What is Tesla Santa mode?

In a fun surprise for owners, Tesla embedded a "Santa Mode" in the latest firmware update. With the voice command "Ho Ho Ho" The dash screen transforms the cat into Santa's Sleigh, Snow flakes fall, the road turns to a snow path, and other cars become reindeer - all to the tune of Chuck Berry's Run Rudolph Run.
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What are Easter eggs in Tesla?

10 Cool Easter Eggs Tesla Has Put In Its Cars
  • 3 Emissions Testing Toilet Humor.
  • 4 The ModelXmas Show. ...
  • 5 The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy. ...
  • 6 Sentry Mode Easter Egg. ...
  • 7 Spaceballs And Ludicrous+ Easter Egg. ...
  • 8 The Psychedelic Cowbell Road. ...
  • 9 Santa Mode Easter Egg. ...
  • 10 The Flashing Rainbow Charge Port Light. via The Drive. ...
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What is Tesla Santa spread cheer?

By Gene. Posted on December 25, 2017. Tesla is spreading holiday cheer this year through a Christmas-themed easter egg called “Santa Mode”. The feature is being pushed to Model S and Model X vehicles as part of version 2017.50.
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How do I get out of Santa mode?

To turn off Santa Mode, you can go back to the Toy Box and turn off the slider for Santa Mode, or you can simply use the voice command "Turn Off Santa Mode."
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Why do Tesla owners tap the tail light with the charger?

Recently, I've watched some videos in Tiktok about Tesla and I found that many Tesla owners tap the back light of their Tesla 4 to 5 times before charging. Why do they do that? Simply - that's one way to open the charging port door. It's hidden behind a panel that looks like part of the drivers' side tail light.
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A NEW Santa Mode Feature on your Tesla!



Does Tesla have a fart mode?

No. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA), Tesla faced a software-based recall that Elon Musk blames the “fun police.” The NHSTA is unhappy that Tesla allowed drivers to play sounds like a fart noise on an external speaker.
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What happens when you name Your Tesla 42?

Entering the number "42" as the name of the Tesla vehicle activates The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Easter egg. The name of the car is changed to "Life, the Universe, and Everything".
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Which Tesla looks like an egg?

Tesla Model X Light Show and Trans-Siberian Orchestra Easter Egg. This easter egg is exclusive to the Model X.
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Is it easy to steal a Tesla?

That said, some folks will tell you it's harder to steal a Tesla than many other cars, and if people do steal one, there's a very good chance it will be recovered. Tesla's vehicles are easily trackable, they have a Sentry Mode camera-based security system, a built-in dashcam (TeslaCam), and a "PIN to drive" feature.
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Does Tesla drive well in snow?

The Tesla Model Y appears to fare well in deep snow, which comes as no surprise since it comes standard with two motors and all-wheel drive. That said, it's important to have winter tires on the car.
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Does Tesla Model 3 have fart mode?

As per the Tesla owner, his Model 3's emissions testing feature (fondly known as “fart mode”) ended up going berserk. Despite emissions testing mode being disabled completely, the Model 3 stubbornly insisted on passing gas every time its doors were opened.
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What is Tesla romance mode?

To activate "romance mode," drivers push an icon on a little display on the dashboard. It's one of several free "modes" that include vintage video games and even bodily sounds. Up pops a video of a roaring fireplace on the car's center screen, complete with the late Marvin Gaye or others crooning sexy music.
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Why does Tesla make noise parked?

If you got your new 2021 Model 3 and makes a continuous humming noise when parked and the A/C is off, and such noise can be heard from inside the cabin, you may have one of the latest cars with defective/low-quality water pumps: Your new Model 3 is supposed to be quiet when parked and the A/C is off!
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Do all Teslas have dog mode?

Dog Mode is a standard feature available in Tesla Model Y, Model 3, Model S and Model X. You do not need to have Tesla's Premium Connectivity in order to receive notifications from your Tesla or to control your Tesla from the Tesla app.
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How long will Tesla batteries last?

Tesla car batteries are said to be designed to last 300,000-500,000 miles (as purported by Tesla CEO Elon Musk), or about 21-35 years, based on the average amount of miles driven by Americans in one year, which is typically around 14,263.
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Are public Tesla Chargers free?

Some Model S and X owners can use Superchargers for free, while others, including Model 3 owners, have to pay. Tesla says the cost to charge up is approximately $0.28 per kilowatt-hour, or $23 for 300 miles in a Model S.
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Are Tesla's maintenance free?

Your Tesla does not require annual maintenance or regular fluid changes.
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Can you hide location on Tesla 3?

Yes, just disable remote access at @MP3Mike suggested. Go to Controls / Settings / Safety & Security and turn off Mobile Access.
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How do you turn on a Tesla Christmas light show?

To start the custom light show, go to "Toybox" on your Tesla's center screen and tap "Start The Show." Then you will see a popup window with the title "Custom Light Show." (Pro tip: if it's only "Light Show" that means it's loading the stock pre-loaded show and not reading the USB drive correctly.)
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