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7 Hidden Tesla Features Most Owners Don't Know About

7 Hidden Tesla Features Most Owners Don't Know About
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Tesla's Dog Mode maintains a comfortable cabin temperature when owners leave pets inside the parked vehicle.

Dog Mode: Tesla's Dog Mode maintains a comfortable cabin temperature when owners leave pets inside the parked vehicle. The touchscreen displays a message informing passersby that the climate control is active. This feature helps owners monitor cabin conditions while briefly stepping away from their vehicles.

Camp Mode allows Tesla owners to maintain cabin temperature, lighting

Camp Mode: Camp Mode allows Tesla owners to maintain cabin temperature, lighting and entertainment while parked. It is particularly useful during overnight trips, outdoor activities and camping. The feature also supports extended comfort without requiring owners to keep the vehicle running like a conventional petrol-powered car.

Sentry Mode uses the vehicle's external cameras and sensors to monitor suspicious activity around a parked Tesla

Sentry Mode: Sentry Mode uses the vehicle's external cameras and sensors to monitor suspicious activity around a parked Tesla. When it detects potential threats, the system can record footage and trigger alerts. Owners can review available recordings to understand incidents involving their parked vehicles.

Tesla's Caraoke feature turns the vehicle's infotainment system into an entertainment experience

Caraoke Feature: Tesla's Caraoke feature turns the vehicle's infotainment system into an entertainment experience. Passengers can access song lyrics and sing along during journeys or while parked. Depending on regional availability and connectivity, the feature offers access to a library of music and karaoke tracks.

Tesla owners can use compatible smartphones as digital keys to unlock

Phone Key and Walk-Away Locking: Tesla owners can use compatible smartphones as digital keys to unlock and start their vehicles. Walk-Away Door Lock automatically secures the car when the connected phone moves away. These features reduce dependence on physical keys and simplify everyday vehicle access.

Tesla's Dashcam feature records driving footage using the vehicle's external cameras

Dashcam and Live Camera Access: Tesla's Dashcam feature records driving footage using the vehicle's external cameras when supported storage is connected. Owners can also access available camera views remotely through the mobile app with compatible vehicles and software. These tools help monitor surroundings and review important driving events.

Scheduled Departure allows Tesla owners to prepare their vehicles before a planned journey.

Scheduled Departure: Scheduled Departure allows Tesla owners to prepare their vehicles before a planned journey. Users can schedule charging and cabin preconditioning based on departure times. This helps maintain a comfortable interior temperature and can improve battery efficiency by preparing the vehicle while it remains connected to charging.

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