20 Secrets and Tricks Tesla Owners Should Know About


20 Secrets and Tricks Tesla Owners Should Know About


Tesla's are cars of the future. They are jam packed with touchscreens, features, and driving capabilities that go above and beyond anything else on the road. It's hard to keep track off all the cool functions these cars have to offer. That's why we have compiled a list of 20 secrets and tricks that all Tesla owners should know, to help you discover the amazing things your vehicle can do!


1.Initiate Tesla's Party & Santa Mode

If you’re ever looking for some fun and want to show off what your Tesla can do, just say "Ho Ho Ho!” This will enable Santa mode, turning your dashboard car into a sleigh. You can also tap the Tesla "T" three times which puts your car into party mode and will flash it’s lights and play music. Try them out!

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2.Connect Garage with HomeLink

If you want to save yourself some time, connect your HomeLink with your garage door. This will allow you to drive right up to your garage and have it open automatically, it will then close once you’re inside.

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3.Control with Voice Commands

Talk to your Tesla, it will understand your voice commands. It is quite helpful during a drive, instead of reaching for buttons just say "Navigate Home" or "Turn on the heated seats" and the car will do as you command.

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4.Extended Sun Visor Trick

If you ever find the sun to be right in your eyes, be aware that the sun visor has the ability to extend towards you and pivot in any direction. It’s a simple fix but most cars sun visors don’t have the full range of motion and capabilities.

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5.Screen Cleaning Mode

Find that your touchscreen is looking a bit dirty? You can always simply tap 'Display', and then ‘Screen Clean Mode', which will help eliminate any dust or dirt and bring the screen back to clean.

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6.Resetting Your Touch Screen

If you’re ever having issues with glitches on your touchscreen you can hold down both steering wheel buttons to reboot the screen. Hopefully you won’t need to use this function, but it’s helpful to know!

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7.Utilizing Slip Start

If you’re ever driving in wet or snowy road conditions, you can turn on Slip Start. This will make the control system less sensitive, and help you gain traction for a more comfortable ride.

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8.Hotkeys

Tesla’s have a number of hotkeys options to give you quick easy access to certain features. For example you can tap and drag the fan icon to the home screen, so you can adjust the temperature at the click of one button.

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9. Image Adjustments

You have the ability to adjust you screens brightness at any point. Sometimes when you’re reversing at night, dimming the screen can help you see better and avoid any distractions. All you have to do is tap the camera window and scroll the brightness to your desired level.

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10.Hands-Free Power Liftgate

Never open your trunk by hand or by button. If you approach your Tesla Model X with your hands full, the sensors will automatically open the trunk.

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11. Tesla Smart Windows

If you have a Model X, you have the ability to make the driver side window invisible. Just tap on the sun visor and your window will fog up from the outside. Quite a cool feature for scenic routes or to just stay incognito.

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12."Joe Mode"

Your Tesla has a "Joe Mode” feature that will lower your cars volume for all sounds. The function was designed with little kids in mind to help them sleep during a long drive.

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13.Sharing Video Clips

As long as you have your dashcam turned on, you have the ability to send and share the footage at any point. This is the perfect feature if you witness something crazy on the road or get in an accident.

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14.Tesla Theater

As long as your Tesla is parked it can become the ultimate entertainment center. Theater mode allows you to watch Netflix, YouTube, Twitch, or even hook up a gaming system for a much needed break from the road.

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15.Tesla Toybox

Take a dive into the Tesla Toybox and get creative with its many silly functions. You can tell your car to make fart sounds or feel like your driving on Rainbow Road, it's worth messing around with.

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16.Ludicrous Mode

For all you speed demons out there turn on Ludicrous Mode. Everyone knows electric cars accelerate fast, this feature makes it even faster. Feel your body pushed back into your seat as you rip down the road. It’s like you’re riding a roller-coaster.

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17.Bio-weapon Defense

Some models offer a unique feature called Bio-weapon Defense Mode. The point of this feature is to eliminate harmful bacteria and pollutants inside the vehicle. It’s the perfect feature during a pandemic or perhaps if someone makes a smelly fart.

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18.Hidden Menu in Model 3

Lucky owners of the Model 3, have a secret sketchpad function. Keep the Tesla "T" pressed until the screen appears, allowing you to scribble and draw to your hearts content. It’s a perfect way to keep your bored kids entertained while parked.

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19.Dog Mode

Telsa’s have a "Dog Mode" that will regulate the temperature for any pets inside the car. It will even display a message on the screen so that any on lookers are aware you will be returning to your vehicle shortly.

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20.Software Easter Egg

If you ever tap the software button three times, you’ll find a picture of the development team pops up! There is no real use to this, it’s just another cool little easter egg that you can show off to your friends and family.

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