2022 TESLA MODEL Y brake light

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

High beam headlights are on and Auto
High Beam is disabled or currently
unavailable.Auto High Beam is enabled and high
beams are on.
Model Y is ready to turn off

the high beams if light is detected. See
High Beam Headlights on page 54.
Auto High Beam is enabled but high beams
are not on because light is detected in front of
Model Y. When light is no longer
detected, high beams automatically turn
back on. See
High Beam Headlights on
page 54.
This indicator flashes amber when the
electronic stability control systems are actively minimizing wheel spin by
controlling brake pressure and motor
power. See
Traction Control on page 63.
If this indicator remains on, a fault is detected and you should immediately contact Tesla.
Electronic stability control systems are no longer minimizing wheel spin. On a Rear Wheel Drive vehicle, the traction control system has been turned
off, or on an All-
Wheel Drive vehicle, Slip Start has been
enabled. See
Traction Control on page
63.
Trailer mode (if equipped) is active (see
Towing and Accessories on page 74).
Vehicle Hold is actively applying the brakes. See
Vehicle Hold on page 66.
A door or trunk is open. See Doors on
page 11, Rear Trunk on page 14, or Front
Trunk on page 16.
A blue snowflake appears when some of
the energy stored in the Battery may not be available due to cold weather
conditions. During these cold weather
conditions, charging rates may also be limited. If
Model Y is plugged in, you can
heat your Battery by turning on climate control with the mobile app. The
snowflake
disappears when the Battery is sufficiently
warm.
Vehicle power is currently being limited
because the energy remaining in the
Battery is low, the vehicle

Braking SystemsWARNING: Properly functioning braking systems
are critical to ensure safety. If you experience a
problem with the brake pedal, brake calipers, or
any component of a Model Y braking system,
contact Tesla immediately.
Model Y has an anti-lock braking system (ABS) that
prevents the wheels from locking when you apply
maximum brake pressure. This improves steering control
during heavy braking in most road conditions.
During emergency braking conditions, the ABS
constantly monitors the speed of each wheel and varies
the brake pressure according to the grip available.
The alteration of brake pressure can be felt as a pulsing sensation through the brake pedal. This demonstrates that the ABS is operating and is not a cause for concern. Keep
firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal while
experiencing the pulsing.
The ABS indicator briefly flashes yellow on
the
touchscreen when you first start Model
Y. If this indicator lights up at any other
time, an ABS fault has occurred and the ABS is not operating. Contact Tesla. The
braking system remains fully operational
and is not
affected by an ABS failure.
However, braking distances may increase. Drive cautiously and avoid heavy braking.
If the touchscreen displays this red brake
indicator at any time other than
briefly

when you first start Model Y, a brake
system fault is detected, or the level of the
brake
fluid is low. Contact Tesla
immediately. Apply steady pressure and
keep the brakes
firm to bring the vehicle to
a stop when safe to do so.
The touchscreen displays this yellow brake
indicator if a brake booster fault is detected. Apply steady pressure and keep
the brakes
firm to stop the vehicle when
safety permits. Hydraulic Boost
Compensation will be active (see
Hydraulic
Boost Compensation on page 61).
Emergency Braking
In an emergency, fully press the brake pedal and
maintain
firm pressure, even on low traction surfaces.
The ABS varies the braking pressure to each wheel according to the amount of traction available. This prevents wheels from locking and ensures that you stop as safely as possible.
WARNING: Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so
interrupts operation of the ABS and can increase
braking distance.
WARNING: Always maintain a safe distance from
the vehicle in front of you and be aware of
hazardous driving conditions. While the ABS can
improve stopping distance, it cannot overcome the
laws of physics. It also does not prevent the
danger of hydroplaning (where a layer of water
prevents direct contact between the tires and the
road).
NOTE: Automatic Emergency Braking (see Automatic
Emergency Braking on page 118) may intervene to
automatically brake in situations where a collision is considered imminent. Automatic Emergency Braking is
not designed to prevent a collision. At best, it can
minimize the impact of a frontal collision by attempting to reduce your driving speed. Depending on Automatic
Emergency Braking to avoid a collision can result in serious injury or death. .
CAUTION: In emergency situations, if the brakes
are not functioning properly, press and hold the
Park button on the drive stalk to bring the vehicle
to a stop. Do not use this method to stop the
vehicle unless absolutely necessary.
Brake Disc Wiping
To ensure brakes remain responsive in cold and wet
weather,
Model Y is equipped with brake disc wiping.
When cold and wet weather is detected, this feature repeatedly applies an imperceptible amount of brake force to remove water from the surface of the brake discs.
Hydraulic Fade Compensation
Model Y is also equipped with hydraulic fade
compensation. This feature assists in monitoring brake system pressure and ABS activity for instances of reduced brake performance. If reduced brake
performance is detected (for example, as a result of
brake fade, or cold or wet conditions), you may hear a sound, feel the brake pedal pull away from your foot, and notice a strong increase in braking. Brake as you
normally would and continue to press the brake pedal
without releasing or "pumping".
CAUTION: If brakes are not functioning properly,
stop the vehicle when safety permits and contact
Tesla Service. See Park on page 52 for information
on using the Park button to stop the vehicle in
case of emergency.
WARNING: Always maintain a safe driving distance
from the vehicle in front of you and exercise
caution when driving conditions are hazardous.
Brake disc wiping and hydraulic fade
compensation is not a substitute for adequately
applying the brakes.
Braking and Stopping
60MODEL Y Owner

When Model Y is stopped, Vehicle Hold can continue to
apply the brakes even after you remove your foot from
the brake pedal. When driving on a hill or on a
flat
surface, brake as you normally would. After coming to a
complete stop, simply press the brake pedal again (until
the
touchscreen displays the Vehicle Hold indicator
light) to enable Vehicle Hold. You can then release the
brake pedal and remain stopped, even on a hill.
This indicator displays on the touchscreen
whenever Vehicle Hold is actively braking
Model Y.
To disengage Vehicle Hold, press the accelerator pedal or press and release the brake pedal.
NOTE: Shifting into Neutral also disengages Vehicle
Hold.
NOTE: After actively braking Model Y for approximately
ten minutes,
Model Y shifts into Park and Vehicle Hold
cancels.
Model Y also shifts into Park if it detects that
the driver has left the vehicle.
NOTE: When Stopping Mode is set to Hold (see
Stopping Mode on page 61), Vehicle Hold engages
automatically whenever
Model Y stops while in a driving
gear. There is no need to press the brake to engage it.
Vehicle Hold
66MODEL Y Owner

NOTE: When testing chocks, ensure that Vehicle Hold
(see
Vehicle Hold on page 66) is not engaged. If
Vehicle Hold is braking
Model Y, the Vehicle Hold
indicator light displays on the touchscreen. To
disengage Vehicle Hold, press and release the brake
pedal.
4.
Place the vehicle in Park.
WARNING: If parking on a grade is necessary,
always ensure that all trailer wheels have been
securely chocked. Failure to do so can result in
serious damage or injury.
Trailer Sway Mitigation
When trailer sway is detected, the electronic stability control system attempts to apply the appropriate amount of braking to minimize trailer sway. The touchscreen
briefly displays the traction control system
indicator. Pressing the brake pedal when the system is actively braking to mitigate trailer sway does not cancel this automatic braking.
Attaching and Removing the Ball
Mount
The Model Y towing package does not include a ball
mount. You must purchase a ball mount suitable for the type of trailer you are towing. The
Model Y hitch receiver
supports a ball mount with a length of up to
8.5” (22
cm) and a rise of up to 0.75” (2 cm). Do not use any
type of drop ball mount that does not meet these requirements.
To attach a ball mount:
1. Remove the dust cover from the hitch housing by
using a small object, such as a
flat screwdriver, to pry
between the dust cover and hitch housing. Store the dust cover in a secure location.
2.
If necessary, remove the cotter pin from the locking
bolt and slide the locking bolt out of the hitch assembly.
3.
Slide the ball holder into the hitch assembly.
4.
Align the hole in the ball holder with the one in the hitch assembly.
5.
Slide the locking bolt through the hitch assembly/ball holder.
6.
Insert the cotter pin in the hole at the end of the
locking bolt.
To remove a ball mount:
1.
Remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt and slide
the locking bolt out of the ball holder/hitch assembly.
2.
Pull the ball holder out of the hitch assembly.
3.
Re-install the dust cover for the hitch housing and store the ball mount in a secure location.
Electrical Connections
Regulations require all trailers to be equipped with tail lights, brake lights, side marker lights, and turn signals.
To provide power for trailer lighting, a built-in 7-pin wiring connector is provided near the hitch support

1.
Reverse Lights
2.
Brake Controller Output
3.
Right Turn Signal and Brake Light
4.
12V Power
5.
Ground
6.
Left Turn Signal and Brake Light
7.
Tail Lamps
NOTE: It is the driver

When using Auto Lane Change, it is important to monitor its performance by watching the driving path in front of you and the surrounding area. Stay prepared to take over steering at any time. As you are crossing over into the adjacent lane, the
touchscreen displays the
location in the lane that
Model Y is moving into.
In situations where Auto Lane Change is unable to operate at optimal performance, or cannot operate due to inadequate data, the
touchscreen displays a series of
warnings. Therefore, when using Auto Lane Change,
always pay attention to the
touchscreen and be
prepared to manually steer
Model Y.
Stop Light and Stop Sign Warning
NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle
configuration, options purchased, and software version,
your vehicle may not be equipped with Stop Light and
Stop Sign Warning, or the feature may not operate
exactly as described.
While Autosteer is in use, Model Y displays a warning on
the
touchscreen and sounds a chime if it detects that
you are likely to run through a red stop light or stop sign. If this happens,
TAKE IMMEDIATE CORRECTIVE
ACTION!
The visual and audible warnings cancel after a few seconds, or when you press the brake pedal, whichever
comes
first.
Stop Light and Stop Sign Warning provides warnings
only. It makes no attempt to slow down or stop
Model Y
at red traffic lights, stop signs, road markings, etc. If your
vehicle is equipped with Traffic Light and Stop Sign
Control, you can enable this feature to automatically
stop Model Y at traffic lights and stop signs (see Traffic
Light and Stop Sign Control on page 99).
NOTE: Touch Controls > Autopilot > Full Self-Driving
Visualization Preview (if equipped) to display more
details about the roadway and its surroundings, such as road markings, stop lights, objects (such as trash cans
and poles), etc.
CAUTION: Stop Light and Stop Sign Warning
requires the vehicle

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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