Opening
To open the front trunk:
1.
Ensure that the area around the hood is free of
obstacles.
2.
Touch the associated OPEN button on the
touchscreen, double-click the front trunk button on
the
key fob accessory, or touch the front trunk button
on the mobile app.
3.
Pull the hood up.
When a door or trunk/liftgate is open, the touchscreen displays the Door Open indicator light. The image of your
Model
Y on the touchscreen also displays the
open front trunk.
WARNING: Before opening or closing the hood, it
is important to check that the area around the
hood is free of obstacles (people and objects).
Failure to do so may result in damage or serious
injury.
NOTE: The front trunk locks whenever closed and you
lock
Model Y using the touchscreen, mobile app, key
card, you leave
Model Y carrying your authenticated
phone (if Walk-Away Door Lock is turned on), or if Valet
mode is active (see
Valet Mode on page 44).
Closing
The Model Y hood is not heavy enough to latch under its
own weight and applying pressure on the front edge or center of the hood can cause damage.
To properly close the hood:
1.
Lower the hood until the striker touches the latches.
2.
Place both hands on the front of the hood in the areas shown (in green), then press down
firmly to
engage the latches.
3. Carefully try to lift the front edge of the hood to
ensure that it is fully closed.CAUTION: To prevent damage:
Press the interior release button to open the front trunk, then push up on the hood.
NOTE: The interior release button glows following a brief
exposure to ambient light.
WARNING: People should never climb inside the
front trunk. Never shut the front trunk when a
person is inside.
WARNING: Care should be taken to ensure that
objects inside the front trunk do not bump against
the release button, causing the trunk to
accidentally open.
Opening Hood with No Power
In the unlikely event that Model Y has no 12V power, you
will be unable to open the front trunk using the touchscreen, key fob, or mobile app. To open the front trunk in this situation:
NOTE: The following will not open the front trunk if
Model Y is locked and has 12V power.
1.
Locate an external 12V power supply (such as a
portable jump starter).
2.
Release the tow eye cover by pressing firmly on the
top right perimeter of the cover until it pivots inward, then gently pulling the raised section toward you.
NOTE: Depending on production date, either the
positive or negative terminal may be attached to the tow eye cover.
3.
Pull the two wires out of the tow eye opening to
expose both terminals.
4.
Connect the 12V power supply
NOTE: Applying external 12V power to these
terminals only releases the hood latches. You cannot
charge the 12V battery using these terminals.6.
Turn on the external power supply (refer to the manufacturer’s instructions). The hood latches are immediately released and you can now open the
hood to access the front trunk area.
7.
Disconnect both cables, beginning with the black
negative (-) cable.
8.
If pulling the vehicle onto a flatbed truck, do not
replace the tow eye cover yet. If necessary, replace the tow eye cover by inserting the wires into the tow eye opening and aligning the tow eye cover into
position and turning it into place.
Front Trunk
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Removing the Maintenance Panel
To check fluid levels, remove the maintenance panel:
1.
Open the hood.
2.
Pull the maintenance panel upward to release the clips that hold it in place.
3.
If checking the Battery coolant, remove the cabin intake trim panel by pulling it upwards to release the clips that hold it in place.
CAUTION: The maintenance panel protects the
front trunk from water. When re-attaching, make
sure it is fully seated.
Checking Battery Coolant
Your Battery coolant should not need to be replaced for the life of your vehicle under most circumstances. However, if the quantity of
fluid in the cooling system
drops below the recommended level, the
touchscreen
displays a warning message. Stop driving Model Y as
soon as safety permits and contact Tesla.
Fluid Level Check
DO NOT REMOVE THE FILLER CAP AND DO NOT ADD
FLUID. Doing so can result in damage not covered by
the warranty.
Do Not Top Up Battery Coolant
WARNING: Battery coolant can be hazardous and
can irritate eyes and skin. Under no circumstances
should you remove the filler cap and/or add
coolant. If the touchscreen warns you that the
fluid level is low, contact Tesla immediately.
To maximize the performance and life of the Battery, the cooling system uses a
specific mixture of G-48
ethylene-glycol coolant (HOAT). Contact Tesla for more
specific information about the coolant.
Checking Brake FluidWARNING: Contact Tesla immediately if you
notice increased movement of the brake pedal or
a significant loss of brake fluid. Driving under
these conditions can result in extended stopping
distances or complete brake failure.
A red brake indicator on the
touchscreen alerts you if the quantity of
fluid in the brake reservoir drops below
the recommended level. If it displays while driving, stop as soon as safety permits by gently applying the brakes.
Do not continue driving. Contact Tesla
immediately.
Topping Up the Brake Fluid
Do not top up your brake fluid. The following
instructions are provided for information purposes and future reference only:
1.
Clean the filler cap before removing it to prevent dirt
from entering the reservoir.
2.
Unscrew the cap and remove it.
3.
Top up the reservoir to the MAX mark using the
appropriate brake
fluid.
4.
Replace the filler cap, ensuring it is fully secured.
WARNING: Only use new fluid from a sealed air-
tight container. Never use previously used fluid or
fluid from a previously opened container
F
factory defaults, restoring: 124
factory reset: 124
fan speed, interior: 125
favorites (Media Player): 136
Favorites (navigation): 131
FCC certifications: 202
features, downloading new: 149
firmware (software) updates: 149
flash drives, playing audio files from: 136
flashers, warning: 55
floor mats: 172
fluids: 162, 174
replacement intervals: 162
reservoirs, checking: 174
fog lights: 53
forward collision warning: 114
front passenger detection: 39
front trunk: 18
G
garage doors, opening: 146
gates, opening: 146
GAWR: 179
gears: 51
glovebox: 21
Glovebox PIN: 142
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 179
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 179
ground clearance: 181
GVWR: 179
H
hazard warning flashers: 55
head supports: 27
headlights: 53, 54
after exit: 54
controlling: 53
high beams: 54
heating: 125
high beam headlights: 54
high voltage: 154, 162, 185
Battery specifications: 185
components: 154
safety: 162
hills, stopping on: 66
Home location: 133
HomeLink: 105, 146
programming and using: 146
when using Summon: 105
hood: 18
horn: 47
hub caps: 166
I
I
liftgate: 16
adjust opening height: 16
opening: 16
lifting: 176
lights: 53, 54, 55
hazard warning: 55
headlights after exit: 54
turn signals: 55
load limits: 179
location tracking: 130
locking: 13
lug nut covers: 166
lumbar adjustment: 25
M
maintenance: 162, 164, 170, 173, 174
brake fluid, checking: 174
cleaning: 170
daily checks: 162
fluid replacement intervals: 162
monthly checks: 162
panel, removing: 174
replacing wiper blades: 173
service intervals: 162
tires: 164
washer fluid, topping up: 174
washer jets, cleaning: 173
map orientation: 130
map updates: 134
mats: 172
media: 135
mileage upon delivery: 200
mirrors: 48
mobile app: 151
mobile app access: 151
Mobile Connector: 155, 157
description: 155
using: 157
modifications: 177
motor specifications: 183
my car does what?: 198
N
naming: 123
Navigate on Autopilot: 93
navigating: 130, 131
NCC certifications: 202
Neutral gear: 51
NHTSA, contacting: 202
O
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration: 114
occupancy sensor: 39
occupant classification: 41
odometer: 7
off-road assist: 63
offset from speed limit: 117
Online Routing: 133
opening hood without power: 195
overhang dimensions: 181
overtake acceleration: 84
Owner Information, about: 198
P
Park Assist: 64
Park gear: 51
parking brake: 62
parking, using Autopark: 103
parking, using Summon: 105
parts replacement: 177
passenger detection: 39
passenger front airbag: 39
personal data, erasing: 124
phone: 8, 11, 138
adding as a key: 11
authenticating as a key: 8
removing as a key: 11
using: 138
phone app: 139
phone key: 8
PIN: 44
PIN to Drive: 142
power cycling: 49
power socket: 23
power windows: 15
powering on and off: 49
Proposition 65: 200
public charging stations: 155
R
radar: 81
radio: 135
Radio Frequency information: 202
range: 61, 67
driving tips to maximize: 67
regenerative braking: 61
range assurance: 68
Re-route: 133
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