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4. Calibrate the tonneau cover:
◦ Touch Calibrate on the touchscreen (on the exterior view of the vehicle, where you would normally touch to open or
close the tonneau cover) and follow the onscreen instructions.
NOTE: The Calibrate option only appears on the touchscreen when the tonneau cover needs to be calibrated.
◦ Or, to calibrate the tonneau cover manually: Press and hold the Open button (1) until the cover is fully open and wait for
it to stall. Then, press and hold the Close button (2) until the cover is fully closed and stalled.

If the tonneau cover still does not function as expected, schedule a Service appointment.

Tailgate Emergency Release
An interior release, located on the inside of the tailgate, allows a person trapped in the cargo bed to open the tailgate when
Cybertruck is parked.

To use the emergency release, flip the cover upward to access the pull strap, then pull the strap firmly toward you.
WARNING: People should never be inside the cargo bed when the Cybertruck is moving. Never shut the tailgate when a
person is inside.
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Under Bed Compartment
The cargo bed features a sealed storage compartment. To open:
1. Open the tailgate (see Accessing the Cargo Bed on page 253).
2. Grasp the handle and flip the cover fully upward.

Once open, integrated struts hold the cover in the raised position.
The under bed compartment features a drain plug that allows you to use it to store water and/or ice. To open the drain plug,
simply turn it counter-clockwise and pull it up. Remember to re-install the drain plug once the compartment is fully drained.
To close the under bed compartment, push it fully downward until the latch engages.
CAUTION: Take care when closing the lid to the under bed storage compartment. Slamming the lid shut may cause
damage or injury.
CAUTION: Do not load more than 220 lb (100 kg) in the under bed compartment. Doing so can cause damage.

Securing Cargo
Cybertruck features multiple options that make it easy to secure cargo:
• Two integrated L-track rails, running lengthwise along the top of each side of the cargo bed are compatible with standard
fittings (not included) and provide multiple anchoring options.

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• Four tie-down anchors - one at each bottom corner of the cargo bed.
CAUTION: Do not use the tie-down anchors or L-tracks for towing. They are intended to secure cargo such as a
spare tire. See Towing a Trailer on page 314 for more information.
CAUTION: The maximum force between any two anchor points must not exceed 707 lb (320 kg). Doing so may cause
damage.

• Eight attachment anchor points, four distributed on each side above the cab and on the rails of the cargo bed. These
anchor points are designed to accommodate accessory racks. To access the anchor points, press down on the inboard side
of the covers to pivot them to their open position. To close the covers, carefully pull the cover down towards the outboard
side of the vehicle until they are flush with the vehicle trim.

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WARNING: Before driving while carrying objects in the cargo bed, always ensure the cargo is evenly distributed and
adequately secured to prevent it from shifting or falling onto a roadway. Failure to do so can compromise vehicle
stability, damage the cargo bed, and cause serious personal injury or death to passengers and other road users.

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Mobile App
The Tesla mobile app allows you to communicate with Cybertruck remotely using your iPhone® or Android™ phone.
NOTE: The information below may not represent an exhaustive list of the functions available on the Tesla mobile app. To ensure
access to new and improved features, download updated versions of the mobile app as they become available.

To Use the Mobile App
To set up the Tesla mobile app to communicate with your Cybertruck:
1. Download the Tesla mobile app to your phone.
2. Log in to the Tesla mobile app by entering your Tesla account credentials.
Your phone and vehicle must both be actively connected to cellular service or Wi-Fi for the mobile app to communicate with
your vehicle. Tesla recommends that you always have a functional physical key readily available if parking in an area with
limited or absent cellular service, such as an indoor parking garage.
NOTE: In the event that you require lockout assistance from Tesla due to a non-warranty issue, such as having limited cellular
connectivity and having no secondary key available, your expenses are not covered under the Roadside Assistance policy.
NOTE: Tesla does not support the use of third party applications to contact Cybertruck.

Overview
When both your phone and the vehicle have internet service, the Tesla mobile app's home screen allows you to:
• Lock or unlock your vehicle.
• Enable or disable the heating or air conditioning and monitor the cabin climate.
• Check your vehicle's charging information. Charging details also appear when a charging cable is plugged in.
• Open or close the charge port.
NOTE: Twisting red lines next to the Battery icon indicate that the Battery is actively heating up (including while charging or
preparing to charge).
• Open the tailgate.
• See where your vehicle is located.
• View your vehicle’s estimated range.
• View your vehicle’s odometer, VIN, and current software version.
You can configure the shortcut options on the home screen to include opening and closing the powered frunk and tonneau
cover.
Media settings appear on the mobile app to pause, play, rewind, fast forward, and adjust the volume of the media currently
playing in the vehicle. You may need to enable Media settings by touching Audio Settings > Options > Allow Mobile Control.
For supported video sources, send videos to Tesla Theater by sharing the link through the mobile app. Navigate to the movie,
show, or video you want to play on your phone and touch the share button. Share the video with the Tesla app and it appears
on the touchscreen if Cybertruck is in Park.

Profile
In the Profile tab located at the top corner, you can:
• Switch to a different vehicle associated with your Tesla account, if you have access to more than one.
• Navigate the Tesla Shop.
• Manage your account information and view your order history.

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• View and customize notifications you receive under the Settings tab, such as Calendar sync, when your security alarm has
been triggered, charging updates, and new software updates. You can start updates from afar and check its progress.

Controls
The Controls tab allows you to do the following:
• Open or close the tonneau cover.
• Open the tailgate.
• Open or close the powered frunk.
• Turn on and check the status of the A/C power outlets.
• Control the bed lights.
• Lock or unlock Cybertruck from afar.
NOTE: Your vehicle does not automatically re-lock if you unlock from the mobile app.
• Open or close the charge port.
• Flash the lights or honk the horn to find where Cybertruck is parked.
• Enable Keyless Driving.
NOTE: Keyless Driving can be used when you do not have your key or to bypass PIN to Drive in cases where you forgot your
PIN or your touchscreen is unresponsive (see PIN to Drive on page 82).
• Vent the windows.

Climate
You can check the interior temperature and heat or cool the cabin before driving (even if it’s in a garage), control the seat
heaters, and defrost the windshield:
• Enable or disable Defrost Truck, which helps melt snow, ice, and frost on the windshield, windows, and mirrors, by swiping
up from the bottom of the screen.
• Enable or disable Dog Mode or Camp Mode.
• Enable Cabin Overheat Protection, which prevents the cabin from getting too warm in hot ambient conditions. You can
choose whether you want the A/C to run when the temperature in the cabin exceeds 105° F (40° C) or the selected
temperature (if available). See Operating Climate Controls on page 372.
• Vent or close the windows.
• Precondition the cabin to your desired temperature and turn on or off the steering wheel and seat heaters.
Using the mobile app to precondition Cybertruck also warms the Battery as needed. The mobile app will notify you once your
vehicle has reached the desired preconditioning temperature.
NOTE: In extremely cold weather or icy conditions, it is possible that your charge port latch may freeze in place. In cases where
you cannot remove or insert the charge cable, or the vehicle is not Supercharging due to the latch being frozen in place, use
your Tesla mobile app to enable Defrost Truck for approximately 30-45 minutes. This can help thaw ice on the charge port
latch so the charge cable can be removed or inserted.

Location
Locate Cybertruck with directions, or track its movement across a map.

Summon
You can park or retrieve Cybertruck using Summon (see ) or Smart Summon (see ).

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Schedule
Enable scheduled charging or departure, and precondition the vehicle. See Scheduled Precondition and Charge on page 115
for more information. Scheduled charging or departure can also be saved based on a preferred location.

Security
The Security tab allows you to do the following:
• Enable or disable Sentry Mode (see How to Use Sentry Mode (With a USB Flash Drive) on page 85).
• Enable or disable Valet Mode (see Valet Mode on page 46).
• Enable or disable Speed Limit Mode and receive notifications when the vehicle's driving speed is within approximately 3
mph (5 km/h) of your selected maximum speed (see Speed Limit Mode on page 82).
• Disable Phone Key, if needed (such as when you do not want the vehicle to automatically unlock whenever your phone is
nearby).

Upgrades
View and purchase the latest upgrades available for your vehicle, such as full self-driving.

Service
See Schedule Service on page 122 for information on how to schedule service through the mobile app.

Roadside
View roadside resources and request roadside assistance (where applicable). For more information on Roadside Assistance,
see Contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance on page 150.

Granting Access to a Second Driver
Add and remove access permission for an additional driver from the Tesla mobile app.
To add an additional driver, in the Tesla mobile app from the vehicle home screen, go to Security > Add Driver and follow the
onscreen instructions.
NOTE: The additional driver has access to all app features except purchasing upgrades.
To remove access, use the mobile app and go to Security > Manage Drivers and follow the onscreen instructions.

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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is available as a data connection method and is often faster than cellular data networks. Connecting to Wi-Fi is
especially useful in areas with limited or no cellular connectivity. To ensure fast, reliable delivery of software and map updates,
Tesla recommends leaving Cybertruck connected to a Wi-Fi network whenever possible (for example, when parked at home).
To connect to a Wi-Fi network:
1. Touch Controls > Wi-Fi. Cybertruck begins to scan and display detected Wi-Fi networks that are within range.
NOTE: If a known Wi-Fi network does not appear in the list, move Cybertruck closer to the access point or consider using a
range extender.
NOTE: When connecting to a 5GHz network (if available), check which channels are supported in your region.
5GHz Network Channels Supported
36-48

52-64

100-140

149-165

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✓

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2. Find and tap the the Wi-Fi network you want to use in Searching for Wi-Fi Networks or add it manually in Add Wi-Fi
Networks, enter the password (if necessary), then touch Confirm. When successfully connected, the Wi-Fi network shows
in Known Wi-Fi Networks along with a green check. Whenever the network is within range, Cybertruck connects to it
automatically.
NOTE: Cybertruck does not currently support connections to captive Wi-Fi networks (a captive Wi-Fi, commonly used by
public hotspots, requires you to access a custom web portal and agree to terms of service prior to allowing you to log in).
NOTE: If more than one previously connected network is within range, Cybertruck connects to the one most recently used.
NOTE: At Tesla Service Centers, Cybertruck automatically connects to the Tesla Service Wi-Fi network.

Hotspots
Instead of a Wi-Fi network, you can also use a mobile hotspot (subject to fees and restrictions of your carrier). After
connecting to your hotspot, select Remain Connected in Drive, if you want to keep the connection active while you are driving.

Troubleshooting Tips
If your vehicle's Wi-Fi connection is slow or it fails to connect, try these tips.
• On the touchscreen, check the number of Wi-Fi icon bars (signal strength). If the bars are low, consider adding a Wi-Fi
access point closer to the vehicle to improve the signal.
• Restart the touchscreen (see Touchscreen on page 178).
• Remove the Wi-Fi connection and reconnect. Touch Controls > Wi-Fi, select your network and Forget Network then
reconnect by touching your network in Known Networks.
• Try a different Wi-Fi network.

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Bluetooth® Compatibility
You can use various Bluetooth devices in Cybertruck provided it is paired and within operating range. For
example, you can pair your Bluetooth-capable phone so you can use it hands-free. In addition to phones, you
can pair other Bluetooth-enabled devices with Cybertruck. For example, you can pair an iPod Touch, iPad,
Android tablet, etc. from which you can play music.

Before using your phone or other Bluetooth device with Cybertruck, you must pair it. Pairing sets up Cybertruck to
communicate with supported Bluetooth-capable devices. You can pair up to ten Bluetooth phones. Unless you've specified a
specific phone as a Priority Device, or if the phone specified as Priority Device is not within range, Cybertruck always connects
to the last phone that was used (provided it is within range). To connect to a different phone, see Switching Between Paired
Devices on page 23.
NOTE: Authenticating your phone to use as a key (see Keys on page 205) does not allow you to use the phone hands-free, play
media from it, etc. You must also pair it as described below.
NOTE: On many phones, Bluetooth turns off if the phone’s battery is low.
NOTE: Although Bluetooth typically supports wireless communication over distances of up to approximately 30 feet
(nine meters), performance can vary based on the phone, or other device, you are using.
NOTE: Cybertruck can pair up to twenty Bluetooth devices at a time but only allows two devices to connect simultaneously
(such as one phone and one controller or two controllers) to each front and rear touchscreen (if equipped).
CAUTION: Do not leave your paired phone in your vehicle (for example, if you are hiking or at the beach). If you must
leave your phone in the vehicle, disable Bluetooth and/or turn the phone off.

Pairing a Phone or Bluetooth Device
Pairing allows you to use your Bluetooth-capable phone hands-free to make and receive phone calls, access your contact list,
recent calls, etc. It also allows you to play media files from your phone. Once a phone is paired, Cybertruck can connect to it
whenever the phone is within range.
1. To pair a phone or a Bluetooth device, sit inside Cybertruck and ensure the touchscreen is on.
2. Unlock your phone and enable Bluetooth (typically in Settings on your phone).
NOTE: On some phones, this may require you to go to Bluetooth Settings for the remainder of the procedure.
3. On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Bluetooth to automatically start Bluetooth scanning for new devices.
4. Wait for your phone to be listed and touch Connect.
5. Check that the number displayed on your phone matches the number on the touchscreen. Then, on your phone, confirm
that you want to pair.
6. If prompted on your phone, specify whether you want to allow Cybertruck to access your personal information, such as
calendar, contacts and media files (see Importing Contacts and Recent Calls on page 22). When paired, Cybertruck lists
your phone under Controls > Bluetooth > Paired Devices.
To change the settings of a paired device, go to Controls > Bluetooth > Paired Devices and expand the dropdown next to the
device's name.
If you are experiencing issues importing or connecting to Bluetooth, see Troubleshooting Bluetooth on page 23 for more
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Importing Contacts and Recent Calls
Once a phone is paired, go to Controls > Bluetooth > Paired Devices and expand the dropdown next to the device's name to
specify whether you want to allow access to your phone’s contacts, recent calls and text messages. If you allow access, you
can use the phone app to make calls and send messages to people in your list of contacts and on your recent calls list (see
Phone, Calendar, and Web Conferencing on page 25). Before contacts can be imported, you may need to either set your
phone to allow syncing, or respond to a popup on your phone to confirm that you want to sync contacts. This varies depending
on the type of phone you are using. For details, refer to the documentation provided with your phone.
If you are having trouble importing contacts or pairing with Bluetooth, see Troubleshooting Bluetooth on page 23 for more
information.

Disconnecting or Unpairing a Bluetooth Device
If you want to disconnect your phone or Bluetooth device, but keep it paired, touch Disconnect in your phone's Bluetooth
settings dropdown on the touchscreen (Controls > Bluetooth > Paired Devices > Your phone). If you no longer want to use your
device with Cybertruck, touch Forget Device and follow the instructions. Once you forget a device, you must pair it again if
you want to use it with Cybertruck (see Pairing a Phone or Bluetooth Device on page 22).
NOTE: Your phone automatically disconnects when you leave Cybertruck.
NOTE: Unpairing the phone has no effect on using the phone as a key. To forget an authenticated phone, see Managing Keys
on page 207.

Switching Between Paired Devices
Cybertruck automatically connects to a phone that you designated as Priority Device. If you have not set a phone as a priority,
Cybertruck connects to the last phone to which is was connected, provided it is within operating range and has Bluetooth
turned on. If the last phone is not within range, it attempts to connect with the next phone that it has been paired with.
To connect to a different phone, touch Controls > Bluetooth > Paired Devices. Select the phone you want to connect to, then
touch Connect. If the phone you want to connect to is not listed, you must pair the phone. See Pairing a Phone or Bluetooth
Device on page 22.
When connected, the Bluetooth settings screen displays the Bluetooth symbol next to the phone's name to show that
Cybertruck is connected to the phone.

Troubleshooting Bluetooth
Your vehicle uses Bluetooth and BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) to seamlessly connect your smartphone to Cybertruck. 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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• 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 Cybertruck: 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.
• Restart the touchscreen. See Touchscreen on page 4.
• 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 Cybertruck using Bluetooth (see Bluetooth on page 22), and you have
allowed access to information on your phone (see Importing Contacts and Recent Calls on page 22), 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
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 26). 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 6). Voice commands are a convenient, hands-free way to call or
text your contacts.
• Touching a phone number shown in a list in the phone app - Contacts, Calls, or Calendar.
• Using the Cybertruck 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 touchscreen displays the caller’s number or name (if the caller is in your
phone’s contact list and Cybertruck 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, 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 Cybertruck.
2. Ensure you 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 Cybertruck.
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, Cybertruck automatically routes you to the event's address (see Automatic Navigation on page 98).
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 Cybertruck 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,
laws that require hands-free operation at all times.

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Smart Garage
myQ
If equipped, Cybertruck can intelligently connect to your myQ® smart garage.

myQ is a smart garage control system that works seamlessly with Cybertruck, and allows you to remotely monitor and control
your garage door from the vehicle's touchscreen or a paired phone. This is convenient if you forget to close your garage door,
want to allow friends and family inside, or need to open and close it remotely (such as when receiving a package). By linking
myQ with Cybertruck, the garage door can detect your vehicle nearby and automatically open or close to accommodate.
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. Navigate to Controls > Locks > myQ Connected Garage > Link Account and follow the instructions to pair the garage with
Cybertruck. 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.

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Starting and Powering Off
Starting
When you open a door to enter Cybertruck, the touchscreen powers on and you can operate all controls. To shift Cybertruck,
press the brake pedal and swipe up for Drive or down for Reverse on the touchscreen's drive mode strip (see Shifting on page
32).
If Auto Shift out of Park is enabled, Cybertruck 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 touchscreen'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 > Dynamics > Auto Shift out of Park.
Before accelerating when Auto Shift out of Park is enabled, check the touchscreen to make sure that Cybertruck 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 32.
NOTE: If PIN to Drive is enabled (see PIN to Drive on page 82), you must enter a valid PIN on the touchscreen before you can
drive Cybertruck.
Everything you need to know when driving Cybertruck displays on the touchscreen.
Drive Disabled - Requires Authentication
If Cybertruck 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 Cybertruck by pressing the brake pedal.

A number of factors can affect whether Cybertruck 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 Cybertruck. And when you
leave the vehicle, you must bring your key with you to lock Cybertruck, either manually or automatically.

Powering Off
When you finish driving and shift into Park, simply exit the vehicle. When you leave Cybertruck with your phone key, it powers
off automatically, turning off the touchscreen.
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Cybertruck 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 Cybertruck while sitting in the driver’s seat, provided the vehicle is not
moving. Touch Controls > Safety > Power Off. Cybertruck automatically powers back on after a short period if you press the
brake pedal or touch the touchscreen.
NOTE: Cybertruck 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, you will need to activate Transport Mode (see Instructions for
Transporters on page 468).

Power Cycling the Vehicle
You can power cycle Cybertruck 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 on page 181).
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, open the door to wake the vehicle.

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Shifting
Shift Using the Touchscreen
When you press the brake pedal when Cybertruck is parked, the drive mode strip displays on the driver's side of the
touchscreen. Use the drive mode strip to shift Cybertruck: Swipe up for Drive, swipe down for Reverse, or press the drive
mode strip for Park.

The touchscreen always shows which gear Cybertruck is in, but the drive mode strip is hidden when driving at highway
speeds. To show the drive mode strip at any time, swipe right from the left edge of the touchscreen.
To shift into Park when driving below 5 mph (8 km/h), touch the drive mode strip while pressing the brake pedal. In emergency
situations when driving above 5 mph (8 km/h), press and hold the gear strip to slowly bring the vehicle to a stop.
NOTE: To shift from Drive into Reverse or vice versa, the driving speed must be less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
The touchscreen is the preferred method to manually shift. However, in the unlikely situation in which the touchscreen is
unavailable and therefore can't be used, the drive mode selector on the overhead console automatically activates and must be
used to shift (see Shift Using the Overhead Console on page 33).
If you try to shift when it is prohibited by the current driving speed, the touchscreen displays an alert, a chime sounds, and the
drive mode does not change.

Auto Shift from Park
Auto Shift from Park is a BETA feature and is disabled by default. When disabled, use the touchscreen or the overhead console
to manually shift. To enable Auto Shift from Park, touch Controls > Dynamics > Auto Shift from Park.

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When Auto Shift from Park is enabled, Cybertruck is designed to automatically select Drive or Reverse. The touchscreen
displays the selected drive mode when the driver's door is closed and seat belt is buckled.