Tesla Satellite Navigation Map View

[Power Hungry]

Hi guys, still don't have our vehicle yet so can't experiment. I've searched everywhere for this and can't find a definitive answer. On our current vehicle, I can set the map display to a (fake) 3D mode. It's not actual 3D but it gives that impression. (see attached image below)

Every image I see of the Tesla navigation maps is in 'plan' view (ie, from directly overhead) and I'm wondering if there's a setting that can show maps in 'pretend' 3D which is my preference.

 

[[Zombie]]

Not in a Model 3 or Model Y.

You only get the top-down Google Maps style view, with either a street map or "satellite" (aerial photography) view if you pay for the premium connectivity.

The Model S / X can have a 3D kind of display in the instrument cluster.

 

[Power Hungry]

Not in a Model 3 or Model Y.

You only get the top-down Google Maps style view, with either a street map or "satellite" (aerial photography) view if you pay for the premium connectivity.

The Model S / X can have a 3D kind of display in the instrument cluster.

That's a shame IMO.

 

[Olle]

Yes you do get 3D in 3/Y as well.

Just cycle through the views with the compass/route button top right until you get the 3D view.

 

[cafz]

Just cycle through the views with the compass/route button top right until you get the 3D view.

(Top left on RHD vehicles.)

 

[Tronguy]

Reporting that the M3 definitely does do the 3D thing. Especially when navigating around intersections. In addition, one gets one's choice of satellite or traffic views.

Getting the traffic patterns (red for plugged up, etc.) does require the premium connectivity package. But I think that newbies might get that for a year, anyway. In any case, navigation does pay attention to traffic, whether or not it's visible on the screen.

 

[Power Hungry]

Reporting that the M3 definitely does do the 3D thing. Especially when navigating around intersections. In addition, one gets one's choice of satellite or traffic views.

Getting the traffic patterns (red for plugged up, etc.) does require the premium connectivity package. But I think that newbies might get that for a year, anyway. In any case, navigation does pay attention to traffic, whether or not it's visible on the screen.

Thanks mate, no the premium connectivity is only for 30 days after purchase but for less than AUD$10 per month I'll continue with it. And I'm happy to hear that a 3D mode exists on 3 and Y. Thanks.

 

[Power Hungry]

Yes you do get 3D in 3/Y as well.

Just cycle through the views with the compass/route button top right until you get the 3D view.

Thanks for that mate.

 

[[Zombie]]

Yes you do get 3D in 3/Y as well.

I don't know if it's different in USA vs Australia, or if I have a much narrower definition of "3D" view, but this is the closest I get on my Model Y.

 

[evbee]

Is there a way to magnify the view? Or is this all automatically determined by the car?

 

[Hairyman]

The usual pinch/expand gestures on the screen will zoom out and in just like a phone or tablet.

 

[Hairyman]

I don't know if it's different in USA vs Australia, or if I have a much narrower definition of "3D" view, but this is the closest I get on my Model Y.


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Yes, that is about as 3D as it gets at present - just enough for some perspective but not the full FPS

 

[doggy1]

The usual pinch/expand gestures on the screen will zoom out and in just like a phone or tablet.

You can also talk to it and say "Zoom Map". I do that successfully quite often.

 

[paulp]

The usual pinch/expand gestures on the screen will zoom out and in just like a phone or tablet.

Other than if using maps on a phone or tablet and you zoom your current location stays in the centre. We lost that functionality when the zoom buttons were removed

 

[Vostok]

Other than if using maps on a phone or tablet and you zoom your current location stays in the centre. We lost that functionality when the zoom buttons were removed

There is a bit of an art to it, but in my experience, if you zoom in using the pinch gesture, and don’t inadvertently shift the map centre, map centre tracking is maintained. If you shift the map centre doing this, then the map will no longer track with position.

 

[paulp]

I’ll try that, thanks!

 

[paulp]

There is a bit of an art to it, but in my experience, if you zoom in using the pinch gesture, and don’t inadvertently shift the map centre, map centre tracking is maintained. If you shift the map centre doing this, then the map will no longer track with position.

Just tried that but not shifting the map Is near impossible, especially when driving which is usually when I need to zoom. What did work however was the voice command “zoom map in”. It recorded it as “dome map in” but zoomed the map in anyway, where it stayed. ”Zoom map out” also works and sticks. I couldn’t work out how americans pronounce ‘zoom’

 

[Vostok]

Just tried that but not shifting the map Is near impossible, especially when driving which is usually when I need to zoom. What did work however was the voice command “zoom map in”. It recorded it as “dome map in” but zoomed the map in anyway, where it stayed. ”Zoom map out” also works and sticks. I couldn’t work out how americans pronounce ‘zoom’

I’ll have to check this when I next drive, but my recollection is if your pinch has shifted the map center (even slightly) the map presentation icon at the top left (the one that shows North is up, or your Direction is up, or show Route) becomes grayed out. If you tap that greyed-out icon, it reverts to centre map tracking, I think retaining the new zoom level.

Voice command is another way

 

[Power Hungry]

I don't know if it's different in USA vs Australia, or if I have a much narrower definition of "3D" view, but this is the closest I get on my Model Y.


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Hi Zombie, I just took delivery of MYLR and can't find the setting to do this. If I toggle the button at the top left it just varied from satellite vie to regular view. Any ideas? Cheers mate.

 

[cafz]

Hi Zombie, I just took delivery of MYLR and can't find the setting to do this. If I toggle the button at the top left it just varied from satellite vie to regular view. Any ideas? Cheers mate.

You have to be navigating to a destination at the time.