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Topping Up Windshield Washer
Fluid
The only reservoir into which you can add fluid is the
windshield washer
fluid reservoir, which is located
behind the front trunk. When the level is low, a message
displays on the
touchscreen.
To top up the washer fluid:
1.
Open the hood.
2.
Clean around the filler cap before opening it to
prevent dirt from entering the reservoir.
3.
Open the filler cap.
4.
While avoiding spilling, fill the reservoir until the fluid
level is visible just below the filler neck. The reservoir
has a capacity of 4.5 liters.
5.
Wipe up any spills immediately and wash the
affected area with water.
6.
Reinstall the filler cap.
CAUTION: Use only windshield washer fluid meant
for automotive vehicles. Using other substances,
such as untreated water, can result in bacterial
growth within the climate control system resulting
in odor or potential damage that is not covered by
warranty.
NOTE: Some national or local regulations restrict the use
of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). VOCs are
commonly used as antifreeze in washer
fluid. Use a
washer
fluid with limited VOC content only if it provides
adequate freeze resistance for all climates in which you drive
Model Y.
CAUTION: Do not add formulated washer fluids
that contain water repellent or bug wash. These
fluids can cause streaking, smearing, and
squeaking or other noises.
WARNING: In temperatures below 40
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d. Remove the HEPA filter assembly from the vehicle
by tilting the rear edge of the
filter assembly up
past the brake
fluid reservoir. Lift the filter
assembly out of the vehicle, taking care not to
bump into or damage other components.
4.
Power off the vehicle by navigating to Controls >
Safety > Power Off on the touchscreen.
5.
Disconnect the first responder loop by sliding the red
locking tab toward you and pressing the black tab.
6.
With a 10mm socket, loosen the nut that secures the
negative (-) terminal clamp to the negative (-) post on the lead-acid battery. Release the terminal clamp from the negative (-) post.
7.
With a 10mm socket, release the terminal cover and
loosen the nut that secures the positive (+) terminal
clamp to the positive (+) post on the lead-acid battery. Release the terminal clamp from the positive
(+) post and cover the terminal clamp with a dry rag.
CAUTION: Do not allow the positive (+)
terminal clamp to contact nearby components
like the lead-acid battery hold down bracket or
A/C cooling lines.
8.
Unplug the vent tube hose from the negative (-)
terminal side of the lead-acid battery.
Parts and Accessories
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12.
Close the front trunk. If an alert to replace the low-voltage battery was previously shown on the
touchscreen, ensure the alert no longer appears.
Using RFID Transponders
When attaching an RFID transponder (used by many
automated toll systems) inside
Model Y, place the
transponder
on the passenger side of the rear view
mirror as shown. This ensures best results and minimizes
any obstruction to your driving view.
NOTE: You can also attach a weather-proof transponder
to the front license plate.
Installing Front License Plate
Bracket
To accommodate jurisdictions that require a license plate on the front of your vehicle,
Model Y is equipped
with a license plate bracket. This bracket conforms to
the shape of your vehicle
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DO NOT TRANSPORT WITH
WHEELS ON THE GROUND
The motors in Model Y generate power when the wheels
spin. Always transport
Model Y with all four tires off the
ground. Ensure that the tires are unable to spin at any time during transport.
WARNING: NEVER TRANSPORT YOUR VEHICLE
WITH THE TIRES IN A POSITION WHERE THEY
CAN SPIN. DOING SO CAN LEAD TO SIGNIFICANT
DAMAGE AND OVERHEATING. IN RARE CASES
EXTREME OVERHEATING MAY CAUSE THE
SURROUNDING COMPONENTS TO IGNITE.
Do not transport Model Y using any method that is not
specified by Tesla. Adhere to the instructions provided in
the following sections and observe all warnings and
cautions provided. Damage caused by improper
transporting of your vehicle is not covered by the
warranty.
NOTE: Tesla is not liable or responsible for reimbursing
services not dispatched through Tesla Roadside Assistance.
Approved Methods for Transporting
A flatbed truck or comparable transport vehicle is the
recommended method of transporting
Model Y. The
vehicle can face either direction when using a
flatbed.
If Model Y must be transported without a flatbed truck,
then wheel lifts and dollies must be used to ensure that
all four wheels are
off of the ground. This method may
only be used for a maximum of
35 miles (55 km), and
must not exceed the manufacturer speed rating of the
dollies. With this method, Tesla recommends the vehicle
facing forward so that the front wheels are lifted and the rear wheels are on dollies.CAUTION: Enable Transport Mode (see Activate
Transport Mode on page 223) before winching Model
Y onto a flatbed truck (see Pull Onto Flatbed Truck
From Front on page 224 and Pull Onto Flatbed Truck
From Rear on page 224). If Transport Mode is not
available or the touchscreen is not accessible, self-
loading dollies or tire skates must be used to load
the vehicle into the approved transportation
position. Tesla is not responsible for any damage
caused by or during the transport of Model Y,
including personal property damage or damage
caused by using self-loading dollies or tire skates.
NOTE: Transport Mode is only intended to allow for
winching
Model Y onto a flatbed truck or repositioning
the vehicle out of a parking space. While in Transport Mode, the tires are allowed to rotate slowly (under
3
mph or 5 km/h) and for a very short distance (less than
30 feet or 10 meters). See Activate Transport Mode on
page 223. Exceeding these boundaries can lead to
significant damage and overheating that is not covered
by the warranty.
WARNING: Model Y is equipped with high voltage
components that may be compromised as a result
of a collision (see High Voltage Components on
page 165). Before transporting Model Y, it is
important to assume these components are
energized. Always follow high voltage safety
precautions (wearing personal protection
equipment, etc.) until emergency response
professionals have evaluated the vehicle and can
accurately confirm that all high voltage systems
are no longer energized. Failure to do so may
result in serious injury.
Activate Transport Mode
Transport Mode keeps the parking brake disengaged
while winching
Model Y onto a flatbed truck. When
active, Transport Mode displays a message indicating that the vehicle will remain free-rolling. To enable
Transport Mode:
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1. Ensure Model Y is in Park.2.
Chock the tires or make sure Model Y is secure.
3.
Press and hold the brake pedal, then on the touchscreen, touch
Controls > Service > Towing. The
touchscreen displays a message reminding you how
to properly transport
Model Y.
4.
Press and hold the Transport Mode button until it
turns blue.
Model Y is now free-rolling and can slowly
be rolled (no faster than walking speed) or winched.
To cancel Transport Mode, shift Model Y into Park.
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a lead-acid low
voltage battery (see
Jump Starting on page 227):
Transport Mode may cancel if
Model Y loses low voltage
power after Transport Mode is enabled.
CAUTION: If the electrical system is not working,
and you therefore cannot use the touchscreen to
activate Transport Mode, use self-loading dollies or
tire skates. Before doing so, always check the
manufacturer
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What to do:
For more information and troubleshooting suggestions, check in your vehicle touchscreen under Controls > Service
> Notifications for other recent alerts that involve charging.
CP_a066
Charging equipment not ready
See equipment instructions to start charging
What this alert means:
Charging cannot begin because the charging station is communicating to your vehicle that either the external
charging equipment is not ready or charging is not authorized. The control pilot signal that communicates between
the charging station and your vehicle indicates that your vehicle is not allowed to start charging.
This could occur because:
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What to do:
As this alert can be present due to various conditions, it is recommended that you schedule service at your earliest
convenience.
UI_a137
Active service connection to vehicle
Service performing remote diagnostics
What this alert means:
A service technician is remotely logged into your vehicle for diagnosis or repair. You may notice some loss of
Infotainment functionality while the connection persists, but this alert does not indicate an issue with your vehicle.
Your vehicle is OK to drive.
What to do:
This alert should clear automatically after the technician completes vehicle diagnosis or repair. You may find it
necessary to restart your touchscreen to restore full Infotainment functionality after the alert has cleared.For more
information, see Restarting the Touchscreen in your vehicle
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exterior: 3, 58, 191, 193
car cover: 193
cleaning: 191
lights: 58
overview: 3
polishing, touch up, & repair: 193
exterior dimensions: 210
F
factory defaults, restoring: 9
factory reset: 9
favorites (Media Player): 160
Favorites (navigation): 153
FCC & ISED certifications: 286
feature availability: 282
features, downloading new: 149
firmware (software) updates: 149
flash drive: 140, 142
flashers, warning: 60
floor mats: 194
fluids: 178
replacement intervals: 178
fog lights: 58
forward collision warning: 122
front airbag, passenger: 45
front and rear seats: 27
front trunk: 20
G
gaming controllers: 162
garage doors, opening: 145
gates, opening: 145
GAWR: 208
glovebox: 23
Glovebox PIN: 138
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 208
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 208
GVWR: 208
H
hazard lights: 60
hazard warning flashers: 60
hazards: 60
head supports: 31
headlights: 58, 59
after exit: 59
controlling: 58
high beams: 59
heating: 127
high beam headlights: 59
high voltage: 165, 178, 215
Battery specifications: 215
components: 165
safety: 178
hills, stopping on: 72
Home: 5
button: 5
screen: 5
Home location: 155
HomeLink: 113, 145
programming and using: 145
when using Summon: 113
hood: 20
horn: 53
hub caps: 186
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