2021 TESLA MODEL Y Owner´s Manual

MODEL Y
OWNER

YOUR OWNER

Overview................................................................2
Exterior Overview............................................................................2
Interior Overview.............................................................................3
Touchscreen Overview..................................................................4
Opening and Closing.........................................6
Keys.......................................................................................................6
Doors....................................................................................................11
Windows............................................................................................13
Rear Trunk.........................................................................................14
Front Trunk.......................................................................................16
Interior Storage and Electronics..............................................19
Seating and Safety Restraints.....................23
Front and Rear Seats...................................................................23
Seat Belts.........................................................................................29
Child Safety Seats.........................................................................32
Airbags..............................................................................................38
Driving..................................................................45
Driver Profiles.................................................................................45
Steering Wheel..............................................................................47
Mirrors...............................................................................................49
Starting and Powering Off........................................................50
Gears..................................................................................................52
Lights.................................................................................................53
Car Status.........................................................................................56
Wipers and Washers....................................................................59
Braking and Stopping.................................................................60
Traction Control.............................................................................63
Park Assist.......................................................................................64
Vehicle Hold....................................................................................66
Getting Maximum Range...........................................................67
Rear View Camera........................................................................69
Dashcam...........................................................................................70
Pedestrian Warning System......................................................73
Towing and Accessories.............................................................74
Cold Weather Best Practices...................................................80
Autopilot..............................................................83
About Autopilot.............................................................................83
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control....................................................86
Autosteer...........................................................................................91
Navigate on Autopilot.................................................................96
Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control.......................................99
Autopark.........................................................................................106
Summon..........................................................................................108
Smart Summon...............................................................................111
Lane Assist......................................................................................114
Collision Avoidance Assist.........................................................117
Speed Assist..................................................................................120
Using the Touchscreen..................................122
Controls...........................................................................................122
Climate Controls...........................................................................128
Maps and Navigation..................................................................133
Media and Audio..........................................................................138
Phone................................................................................................141
Calendar..........................................................................................143
Using Voice Commands............................................................144
Security Settings.........................................................................145
HomeLink Universal Transceiver............................................149
Connecting to Wi-Fi...................................................................152
Software Updates........................................................................153
Mobile App.....................................................................................154
Charging.............................................................156
Electric Vehicle Components..................................................156
Battery Information....................................................................158
Charging Instructions.................................................................159
Maintenance.....................................................164
Maintenance Schedule..............................................................164
Tire Care and Maintenance......................................................166
Cleaning...........................................................................................172
Wiper Blades and Washer Jets..............................................175
Fluid Reservoirs............................................................................176
Jacking and Lifting......................................................................178
Parts and Accessories................................................................179
Specifications....................................................181
Identification Labels....................................................................181
Vehicle Loading............................................................................182
Dimensions and Weights..........................................................184
Subsystems....................................................................................187
Wheels and Tires.........................................................................189
Roadside Assistance......................................196
Contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance...............................196
Instructions for Transporters...................................................197
Consumer Information..................................201
Entertainment and Toybox......................................................201
About this Owner Information..............................................203
Disclaimers...................................................................................204
Reporting Safety Defects........................................................206
Declarations of Conformity....................................................207
Troubleshooting Alerts............................................................209
Index....................................................................241
Contents

1.
Exterior lights (Lights on page 53)
2.
Autopilot camera (About Autopilot on page 83)
3.
Front door handle (Using Exterior Door Handles on page 11)
4.
Key card sensor (Keys on page 6), Autopilot camera (About Autopilot on page 83)
5.
Rear door handle (Using Exterior Door Handles on page 11)
6.
Charge port (Charging Instructions on page 159)
7.
Autopilot cameras (About Autopilot on page 83)
8.
Exterior mirrors (Mirrors on page 49)
9.
Radar sensor, if equipped (hidden from view) (About Autopilot on page 83)
10.
Hood/front trunk (Front Trunk on page 16)
11.
Front tow eye cover (Instructions for Transporters on page 197)
12.
Wheels and tires (Wheels and Tires on page 189)
13.
Rear trunk (Rear Trunk on page 14)
14.
Rear view camera (Rear View Camera on page 69)
15.
Rear tow eye cover (Instructions for Transporters on page 197)
Exterior Overview
2MODEL Y Owner

1.
Door open button (Opening Doors from the Interior on page 11)
2.
Turn signal stalk (High Beam Headlights on page 54), Turn Signals on page 55, and Windshield Washers on
page 59)
3.
Horn (Horn on page 47)
4.
Drive stalk (Shifting Gears on page 52, , Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on page 86, Autosteer on page 91)
5.
Touchscreen (Touchscreen Overview on page 4)
6.
Driver dome light (Lights on page 53)
7.
Cabin camera (Cabin Camera on page 22)
8.
Hazard warning flashers (Hazard Warning Flashers on page 55)
9.
Passenger dome light (Lights on page 53)
10.
Climate control vent (see Climate Controls on page 128)
11.
Power window switches (Windows on page 13)
12.
Manual door release (Opening Doors from the Interior on page 11)
13.
Left scroll button (Scroll Buttons on page 47)
14.
Brake pedal (Braking and Stopping on page 60)
15.
Accelerator pedal (Regenerative Braking on page 61)
16.
Right scroll button (Scroll Buttons on page 47)
17.
Center console (Interior Storage and Electronics on page 19)
18.
Glovebox (Glovebox on page 19)
Interior Overview
3Overview

The features and information you need to drive Model Y
are displayed on the touchscreen. When driving, the
touchscreen displays driving-related information such as driving speed, vehicle range, warnings, etc. The touchscreen is used to control many features that, in traditional cars, are controlled using physical buttons (for example, adjusting mirrors). You can also use the touchscreen to customize
Model Y to suit your
preferences.
WARNING: Always pay attention to road and
traffic conditions when driving. To minimize driver
distraction and ensure the safety of vehicle
occupants as well as other road users, avoid using
the touchscreen to adjust settings while the
vehicle is in motion.
NOTE: The image below is provided for demonstration
purposes only. Depending on vehicle options, software
version and market region, your touchscreen may appear
slightly different.
1.
This area on the top of the touchscreen displays useful information and provides shortcuts to various
features. In addition to the time of day
and the
outside temperature, this area displays the following
icons:
Touch to lock/unlock all doors and
trunks.Displays when Dashcam is ready to be used (you have inserted a supported
flash drive into the USB
port). Touch to operate Dashcam
.
When in Park, touch the Dashcam
icon and select "Launch Viewer" to
watch your saved Dashcam and
Sentry Mode clips (see Dashcam on
page 70).
Add, configure, or quickly switch
driver
profiles (including Valet Mode
and Easy Entry). See
Driver Profiles
on page 45.
Displays when a notification is in
effect. Touch to display information
about the
notification. To display a list
of the most recent
notifications, with
the most recent listed
first, you can
also touch
Service > Notifications.
Displays when a software update is
available (see
Software Updates on
page 153).
Touch to enable or disable Sentry
Mode to actively monitor the vehicle



Three Types of Keys
Model Y supports three types of keys: