Have you ever been cruising in your Tesla, enjoying your favorite tunes, and suddenly thought, "How do I skip this song without taking my eyes off the road or fumbling with the touchscreen?" You're in luck! Tesla's intuitive steering wheel controls make managing your media a breeze. Let's dive into how you can master skipping songs and other media functions right from your steering wheel.
Step 1: Locate Your Media Control Sweet Spot (The Left Scroll Wheel)
Alright, let's get started! The key to skipping songs on your Tesla's steering wheel lies with the left scroll wheel. It's a versatile little button that handles a surprising number of functions, from adjusting your steering wheel's position to controlling your media. Before we go any further, take a moment to locate this scroll wheel on the left side of your steering wheel. Give it a gentle feel – you'll notice it can be rolled up and down, and also pushed left or right.
The Left Scroll Wheel: A Multi-Talented Marvel
This unassuming scroll wheel is designed for ease of use and to minimize distractions while driving. While it has several purposes, its primary role for media control is incredibly straightforward.
Step 2: The Art of the Horizontal Push ➡️⬅️
Now that you've identified the left scroll wheel, here's the core action for skipping songs.
Sub-heading: Skipping Forward
To skip to the next song or station, simply push the left scroll button to the right. You'll feel a subtle click or haptic feedback, and your Tesla will advance to the next track in your playlist or the next station in your radio list. It's that simple!
Sub-heading: Going Backwards ⏪
Want to revisit that last banger? To go back to the previous song or station, push the left scroll button to the left. Just like skipping forward, you'll feel the click, and your media will rewind one track.
Step 3: Beyond Skipping – Other Media Controls on the Left Scroll Wheel
While skipping songs is a primary function, the left scroll wheel offers more.
Sub-heading: Volume Control ⬆️⬇️
To adjust the volume, simply roll the left scroll button up to increase the volume and roll it down to decrease the volume. The touchscreen will display the volume level and indicate whether you're adjusting the volume for media, navigation instructions, or phone calls, depending on what's currently active.
Sub-heading: Play/Pause and Mute ⏸️
A quick press (or tap) of the left scroll button will mute or unmute the media volume, or if you're playing an audio file, it will pause or play the track. This is incredibly handy for quickly silencing the audio or picking up right where you left off.
Step 4: Customizing Your Left Scroll Wheel (Advanced Tip) ️
Did you know you can customize some functions of your scroll wheels? While the song skipping action (left/right tilt) is generally fixed for media, you can often customize the long press action of the left scroll wheel.
Sub-heading: Accessing Customization Options
On your Tesla's touchscreen, navigate to Controls.
Look for Display or a similar setting, and then find Scroll Wheel Function.
Here, you can choose from a list of quick access functions that will activate when you long-press the left scroll button. Options might include activating the Dashcam, opening climate controls, or other convenient features.
You can even set it to "Ask each time" if you prefer to choose the action every time you long-press.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How to skip song on Tesla Model 3?
To skip a song on a Tesla Model 3, push the left scroll button on the steering wheel to the right for the next song, or to the left for the previous song.
How to skip song on Tesla Model Y?
On a Tesla Model Y, use the left scroll button on the steering wheel: push it to the right to skip to the next track, and to the left to go back to the previous one.
How to skip song on Tesla Model S?
For the Tesla Model S, the left scroll button on the steering wheel allows you to skip songs by pushing it right for the next track and left for the previous track.
How to skip song on Tesla Model X?
Similar to other Tesla models, the Model X uses the left scroll button on the steering wheel. Push it right to advance to the next song, and left to go to the previous song.
How to adjust volume on Tesla steering wheel?
To adjust volume on the Tesla steering wheel, roll the left scroll button up to increase volume and roll it down to decrease volume.
How to pause or play media on Tesla steering wheel?
To pause or play media on your Tesla, simply press (or tap) the left scroll button on the steering wheel. This also acts as a mute/unmute function.
How to customize Tesla steering wheel buttons?
You can customize the long-press function of your left scroll wheel by going to Controls > Display > Scroll Wheel Function on your Tesla's touchscreen and selecting your desired quick access feature.
How to use voice commands for media on Tesla?
To use voice commands for media, press the right scroll button on your steering wheel and speak your command after the tone, such as "Next song" or "Play [artist/song name]".
How to restart Tesla touchscreen using steering wheel?
To restart your Tesla's touchscreen, press and hold both the left and right scroll buttons simultaneously until the touchscreen turns black. Release the buttons, and the touchscreen will reboot.
How to know which scroll wheel controls media on Tesla?
The left scroll wheel on your Tesla's steering wheel is primarily responsible for media controls, including skipping songs, adjusting volume, and play/pause/mute functions. The right scroll wheel is generally for Autopilot features and voice commands.
Here's a video that explains how to use the scroll wheels on a Tesla, including media controls:
