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Want to learn how to operate a Tesla? Head to YouTube

The automaker uploaded a series of how-to videos, explaining the ins and outs of its somewhat-daunting infotainment system.

Hop in a Tesla, and where do your eyes go? If it's your first time in one, there's a good chance you'll be drawn to the rotated widescreen television that Tesla passes off as a touchscreen infotainment system. It's large, it's capable -- and to a new buyer, it's probably a bit daunting. But Tesla has a simple solution.

The company has a new series of 11 how-to videos on its YouTube channel, in case you either want to bone up on your car's capacities or just learn how a Tesla works, even if you don't own one yourself. The videos cover everything from the settings menu to the Web browser, and it applies to both the Model S sedan and the Model X crossover. There's even a video dedicated to Tesla's mobile app.

This isn't some fly-by-night, shaky-cam film spot, either. The screens are reproduced on a black background with a proper voiceover. If you're not close enough to a dealership to get an in-person impression and want to learn more about Tesla's products before biting the bullet, these videos should definitely help.

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Andrew Krok Reviews Editor / Cars
Cars are Andrew's jam, as is strawberry. After spending years as a regular ol' car fanatic, he started working his way through the echelons of the automotive industry, starting out as social-media director of a small European-focused garage outside of Chicago. From there, he moved to the editorial side, penning several written features in Total 911 Magazine before becoming a full-time auto writer, first for a local Chicago outlet and then for CNET Cars.
Andrew Krok
Cars are Andrew's jam, as is strawberry. After spending years as a regular ol' car fanatic, he started working his way through the echelons of the automotive industry, starting out as social-media director of a small European-focused garage outside of Chicago. From there, he moved to the editorial side, penning several written features in Total 911 Magazine before becoming a full-time auto writer, first for a local Chicago outlet and then for CNET Cars.

Article updated on March 8, 2016 at 9:13 AM PST

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