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10 - How to Drive on Certain Surfaces

• Rock - slow and measured. Aim to overcome obstacles with precision and with only as much power as needed. Hitting immovable ob
a good recipe to break something.

• Water - slow and measured. Viscosity of water is about 55x that of air, so driving fast through water puts a lot of stress on all the pa
deep water, check the depth and bottom condition before going in blindly as it can be difficult to get unstuck when tires are sucked

• Sand/Snow - maintain momentum (don't stop in deep sand/snow, and if you do, start slowly) and avoid high side slip. It's easy for a d
while sliding sideways and puts the vehicle at rollover risk.

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11 - Wade Mode
Enter and drive through shallow bodies of water, such as defined crossing points of rivers or creeks using Wade Mode.

Check the water depth and current speed before entering. Cross through water slowly-- driving quickly through water can impart imme
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information on Wade Mode.

Wade Mode defaults ride height to Very High, switches HVAC to recirculate, and pressurizes the battery pack to protect from water and

Intended for water up to 32 inches (815 mm) deep, measuring from the bottom of the tires in Very High ride height. It is not required for
Wade Mode duration is limited to 30 minutes and may take up to 10 minutes to completely fill the air system and pressurize the battery

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12 - Baja
Drive high-speed on dirt roads or in the desert with optimized suspension and traction control.

Ride height is set to High to optimize suspension travel. Rebound and compression damping are adjusted to provide more stability as well a
the electronic stability control system allows more tire slip for dynamic driving on low-traction surfaces.
You can adjust the handling balance from understeer, to neutral, to oversteer with the slider.
Additionally you can adjust the level of stability control:

• Standard – Allows much more vehicle yaw and wheel slip than on-road and Overland modes. However, stability control still augments yo
• Reduced – Further increases vehicle yaw allowance, stability control is greatly reduced.
• Min –Minimizes stability control.
If Cybertruck detects it is airborne, the dampers will adjust to attempt to protect the vehicle while landing.

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13 - Climbing Over or Up

If approaching a large obstacle or change in incline, set the ride height to Very High to increase approach, breakover, and departure ang
determine how capable Cybertruck is climbing over an obstacle or up an incline. Extract can be used for extreme cases but will be a ver
out. Switching into Extract multiple times can cause the air compressor to overheat. You can monitor this on the vitals screen and allow

Locking Differentials: If one wheel becomes airborne while climbing up or over an obstacle, the locking differentials will apply torque to
moving.
Dual Motor Variants are equipped with mechanical front and rear locking differentials.

Tri-Motor (Cyberbeast) Variants are equipped with a mechanical front locking differential and a virtual rear locking differential to provid
locking differential automatically engages in certain drive modes and speeds, and cannot be manually engaged or disengaged.

WARNING: Large steering angle or high acceleration with lockers engaged will cause the vehicle to jerk and may damage your dri
surfaces like asphalt.
Tips:

While engaging (icon blinking), you can move slowly forward or reverse while turning the steering slightly, or while stationary turn full lo
the two shafts to allow the locker to engage.

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While disengaging (icon blinking), driving slowly in a straight line will typically be all that is needed. If not, consider the direction you are tur
opposite direction to relieve the torsional stress. When you can turn without the wheels scrubbing, the locker has disengaged.

14 - Trail Assist
Think of this as a low-speed cruise control.

This can be very helpful when navigating difficult terrain where your focus is best spent on steering. You can set trail assist from 1.0mph up
To use this feature, click the right scroll wheel on the steering wheel to enable, then scroll up or down to adjust set speed.
You can drive collaboratively with trail assist by using the brake or accelerator pedal.

To turn off Trail Assist either click the scroll wheel a second time or hold the brake, bringing the vehicle to a stop and then press firmly into t

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15 - If You Get Stuck
Increase traction in Off-Road Mode:
1. Put Cybertruck into Overland Mode.
2. Adjust Suspension height. Raise until the vehicle isn’t obstructed by obstacles. Avoid lowering to prevent underbody damage.

3. Adjust Terrain Mode. Based on surface conditions, determine the balance required between traction and momentum. For high tractio
momentum may be required. For maximum momentum, use Sand.
4. Engage front and/or rear locking differentials.
5. For soft surfaces or steep inclines, engage Trail Assist for a steady progression through complex surfaces.
Additional counter-measures:
1. Decrease tire pressures. Decreasing tire pressures to 36psi will increase tire contact with the surface and can aid in traction to help
2. Use traction aids. Traction boards can improve the traction of individual wheels to increase chances of recovery.
3. Stack rocks.
4. Get assistance from another vehicle using recovery equipment.
Tips:

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• Being smooth and avoiding wheel spin in general is the best way to keep traction in technical driving situations—Trail Assist is helpful wit
obstacle should be a last resort as it commonly results in vehicle damage.

• In sand and snow, however, momentum is key to avoid sinking and being stuck, so avoid stopping in deep sand and snow if possible. If yo
Trail Assist and set to a very low speed to crawl out.

16 - Auxiliary Power

Cybertruck is equipped with two 48V auxiliary power feeds. These feeds can be independently enabled on the touchscreen and can provid
depending on the LV state of charge. Power feeds are located on the roof and in the powered frunk, and each provide up to 400W of power
Power consumption may increase while using the vehicle to power other electronics and objects.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information on accessing the Cybertruck Power Feeds.
Off-Road Light Bar

You can purchase an Off-Road Light Bar from the Tesla Shop. This light bar is designed to work with existing high beams and communicate
control forward-facing or ditch lighting on separately as well as controlling the overall brightness of the light bar.

The off-road Light Bar is only intended for off-road use and should never be used on public roads. Always be aware of oncoming vehicles, a
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17 - Vehicle Modifications

• Tires: Adding larger tires can compromise turning radius, as well as increasing chassis loads and potentially rubbing on the body. 18
add more cushion, provided the overall tire dimensions are equal or less than the OEM tire.
• Aftermarket Tires: Tires not designed for electric vehicles typically have lower efficiency and higher road noise.
◦ All-Terrain is the least aggressive off-road tire, good for all-purpose driving, and will impact road noise and efficiency the least.
◦ 3 Peak Mud and Snow Rated All Terrain is a good option for cold weather driving where you expect to encounter snow and ice.

◦ Mud Terrain is the most aggressive tire, useful for driving in dirt and mud but will come with the largest trade-off in range and roa

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18 - Cybertruck Accessories
Visit shop.tesla.com for Cybertruck accessories like the air compressor, snow chains, and spare tire.

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19 – Cybertruck Dimensions
Overall Length: 223.74"
Overall Height: 73.06"
Overhang Front: 34.58"
Overhang Rear: 46.05"
Wheelbase: 143.11"
Approach Angle: 33.90"
Breakover Angle: 20.3"
Departure Angle: 22.30"
Ground Clearance: 12.45"

20 - APPENDIX
GROUND CLEARANCE AND APPROACH/BREAK-OVER/DEPARTURE ANGLES

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Approach Angles

Breakover Angles

Departure Angles

Approach / Breakover / Departure

Angle

Approach Angle - Entry/Exit Air Setting

25.0º

Approach Angle - Low Air Setting

26.3º

Approach Angle - Medium Air Setting

29.5º

Approach Angle - High Air Setting

33.9º

Approach Angle - Very High Air Setting

36.6º

Approach Angle - Extract (Highest) Air Setting

39.9º

Breakover Angle - Entry/Exit Air Setting

13.0º

Breakover Angle - Low Air Setting

13.9º

Breakover Angle - Medium Air Setting

16.5º

Breakover Angle - High Air Setting

20.3º

Breakover Angle - Very High Air Setting

22.9º

Breakover Angle - Extract Air Setting

26.0º

Departure Angle - Entry/Exit Air Setting

14.4º

Departure Angle - Low Air Setting

16.3º

Departure Angle - Medium Air Setting

18.8º

Departure Angle - High Air Setting

22.3º

Departure Angle - Very High Air Setting

24.7º

Departure Angle - Extract Air Setting

27.6º

Troubleshooting Alerts
(APP_w207)
Autosteer temporarily unavailable
Autosteer is currently unavailable. This could be a temporary condition due to external conditions that include:
• Missing or faded lane markers
• Narrow or winding roads
• Poor visibility due to rain, snow, fog, or other weather conditions
• Extremely hot or cold temperatures
• Bright light due to other vehicle headlights, direct sunlight, or other light sources
If the alert is caused by a temporary factor like these, no action or service is typically needed. Continue to your destination.
The alert will clear and Autosteer will be available once the condition is no longer present.
Please note that the minimum speed to initiate Autosteer when there is no vehicle detected ahead of you and while driving on
a road with visible lane markings is 18 mph (30 km/h), unless certain vehicle and environmental conditions are met. If a vehicle
is detected ahead of you:
• You can initiate Autosteer at any speed under 90 mph (150 km/h).
• You can even initiate Autosteer when stationary, provided the other vehicle is at least 5 feet (150 cm) in front of you.
This alert will be present if you have temporarily exceeded 90 mph (150 km/h) with Autosteer active, and Autosteer will not be
available for the rest of your current drive.

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NOTE: If this alert becomes active while you are driving in Germany, Autosteer should again be available once your vehicle is
traveling below 90 mph (150 km/h).
If Autosteer is not available by the time you reach your destination, and remains unavailable during your next planned drive, the
problem might be one of these issues:
• Damage or obstruction caused by mud, ice, snow, or other environmental factors
• Obstruction caused by an object mounted on the vehicle, like a bike rack
• Obstructions caused by adding paint or adhesive products like wraps, stickers, or rubber coatings to your vehicle
• A damaged or misaligned bumper
The solution might be as simple as washing your vehicle. If you do not find any obvious obstructions or you find damage to the
vehicle, schedule service at your convenience. Your vehicle is OK to drive in the meantime.
For more information, see Autosteer on page 310.

(APP_w218)
Autosteer speed limit exceeded
Take control of
steering wheelsteering yoke
Autosteer is unavailable because your vehicle has exceeded the maximum speed limit for this driver assistance feature.
Autosteer is only available at speeds up to 90 mph (150 km/h).
Take immediate control of the steering wheelsteering yoke and maintain control until you reach your destination. Your vehicle
is OK to drive.
In most cases, Autosteer will not be available for the rest of your current drive. To reset it, you will need to bring the vehicle to
a complete stop and shift into Park. When you shift into Drive to travel to your next destination, Autosteer should again be
available.
Please note that the minimum speed to initiate Autosteer when there is no vehicle detected ahead of you and while driving on
a road with visible lane markings is 18 mph (30 km/h), unless certain vehicle and environmental conditions are met.
If a vehicle is detected ahead of you:
• You can initiate Autosteer at any speed under 90 mph (150 km/h).
• You can even initiate Autosteer when stationary, provided the other vehicle is at least 5 feet (150 cm) in front of you.
NOTE: If this alert becomes active while you are driving in Germany, Autosteer should again be available once your vehicle is
traveling below 90 mph (150 km/h).
If Autosteer is not available during your next drive, and remains unavailable throughout subsequent drives, schedule service at
your convenience. Your vehicle is OK to drive in the meantime.
For more information, see Autosteer on page 310.

(APP_w221)
Cruise control unavailable
Reduced front radar visibility
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer are unavailable because the radar located in the front bumper area of your vehicle
has no or low visibility. Continue to your destination. Your vehicle is OK to drive.
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer will remain unavailable as long as the radar lacks adequate visibility. This could be
a temporary obstruction caused by factors like snow, ice, dirt, or mud. If the alert is caused by a temporary factor like these, no
action might be needed: the condition might clear during your drive.
If the alert persists throughout your drive, examine the front bumper before your next planned drive and attempt to clear any
obstruction.
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• See the About Autopilot on page 286 sections “How It Works” and “Cleaning Cameras and Sensors” for more on the radar
location and care needed if clearing dirt / debris from that area of the vehicle.
• See Cleaning on page 446 for general cleaning tips and cautions.
Once the radar regains adequate visibility, the alert will clear and both Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer should
again be available.
If this alert persists throughout subsequent drives but no obstruction is visible on the front bumper where the radar is located,
schedule service at your earliest convenience. Your vehicle is OK to drive in the meantime.

(APP_w222)
Cruise control unavailable
Reduced front camera visibility
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer are unavailable because one or more of the front cameras in your vehicle is
blocked or blinded by external conditions. Continue to your destination. Your vehicle is OK to drive.
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer will remain unavailable while a front camera lacks adequate visibility. Cameras can
be blocked or blinded due to many factors that include:
• Dirt or debris on the camera surface
• Environmental conditions like rain, fog, snow, or dew
• Bright sunlight or glare from another light source
• Condensation (water droplets or mist) on the camera surface
This is often a temporary issue that will clear up when condensation evaporates or a particular environmental condition is no
longer present.
If the alert does not clear by the end of your drive, inspect and clean the front camera area at the top center of the windshield
before your next planned drive. Check the camera surface for condensation, dirt, or other debris and attempt to clear any
obstruction. See the About Autopilot on page 286 sections “How It Works” and “Cleaning Cameras and Sensors” for more on
front camera location and tips for careful cleaning.
Although condensation on the inside of the front camera enclosure cannot be wiped clean, you can usually clear it quicker by
following these steps:
1. Pre-condition the cabin with the temperature set to High and A/C turned ON.
2. Turn on the front windshield defroster.
Once all front cameras regain adequate visibility, the alert will clear and both Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer
should again be available.
If this alert persists throughout subsequent drives but no front camera obstruction is visible, schedule service at your earliest
convenience. Your vehicle is OK to drive in the meantime.

(APP_w224)
Cruise control unavailable
Continue driving to allow cameras to calibrate
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer are unavailable because the cameras on your vehicle are not fully calibrated.
Continue to your destination. Your vehicle is OK to drive.
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer will remain unavailable until camera calibration is complete.
Your vehicle must maneuver with great precision when features like Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer are active.
Before these features can be used for the first time, the cameras must complete an initial self-calibration. Occasionally, one or
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For your convenience, a calibration progress indicator is displayed on the touchscreen. Calibration typically completes after
your vehicle has driven 20-25 miles (32-40 km), but the distance varies depending on road and environmental conditions. For
example, driving on a straight road with highly visible lane markings helps the cameras calibrate quicker.
See Drive to Calibrate Cameras on page 291 for more information.
When calibration is complete, Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer should be available.
If the alert persists and camera calibration has not completed after your vehicle has driven 100 miles (160 km) or more, or
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer remain unavailable despite successful camera calibration, schedule service at
your earliest convenience. Your vehicle is OK to drive in the meantime.

(APP_w304)
Camera blocked or blinded
Clean camera or wait for it to regain visibility
One or more of the vehicle cameras is blocked or blinded due to external conditions. When the cameras cannot provide
accurate visual information, some or all Autopilot features may be temporarily unavailable.
Cameras can be blocked or blinded due to many factors, including:
• Dirt or debris on the camera surface
• Environmental conditions like rain, fog, snow, or dew
• Bright sunlight or glare from another light source
• Condensation (water droplets or mist) on the camera surface
Continue to your destination. Your vehicle is OK to drive.
This is often a temporary issue that will be resolved when condensation evaporates or a particular environmental condition is
no longer present.
If the alert does not clear by the time you reach your destination, check camera surfaces for condensation, dirt, or other
debris.
For camera locations, see About Autopilot on page 286.
Clean the cameras as necessary before your next planned drive. For recommended cleaning procedures, see Cleaning
Cameras and Sensors on page 292.
If you continue to see this alert after cleaning the cameras, check the inside surfaces of the door pillar camera enclosures for
condensation.
Although condensation inside the camera enclosures cannot be wiped clean, you can usually clear it faster by following these
steps:
1. Pre-condition the cabin with the temperature set to High and A/C turned ON.
2. Turn on the front windshield defroster.
3. Direct the air vents toward the door pillar cameras.
For more information on clearing condensation from camera enclosures, see Cleaning Cameras and Sensors on page 292.
If the alert does not clear by the end of your next planned drive, despite cleaning the indicated camera(s) and following
recommended steps to clear condensation, schedule service at your next convenient opportunity. Your vehicle is OK to drive
in the meantime.

(CC_a001)
Unable to charge - Insufficient grounding
Proper wiring or outlet grounding must be verified
What this alert means:
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No ground connection detected in the Wall Connector.
What to do:
Have the Wall Connector inspected by an electrician to make sure it is properly grounded. Your electrician should ensure there
is proper grounding at your circuit breaker or power distribution box and also ensure that appropriate connections are made to
the Wall Connector.

(CC_a002)
Unable to charge - Insufficient grounding
Disconnect and retry or use different equipment
What this alert means:
Ground fault. Current is leaking through an unsafe path. Possible Line to ground or Neutral to ground fault.
What to do:
Try charging again by disconnecting the Wall Connector from the vehicle and reconnecting. If the issue persists, turn OFF the
circuit breaker servicing the Wall Connector, wait 10 seconds, turn the circuit breaker ON again, then try reconnecting the
Wall Connector to the vehicle. If the issue persists, consult your electrician or contact Tesla.

(CC_a003)
Unable to charge - Wall Connector GFCI tripped
Disconnect and retry or use different equipment
What this alert means:
Ground fault. Current is leaking through an unsafe path. Possible Line to ground or Neutral to ground fault.
What to do:
Try charging again by disconnecting the Wall Connector from the vehicle and reconnecting. If the issue persists, turn OFF the
circuit breaker servicing the Wall Connector, wait 10 seconds, turn the circuit breaker ON again, then try reconnecting the
Wall Connector to the vehicle. If the issue persists, consult your electrician or contact Tesla.

(CC_a004)
Unable to charge - Wall Connector issue
Wall Connector needs service
What this alert means:
Wall Connector hardware issue. Possible issues include:
1. Contactor not working
2. Self-test of internal ground fault monitoring circuit failed
3. Thermal sensor disconnected
4. Other hardware component issues
What to do:
An internal issue was detected by the Wall Connector.
1. Try charging again by disconnecting the Wall Connector from the vehicle and reconnecting.
2. If the issue persists, turn OFF the circuit breaker for the Wall Connector, wait 10 seconds, and turn the circuit breaker ON
again. Then try reconnecting the Wall Connector to the vehicle.
3. If the issue persists, have an electrician make sure all wires are properly connected and torqued according to the
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4. Once your electrician has completed all work and restored power to the Wall Connector, try charging again by
reconnecting the Wall Connector to the vehicle.
5. If the issue persists, the Wall Connector requires service.

(CC_a005)
Unable to charge - Wall Connector GFCI tripped
Disconnect and retry or use different equipment
What this alert means:
Ground fault. Current is leaking through an unsafe path. Possible Line to ground or Neutral to ground fault.
What to do:
Try charging again by disconnecting the Wall Connector from the vehicle and reconnecting. If the issue persists, turn OFF the
circuit breaker servicing the Wall Connector, wait 10 seconds, turn the circuit breaker ON again, then try reconnecting the
Wall Connector to the vehicle. If the issue persists, consult your electrician or contact Tesla.

(CC_a006)
Unable to charge - Wall Connector overcurrent
Disconnect and retry or use different equipment
What this alert means:
Over current protection.
What to do:
Reduce the vehicle's charge current setting. If the issue persists, service is required.

(CC_a007)
Unable to charge - Input voltage too high
Voltage must be within Wall Connector rating
What this alert means:
Over or under voltage protection.
What to do:
Consult your electrician to ensure appropriate voltage on the circuit breaker that services the Wall Connector.

(CC_a008)
Unable to charge - Input voltage too low
Voltage must be within Wall Connector rating
What this alert means:
Over or under voltage protection.
What to do:
Consult your electrician to ensure appropriate voltage on the circuit breaker that services the Wall Connector.

(CC_a009)
Unable to charge - Input wired incorrectly
Input wiring to Wall Connector must be corrected
What this alert means:
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Input miswired: possibly Line and Neutral are swapped.
What to do:
The wiring between the wall power and the Wall Connector has been incorrectly installed. Consult your electrician.

(CC_a010)
Unable to charge - Wall Connector issue
Wall Connector needs service
What this alert means:
Wall Connector hardware issue. Possible issues include:
1. Contactor not working
2. Self-test of internal ground fault monitoring circuit failed
3. Thermal sensor disconnected
4. Other hardware component issues
What to do:
An internal issue was detected by the Wall Connector.
1. Try charging again by disconnecting the Wall Connector from the vehicle and reconnecting.
2. If the issue persists, turn OFF the circuit breaker for the Wall Connector, wait 10 seconds, and turn the circuit breaker ON
again. Then try reconnecting the Wall Connector to the vehicle.
3. If the issue persists, have an electrician make sure all wires are properly connected and torqued according to the
instructions in the Wall Connector Installation Manual.
4. Once your electrician has completed all work and restored power to the Wall Connector, try charging again by
reconnecting the Wall Connector to the vehicle.
5. If the issue persists, the Wall Connector requires service.

(CC_a011)
Unable to charge - Wall Connector too hot
Let Wall Connector cool and try again
What this alert means:
Over temperature protection (latchoff).
What to do:
Make sure the Wall Connector is not covered by anything and that there is no heat source nearby. If the problem persists in
normal ambient temperatures (under 100°F or 38°C) , service is required.

(CC_a012)
Unable to charge - Wall connection too hot
Outlet or Wall Connector wiring must be checked
High temperature detected by Wall Connector alerts indicate the building connection to the Wall Connector is getting too
warm, so charging has stopped to protect the wiring and Wall Connector.
This is not typically an issue with your vehicle or your Wall Connector, but rather an issue with the building wiring. This may be
caused by a loose building wiring connection to the Wall Connector and can be fixed quickly by an electrician.