2020 TESLA MODEL Y Owner´s Manual

OverviewTouch Controls on the bottom corner of
the touchscreen to control features and
customize
Model Y to suit your
preferences. The Controls window
appears over the map. Touch an option on the left side of the window to display the associated controls and settings. By
default,
Quick Controls displays for
quicker access to commonly used
settings.
To close the Controls window, touch the
X in the top left corner, touch Controls
again, or swipe down on the window.
When an information icon displays beside a
specific setting, touch it to display a
popup that provides helpful details about
the associated setting.
NOTE: The following illustrations are for demonstration
purposes only. Depending on vehicle options, software version and market region, the options available may be
different.
Summary of Controls
1.
Control tabs. When you select an item from the list of tabs, its associated controls and options display in the main viewing area. Touch
Glovebox below the list
of tabs to open the glovebox. You can set a PIN to
protect the contents of your glovebox in Safety & Security (see
Glovebox PIN on page 142).
2.
Main viewing area. The options available for the item you chose from the list of control tabs display here, and are described in this section.
NOTE: Depending on vehicle configuration and
market region, some settings may not be available for your vehicle.
Quick Controls
Quick Controls provides easy access to these
commonly-used controls:

Driving
Acceleration: Adjust the amount of acceleration. Chill
limits acceleration for a slightly smoother and gentler
ride, whereas
Standard or Sport (depending on vehicle
configuration) provides the normal level of acceleration.
NOTE: When Chill is selected, Chill displays on the
touchscreen above the driving speed.
Steering Mode: Adjust the amount of effort required to
turn the steering wheel.
Sport feels more responsive
whereas
Comfort feels easier to drive and park (see
Adjusting Steering Effort on page 46).
Stopping Mode: Choose how you want Model Y to
behave once regenerative braking has reduced the driving speed to a very low speed, a driving gear is still
engaged, and both the accelerator and brake pedals are
released. See
Stopping Mode on page 61. You can adjust
this setting only when
Model Y is in Park.
Slip Start: Turn Slip Start ON to disable traction control
and allow wheels to spin to make it easier to dislodge the vehicle when stuck in mud, snow, ice, etc. (see
Traction Control on page 63).
Off-Road Assist: Turn Off-Road Assist ON to disable
traction control and allow wheels to spin when driving
off-road (see Traction Control on page 63).
Trailer Mode: (Available only if equipped with the tow
package) Must always be active when towing a trailer.
Some Autopilot features and rear sensor functionality may not be available. See
Trailer Mode on page 75).
Autopilot
Autopilot features that provide a safer and more
convenient driving experience. Some Autopilot features
are not controlled through
Controls. See About
Autopilot on page 81 for more information.

Allow Mobile Access: Allow Tesla

If your Model Y comes within approximately 3 mph (5
km/h) of the selected maximum speed, a chime sounds
and text appears on the touchscreen above the driving
speed. Additionally, your mobile app sends you a
notification.
To enable Speed Limit Mode:
1.
Ensure the vehicle is in Park.
2.
Touch Controls > Safety & Security > Speed Limit
Mode on the touchscreen or CONTROLS in your
mobile app.
3.
Select the maximum driving speed that you would
like to limit the vehicle to.
4.
Drag the slider to the ON position.
5.
Enter the 4-digit PIN that you want to use to disable and enable Speed Limit Mode.
NOTE: If you forget the PIN, you can disable Speed
Limit Mode by entering the login credentials for your Tesla Account.
NOTE: When Speed Limit Mode is enabled, the
acceleration setting (
Controls > Driving > Acceleration)
is automatically set to
Chill.
WARNING: Driving downhill can increase driving
speed, causing the vehicle to exceed your chosen
maximum speed.
WARNING: Speed Limit Mode is not a
replacement for good judgment, driver training,
and the need to closely monitor roadway speed
limits and driving conditions. Accidents can occur
at any speed.
Erasing Personal Data
You can erase all personal data (saved addresses, music favorites,
HomeLink programming, etc.) and restore all
customized settings to their factory defaults. This is useful when transferring ownership of
Model Y. Touch
Controls > Service > FACTORY RESET. Before erasing,
Model Y verifies your credentials by prompting you to
enter the user name and password associated with your Tesla Account.
Controls
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Overview of Climate Controls
Climate controls are always available at the bottom of the touchscreen. To turn the climate control system on, touch
the fan icon or adjust the cabin temperature. To turn it
off, touch the fan icon and then touch the off button near the
center of the popup window.
By default, climate control is set to the Auto setting, which maintains optimum comfort in all but the most severe weather conditions. When you adjust the cabin temperature in the Auto setting, the system automatically adjusts the
heating, air conditioning, air distribution, and fan speed to maintain the cabin at your selected temperature. To
override the Auto setting, touch the fan icon, turn
off the Auto setting, then manually adjust your settings (see
Adjusting Climate Control Settings on page 125). If you

In addition to the settings shown, if Model Y is in Park, the Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, and Camp Mode setting
displays when you touch the fan icon when the vehicle is in Park (see
Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, and Camp
Mode on page 128).
1.
Touch AUTO to turn the Auto setting on or off.
2.
Touch to turn the climate control system off.
3.
The general settings tab displays by default and is represented by the fan icon. Touch the seat heater icon to
access controls for the front
and rear seat heaters (see Operating Seat Heaters on page 127).
4.
Choose where air flows into the cabin (windshield, face-level, or foot-level vents). You can choose more than
one location.
NOTE: When air is directed to the foot-level vents, air continues to flow to the windshield vents to assist in
defogging. When air is directed to the face-level vents, air does not
flow to the windshield.
5.
Touch to turn air flow to the rear cabin area on or off. When on, air flows from the vents located at the back of
the center console. See
Adjusting the Rear Vents on page 127.
6.
Touch to adjust air flow from the front passenger vent. See Adjusting the Front Vents on page 127.
7.
Touch to choose how air is drawn into Model Y. If on, air inside Model Y is recirculated. If off, outside air is drawn
into
Model Y.
8.
Touch + or - to increase or decrease the fan speed.
NOTE: Adjusting the fan speed may change the selected setting for how air is drawn into Model Y in order to
increase or reduce air
flow.
9.
Touch to turn the air conditioning system on or off. Turning it off reduces cooling, but saves energy.
NOTE: Because Model Y runs much quieter than a gasoline-powered vehicle, you may notice the sound of the
air conditioning compressor as it is operating. To minimize noise, reduce the fan speed.
10.
Touch to adjust air flow from the driver