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Traffic Lights
When driving with Autosteer or Traffic-Aware Cruise Control engaged, and Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control
enabled,
Model Y is designed to respond as follows when approaching intersections controlled by a traffic light:
Type of Traffic LightVehicle Intended Response
At a solid green traffic light, or at a traffic light that is currently off (not
illuminated),
Model Y slows down.
If you are following a car in front of you that continues through the intersection,
the
touchscreen displays a green stop line and provided your hands are detected
on the
steering wheel, Model Y also continues. If a car is not in front of you, the
touchscreen displays a red stop line and you must confirm that you want to
continue through the intersection by
pressing down on the drive stalk or briefly
pressing the accelerator pedal. If you don
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NOTE: The map also has an icon that
allows you to display/hide satellite imagery.
Immediately after initiating Smart Summon in either
mode, hazard lights
briefly flash, mirrors fold, and Model
Y shifts into Drive or Reverse. Model Y then slowly
moves to within
3 feet (1 meter) of you (COME TO ME)
or your chosen destination (GO TO TARGET), navigating obstacles as needed. As
Model Y moves, the
corresponding red arrow on the map also moves to
show the vehicle
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About the Security System
If Model Y does not detect an authenticated phone, key
fob, or key card and a locked door or trunk is opened, an alarm sounds. The headlights and turn signals also
flash.
To deactivate the alarm, press any button on the mobile
app or tap your key card or key fob against the card reader located
approximately one third the way up of
the driver
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For more information on troubleshooting Mobile Connector or Wall Connector status lights, refer to the product
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What to do:
Confirm whether the external charging equipment is powered by looking for any status lights, displays, or other
indicators on the equipment. For more information on troubleshooting Mobile Connector or Wall Connector status
lights, refer to the product
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What to do:
This alert is often accompanied by other alerts that can help you identify and troubleshoot the issue. Start by
investigating any other displayed alerts that relate to charging issues.
Alternatively, you can check Mobile Connector or Wall Connector status lights to confirm power to the device, and
also refer to the product owner
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When this alert is present, the electrical system cannot maintain the voltage required to support all vehicle features. Many vehicle functions may no longer work.
It is possible your vehicle may lose all electrical power. If this occurs, you can still use the manual door releases to exit the vehicle if necessary. For more information, see
Opening Doors from the Interior on page 14.
This alert may be present due to various vehicle conditions. For more information and further recommended actions,
check for other active vehicle alerts.
If this alert remains present, it is recommended that you schedule service immediately. Without service, your vehicle
may not drive, may shut down unexpectedly, or may not restart.
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Electrical system is unable to support all features
Switching off features to conserve energy
What this alert means:
The electrical system cannot support all vehicle features. Your vehicle is shutting down nonessential features to preserve energy for essential functions.
If you are driving when this alert is present, it is possible your vehicle may shut down unexpectedly. It is also possible
that your vehicle will not restart once parked.
Nonessential features may be unavailable, including seat heaters, cabin climate control, and in-vehicle entertainment.
This is expected behavior intended to help your vehicle maintain adequate electrical power for essential functions,
including the ability to operate headlights, windows and doors, hazard lights, and the front trunk (frunk).
It is possible your vehicle may lose all electrical power. If this occurs, you can still use the manual door releases to exit the vehicle if necessary. For more information, see
Opening Doors from the Interior on page 14.
What to do:
This alert may be present due to various vehicle conditions. For more information and further recommended actions,
check for other active vehicle alerts.
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Vehicle may not restart - Service is required
Electrical system issue detected
What this alert means:
An abnormally large and sustained power draw while driving or Supercharging / DC Fast Charging has made your
vehicle
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A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System): 65
absolute speed limit: 125
acceleration, chill: 73
acceleration, sport: 73
acceleration, standard: 73
accessories: 24
plugging into power socket: 24
accessories, towing: 79
adjacent lane speed: 96
aero covers: 186
air conditioning: 127
air filter: 131
air vents: 130
airbag safety information: 49
airbags, location: 43
alarm: 138, 142
all-season tires: 189
Always Show Estimated Round Trip Energy: 157
ambient lights: 58
anti-lock braking (ABS): 65
apps: 5
Arcade: 162
audio: 52, 159, 162
playing files: 159, 162
settings: 159
steering wheel scroll button: 52
volume control: 159
auto fold: 54
auto high beam: 59
Auto Lane Change: 98
auto tilt: 54
AUTO wipers: 64
automatic emergency braking: 123
automatic navigation: 153
navigating: 153
Autopark: 111
autopilot: 119
side collision warning: 119
Autopilot: 88, 91, 96, 98, 111, 113, 122, 125
Auto Lane Change: 98
automatic emergency braking: 122
Autopark: 111
Autosteer: 96
collision avoidance assist: 122
forward collision warning: 122
overtake acceleration: 91
overview: 88
speed assist: 125
speed limit warning: 125
staying within speed limits: 125
Summon: 113
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control: 91
Autopilot components: 88
Autosteer: 96
average range: 176
B
backup camera: 77
Battery (high voltage): 167, 215
care of: 167
specifications: 215
temperature limits: 167
battery (key), replacing: 12
battery (low voltage): 167, 215
complete discharge: 167
specifications: 215
Blind Spot Camera: 119
Blind Spot Collision Warning: 119
Blind Spot Collision Warning Chime: 119
Bluetooth: 133, 160
devices, playing audio files from: 160
general information: 133
phone, pairing and using: 133
body repairs: 198
body touch up: 193
Boombox: 162, 163
brakes: 65, 123, 213
automatic in emergencies: 123
overview of: 65
specifications: 213
Bumper Clearance (Summon): 113
C
cabin air filter: 131
cabin camera: 126
cabin temperature control: 127
Calendar: 133, 135
calibrating windows: 17
California Proposition 65: 284
camera, rear-facing: 77
cameras (autopilot): 88
Camp: 129
car cover: 193
car wash mode: 191
car washes: 192
Caraoke): 160
card: 10
cargo area: 19
Index