The Tesla Model 3 and Model Y have all kinds of features and capabilities that you might not even know about.
April 23, 2023 at 10:35 a.m. ET
Many of today’s cars come loaded with exciting new features that weren’t even available as options on most vehicles just a few years ago. This is especially true for luxury cars and electric cars, as luxury vehicles are often the first to debut new technologies and features, and electric cars work to give us a glimpse into the future.
While it may not be 100% fair or accurate to say that Tesla vehicles have more futuristic and unique features than most cars, electric vehicles are certainly unique in many ways. It really wasn’t that long ago that Tesla entered the auto market as a struggling startup and aimed to do things very differently from the norm.
Tesla doesn’t follow suit with legacy automakers, and it’s almost as if the American electric vehicle maker is going out of its way to seem far removed from the typical workings of the automotive world. That being said, Tesla electric vehicles have features that are different than what people might expect, there are very few buttons or buttons and even hidden features. Also, as the automaker sends out free software updates to its fleet, features change and new features appear.
For these reasons, even if you own a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y, it’s probably safe to say that you haven’t used all of the unique features to their fullest potential. It’s also probably safe to say that there may be some smaller details about the car that you don’t yet know. Also, if you’re new to Tesla, it’s almost certain that you probably have a lot to learn about the car.
Whether you’re well-versed in Tesla’s features or not, you should be able to hop in and drive with little drama, but as our friend Andy Slye points out, you might also wonder at some point, “Why does my Tesla suck? “
Slye has taken the time to put together a nearly 30-minute video that highlights and explains 50 Tesla Model Y/3 tips and tricks. If you are new to Tesla, you may find new and interesting information throughout the video. In the meantime, if you already own a Tesla, you might want to scroll through the list of topics below to see if there are any features you don’t know about or need to learn more about.
Check out the topics below and watch the video at the top of the page. Once you’re done, visit our comments section below to share your feedback.
- 0:00 Tesla Model 3/Y Tips and Tricks
- 0:10 Quick gear change
- 0:36 Brake setup
- 2:21 Ventilation windows
- 2:40 Tire pressure
- 3:02 Wake Car
- 3:21 Unlock the door
- 3:42 See cameras
- 3:56 Keyless driving
- 4:18 Secret Autopark
- 4:52 Loader release
- 5:11 Sponsor (Sunday)
- 6:24 Energy graph
- 7:15 Loading port open
- 8:07 Ignore the autopilot warning
- 8:39 Reset autopilot timeout
- 9:05 a.m. Blind spot camera
- 9:34 Cancel the turn signal
- 9:46 Automatic turn signal
- 10:23 Fast speed
- 10:59 FSD driving styles
- 11:19 Speed limit shortcut
- 11:35 Compensation speed
- 12:14 Deactivation of the autopilot
- 13:03 Restart screen
- 13:35 Windscreen wiper shortcut
- 14:03 Green light carillon
- 14:33 Joe Mode
- 14:58 Battery percentage
- 15:35 Daily load limit
- 16:33 Keep the weather on
- 16:53 Touch screen gestures
- 17:40 Navigation shortcuts
- 18:01 Delete recent addresses
- 18:11 Navigation views
- 18:28 Send destination to car
- 18:51 Automatic calendar navigation
- 19:14 ABetterTheater.com
- 19:43 TeslaWaze.AzureWebsites.net
- 20:08 Autosave Dashcam
- 20:38 Split Air Winds
- 21:00 Winter profile
- 21:50 Automatic deactivation of Sentry mode
- 22:15 Maximize security
- 22:40 Automatic closing of windows
- 22:58 Voice commands
- 23:49 Optimal autopilot position
- 24:31 Supercharger Tips
- 26:45 The Semi Draft
