To override the selection, press the brake pedal and use the drive mode strip on touchscreen to shift into your desired drive
mode (Drive, Reverse, Park; see Shift Using the Touchscreen on page 32).
Confirm the drive mode selection and follow the instructions on the touchscreen before you press the accelerator.
WARNING: As always, be aware of your vehicle and surroundings before driving. Never rely on Cybertruck to
automatically select a suitable drive mode without confirming the selection before you start to drive.
If Auto Shift from Park is unavailable, the touchscreen displays a message.
Cybertruck automatically selects a drive mode when:
• Auto Shift from Park is enabled.
• Cybertruck is in Park.
• The driver's seat belt is fastened.
• The brake pedal is pressed.
• All doors and trunks are closed.
• The drive mode selector on the overhead console is not activated (see Shift Using the Overhead Console on page 33).
• The cameras are free of obstructions (see Cameras on page 200) and Cybertruck has enough input to make a selection.
NOTE: Cybertruck does not automatically select drive modes in Valet Mode.

Shift Using the Overhead Console
In addition to manually shifting on the touchscreen, you can shift by pressing P, R, N or D located on the overhead console. In
most situations, these buttons are not available until you press one of the buttons to activate it. When active, the LEDs
associated with each button illuminate and when you select P, R, N or D, the associated LED illuminates.
In situations where the touchscreen is unavailable (for example, experiencing a technical issue), or Cybertruck is in Valet or
Transport Mode, the drive mode selector on the overhead console illuminates automatically and there is no need to touch it.
NOTE: You can also activate the drive mode selector on the overhead console by simultaneously and briefly pressing both
scroll buttons on the steering wheel. However, if you press and hold both buttons simultaneously, the drive mode selector
activates and the touchscreen restarts (see Restarting the Touchscreen on page 181).
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1. Park
2. Reverse
3. Neutral
4. Drive
NOTE: When the touchscreen is available for shifting and you have manually activated the drive mode selector on the overhead
console, the overhead console automatically deactivates if you don't shift after a short amount of time.

Park
To manually shift into Park, press the brake pedal and touch the Park button on the touchscreen's drive mode strip. If the
touchscreen is unavailable, press Park on the drive mode selector located on the overhead console.
Cybertruck automatically shifts into Park to prevent roll-away while driving in low speeds. This happens whenever you
connect a charge cable, unbuckle your seat belt, or open the door while in Drive or Neutral. Ensure the charge cable is
removed, buckle your seat belt, and close the door before shifting from Park.
Attempting to engage the parking brake above 5 mph (8 km/h) will result in emergency braking (see Braking and Stopping on
page 290).
NOTE: In emergency situations, if the brakes are not functioning properly, you can press and hold the Park button on the
touchscreen's drive mode strip to apply the brakes and remove drive torque while the button is held. Do not use this method to
stop the vehicle unless absolutely necessary.
NOTE: You must always press the brake pedal to shift from Park.
CAUTION: Cybertruck will not shift from Park if a charge cable is plugged in, or if the charge port is unable to determine
whether a charging cable is plugged in. In situations when Cybertruck does not shift from Park, check the touchscreen
for instructions on how to proceed.
WARNING: It is the driver's responsibility to always ensure the vehicle is in Park before exiting. Never rely on Cybertruck
to automatically shift into Park for you.

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Drive
To manually shift into Drive, swipe up on the drive mode strip located on the touchscreen or, if the touchscreen is unavailable,
press D on the drive mode selector located on the overhead console. You can shift into Drive when Cybertruck is stopped or
moving less than 5 mph (8 km/h) in Reverse.

Reverse
To manually shift into Reverse, swipe down on the drive mode strip located on the touchscreen or, if the touchscreen is
unavailable, press R on the drive mode selector located on the overhead console. You can shift into Reverse when Cybertruck
is stopped or moving less than 5 mph (8 km/h) in Drive.

Neutral
Neutral allows Cybertruck to roll freely when you are not pressing the brake pedal. To shift into Neutral, do any of the
following:
• Open Controls, then press and hold the Neutral icon until Cybertruck engages Neutral.
• Choose Neutral from the drive mode selector on the overhead console.
NOTE: When Cybertruck is traveling over 5 mph (8 km/h) and you swipe up or down on the touchscreen's drive mode strip, a
Neutral icon displays at the bottom of the drive mode strip from which you can also choose to engage Neutral.
NOTE: You must press the brake pedal to shift out of Neutral if Cybertruck is moving slower than approximately 5 mph (8
km/h).
Cybertruck automatically shifts into Park when you open the driver's door to exit the vehicle unless the vehicle is in certain
modes such as Transport or Car Wash Mode which allows the vehicle to stay in Neutral even when you leave.

Keeping Your Vehicle in Neutral (Transport Mode)
To keep Cybertruck in Neutral when you exit, allowing it to roll freely (for example, pulling onto a flatbed truck), you must
activate Transport mode:
1. Shift into Park.
2. Press the brake pedal.
3. Touch Controls > Service > Towing. The touchscreen displays a message reminding you how to properly transport
Cybertruck.
4. Touch Enter Transport Mode. The button turns blue to show that Cybertruck is now in Transport Mode. Cybertruck is now
free-rolling and can be rolled slowly (no faster than walking speed) for short distances or winched (for example, onto a
flatbed truck).
For more information on Transport Mode, see Activate Transport Mode on page 470.
NOTE: In Transport Mode, Cybertruck does not shift into a drive mode. You must first cancel Transport Mode by touching Exit
Transport Mode. Transport Mode also cancels if you use the touchscreen to shift into Park.

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Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel Position
To adjust the steering wheel, touch Controls and touch the Steering icon.

Use the left scroll button on the steering wheel to move the steering wheel to the desired position:
• To adjust the height/tilt angle of the steering wheel, roll the left scroll button up or down.
• To move the steering wheel closer to you, or further away from you, press the left scroll button to the left or right.
You can also customize what you want the left scroll wheel button to control, such as Climate or Dashcam status.
WARNING: Do not make steering wheel adjustments while driving.

Overview of Buttons
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Left buttons:
1. Right turn signal (see Turn Signals on page 286)
2. High beam headlights* (see Headlights on page 284)
3. Multi-functional button (non-functional)
4. Left scroll button (see Left Scroll Button on page 277)
5. Left turn signal (see Turn Signals on page 286)

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Right Buttons:
1. Cameras (see Cameras on page 200)
2. Wiper* (see Windshield Wiper and Washers on page 288)
3. Right scroll button (see Right Scroll Button on page 278)
4. Voice commands (see Voice Commands on page 6)
5. Cruise control indicator (non-functional)
*The behaviors associated with the buttons for headlight high beams (Headlights on page 284) and wiper (Windshield Wiper
and Washers on page 288) vary depending on whether you press or press and hold the button.
NOTE: If you are experiencing issues with the touchscreen (such as a missing feed from the front- or rear-facing camera), hold
down both the left and right scroll buttons simultaneously while Cybertruck is parked to restart it (see Restarting the
Touchscreen on page 181).
NOTE: Some controls on the steering wheel are capacitive buttons, meaning they do not have a physical switch, but respond to
touch and provide haptic feedback (as a vibration). Do not rest your fingers on them unless intended. Unintentionally touching
these buttons can enable or disable them. If a button is mistakenly enabled, remove your fingers from the switches for several
seconds to resume normal operation.

Left Scroll Button
Use the left scroll button to adjust the position of the mirrors and steering wheel. The left scroll button also controls the wiper
and media player.

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• When using media player, push the button to the left to go back to the previous song or station or push it to the right to
skip to the next song or station.
• Roll the scroll button up to increase and down to decrease the volume.
NOTE: The scroll button adjusts the volume for media and phone calls based on what is currently in use. As you adjust the
volume, the touchscreen displays the volume level and whether you are adjusting volume for media or phone.
• To mute the media volume, or to pause/play an audio file, push the scroll button.
• When adjusting mirrors, push the button to the left/right to move the associated mirror inward/outward and up/down to
position the mirror upward or downward (see Mirrors on page 281).
• When adjusting the position of the steering wheel, roll the button up/down to adjust the tilt/angle and press the button to
the left or right to move the steering wheel closer or further (see Adjusting the Steering Wheel Position on page 275).
• When a menu displays on the touchscreen from which you can choose options (for example, the wiper controls), use the
scroll button to choose an option (up, down, left, or right) and push the button to confirm your choice.
• For incoming calls, press the scroll button to answer. During the call, press the scroll button again to hang up.
• Hold down the left scroll button to access the default action set or configure a new default action. Follow the directions on
the touchscreen.
Left Scroll Button Customization
Choose from a list to create quick access to a function by touching Controls > Display > Scroll Wheel Function. Selecting a
function sets the default action when you long press the left scroll button, unless you select Ask each time.

Right Scroll Button
Use the right scroll button to control Autopilot features such as Autosteer and Traffic-Aware Cruise Control:

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• When driving, push and release the button to engage Autosteer or Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (see Autopilot Features on
page 331). If Autopilot Activation is set to Double Click (touch Controls > Autopilot Activation > Autosteer Activation), a
single push engages Traffic-Aware Cruise Control only and you must push and release the button twice to engage
Autosteer. Once Autosteer or Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is active, pushing the button cancels it.
• When Traffic-Aware Cruise Control or Autosteer is engaged, roll the scroll button up to increase or down to decrease the
set speed, or push the button to the left or right to adjust the distance you want to maintain from a vehicle traveling ahead
of you (see While Using Autopilot on page 336).

Heated Steering Wheel
To warm up the steering wheel, touch the temperature icon on the touchscreen to display climate controls (see Operating
Climate Controls on page 372), then touch the steering wheel icon. When turned on, radiant heat keeps the steering wheel at
a comfortable temperature.
To turn the heated steering wheel off, use the climate controls or the Tesla mobile app (see Mobile App on page 18).

Horn
To sound the horn, press and hold the center pad on the steering wheel.

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Steer-by-Wire
Cybertruck uses steer-by-wire technology, which means that there is no mechanical connection between the steering wheel
and the wheels. Instead, sensors in the steering column communicate electronically with the steering racks. As a result,
steering Cybertruck feels more responsive and requires less effort from the driver.
Cybertruck also has four-wheel steering. When the driver turns the steering wheel, all four wheels respond. This gives
Cybertruck a tighter turning radius.
Emergency Operation
The steer-by-wire system is controlled by multiple redundant sensors and actuators. In the unlikely case that Cybertruck
detects an issue, an alert displays on the touchscreen, a chime sounds, and Cybertruck gradually reduces drive torque while
informing you to pull over.
NOTE: This alert does not mean that Cybertruck has lost steering, or that the steer-by-wire system has failed. This alert
indicates a possible issue with one of the redundant systems.
Once pulled over, you can attempt to recover the system by performing a vehicle power cycle (see Power Cycling the Vehicle
on page 29). If the power cycle attempt is unsuccessful, an override is available for low-speed maneuvering to position the
vehicle for transporting on a flatbed truck (see Instructions for Transporters on page 468).

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Mirrors
Adjusting Exterior Mirrors

Adjust the exterior mirrors by touching Controls > Mirrors. Press the left scroll button on the steering wheel to choose whether
you are adjusting the Left or Right mirror. Then, use the left scroll button as follows to adjust the selected mirror to its desired
position:
• To angle the mirror up or down, roll the left scroll button up or down.
• To angle the mirror inward or outward, press the left scroll button to the left or right.

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You can save your side mirror position in your driver profile for your convenience.
Mirror Auto Tilt automatically tilts mirrors downward when backing up. To turn this feature on or off, touch Controls > Mirrors >
Mirror Auto Tilt. To adjust the auto-tilt position, make mirror adjustments with Cybertruck shifted into Reverse. When you shift
out of Reverse, mirrors tilt back to their normal (upward) position. But now that you have adjusted them for backing up, they
automatically tilt to the selected downward position whenever you shift into Reverse.
When certain environmental conditions are met, the exterior side mirrors dim automatically (for example, in low light
conditions or to reduce glare when driving at night). To enable or disable this feature, touch Controls > Mirrors > Mirror Auto
Dim.
NOTE: Both exterior mirrors have heaters that can be controlled through Climate.

Folding Mirrors
To manually fold and unfold exterior mirrors (for example, if parking in a narrow garage, tight space, etc.), touch Controls >
Fold/Unfold Mirrors.
Unfold the mirrors by touching Controls > Unfold Mirrors. If the mirrors are still folded when you begin driving, they will
automatically unfold when your speed reaches 31 mph (50 km/h). You cannot fold a mirror when driving over 31 mph (50
km/h).
To set the mirrors to fold automatically whenever you exit and lock Cybertruck touch Controls > Mirrors > Mirror Auto Fold.
The mirrors unfold automatically when you unlock Cybertruck.
You can also set mirrors to fold automatically whenever you arrive at a specific location, which saves you from having to
manually fold them each time you arrive at a frequented place. To set up, stop at the location you want to save (or drive at less
than 3 mph (6 km/h)), and fold the mirrors. Touch Save Location when it appears briefly on the Fold Mirrors control.

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If you no longer want mirrors to fold automatically, touch Controls > Unfold Mirrors when they fold at the saved location, then
touch Remove Location.
When you leave the saved location, the mirrors will unfold automatically when your speed reaches 3 mph (6 km/h) or if you
touch Controls > Unfold Mirrors.
CAUTION: Mirrors may not automatically fold if you return to a saved location and are driving faster than 3 mph (6 km/h).
NOTE: You can override the automatic folding/unfolding of mirrors at any time (for example, Cybertruck has no power) by
pushing the mirror assembly away from you to unfold, or pulling it toward you to fold.
NOTE: If you expect ice to accumulate when Cybertruck is parked, turn off Mirror Auto Fold. Accumulation of ice can prevent
exterior side mirrors from folding or unfolding. See Cold Weather Best Practices on page 92 for information on how to ensure
your mirrors function properly in cold weather.
You can integrate auto-folding mirrors with MyQ (see Smart Garage on page 27).

Rear View Mirror

Adjust the rear view mirror manually.

Vanity Mirrors
To expose and illuminate the vanity mirror, fold the sun visor downwards, then use the tab to lower the mirror cover. The tab
can stick to the lower portion of the visor to keep it in place. After closing the mirror cover, the light turns off. See Sun Visors
and Vanity Mirrors on page 214 for more information.

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Lights
Overview
Cybertruck has convenience lights that automatically turn on and off based on what you are doing. For example, interior lights,
marker lights, signature lights, door handle lights, and puddle lights turn on when you unlock Cybertruck, when you open a
door, and when you shift into Park. They turn off automatically after a minute or two when you shift out of Park, or when you
lock your vehicle.
Touch Controls > Lights to control the lights.

NOTE: You can also access an abbreviated lights menu while driving by touching the headlights button on the steering wheel.
A lights menu displays on the touchscreen, providing quick access to headlight controls.
• Headlights: Exterior lights (headlights, tail lights, signature lights, side marker lights, parking lights, and license plate lights)
are set to Auto each time you start Cybertruck. When set to Auto, exterior lights automatically turn on when driving in low
lighting conditions. If you change to a different setting, lights always revert to Auto on your next drive.
Touch one of these options to change the exterior light setting until adjusted again or the next time you drive:
◦ Off: Exterior lights turn off. When driving, daytime running lights may remain on based on regulations in various market
regions.
◦ Parking: Parking lights, side marker lights, the tail light bar, and license plate lights turn on.
◦ On: Low beam headlights, side marker lights, parking lights, signature lights, and license plate lights turn on.
• Dome Lights: Turn the interior dome (map) lights on or off. If set to Auto all interior dome lights turn on when you unlock
your vehicle, open a door upon exiting, or shift into Park.
Cybertruck is also equipped with a rear dome light on each side of the rear seats, located next to the coat hangers (see
Coat Hangers on page 246).
NOTE: To manually turn an individual dome light on or off, press the lens. If you leave a dome light on, it turns off when
Cybertruck powers off. If the vehicle was already powered off when you manually turned the light on, it turns off after 60
minutes.
• Ambient Lights: When enabled, interior ambient lights turn on whenever the headlights are on.
• Accent Lights: Choose Off, On, or Night Only. When set to Night Only, interior accent lights will automatically illuminate
when dim conditions are detected outside your vehicle, or when convenience lights are on. Customize the brightness and
color of the lights to your preference.
• Footwell Lights: When headlights are enabled, footwell lights illuminate the front and rear footwells. Footwell lights will also
enable when you unlock your vehicle, open a door upon entry/exit, or shift into Park.
• Bed Lights: The lights running on the sides of the truck cargo bed can be set to Off, On, or Auto. When set to Auto, the bed
lights turn on when Cybertruck is parked and the tonneau cover or tailgate is open. You can also toggle the tailgate button
to turn the bed lights on or off for your convenience. See Cargo Bed on page 252 for more information.
CAUTION: Ensure the headlights and tail lights are On during low visibility conditions (for example, when it is dark,
foggy, snowy, or the road is wet, etc.). The tail lights are off while daytime running lights are on. Failure to do so can
cause damage or serious injury.

Headlights
The following indicator lights are visible on the touchscreen to show the status of the headlights. If none of these indicator
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Low beam headlights are on.

The headlights are on. Illuminates when headlights are on but the Auto High Beam setting is turned off or if the
Auto High Beam setting is turned on but is temporarily unavailable.

High beams are currently turned on, and Auto High Beam is ready to turn off the high beams if light is detected
in front of Cybertruck.

High beams are temporarily turned off because Auto High Beam is operating and light is detected in front of
Cybertruck. When light is no longer detected, high beam headlights automatically turn back on.

Use the headlights button on the left side of the steering wheel to control the headlights:
• Press and quickly release to flash headlights.
• Press and hold to turn on headlights - the touchscreen displays a brief timer and you must hold for the duration of the timer
to latch the headlights to the on position. When headlights are on, press the button a second time to turn them off.
When you touch or press the headlights button on the left side of the steering wheel, the touchscreen displays an abbreviated
lights menu to provide quick access to control headlights, fog lights (if equipped), and the Auto High Beam setting. Use the
touchscreen to choose options from this menu.

Auto High Beam

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The headlights can automatically switch to low beam when there is light detected in front of Cybertruck (for example, from an
oncoming vehicle). To turn this feature on or off, touch Controls > Lights > Auto High Beam. Your chosen setting is retained
until you manually change it.
NOTE: Auto High Beam is automatically enabled when Autosteer is engaged. To switch to low beam headlights, press the
headlights button on the steering wheel. Auto High Beam is re-enabled every time Autosteer is activated.
WARNING: Auto High Beam is a convenience only feature and is subject to limitations. It is the driver's responsibility to
make sure that headlights are always appropriately adjusted for weather conditions and driving circumstances.

Turn Signals
To engage a turn signal, press the corresponding arrow button on the left side of the steering wheel. A turn signal cancels
based on the angle of the steering wheel (for example, you finish making a turn). You can also cancel a turn signal by pressing
the turn signal button a second time.
If Controls > Lights > Automatic Turn Signals is set to Auto Cancel, turn signals cancel automatically when Cybertruck detects
completion of a maneuver such as a merge, lane change, or a fork in the roadway. You can override automatic cancellation at
any time (for example, you want the turn signal to remain on because you are making more than one lane change). To override,
engage the turn signal by pressing and momentarily holding the turn signal button (instead of just pressing). Then, when the
first maneuver is complete, the turn signal remains on. If Automatic Turn Signals is set to Off, you must cancel the turn signal
manually by pressing the turn signal button after maneuvers such as a merge, lane change, or fork in the roadway.

When a turn signal is operating, the corresponding indicator lights up on the touchscreen and there is a clicking
sound.

Hazard Warning Flashers
To turn on the hazard warning flashers, press the button on the drive mode selector on the overhead console. All turn signals
flash. Press again to turn off.

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If a severe crash is detected by your vehicle, the hazard lights will automatically turn on and flash quickly to increase visibility.
Pressing the hazard lights once will return the lights to its normal cadence. Pressing a second time turns all hazard lights off.
NOTE: Hazard warning flashers operate even without a key nearby.

Headlights After Exit
When you stop driving and park Cybertruck in low lighting conditions, exterior lights temporarily remain illuminated. They
automatically turn off after one minute or when you lock Cybertruck, whichever comes first.
To turn this feature on and off, touch Controls > Lights > Headlights After Exit. When Headlights After Exit is off, the headlights
turn off immediately when you engage Park and open a door.

Condensation in Headlights or Tail lights
Due to weather changes, humidity levels, or recent exposure to water (such as a car wash), condensation may occasionally
accumulate in your vehicle’s headlights or tail lights. This is normal— as the weather gets warmer and humidity decreases,
condensation often disappears on its own. If you notice water buildup within the exterior lenses, or if the condensation affects
the visibility of the exterior lights, use the mobile app to schedule a service appointment.

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Windshield Wiper and Washers
You can access wiper settings by touching the wiper button on the steering wheel or by accessing the app launcher and
touching Wiper.
You can also drag the Wiper control to your My Apps area for easier access.
Press and quickly release the wiper button on the steering wheel to wipe the windshield. If the wiper is already operating at a
wiper setting and is not set to Auto, pressing the wiper button cycles through speeds. Wiper speeds cycle as follows: I > II > III
> IIII > III > II > I.
Press and hold the wiper button to spray washer fluid onto the windshield. After releasing the button, the wipers perform two
additional wipes then, depending on vehicle and environmental conditions, a third wipe a few seconds later. You can also press
and hold the wiper button for a continuous spray of washer fluid—the wipers perform the wipes after you release.

Whenever you press the wiper button on the steering wheel, the touchscreen displays the wiper menu, allowing you to adjust
wiper settings. Roll the left scroll button on the steering wheel up or down to choose your desired setting.
• Turn the wiper off.
• Choose how you want the wiper to operate:
◦ I - Intermittent, slow.
◦ II - Intermittent, fast.
◦ III - Continuous, slow.
◦ IIII - Continuous, fast.
◦ Auto - Cybertruck detects precipitation and adjusts the wiping speed and intensity.
NOTE: Turning on Autopilot features automatically sets wipers to Auto.
NOTE: The Auto setting is currently in BETA. If uncertain about using the Auto setting while in the BETA phase, Tesla
recommends operating the wipers manually, as necessary.

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Choose to heat the wiper blade by touching the windshield icon on the touchscreen.

While driving in the rain, the wiper blade may pause in the horizontal position for approximately 30 seconds before continuing
to wipe the windshield. The blade may also move slightly based on vehicle speed to make Cybertruck more aerodynamic.
Periodically check and clean the edge of the wiper blade. If a blade is damaged, replace it immediately. For details on checking
and replacing the wiper blade, see Windshield Wiper Blade, Jets and Fluid on page 442.
NOTE: If you choose Auto and the ability to detect liquid on the windshield becomes unavailable, the wiper setting reverts to
the most recently used manual setting. If a manual setting cannot be determined, the wiper turns off.
NOTE: You can also adjust the windshield wiper speed and frequency using voice commands (see Voice Commands on page
6).
CAUTION: To avoid the risk of damaging the wiper, do not leave the wiper set to Auto when washing Cybertruck.
CAUTION: Remove ice from the windshield before turning the wiper on. Ice has sharp edges that can damage the rubber
on the wiper blade. In harsh climates, ensure that the wiper blade is not frozen or adhered to the windshield.

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Braking and Stopping
Braking Systems
WARNING: Properly functioning braking systems are critical to ensure safety. If you experience a problem with the brake
pedal, brake calipers, or any component of a Cybertruck braking system, contact Tesla immediately.
Cybertruck has an anti-lock braking system (ABS) that prevents the wheels from locking when you apply brake pressure. This
improves steering control during heavy braking in most road conditions because ABS constantly monitors the speed of each
wheel and varies the brake pressure according to the grip available.
The alteration of brake pressure can be felt as a pulsing sensation through the brake pedal. This demonstrates that the ABS is
operating and is not a cause for concern. Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal while experiencing the pulsing.
USA and Mexico:

The ABS indicator briefly flashes amber on the touchscreen when you first start Cybertruck. If this
indicator lights up at any other time, an ABS fault has occurred and the ABS is not operating.
Contact Tesla. The braking system remains fully operational and is not affected by an ABS failure.
However, braking distances may increase. Drive cautiously and avoid heavy braking.

The ABS indicator briefly flashes amber on the touchscreen when you first start Cybertruck. If this
indicator lights up at any other time, an ABS fault has occurred and the ABS is not operating. Contact
Tesla. The braking system remains fully operational and is not affected by an ABS failure. However,
braking distances may increase. Drive cautiously and avoid heavy braking.
Canada:
USA and Mexico:

If the touchscreen displays this red brake indicator at any time other than briefly when you first
start Cybertruck, a brake system fault is detected, or the level of the brake fluid is low. Contact
Tesla immediately. Apply steady pressure and keep the brake pedal firmly pressed to stop the
vehicle when safe to do so.

If the touchscreen displays this red brake indicator at any time other than briefly when you first start
Cybertruck, a brake system fault is detected, or the level of the brake fluid is low. Contact Tesla
immediately. Apply steady pressure and keep the brake pedal firmly pressed to stop the vehicle when
safe to do so.
Canada:
USA and Mexico:

The touchscreen displays this amber brake indicator if a brake booster fault is detected. Apply
steady pressure and keep the brake pedal firmly pressed to stop the vehicle when safe to do so.
Hydraulic Boost Compensation will be active (see Hydraulic Boost Compensation on page 291).

The touchscreen displays this amber brake indicator if a brake booster fault is detected. Apply steady
pressure and keep the brake pedal firmly pressed to stop the vehicle when safe to do so. Hydraulic
Boost Compensation will be active (see Hydraulic Boost Compensation on page 291).
Canada:
Emergency Braking
In an emergency, fully press the brake pedal and maintain firm pressure, even on low traction surfaces. The ABS varies the
braking pressure to each wheel depending on the amount of traction available. This prevents wheels from locking and ensures
that you stop as safely as possible.
If an alternative method is needed to bring the vehicle to a stop, press and hold the Park button on the touchscreen's drive
mode strip to apply the brakes and remove drive torque while the button is held. Touch Controls or press the brake pedal to
display the drive mode strip.
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WARNING: Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so interrupts operation of the ABS and can increase braking distance.
WARNING: Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you and be aware of hazardous driving
conditions. While the ABS can improve stopping distance, it cannot overcome the laws of physics. It also does not
prevent the danger of hydroplaning (where a layer of water prevents direct contact between the tires and the road).
CAUTION: Automatic Emergency Braking (see Automatic Emergency Braking on page 77) may intervene to
automatically brake in situations where a collision is considered imminent. Automatic Emergency Braking is not
designed to prevent a collision. It is designed to minimize the impact of a frontal collision by attempting to reduce your
driving speed. Depending on Automatic Emergency Braking to avoid a collision can result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION: In emergency situations, if the brakes are not functioning properly, press and hold the Park button on the
overhead console or touchscreen to bring Cybertruck to a stop. Do not use this method to stop the vehicle unless
absolutely necessary.
Brake Disc Wiping
When cold and wet weather is detected, brake disc wiping repeatedly applies an imperceptible amount of brake force to
remove water from the surface of the brake discs.
Hydraulic Boost Compensation
Cybertruck is equipped with a brake booster that activates the brakes when the brake pedal is pressed. Hydraulic boost
compensation provides mechanical assistance if the brake booster fails. If a brake booster failure is detected, the brake pedal
feels stiffer to press and you may hear a sound when you press the brake pedal. To stop Cybertruck, apply steady force to the
brake pedal without releasing or pumping. Drive cautiously and maintain a safe distance from other road users—brake pedal
responsiveness and braking performance may be degraded.
Hydraulic Fade Compensation
Hydraulic fade compensation assists in monitoring brake system pressure and ABS activity for instances of reduced brake
performance. If reduced brake performance is detected (for example, as a result of brake fade, or cold or wet conditions), you
may hear a sound, feel the brake pedal pull away from your foot, and notice a strong increase in braking. Brake as you normally
would and continue to press the brake pedal without releasing or pumping the brakes.
WARNING: Always maintain a safe driving distance from the vehicle in front of you and exercise caution when driving
conditions are hazardous. Brake disc wiping and hydraulic fade compensation are NOT substitutes for adequately
applying the brakes.

Regenerative Braking
Whenever Cybertruck is moving and your foot is off the accelerator, regenerative braking slows down the vehicle and feeds
any surplus power back to the Battery. By anticipating your stops and reducing or relieving pressure from the accelerator
pedal to slow down, you can take advantage of regenerative braking to increase driving range.
Vehicle deceleration due to regenerative braking may vary depending on the current state of the Battery. For example,
regenerative braking may be limited if the Battery is cold or is already fully charged.
To experience the same amount of deceleration whenever you release the accelerator pedal, regardless of the state of the
Battery, you can choose to have the regular braking system automatically engage whenever regenerative braking is limited.
Touch Controls > Dynamics > Apply Brakes When Regenerative Braking is Limited. When enabled, the brake pedal may move or
feel stiffer when pressed. This is expected and does not change your ability to slow down Cybertruck.
NOTE: Apply Brakes When Regenerative Braking is Limited may not operate if the brakes are extremely hot.
NOTE: Apply Brakes When Regenerative Braking is Limited is not available when Trailer Mode is engaged (see Towing a Trailer
on page 314).
The power meter (a thin vertical line next to the drive mode strip) displays real-time power usage:

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1. Shows power being output by the Battery, such as that used to accelerate the vehicle or to cool the cabin. When you press
the accelerator pedal, the top half of the power meter fills with black (or white if the display is dark).
2. Represents power generated from regenerative braking, or power that captured from slowing down the vehicle. Power
being fed back to the Battery displays in green whereas power used by the regular braking system displays in gray.
NOTE: Installing winter tires with aggressive compound and tread design may result in temporarily-reduced regenerative
braking power. However, your vehicle is designed to continuously recalibrate itself, and after changing tires it will increasingly