2023 TESLA MODEL Y Owners Manual

In Controls > Safety > Sentry Mode, you can
determine if you want Sentry Mode to
not enable in
certain locations (see
Home, Work, and Favorite
Destinations on page 155 for more information):


NOTE: For some vehicles manufactured after
approximately November 1, 2021, the center console USB
ports may only support charging devices. Tesla
recommends using the USB port inside the glove box for
all other functions.
NOTE: The ability to format, and view video footage on,
USB drives may not be available on your vehicle
depending on date of manufacture and vehicle
configuration.
Some features on your Model Y requires the use of a
USB drive (for example, Dashcam
, Sentry Mode) that
meet these requirements:

myQ
(If equipped) Model Y can intelligently connect to your
myQ smart garage, which allows you to remotely
monitor and control your garage door through the vehicle

CAUTION: Your device might open or close
during programming. Therefore, before
programming, make sure that the device is clear
of any people or objects.
2.
Check that the device

Troubleshooting HomeLink
Standard Mode
In Standard Mode, Model Y records the RF signal from
your HomeLink device

Wi-Fi is available as a data connection method and is often faster than cellular data networks. Connecting to Wi-Fi is especially useful in areas with limited or no
cellular connectivity. To ensure fast, reliable delivery of software and map updates, Tesla recommends leaving
Model Y connected to a Wi-Fi network whenever
possible (for example, when parked overnight).
To connect to a Wi-Fi network:
1.
Touch Controls > Wi-Fi icon at the top of the
Controls screen. Model Y begins to scan and display
detected Wi-Fi networks that are within range.
When connected to Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi icon displays at
the top of the touchscreen.
NOTE: If a known Wi-Fi network does not appear in
the list, move
Model Y closer to the access point or
consider using a range extender.
NOTE: When connecting to a 5GHz network (if
available), check which channels are supported in your region.
5GHz Network Channels Supported36-4852-64100-140149-165FFFF2.
Select the Wi-Fi network you want to use, enter the password (if necessary), then touch
Confirm.
3.
Model Y connects to the Wi-Fi network. Whenever
the network is within range,
Model Y connects to it
automatically.
You can also connect to a hidden network that isn

Loading New Software
Tesla updates your vehicle

NOTE: Reverting to a previous software version is not
possible.
If the touchscreen displays a message indicating that a software update was not successfully completed, contact Tesla.
Charging
If Model Y is charging when the software update begins,
charging stops. Charging resumes automatically when the software update is complete. If you are driving
Model Y at the scheduled update time, the update is
canceled and must be rescheduled.
Viewing Release Notes
When a software update is complete, read the release notes displayed on the touchscreen to learn about changes or new features. To display release notes about the current version of your vehicle