When connected, the Bluetooth settings screen displays the Bluetooth symbol next to the phone's name to show that
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is connected to the phone.
Troubleshooting Bluetooth
Your vehicle uses Bluetooth and BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) to seamlessly connect your smartphone to
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y. Due to several potential factors, Bluetooth or BLE may sometimes disconnect or
experience issues in the pairing process. Connecting to Bluetooth allows your vehicle to use phone functions such as audio,
phone calls, calendars, text messages, etc.
BLE is used for passive functions like phone key.
NOTE: Do not unpair your vehicle to your phone or remove it as phone key without a working key card nearby.
Try the following to troubleshoot Bluetooth, starting with your smartphone.
Smartphone Troubleshooting

Bluetooth may not connect due to settings and updates on your smartphone:
• Enable Bluetooth on your phone. If already enabled, disable and re-enable Bluetooth again.
• Ensure Airplane Mode is turned off.
• Charge your phone; if your phone battery is too low, it may not support Bluetooth functions.
• Pair your device properly. If already paired, try unpairing and re-pairing again.
• Update your phone to the latest software provided by the manufacturer.
• Check that your vehicle's sound system is selected as the audio output source.

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• Ensure your phone's settings allow for Bluetooth (ex: data is turned on or you are connected to Wi-Fi).
• Turn your phone off and on again.
• Ensure location permissions set to “Always On” for the mobile app.
Tesla Mobile App Troubleshooting

Check the Tesla mobile app:
• Confirm the Tesla mobile app is up to date on software.
• Verify you're logged into the Tesla mobile app while using your phone key.
• Ensure the Tesla app is running in the background.
• Double check that you have completely set up your profile in the mobile app and properly configured your settings.
Vehicle Troubleshooting

Your vehicle's settings may affect its ability to pair with your smartphone:
• Charge CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y: If the vehicle Battery is too low, you may lose Bluetooth function.
• Update vehicle software and make sure it is always up to date. Check for new software updates by navigating to Controls >
Software.
• Reboot your vehicle.
If Bluetooth still does not work, unpair from your vehicle AND smartphone. Then try re-pairing both again.
For BLE phone key issues, when in the vehicle, navigate to Controls > Locks and remove your phone as "Phone as Key". Then
set it back up again. But only do this while you are in the vehicle and have a reliable back up key available (such as a key card).

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Phone, Calendar, and Web Conferencing
Using the Phone App
When your phone is connected to CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y using Bluetooth (see Bluetooth
on page 359), and you have allowed access to information on your phone (see Importing Contacts and Recent
Calls on page 360), you can use the phone app to display and make a hands-free call to anyone listed on your
phone.

• Calls: Displays recent calls in chronological order with the most recent call listed first.
• Messages: Displays message in chronological order with the most recent message listed first. You can view, send, and
receive text messages. Instead of typing a text message, touch the microphone button on the right side of the steering
wheelsteering yoke (or steering wheel) to enter text using your voice.
WARNING: To minimize distraction and ensure the safety of occupants as well as other road users, do not view or
send text messages when the vehicle is in motion. Pay attention to road and traffic conditions at all times when
driving.
• Contacts: Contacts are listed in alphabetical order and can be sorted by first name or last name. You can also choose a
letter on the right side of the list to quickly scroll to the names that begin with the selected character. When you touch a
name on your contacts list, the contact's available number(s) displays on the right pane, along with other available
information (such as address). Touch the contact's number to make a call.
• Favorites: Displays the contacts from your phone that you have identified as Favorites.
• Calendar: Displays calendar entries from your phone (see Calendar on page 363). If an entry includes a phone number or
an address, you can make a phone call, or navigate to a destination, by touching the corresponding information in the
calendar entry.
Making a Phone Call
You can make a phone call by:
• Speaking a voice command (see Voice Commands on page 95). Voice commands are a convenient, hands-free way to call
or text your contacts.
• Selecting a contact or recent call from the menu on your right scroll button (see Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons on
page 384).
• Touching a phone number shown in a list in the phone app - Contacts, Calls, or Calendar.
• Using the CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y on-screen dialer in the Phone app.
NOTE: If it is safe and legal to do so, you can also initiate a call by dialing the number or selecting the contact directly from
your phone.
NOTE: You can also make a phone call by touching a pin on the map and choosing the phone number (if available) on the popup
screen.
Receiving a Phone Call
When your phone receives an incoming call, the instrument panel and touchscreen displaytouchscreen displays the caller’s
number or name (if the caller is in your phone’s contact list and CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y has access to
your contacts).
Touch one of the options on the touchscreen to Answer or Ignore the call. Depending on the phone you are using and what
speakers you used for your most recent call, your phone may prompt you to choose which speakers you want to use for the
incoming call.
WARNING: Stay focused on the road at all times while driving. Using or programming a phone while driving, even with
Bluetooth enabled, can result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Follow all applicable laws regarding the use of phones while driving, including, but not limited to, laws that
prohibit texting and require hands-free operation at all times.

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In Call Options
When a call is in progress, you can display the call menu on the instrument panel by pressing the top button on the right side
of the steering wheel. Then roll the right scroll button and choose an option (see Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons on page
384). To adjust the call volume, roll the steering wheel's left scroll button during a call.
In Call Options
When a call is in progress, the call displays on the touchscreen. To adjust the call volume, roll the left scroll button during a
call. Tilt the left scroll button left to mute/unmute and tilt right to end the call.
Calendar
The calendar displays scheduled events from your phone’s (iPhone® or Android™) calendar for the current and
next day. The calendar is conveniently integrated with the phone app so you can dial into your meeting from a
Calendar entry. It is also integrated with the navigation system so you can navigate to the event's location.

1. Ensure your phone is paired to CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y.
2. Ensure your are logged into the Tesla mobile app.
3. In your Tesla mobile app, touch Profile > Settings > Calendar Sync.
NOTE: To ensure you have access to all of the calendar's features, it is recommended that you use the most recent version
of the mobile app.
4. On your phone, go to Settings and allow access/give permission to share your calendar with the Tesla mobile app. The
mobile app can then periodically (and automatically) send calendar data from your phone to
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y.
If a calendar event includes an address, a navigation arrow displays to indicate that you can touch the address to navigate to
the event's location.
If an event has a uniquely specified address and takes place within two hours of you entering your vehicle and preparing to
drive, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y automatically routes you to the event's address (see Automatic Navigation
on page 699).
Touch an event's information icon to display all notes associated with the event. If the notes include one or more phone
numbers, the information icon shows a phone icon and the calendar displays the first phone number found. Touch to initiate a
phone call. You can also initiate a phone call by touching any number in an event's notes popup screen (this is especially useful
for conference calls). If notes include a web link, you can touch the link to open it in the Web browser.
Zoom
Seamlessly take meetings and calls through your vehicle's touchscreen. To set up, touch the Zoom app and sign
in or enter the meeting ID. You can even access meetings shown on your calendar or in text messages by
touching the Zoom link. Your vehicle's cabin camera can be used in calls over Zoom only when
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is Parked. When the vehicle is shifted out of Park in the middle of a
Zoom call, the cabin camera turns off and you switch to audio only. Use the touchscreen to turn on/off the
video, mute/unmute yourself, and customize various preferences for your meeting.
WARNING: Do not to use the video function when the vehicle is “temporarily parked” on a public road (such as when the
vehicle is parked along the curb or in a spot that is not a designated parking spot)..
WARNING: Stay focused on your surroundings and follow all applicable laws while driving, including, but not limited to,
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Smart Garage
myQ
If equipped, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y can intelligently connect to your myQ smart garage,
which allows you to remotely monitor and control your garage door from the vehicle's touchscreen. This is
convenient if you forget to close your garage door, want to allow friends and family inside, or need the garage to
open or close automatically when your vehicle is detected nearby.

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

NOTE: Depending on date of manufacture, market region, and options selected at time of purchase, some vehicles are not
equipped with a HomeLink Universal Transceiver.
WARNING: Do not use the HomeLink Universal Transceiver with a device that does not have safety stop and reverse
features. Using a device without these safety features increases the risk of injury or death.
Supported Modes
HomeLink supports three different transmit modes, which is how your vehicle and the RF device communicate. Selecting a
transmit mode is determined by your RF device's compatibility:
• Standard Mode: Use Standard Mode if your RF device is equipped with a remote control that must be used to operate the
device (for example, a remote-controlled garage door). This mode is the most commonly used transmit mode for HomeLink
devices.
• D-Mode or UR-Mode: Use D-Mode or UR-Mode if the RF device does not have a remote control, and the receiver has a
"Learn" button (may also be called "Program" or "Smart"). D-Mode and UR-Mode function similarly in that
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y communicates directly with the device's receiver as opposed to the remote
control.
NOTE: D-Mode is used primarily in North America whereas UR-Mode is popular in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. To
determine the mode your device is compatible with, contact HomeLink by going to www.homelink.com or calling
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Each of your devices can be set to a different mode. For example, your garage door can be set to Standard Mode, your front
gate can be set to D-Mode, etc. To change a transmit mode, touch the HomeLink icon at the top of the touchscreenControls
screen and select the device you want to change. Then, select Program and choose the desired mode for your device. Confirm
by touching Set Mode and follow the onscreen instructions.
For older vehicles, changing the mode for one device changes the mode for all devices, so be careful when changing transmit
modes. Devices not compatible with your selected mode may not work. Touch the HomeLink icon at the top of the
touchscreen, then touch Change Transmit Mode.
NOTE: Check the product information for your HomeLink device to determine which mode is compatible with your device.
Programming HomeLink
To program HomeLink®:

1. Park CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y so that the front bumper is in front of the device you want to program.
CAUTION: Your device might open or close during programming. Therefore, before programming, make sure that the
device is clear of any people or objects.
2. Check that the device's remote control has a healthy battery. Tesla recommends replacing the battery in the device's
remote control before Programming HomeLink.
3. Touch the HomeLink icon at the top of the touchscreenControls screen.
4. Touch Create HomeLink.
5. On the HomeLink screen, enter a name for the device, then touch Enter or Add New HomeLink.
6. Choose the mode you wish to use (Standard, D-Mode, or UR-Mode), then touch Set Mode.
7. Touch Start and follow the onscreen instructions.
NOTE: If you see a screen called “Train the receiver” while programming the device, remember that this is a time-sensitive
step. After pressing the Learn/Program/Smart button on the device's remote control, you have only approximately 30
seconds to return to your vehicle and press Continue, and then press the trained HomeLink device name twice. Consider
having an assistant to ensure you can complete this step within 30 seconds.
8. Once your device is programmed, touch Save to complete the programming.
9. Ensure HomeLink works as expected. In some cases, you may need to repeat the programming process multiple times
before succeeding.
Once programmed, you can operate the device by touching its corresponding HomeLink icon on the touchscreen. HomeLink
remembers the location of your programmed devices. When you approach a known location, the HomeLink control on the
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NOTE: The HomeLink icon displays at the top of the touchscreen when CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y detects a
programmed HomeLink device within range, and the touchscreen is not already displaying the HomeLink screen or popup,
NOTE: For additional assistance or compatibility questions, contact HomeLink (www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515).
Auto Opening and Closing
To operate a HomeLink device without using the touchscreen, you can automate the device to open as you approach, and
close as you drive away:
1. Touch the HomeLink icon at the top of the touchscreenControls screen, touch HomeLink Settings, then choose the device
you want to automate.
2. Adjust the device's HomeLink settings as needed:
◦ Select the Auto-open when arriving checkbox if you want the device to open as you approach.
◦ Touch the arrows to specify the distance you want CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y to be from the device
before it opens.
◦ Select the Auto-close when leaving checkbox if you want the device to close as you drive away.
◦ Select the Auto-fold mirrors checkbox if you want mirrors to fold when you arrive at the HomeLink location. This is
useful for narrow garages.
◦ Select the Chime for Auto-open and Auto-close checkbox if you want CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y to
sound a chime when a signal has been sent to open or close the device.
As you approach (or drive away from) a device that is set to operate automatically, the HomeLink status icon displays a countdown message to let you know when the device automatically opens or closes. In situations where you don't want the device
to automatically open or close, touch Skip Auto-Open or Skip Auto-Close at any time during the count-down message.
NOTE: Do not rely on HomeLink to ensure the device fully closes.
Resetting the Location of the HomeLink Device
If you experience situations in which you sometimes drive up to your HomeLink device and it doesn't open, or the touchscreen
does not display a notification as you approach a programmed device, you may need to reset the device's location. To do so,
park as close as possible to the HomeLink device (garage door, gate, etc.) and display the HomeLink settings page by touching
the HomeLink icon at the top of the touchscreenControls screen. Touch the name of the device you want to reset, then touch
Reset Location.
Deleting a Device
To delete a HomeLink device, touch the HomeLink icon at the top of the touchscreenControls screen, then touch HomeLink
Settings. Touch the name of the device you want to delete, then touch Delete.
NOTE: You can also perform a factory reset to erase your HomeLink settings, along with all other personal data (saved
addresses, music favorites, imported contacts, etc.). See Erasing Personal Data on page 39.
NOTE: For security reasons, delete your HomeLink devices if you sell your CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y.
Troubleshooting HomeLink
Standard Mode

In Standard Mode, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y records the RF signal from your HomeLink device's remote
control. The touchscreen instructs you to stand in front of the vehicle, point the device's remote control at the front bumper,
and press and hold the button until the headlights flash. When the headlights flash, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model
Y has learned the remote control and you can touch Continue on the touchscreen. If the headlights do not flash:
• Check the batteries in the remote control. It is a good idea to replace the batteries before you start programming.
• Ensure you are standing in front of CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y with the device's remote control
positioned within two inches (five cm) of the Tesla emblem.
• Press and hold the button on your device's remote control until the headlights flash. In some cases you must hold the
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NOTE: Some HomeLink remote controls require multiple short presses (approximately one second each press) instead of
one long duration press. If you are unsuccessful after multiple attempts of using long presses, try repeated presses of one
second each.
D-Mode and UR-Mode

In D-Mode and UR-Mode, the device’s receiver learns CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y. The touchscreen
instructs you to press the "Learn" button (may also be called "Program" or "Smart") on the device's receiver. If this does not
work, refer to the following guidelines:
• Park CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y with its bumper as close as possible to the garage door, gate, etc. that
you are trying to program.
• Make sure you are pressing the receiver's Learn/Program/Smart button. For instructions on how to put the receiver into
learning mode, refer to the product details provided with your RF device that you are trying to program.
• If you see a screen called "Train the receiver" while programming the device, remember that this is a time-sensitive step.
After pressing the Learn/Program/Smart button on the device's remote control or receiver, you only have approximately 30
seconds to return to your vehicle, press Continue, then press the trained HomeLink device name twice. Consider having
someone assist you with this step.
• Most devices stay in learning mode for only three to five minutes. Immediately after pressing the device's Learn/Program/
Smart button, follow the instructions displayed on the vehicle's touchscreen.
For additional assistance or compatibility questions, contact HomeLink (www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515).

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Starting and Powering Off
Starting
When you open a door to enter CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y, the instrument panel and touchscreen power on
touchscreen powers on and you can operate all controls. To drive CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y:
1. Press the brake pedal - CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y powers on and is ready to drive.
2. Select a drive mode - move the drive stalk down for Drive or up for Reverse (see Shifting on page 398).
NOTE: If the PIN to Drive feature is enabled (see PIN to Drive on page 658), you must also enter a valid PIN on the touchscreen
before you can drive CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y.
Everything you need to know when driving CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y displays on the instrument
paneltouchscreen.
Key Fob Not Inside

If CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y does not detect a key fob when you press the brake, the instrument panel
displays a message telling you that a key fob is not inside.
If you receive this message, press the brake and place the key fob in the center console cup holder where
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y can best detect it.

If CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y still does not detect the key fob, try holding it against the center console,
immediately below the low voltage power socket (see Low Voltage Power Socket on page 46). If the key fob is still not
detected, remove the key fob's battery and try again. See Replacing the Key Fob Battery on page 146. Or try using another key
fob. If another key fob does not work, contact Tesla.
A number of factors can affect whether CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y can detect the key fob. These include a
low battery in the key fob, interference from other devices using radio signals, and objects between the key fob and receiver.
Always keep the key fob with you. After driving, the key fob is needed to restart CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y
after it powers off. And when you leave CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y, you must bring the key fob with you to
lock CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y, either manually or automatically.
Drive Disabled - Requires Authentication

If CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y does not detect a key when you press the brake (a key fob or phone key is not
detected or two minutes have passed since you used the key card), the touchscreen displays a message telling you that
driving requires authentication.
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If you see this message, place the key card behind the cup holders where the RFID transmitter can read it. The two-minute
authentication period restarts and you can start CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y by pressing the brake pedal.

A number of factors can affect whether CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y can detect a phone key or key fob (for
example, the device's battery is low or dead and is no longer able to communicate using Bluetooth).
Always keep your phone key, key fob, or a key card with you. After driving, your key is needed to restart
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y after it powers off. And when you leave CybertruckModel SModel XModel
3Model Y, you must bring your key with you to lock CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y, either manually or
automatically.
Powering Off
When you finish driving, shift into Park by pressing the button on the end of the drive stalk. When you leave
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y with the key fobyour phone key and key fob, it powers off automatically, turning
off the instrument panel and touchscreentouchscreen.
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y also powers off automatically after being in Park for 30 minutes, even if you are
sitting in the driver’s seat.
Although usually not needed, you can power off CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y while sitting in the driver’s seat,
provided the vehicle is not moving. Touch Controls > Safety > Power Off. CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y
automatically powers back on again if you press the brake pedal or touch the touchscreen.
NOTE: CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y automatically shifts into Park whenever it determines that you are exiting
the vehicle (for example, the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the vehicle is almost at a standstill). If you shift into Neutral,
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y shifts into Park when you open the door to exit. To keep
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y in Neutral, see Instructions for Transporters on page 897. To keep
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y in Neutral, you will need to activate Transport Mode (see Instructions for
Transporters on page 916).
Power Cycling the Vehicle
You can power cycle CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y if it demonstrates unusual behavior or displays a
nondescript alert.
NOTE: If the touchscreen is unresponsive or demonstrates unusual behavior, reboot it before you power cycle the vehicle (see
Restarting the Touchscreen or Instrument Panel on page 33).
1. Shift into Park.
2. On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Safety > Power Off.
3. Wait for at least two minutes without interacting with the vehicle. Do not open the doors, touch the brake pedal, touch the
touchscreen, etc.
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Starting
When you open a door to enter CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y, the instrument panel and touchscreen power on
touchscreen powers on and you can operate all controls. To drive CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y:
1. Press the brake pedal - CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y powers on and is ready to drive.
2. Select a drive mode - move the drive stalk down for Drive or up for Reverse (see Shifting on page 398).
NOTE: If the PIN to Drive feature is enabled (see PIN to Drive on page 658), you must also enter a valid PIN on the touchscreen
before you can drive CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y.
Everything you need to know when driving CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y displays on the instrument
paneltouchscreen.
Key Fob Not Inside

If CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y does not detect a key fob when you press the brake, the instrument panel
displays a message telling you that a key fob is not inside.
If you receive this message, press the brake and place the key fob in the center console cup holder where
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y can best detect it.

If CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y still does not detect the key fob, try holding it against the center console,
immediately below the low voltage power socket (see Low Voltage Power Socket on page 46). If the key fob is still not
detected, remove the key fob's battery and try again. See Replacing the Key Fob Battery on page 146. Or try using another key
fob. If another key fob does not work, contact Tesla.
A number of factors can affect whether CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y can detect the key fob. These include a
low battery in the key fob, interference from other devices using radio signals, and objects between the key fob and receiver.
Always keep the key fob with you. After driving, the key fob is needed to restart CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y
after it powers off. And when you leave CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y, you must bring the key fob with you to
lock CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y, either manually or automatically.
Drive Disabled - Requires Authentication

If CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y does not detect a key when you press the brake (a key fob or phone key is not
detected or two minutes have passed since you used the key card), the touchscreen displays a message telling you that
driving requires authentication.
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If you see this message, place the key card behind the cup holders where the RFID transmitter can read it. The two-minute
authentication period restarts and you can start CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y by pressing the brake pedal.

A number of factors can affect whether CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y can detect a phone key or key fob (for
example, the device's battery is low or dead and is no longer able to communicate using Bluetooth).
Always keep your phone key, key fob, or a key card with you. After driving, your key is needed to restart
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y after it powers off. And when you leave CybertruckModel SModel XModel
3Model Y, you must bring your key with you to lock CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y, either manually or
automatically.
Powering Off
When you finish driving, shift into Park by pressing the button on the end of the drive stalk. When you leave
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y with the key fobyour phone key and key fob, it powers off automatically, turning
off the instrument panel and touchscreentouchscreen.
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y also powers off automatically after being in Park for 30 minutes, even if you are
sitting in the driver’s seat.
Although usually not needed, you can power off CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y while sitting in the driver’s seat,
provided the vehicle is not moving. Touch Controls > Safety > Power Off. CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y
automatically powers back on again if you press the brake pedal or touch the touchscreen.
NOTE: CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y automatically shifts into Park whenever it determines that you are exiting
the vehicle (for example, the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the vehicle is almost at a standstill). If you shift into Neutral,
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y shifts into Park when you open the door to exit. To keep
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y in Neutral, see Instructions for Transporters on page 897. To keep
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y in Neutral, you will need to activate Transport Mode (see Instructions for
Transporters on page 916).
Power Cycling the Vehicle
You can power cycle CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y if it demonstrates unusual behavior or displays a
nondescript alert.
NOTE: If the touchscreen is unresponsive or demonstrates unusual behavior, reboot it before you power cycle the vehicle (see
Restarting the Touchscreen or Instrument Panel on page 33).
1. Shift into Park.
2. On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Safety > Power Off.
3. Wait for at least two minutes without interacting with the vehicle. Do not open the doors, touch the brake pedal, touch the
touchscreen, etc.
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Starting and Powering Off
Starting
When you open a door to enter CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y, the touchscreen powers on and you can operate
all controls. To shift CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y, press the brake pedal and swipe up for Drive or down for
Reverse on the touchscreen's drive mode strip (see Shifting on page 404).
If Auto Shift out of Park is enabled, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y automatically selects Drive or Reverse based
on the detected surroundings . Pressing the brake pedal shifts the vehicle into the selected drive mode displayed on the
instrument paneltouchscreen's drive mode strip (provided the driver's door is closed and the driver's seat belt is buckled), and
pressing the accelerator moves the vehicle in that direction.
NOTE: To turn Auto Shift out of Park on or off, touch Controls > Pedals & Steering > Auto Shift out of Park.
NOTE: To turn Auto Shift out of Park on or off, touch Controls > Dynamics > Auto Shift out of Park.
Before accelerating when Auto Shift out of Park is enabled, check the instrument paneltouchscreen to make sure that
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y has shifted into the drive mode you want (Drive or Reverse). If the selection is not
correct, or if Auto Shift out of Park is not enabled, swipe up for Drive or down for Reverse on the touchscreen's drive mode
strip to choose a new drive mode. See Shifting on page 404.
NOTE: If PIN to Drive is enabled (see PIN to Drive on page 658), you must enter a valid PIN on the touchscreen before you can
drive CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y.
Everything you need to know when driving CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y displays on the instrument
paneltouchscreen.
Drive Disabled - Requires Authentication

If CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y does not detect a key when you press the brake (a phone key is not detected or
two minutes have passed since you used the key card), the touchscreen displays a message telling you that driving requires
authentication.
If you see this message, place the key card in either phone dock where the RFID transmitter can read it. The two-minute
authentication period restarts and you can start CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y by pressing the brake pedal.

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A number of factors can affect whether CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y can detect a phone key (for example, the
device's battery is low or dead and is no longer able to communicate using Bluetooth).
Always keep your phone key or a key card with you. After driving, your key is needed to restart
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y. And when you leave the vehicle, you must bring your key with you to lock
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y, either manually or automatically.
Powering Off
When you finish driving and shift into Park, simply exit the vehicle. When you leave CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model
Y with your phone key and key fob with your phone key with your phone key, it powers off automatically, turning off the
instrument panel and touchscreentouchscreen.
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y also powers off automatically after being in Park for 30 minutes, even if you are
sitting in the driver’s seat.
Although usually not needed, you can power off CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y while sitting in the driver’s seat,
provided the vehicle is not moving. Touch Controls > Safety > Power Off. CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y
automatically powers back on after a short period if you press the brake pedal or touch the touchscreen.
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NOTE: CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y automatically shifts into Park whenever it determines that you are exiting
the vehicle (for example, the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the vehicle is almost at a standstill). If you shift into Neutral,
your vehicle shifts into Park when you open the door to exit. To keep your vehicle in Neutral, see Instructions for Transporters
on page 906. To keep your vehicle in Neutral, you will need to activate Transport Mode (see Instructions for Transporters on
page 916Instructions for Transporters on page 1436).
Power Cycling the Vehicle
You can power cycle CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y if it demonstrates unusual behavior or displays a
nondescript alert.
NOTE: If the touchscreen is unresponsive or demonstrates unusual behavior, reboot it before you power cycle the vehicle (see
Restarting the Touchscreen or Instrument Panel on page 33Restarting the Touchscreen on page 1109).
1. Shift into Park.
2. On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Safety > Power Off.
3. Wait for at least two minutes without interacting with the vehicle. Do not open the doors, touch the brake pedal, touch the
touchscreen, etc.
4. After two minutes, press the brake pedal or open the door to wake the vehicle.

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Starting and Powering Off
Starting
When you open a door to enter CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y, the touchscreen powers on and you can operate
all controls. To shift CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y, press the brake pedal and swipe up for Drive or down for
Reverse on the touchscreen's drive mode strip (see Shifting on page 404).
If Auto Shift out of Park is enabled, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y automatically selects Drive or Reverse based
on the detected surroundings . Pressing the brake pedal shifts the vehicle into the selected drive mode displayed on the
instrument paneltouchscreen's drive mode strip (provided the driver's door is closed and the driver's seat belt is buckled), and
pressing the accelerator moves the vehicle in that direction.
NOTE: To turn Auto Shift out of Park on or off, touch Controls > Pedals & Steering > Auto Shift out of Park.
NOTE: To turn Auto Shift out of Park on or off, touch Controls > Dynamics > Auto Shift out of Park.
Before accelerating when Auto Shift out of Park is enabled, check the instrument paneltouchscreen to make sure that
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y has shifted into the drive mode you want (Drive or Reverse). If the selection is not
correct, or if Auto Shift out of Park is not enabled, swipe up for Drive or down for Reverse on the touchscreen's drive mode
strip to choose a new drive mode. See Shifting on page 404.
NOTE: If PIN to Drive is enabled (see PIN to Drive on page 658), you must enter a valid PIN on the touchscreen before you can
drive CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y.
Everything you need to know when driving CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y displays on the instrument
paneltouchscreen.
Drive Disabled - Requires Authentication

If CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y does not detect a key when you press the brake (a phone key is not detected or
two minutes have passed since you used the key card), the touchscreen displays a message telling you that driving requires
authentication.
If you see this message, place the key card in either phone dock where the RFID transmitter can read it. The two-minute
authentication period restarts and you can start CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y by pressing the brake pedal.

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A number of factors can affect whether CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y can detect a phone key (for example, the
device's battery is low or dead and is no longer able to communicate using Bluetooth).
Always keep your phone key or a key card with you. After driving, your key is needed to restart
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y. And when you leave the vehicle, you must bring your key with you to lock
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y, either manually or automatically.
Powering Off
When you finish driving and shift into Park, simply exit the vehicle. When you leave CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model
Y with your phone key and key fob with your phone key with your phone key, it powers off automatically, turning off the
instrument panel and touchscreentouchscreen.
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y also powers off automatically after being in Park for 30 minutes, even if you are
sitting in the driver’s seat.
Although usually not needed, you can power off CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y while sitting in the driver’s seat,
provided the vehicle is not moving. Touch Controls > Safety > Power Off. CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y
automatically powers back on after a short period if you press the brake pedal or touch the touchscreen.
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NOTE: CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y automatically shifts into Park whenever it determines that you are exiting
the vehicle (for example, the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the vehicle is almost at a standstill). If you shift into Neutral,
your vehicle shifts into Park when you open the door to exit. To keep your vehicle in Neutral, see Instructions for Transporters
on page 906. To keep your vehicle in Neutral, you will need to activate Transport Mode (see Instructions for Transporters on
page 916Instructions for Transporters on page 1436).
Power Cycling the Vehicle
You can power cycle CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y if it demonstrates unusual behavior or displays a
nondescript alert.
NOTE: If the touchscreen is unresponsive or demonstrates unusual behavior, reboot it before you power cycle the vehicle (see
Restarting the Touchscreen or Instrument Panel on page 33Restarting the Touchscreen on page 1109).
1. Shift into Park.
2. On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Safety > Power Off.