Touch Controls > 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.
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 245).
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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 Tire Chains on page 246 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 Inspecting and
Maintaining Tires on page 244). Proper tire pressures help protect tires from potholes and improve range when
properly inflated.