Things I didn’t know. . .

[Treynor]

Even after years of reading this forum, here are some things that I still did not know as a new EV & CT owner.

The truck does not have a USB charger in front seat. It has one outlet plug in the console and also on the back of the console. It also has two type C chargers on the back of the console.

The white color on the dashboard and the doors is actually a suede type material. For years I was under the impression that it was stainless & wrapped white.

The phone holder dock is not the best place to put your iPhone. I knew that the phone would overheat, but I guess I had to learn from myself.

The A pillar does not block as much of the view as the internet would lead you to believe.

It’s true, very true & very unsafe that people will run you off the road trying to look at your truck or even what’s on your screen.

There is a thin horizontal cab light located above the console, in the headliner - it has touch sensors to turn on at night - not actual buttons.

I did not know that I would be using a swiffer jet mop to clean the inside of my truck windshield. Long handle comes in handy.

My defensive driving & spatial awareness is at an all-time high, because people will drift uncomfortably close to your car and very high speeds just to take a picture

At night:
The high beams are auto dimming.
Almost as if they roll down and roll back up. This is probably an existing Tesla standard, but since this was my first EV, I was still unaware. Pleasantly surprised.
Move the visors to the sides for great windshield views ahead.

Other peoples fingerprints, really bother me. I thought that I could deal with this but now I’m seeing a therapist. (Not really) - I am really thinking about making a sign for the dashboard that says pictures OK but don’t touch.

I have opened my tonneau cover 10 times more than I needed to just for show and tell.

The drivers steering Squircle has buttons & also images that are not buttons.

When in active cruise control and driving around a two lane curve, The truck sensors may slow you down abruptly because of oncoming vehicles and scare your britches off.

Finally, activate those two black key cards that come with your CT for additional access in the doors.

So, if you are still waiting for your delivery, and did not know these little tid bits, I’m glad I could help.

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[Brennus]

There’s a usb c port beside the 120v outlet in the center console..

 

[rtfitch]

Even after years of reading this forum, here are some things that I still did not know as a new EV & CT owner.

The truck does not have a USB charger in front seat. It has one outlet plug in the console and also on the back of the console. It also has two type C chargers on the back of the console.

The white color on the dashboard and the doors is actually a suede type material. For years I was under the impression that it was stainless & wrapped white.

The phone holder dock is not the best place to put your iPhone. I knew that the phone would overheat, but I guess I had to learn from myself.

The A pillar does not block as much of the view as the internet would lead you to believe.

It’s true, very true & very unsafe that people will run you off the road trying to look at your truck or even what’s on your screen.

There is a thin horizontal cab light located above the console, in the headliner - it has touch sensors to turn on at night - not actual buttons.

I did not know that I would be using a swiffer jet mop to clean the inside of my truck windshield. Long handle comes in handy.

My defensive driving & spatial awareness is at an all-time high, because people will drift uncomfortably close to your car and very high speeds just to take a picture

At night:
The high beams are auto dimming.
Almost as if they roll down and roll back up. This is probably an existing Tesla standard, but since this was my first EV, I was still unaware. Pleasantly surprised.
Move the visors to the sides for great windshield views ahead.

Other peoples fingerprints, really bother me. I thought that I could deal with this but now I’m seeing a therapist. (Not really) - I am really thinking about making a sign for the dashboard that says pictures OK but don’t touch.

I have opened my tonneau cover 10 times more than I needed to just for show and tell.

The drivers steering Squircle has buttons & also images that are not buttons.

When in active cruise control and driving around a two lane curve, The truck sensors may slow you down abruptly because of oncoming vehicles and scare your britches off.

Finally, activate those two black key cards that come with your CT for additional access in the doors.

So, if you are still waiting for your delivery, and did not know these little tid bits, I’m glad I could help.

All good points and information, are you SURE about the therapist thingy?

 

[Treynor]

There’s a usb c port beside the 120v outlet in the center console..

I’m blind- yep. Found it.

 

[Treynor]

All good points and information, are you SURE about the therapist thingy?

Well, I may have a therapist, then again, maybe I don’t. ?

 

[rtfitch]

I’m blind- yep. Found it.

It gets worse with age, trust me......

 

[RoboTaxi]

Personally the A-pillar limits my view especially in front of stores were people are leaving.

 

[Treynor]

Personally the A-pillar limits my view especially in front of stores were people are leaving.

Come to think of it, while driving my CT, I DO hit a lot more speed bumps. Maybe it’s those people exiting the stores?

 

[WheresMyCybertruck]

Personally the A-pillar limits my view especially in front of stores were people are leaving.

Yeah and if I'm on a residential street it blocks most of my view of the sidewalks, so I always worry about not being able to see a person, child, ball, etc as I'm driving

 

[Pops]

The white color on the dashboard and the doors is actually a suede type material. For years I was under the impression that it was stainless & wrapped white.

Great post! One thing I want to comment on is I believe this material is commonly called Foam Backed Headliners. Well I believe Tesla uses a foam backed one because it is compresses a little to the touch, and it is uneven at times because of uneven application of the adhesive.

You can find it in tons of colors and finishes. If someone was so inclined they could disassemble and rewrap it in different colors. I have used this material before inside a van and its easy to work with.

If my kids ever damage mine I will redo it myself in blue!

Check out all the colors here: https://www.sailrite.com/shop/fabric/auto-rv-fabric/headliners

 

[tmeyer3]

The A pillar does not block as much of the view as the internet would lead you to believe.

I think most of these people haven't driven many large vehicles. I was prepared for terrible visibility, but it's not that bad for a truck. Certainly could be better, but no where near as bad as the Internet made it sound.

When in active cruise control and driving around a two lane curve, The truck sensors may slow you down abruptly because of oncoming vehicles and scare your britches off.

Yeah, this is a Tesla thing from 2020. It's gotten much better in modern releases of autopilot and FSD.

 

[CT19TX]

I’m blind- yep. Found it.

You probably shouldn’t be driving then.

 

[GFleck]

Visors to the side and flat to the ceiling is the way to go. My world opened up when I did that. Though I'm also 6'4. My 5'0 wife was unimpressed and said it made no difference ?

I also personally don't have any issue with the A pillar.

Glad you found the front USB. I had to search twice, refusing to beleive there wasn't one.

 

[El_Dorado_Stables CT]

Even after years of reading this forum, here are some things that I still did not know as a new EV & CT owner.

The truck does not have a USB charger in front seat. It has one outlet plug in the console and also on the back of the console. It also has two type C chargers on the back of the console.

The white color on the dashboard and the doors is actually a suede type material. For years I was under the impression that it was stainless & wrapped white.

The phone holder dock is not the best place to put your iPhone. I knew that the phone would overheat, but I guess I had to learn from myself.

The A pillar does not block as much of the view as the internet would lead you to believe.

It’s true, very true & very unsafe that people will run you off the road trying to look at your truck or even what’s on your screen.

There is a thin horizontal cab light located above the console, in the headliner - it has touch sensors to turn on at night - not actual buttons.

I did not know that I would be using a swiffer jet mop to clean the inside of my truck windshield. Long handle comes in handy.

My defensive driving & spatial awareness is at an all-time high, because people will drift uncomfortably close to your car and very high speeds just to take a picture

At night:
The high beams are auto dimming.
Almost as if they roll down and roll back up. This is probably an existing Tesla standard, but since this was my first EV, I was still unaware. Pleasantly surprised.
Move the visors to the sides for great windshield views ahead.

Other peoples fingerprints, really bother me. I thought that I could deal with this but now I’m seeing a therapist. (Not really) - I am really thinking about making a sign for the dashboard that says pictures OK but don’t touch.

I have opened my tonneau cover 10 times more than I needed to just for show and tell.

The drivers steering Squircle has buttons & also images that are not buttons.

When in active cruise control and driving around a two lane curve, The truck sensors may slow you down abruptly because of oncoming vehicles and scare your britches off.

Finally, activate those two black key cards that come with your CT for additional access in the doors.

So, if you are still waiting for your delivery, and did not know these little tid bits, I’m glad I could help.

 

[Boyne]

Even after years of reading this forum, here are some things that I still did not know as a new EV & CT owner.

The truck does not have a USB charger in front seat. It has one outlet plug in the console and also on the back of the console. It also has two type C chargers on the back of the console.

The white color on the dashboard and the doors is actually a suede type material. For years I was under the impression that it was stainless & wrapped white.

The phone holder dock is not the best place to put your iPhone. I knew that the phone would overheat, but I guess I had to learn from myself.

The A pillar does not block as much of the view as the internet would lead you to believe.

It’s true, very true & very unsafe that people will run you off the road trying to look at your truck or even what’s on your screen.

There is a thin horizontal cab light located above the console, in the headliner - it has touch sensors to turn on at night - not actual buttons.

I did not know that I would be using a swiffer jet mop to clean the inside of my truck windshield. Long handle comes in handy.

My defensive driving & spatial awareness is at an all-time high, because people will drift uncomfortably close to your car and very high speeds just to take a picture

At night:
The high beams are auto dimming.
Almost as if they roll down and roll back up. This is probably an existing Tesla standard, but since this was my first EV, I was still unaware. Pleasantly surprised.
Move the visors to the sides for great windshield views ahead.

Other peoples fingerprints, really bother me. I thought that I could deal with this but now I’m seeing a therapist. (Not really) - I am really thinking about making a sign for the dashboard that says pictures OK but don’t touch.

I have opened my tonneau cover 10 times more than I needed to just for show and tell.

The drivers steering Squircle has buttons & also images that are not buttons.

When in active cruise control and driving around a two lane curve, The truck sensors may slow you down abruptly because of oncoming vehicles and scare your britches off.

Finally, activate those two black key cards that come with your CT for additional access in the doors.

So, if you are still waiting for your delivery, and did not know these little tid bits, I’m glad I could help.

Reading the Owners manual and printing the .pdf is very helpful and recommended. https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/

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