2022 TESLA MODEL Y steering

Type of IntersectionVehicle Intended Response
Stop Sign and Road Marking
Road Marking
WARNING: Model Y also slows down and stops at a roundabout. You must take over steering (which cancels
Autosteer) and press down on the drive stalk or briefly press the accelerator pedal to confirm that you want to
continue through the roundabout.
WARNING: At crosswalks, Model Y may slow down and may stop, depending on whether the crosswalk is
controlled by a traffic light and whether the cameras detect pedestrians, bicyclists, etc. in the crosswalk. Pay
particular attention at crosswalks and be prepared to take over at any time. Failure to do so can result in injury
or death.
Limitations
Depending on many different circumstances and environmental conditions, Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control may
or may not stop at:

To Cancel Parking
Autopark cancels the parking sequence when you
manually move the
steering wheel, change gears, or
touch
Cancel on the touchscreen. Autopark also cancels
parking when:

NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle
configuration, options purchased, and software version,
your vehicle may not be equipped with Summon, or the
feature may not operate exactly as described.
Summon allows you to automatically park and retrieve
Model Y while you are standing outside the vehicle.
Summon uses data from the ultrasonic sensors to move
Model Y forward and reverse up to 39 feet (12 meters)
in, or out of, a parking space.
To move Model Y a longer distance while steering
around objects, you can use Smart Summon
(if
equipped) and your mobile phone. Smart Summon
allows your vehicle to
find you (or you can send your
vehicle to a chosen location). See
Smart Summon on
page 111.
CAUTION: Ensure all cameras and sensors are
clean. Dirty cameras and sensors, as well as
environmental conditions such as rain and faded
lane markings, can affect Autopilot performance.
WARNING: Summon is designed and intended for
use only on parking lots and driveways on private
property where the surrounding area is familiar
and predictable.
WARNING: Summon is a BETA feature. You must
continually monitor the vehicle and its
surroundings and stay prepared to take immediate
action at any time. It is the driver

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 47).
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 a 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 76).
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 83 for more information.
NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle
configuration, options purchased, and software version,
your vehicle may not be equipped with all Autopilot
features, or a feature may not operate exactly as
described.

1.
Touch to turn the climate control system off.
2.
The general settings tab displays by default and is represented by the fan icon. Touch the heater icon to access
controls for the seat heaters (see
Operating Seat Heaters on page 130) and steering wheel (if equipped).
3.
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.
4.
Touch to adjust how air flows from the driver

Tire Wear
Adequate tread depth is important for proper tire
performance. Tires with a tread depth less than
4/32”
(3 mm) are more likely to hydroplane in wet conditions
and should not be used. Tires with a tread depth less than
5/32” (4 mm) do not perform well in snow and
slush and should not be used when driving in winter conditions.
Model Y is originally fitted with tires that have wear
indicators molded into the tread pattern. When the
tread has been worn down to
4/32” (3 mm), the
indicators start to appear at the surface of the tread pattern, producing the
effect of a continuous band of
rubber across the width of the tire. For optimal performance and safety, Tesla recommends replacing tires before the wear indicators are visible.
Tire Rotation, Balance, and Wheel
Alignment
Tesla recommends rotating the tires every 6,250 miles
(10,000 km) or if tread depth difference is 2/32 in (1.5
mm) or greater, whichever comes first.
If Model Y comes with staggered wheels, tires cannot be rotated, as tires are asymmetrical and front tires are a
different size from rear tires.
Unbalanced wheels (sometimes noticeable as vibration through the
steering wheel) affect vehicle handling and
tire life. Even with regular use, wheels can get out of balance. Therefore, they should be balanced as required.
If tire wear is uneven (on one side of the tire only) or
becomes abnormally excessive, check the alignment of wheels.
NOTE: When replacing only two tires, install the new
tires on the rear if your vehicle

Motor Type(s)
Rear motor: AC permanent magnet synchronous motor, liquid-cooled, with variable frequency drive.
Front motor (AWD vehicles): AC induction motor, liquid-cooled, with variable frequency drive.
Transmission
TypeSingle speed fixed gearGearbox Ratio9:1
Steering
SteeringSpecificationsTypeRack and pinion with electronic power steering, speed sensitiveNumber of turns lock to lock2.00Turning Circle (curb to curb)39.8 ft (12.1 m)
Brakes
Type4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Integrated Advanced Stability Control and Electronic Accelerator
pedal actuated regenerative braking systemCalipers
Front: Four piston fixed
Rear: Integrated Electronic Parking Brake Sliding
Rotor Diameter (ventilated)
Front (non-Performance): 14.0"/355 mm
Front (Performance): 14.0"/355 mm
Rear (non-Performance): 13.2"/335 mm
Rear (Performance): 13.2”/335 mm
Front Rotor thickness
New (non-performance): 0.98"/25 mm
New (performance): 1.06" / 27 mm Service limit (non-performance): 0.91”/23 mmService limit (performance): 0.98" / 25 mm
Rear Rotor thickness
New (non-performance): 0.79"/20 mm
New (performance): 0.87" / 22 mm Service limit (non-performance): 0.71”/18 mm
Service limit (performance): 0.79" / 20 mm
Subsystems
187Specifications

A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System): 60
absolute speed limit: 120
access panel, removing: 176
accessories: 21
plugging into power socket: 21
accessories, towing: 74
adjacent lane speed: 114
aero covers: 168
air circulation: 128
air conditioning: 128
air distribution: 128
air filter: 131
air vents: 130
airbags: 38
alarm: 145
all-season tires: 170
Always Show Estimated Round Trip Energy: 136
ambient lights: 53
anti-lock braking (ABS): 60
application launcher: 4
Arcade: 201
audio: 47, 138, 140
equalizer: 140
immersive sound: 140
playing files: 138
steering wheel scroll button: 47
volume control: 138
auto fold: 49
auto high beam: 54
Auto Lane Change: 93
auto tilt: 49
AUTO wipers: 59
automatic emergency braking: 118
automatic navigation: 133
Autopark: 106
autopilot: 114
blind spot collision warning: 114
side collision warning: 114
Autopilot: 83, 86, 91, 93, 106, 108, 117, 120
Auto Lane Change: 93
automatic emergency braking: 117
Autopark: 106
Autosteer: 91
collision avoidance assist: 117
forward collision warning: 117
overtake acceleration: 86
overview: 83
speed assist: 120
speed limit warning: 120
staying within speed limits: 120
Summon: 108
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control: 86
Autopilot components: 83
Autosteer: 91
average range: 68
B
backup camera: 69
battery (12V): 158, 189
complete discharge: 158
specifications: 189
Battery (high voltage): 158, 176, 189
care of: 158
coolant: 176
specifications: 189
temperature limits: 158
battery (key), replacing: 8
blind spot collision warning: 114
Bluetooth: 139, 141
devices, playing audio files from: 139
general information: 141
phone, pairing and using: 141
body repairs: 179
body touch up: 174
Boombox: 203
brakes: 60, 118, 176, 187
automatic in emergencies: 118
fluid level: 176
overview of: 60
specifications: 187
Bumper Clearance (Summon): 108
C
cabin air filter: 131
cabin camera: 22
cabin temperature control: 128
Calendar app: 143
calibrating windows: 13
California Proposition 65: 205
camera (rear view): 69
cameras (autopilot): 83
Camp Mode: 130
car cover: 174
car wash mode: 172
car washes: 172
card: 7
cargo area: 15
cargo volume: 185
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