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The car can dictate incoming messages to you. To reply, press the right scroll wheel once, dictate your response, and press it again to send. Voice Command Expansion

In 2020, Tesla significantly improved its "helpful text" features by overhauling its in-car text messaging interface and expanding voice command capabilities. These updates were designed to help drivers stay focused on the road while staying connected. Tesla (2020)

The introduced a much-needed "thread-like" conversation view for text messages. The car can dictate incoming messages to you

You can dismiss an incoming message by double-pressing the right scroll wheel on the steering wheel, rather than swiping the screen. These updates were designed to help drivers stay

Commands like "I'm cold" (to raise heat) or "Set temperature to 70 degrees" are standard.

You can say "Open the glovebox," "Fold mirrors," or "Increase screen brightness" to avoid digging through menus while driving. How to Set Up Messaging (2020 Models)