Off-Road Modes
Overland
Overland maximizes traction on various terrains at low speeds. By selecting Overland, you can customize the following settings:
| Setting | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | All Purpose | Automatically adjusts tire slip based on the amount of available traction and sets the Preferred Ride Height to High. All Purpose is best suited for mixed terrain driving. |
| Sand | Allows for high amounts of tire slip to provide optimal traction on soft, deformable surfaces like sand and sets the Preferred Ride Height to High. | |
| Gravel/Deep Snow | Allows for medium amounts of tire slip to provide optimal traction on gravel or deep snow, and sets the Preferred Ride Height to High. | |
| Rock | Tightly manages tire slip to maximize grip in rock crawl conditions and sets the Preferred Ride Height to Very High. When the ride height is Very High, the suspension system pneumatically connects the springs on the front and rear axles, increasing suspension articulation for maximum traction. | |
| Stopping Mode | Hold | Applies the brakes automatically when Cybertruck stops, without you having to put
your foot on the brake pedal. Whether stopped on a flat surface or a hill, Vehicle
Hold keeps the brake applied, provided your foot remains off the accelerator and
brake pedals. Warning Never rely on Hold to adequately
decelerate or fully stop your vehicle. Many factors can contribute to a longer
stopping distance, including downward slopes, and reduced or limited regenerative
braking (see Regenerative Braking). Always be prepared
to use the brake pedal to adequately decelerate or stop. |
| Roll | Allows Cybertruck to roll freely when close to, or at, a complete stop, like a vehicle in Neutral. Therefore, if stopped on a slope, Cybertruck will roll downward. The brake does not engage, and the motors do not apply torque (until the accelerator pedal is pressed). |
Baja
When Cybertruck is in Baja, the ride height raises and adaptive damping dynamically adjusts based on your Terrain selection to optimize performance on various off-road scenarios. The electronic stability control system also allows more tire slip on low-traction surfaces. This is especially useful in high speed driving situations, such as desert or sand driving.
You can customize the following settings:
| Setting | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Handling Balance | Left | Adjusts the vehicle balance such that Cybertruck behaves more like a front-wheel-drive vehicle. When you move the slider to the left, Cybertruck is more stable and is more susceptible to understeer (when you turn the wheel and Cybertruck turns less than normal). |
| Right | Adjusts the vehicle balance such that Cybertruck behaves more like a rear-wheel-drive vehicle. When you move the slider to the right, Cybertruck moves with more agility but less stability, and is susceptible to oversteer (when you turn the wheel and Cybertruck turns more than normal). | |
| Stability Assist | Standard | Provides the maximum amount of stability control intervention*. |
| Reduced | Reduces the amount of stability control intervention. | |
| Minimal | Provides a minimal amount of stability control intervention. Warning Drive with caution
when customizing Stability Assist. If you lose control of Cybertruck, less stability control
intervention will be applied and the vehicle may not stabilize itself. Use only if
you have advanced experience driving beyond grip limits. |
|
| Terrain | Smooth | Sets ride height to Medium and increases damping for greater body control and responsive handling. Best for drifting or high-speed driving on smooth or flat terrains (see Suspension). |
| Rugged | Sets ride height to High with damping optimized for rough terrain, medium-sized obstacles, and whoops. | |
| Clearance | Sets ride height to Very High for traversing large obstacles. | |
| Deceleration Mode | High | Increases the amount of regenerative braking so Cybertruck slows down more dramatically when
you remove your foot from the accelerator pedal, allowing for more dynamic one-pedal
driving. Warning Setting the Deceleration Mode to High (located in
Dynamics)
may cause some loss of traction on loose surfaces (such as snow). |
| Standard | Provides the normal level of regenerative braking, allowing Cybertruck to maintain traction on loose, low-traction surfaces (such as sand, dirt, and gravel). | |
| * Stability control intervention modifies motor torque and selectively applies the brakes to each wheel to make Cybertruck more stable and help the driver maintain control of the vehicle. In this setting, stability control is reduced compared to on-road driving. | ||
Wade Mode
Wade Mode allows Cybertruck to enter and drive through bodies of water, such as rivers or creeks.
- The maximum wade depth is approximately 32 in. (815 mm) measuring from the bottom of the tire.
Wade Mode must be used any time you are driving Cybertruck through a shallow body of water, such as a river. To enable Wade Mode:
- Ensure all doors and windows are fully closed, and your vehicle speed is less than 20 mph (32 km/h).
- Access the Off-Road App.
- Select Wade.
Wade Mode defaults the vehicle’s ride height to Very High and protects Cybertruck for up to approximately 32 in (815 mm) of water, driving at slow speeds (1-3 mph (2-5 km/h)). As water depth changes, reduce your vehicle speed accordingly. Do not disable Wade Mode until your vehicle is fully out of water.
In addition, the vehicle’s high voltage Battery automatically pressurizes to protect the Battery from water and debris.
Muddy waters can reduce the cooling system effectiveness by adhering to the radiator. See Cleaning Mud for information on how to clean your vehicle after a muddy excursion. Wash your vehicle immediately after wading to reduce chances of bacteria buildup and mud hardening after drying. Vehicles driving in waters should be regularly inspected for signs of water ingress or damage to components including (but not limited to) the brakes, horn, lights, etc.
Trail Assist
To enable, touch . Then you can quickly activate or deactivate Trail Assist when needed by single-clicking the right scroll wheel button. You can set the Trail Assist speed between 1 mph (2 km/h) and 25 mph (40 km/h). When active, you can change the set speed by swiping on the right scroll wheel. Small swipes increase the speed in smaller increments, whereas large swipes increase the speed in larger increments.
You can also press the accelerator or brake pedal to temporarily increase or decrease your speed. Once you remove your foot from the pedal, the vehicle returns to your set speed. If you simultaneously brake to a lower speed and swipe down on the right scroll wheel, or accelerate and swipe up, the set speed will automatically snap to the current speed.