2022 TESLA MODEL Y lights

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

Interior Locking and Unlocking
While sitting inside Model Y, you can lock and unlock all
doors and trunks by touching the lock icon
on the
touchscreen.
The icon changes to indicate whether
doors are locked or unlocked.
You can also unlock the doors by pressing the Park
button on the end of the drive stalk a second time.
Pressing this button once engages the Park gear and pressing it again unlocks the doors.
Walk-Away Door Lock
Doors and trunks can automatically lock when you walk away carrying your phone key or paired key fob. To turn
this feature on or
off, touch Controls > Locks > Walk-
Away Door Lock.
When the doors lock, the exterior lights flash once and
the mirrors fold (if
Fold Mirrors is on). To also hear a
confirmation sound when Model Y locks, touch Controls
> Locks > Lock Confirmation Sound > ON.
Model Y does not automatically lock if:

Controlling Lights
Touch Controls > Lights on the touchscreen to control
the lights.
In addition to the lights that you can control from the
touchscreen,
Model Y has convenience lights that
operate automatically based on what you are doing. For
example, in low ambient lighting conditions, the interior lights, marker lights, tail lights, and puddle lights turn on when you unlock
Model Y, when you open a door, and
when you shift into Park. They turn
off after a minute or
two or when you shift into a driving gear or lock
Model
Y.
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.
Exterior lights (headlights, tail lights, side marker
lights, parking lights, and license plate lights) are set
to
AUTO each time you start Model Y. When set to
AUTO, exterior lights automatically turn on when
driving in low lighting conditions. If you change to a
different setting, lights always revert to AUTO on
your next drive.
Touch one of these options to temporarily change the exterior light setting:


5. If you turn on Auto High Beam, your vehicle
automatically switches from high beam headlights to low beam headlights when light is detected in front of
Model Y. See High Beam Headlights on page 54.
6.
If you turn on Headlights after Exit, the exterior lights
remain on for a short period of time after you stop driving and park
Model Y in low lighting conditions.
See
Headlights After Exit on page 54.
7.
If you turn on Steering Wheel Lights, the arrows
associated with the scroll buttons are backlit in low ambient lighting conditions.
Reading Lights
There are two reading lights in the second row seating
area, both above the door and next to the coat hangers (see
Coat Hangers on page 22). Turn an individual
reading light on or
off by pressing its lens. The reading
light will automatically turn
off when Model Y powers
off.
High Beam Headlights
Push the turn signal stalk away from you and release to turn the high beam headlights on continuously. To cancel, push the stalk away from you again.
To briefly flash the high beam headlights, pull the stalk
towards you and release.
The high beam headlights can automatically switch to low beam when there is light detected in front of
Model
Y (for example, from an oncoming vehicle). To turn this
feature on or
off, go to Quick Controls or touch Controls
> Lights > Auto High Beam.
NOTE: Your chosen setting is retained until you manually
change it.
In situations where Auto High Beam is turned on but the
high beams are turned
off because light is detected in
front of
Model Y, you can temporarily turn on the high
beams by pulling the turn signal stalk toward you.
NOTE: For vehicles manufactured after approximately
April 27, 2021,
Auto High Beam is automatically enabled
when Autosteer is engaged.
The following indicator lights are visible on the touchscreen to show the status of the headlights:
Low beam headlights are on.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.
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.
WARNING: Auto High Beam is an aid only and is
subject to limitations. It is the driver

NOTE: Headlights do not require adjustments when
temporarily driving into a region where the
traffic
direction is different (for example, driving in right-hand
traffic region, and then driving into a region with left-
hand
traffic).
WARNING: Proceed with caution when adjusting
headlights. Tesla has carefully calibrated the
position of the headlights to be in an optimum
position for most driving scenarios. Tesla
recommends that you do not adjust headlights
unless you are familiar with how headlights should
be adjusted. Once adjusted, you will be unable to
automatically restore them to their originally
calibrated position. Contact Tesla for assistance
when adjusting headlights.
Turn Signals
The turn signals flash three times or continuously,
depending on how far up or down you move the stalk.
Lightly push the turn signal stalk up or down for a
three-
flash sequence. For a continuous signal, push the stalk
fully up or down.
The turn signals stop operating when canceled by the steering wheel, by moving the stalk in the opposite direction, or lightly pushing the stalk in the same
direction once more.
The corresponding turn signal indicator
lights up on the touchscreen when a turn
signal is operating.
Model Y also emits a
clicking sound.
The corresponding turn signal indicator
lights up on the touchscreen when a turn
signal is operating.
Model Y also emits a
clicking sound.
WARNING: When actively using Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control, engaging a turn signal can cause
Model Y to accelerate in specific situations (see
Overtake Acceleration on page 89).
WARNING: When actively using Autosteer,
engaging a turn signal can cause Model Y to
change lanes (see Auto Lane Change on page
93).
Hazard Warning Flashers
To turn on the hazard warning flashers, press the button
located above the rear view mirror. All turn signals
flash.

Press the button again to turn off the hazard warning
flashers.
NOTE: Hazard warning flashers operate even when
Model Y cannot detect a key.
NOTE: The hazard warning light button is illuminated
whenever
Model Y is powered on.
Lights
55Driving

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