With ignition OFF and an eligible lighting-switch position selected, pressing unlock on the transmitter can illuminate the exterior lights for about 30 seconds.

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CX-30

Maintenance

Mazda CX-30: How to open and close the hood correctly

Pull the interior release, release the secondary latch and support the hood using its rod.

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Model 3

Keys & locking

Tesla Model 3: how to turn on Sentry Mode

With suitable USB storage and Dashcam enabled, switch Sentry Mode on from Controls while parked.

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Model Y

Keys & locking

Tesla Model Y: how to turn on Sentry Mode

With suitable USB storage and Dashcam enabled, switch Sentry Mode on from Controls while parked.

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CX-5

Everyday controls

Mazda CX-5: How automatic headlights use the light sensor

On an auto-light-equipped CX-5, AUTO allows the headlights to respond to ambient brightness with ignition ON.

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CX-30

Everyday controls

Mazda CX-30: How to activate and cancel Auto Hold

Press AUTOHOLD for standby, then brake to a complete stop.

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Model 3

Maintenance

Tesla Model 3: how to format a USB drive for Dashcam

Connect the USB drive to the glovebox data port and use Controls > Safety > Format USB Drive.

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Model Y

Maintenance

Tesla Model Y: how to format a USB drive for Dashcam

Connect the USB drive to the glovebox data port and use Controls > Safety > Format USB Drive.

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CX-5

Everyday controls

Mazda CX-5: How to turn on the rear window defogger

Switch ignition ON and press the rear-defogger switch.

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CX-30

Everyday controls

Mazda CX-30: How automatic electronic parking brake release works

With the engine running, driver door closed and brake firmly depressed, shifting from P can release the parking brake.

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Model 3

Everyday controls

Tesla Model 3: how to demist and defrost the windshield

Open climate controls and touch the windshield icon once for defogging, twice for defrosting and a third time to restore the previous settings.

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Model Y

Everyday controls

Tesla Model Y: how to demist and defrost the windshield

Open climate controls and touch the windshield icon once for defogging, twice for defrosting and a third time to restore the previous settings.

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CX-5

Everyday controls

Mazda CX-5: How to use automatic climate control

Press AUTO and choose a comfortable temperature.

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CX-30

Everyday controls

Mazda CX-30: Why Sport mode will not activate

Sport mode can be unavailable while ABS, traction control, stability control or radar cruise are operating, or during abrupt steering.

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Model 3

Everyday controls

Tesla Model 3: how to set different driver and passenger temperatures

Use Split in the climate temperature popup to give the driver and front passenger separate temperature settings.

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Model Y

Everyday controls

Tesla Model Y: how to set different driver and passenger temperatures

Use Split in the climate temperature popup to give the driver and front passenger separate temperature settings.

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CX-5

Everyday controls

Mazda CX-5: How to use the 12 volt accessory sockets

The front socket requires ACC or ON; center and rear sockets can remain usable with ignition off.

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CX-30

Everyday controls

Mazda CX-30: How to use automatic climate temperature control

Start the engine, press AUTO and set the desired temperature.

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Model 3

Everyday controls

Tesla Model 3: how to aim the dashboard air vents

Touch and drag the air-wave graphics in climate controls to aim the face-level airflow.

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Model Y

Everyday controls

Tesla Model Y: how to aim the dashboard air vents

Touch and drag the air-wave graphics in climate controls to aim the face-level airflow.

2 min read