Like all cars, Tesla's lineup of electric vehicles isn't without a couple of flaws. One of the most common issues is a touchscreen panel that's on the fritz, preventing you from accessing all your controls or playing your favorite PC game while parked at a Supercharger.
In fact, a faulty Tesla screen stops most of the action, as nearly all its functionality (aside from actually driving) is tied to the massive touchscreen. That makes it hard to live with your Tesla, as all its fancy features are practically unusable until the issue is resolved.
All is not lost, however, as Tesla had the foresight to make this a fixable issue that doesn't require a trip to your nearest dealer. If you've stumbled upon a frozen Tesla screen, here's how to reset the screen on your Tesla and regain access to all your controls.
Most of the issues you encounter on a Tesla's infotainment system can be fixed with a simple reset of the infotainment alone. Thankfully, it's pretty easy to do so, and the process is the same no matter which Tesla model you have.
Keep in mind that during the reset process, you won't be able to see anything on the screen, like your speed, or even hear your turn signals. Because of that, we recommend pulling over and not driving during the reset process.
To reset the infotainment on your Tesla, follow the below instructions.
Step 1: Shift the car into park.
Step 2: Hold down both of the scroll wheels on the steering wheel until the screen turns black.
Step 3: After 30 seconds, the Tesla logo should appear, and the infotainment system should start up again. You can then use the display as intended.
Sometimes, resetting just the infotainment system isn’t enough to get your Tesla back into shape — and you’ll instead need to restart the car’s systems too. Assuming you still have some access to the car’s software, follow the steps below.
Step 1: Make sure you’re parked and in a safe spot to stay for a few minutes. Close all doors.
Step 2: Head to Controls > Safety & Security.
Step 3: Press the Power Off button.
Step 4: Wait a few minutes without touching anything while your car restarts its systems. Be patient! Even things like tapping the brake pedal or opening a door could interrupt this.
Step 5: After waiting two minutes, press the brake pedal to wake the car.
If you don’t have access to any of the software on your Tesla and need to perform a hard reset, your method will vary slightly depending on your model. Follow the below instructions to hard reset your Tesla.
Step 1: Park the car in a safe spot, and close all doors.
Step 2: Press and hold the brake pedal, both scroll wheels, and both steering wheel buttons if you have a Model S or X. If you have a Model Y, press and hold the brake pedal and both scroll wheels. Keep all pressed until the screen comes back on.
You should now be able to use your Tesla as normal. If you can’t, however, you’ll need to make an appointment with Tesla for repairs.
BYD has launched the third-generation Qin Plus DM-i in China, and the first thing that caught my eye is its price. According to CarNewsChina, the plug-in hybrid sedan starts at 79,900 yuan, which is about $11,980. That’s an incredibly low price for a brand-new car, especially by US standards.
What’s even more impressive is the range. The Qin Plus DM-i can drive up to 137 miles on electricity alone, which should cover most people’s daily commutes without using a drop of gas. Once the battery runs out, the 1.5-liter engine takes over. Thanks to its 17-gallon tank and roughly 91 mpg with a drained battery, the combined range reaches up to 1,423 miles.
Apple won the PC market’s worst quarter, but that’s not the entire story. It won the race by stumbling less than everyone else.
PC makers shipped just 57 million computers worldwide in Q3, which might look good, but it’s a 21% year-over-year plunge (via Counterpoint Research). And despite Apple’s Mac shipments falling by 11%, to 5.6 million, its market share rose from 8.7% to 9.8%. How did that happen?
Update (October 22 23:54 PT): In response to our query, GM clarified that offline recording support is already available on eligible vehicles. Like Tesla's Sentry Mode, it requires owners to connect a USB drive to save incident recordings, which can be viewed on the vehicle's infotainment screen. The upcoming Connected Cameras feature will build on this by giving owners remote access to these recordings via the revamped OnStar app, allowing them to check footage without walking out to their car.
General Motors has announced plans to add a new Connected Cameras feature to its OnStar service starting next year, giving drivers a way to monitor parked vehicles remotely and capture footage of certain incidents.