WARNING: Riding in a moving vehicle with the
seat back reclined can result in serious injuries in a
collision, as you could slide under the lap belt or
be propelled into the seat belt. Ensure your seat
back is reclined no more than 30 degrees when
the vehicle is moving.
Calibrating Seats
(If equipped) You can calibrate the driver seat. This is useful if you
find your seat range limited or your driver
profile does not automatically adjust the seat for you.
Navigate to
Controls > Service > Driver Seat, Steering &
Mirrors Calibration and follow the instructions on the
touchscreen.
WARNING: Ensure nothing is behind or
underneath the driver seat during calibration.
Failure to do so may cause serious injury.
Adjusting Second Row Seat Backs
Model Y provides seating for up to three passengers in
the second row. The seat back is split 60/40 so adjusting the left seat back moves the seat backs for both the left and center seating positions, whereas
adjusting the right seat back moves only the rightmost
seat back.
For vehicles with 5 seats:
Use the adjustment handles on the outside corner of each second row outboard seat back to adjust the corresponding seat back. While pulling and holding the
handle, move the seat back to the desired position, and then release the handle. Ensure the seat back is securely latched into position by pushing it forward and rearward.
For vehicles with 7 seats:
Use the adjustment handles on the side shield of each
outboard seating position to adjust the corresponding second row seat backs. While pulling and holding the
handle, move the seat back to the desired position, and then release the handle. Ensure the seat back is securely latched into position by pushing it forward and rearward.
Folding Second Row Seat Backs
To maximize cargo space, each second row seat back can be folded fully forward to lay
flat. While pulling and
holding the handle, push the corresponding seat back fully forward.
NOTE: Before folding seats fully forward, remove any
items from the seats and the rear footwell. To allow the
seat backs to fold completely
flat, you may need to
move the front seats forward.
Front and Rear Seats
28MODEL Y Owner
NOTE: Driving with second row seats folded forward
may increase perceivable noise and/or vibration coming from the rear of the vehicle (trunk, suspension, etc.).
To allow you to carry long items (such as skis) in the rear of
Model Y, the center seat back can also be
independently folded forward. Pull the handle on the
rear of the seat back to unlatch it, then pull it forward.
You can also fold the second row seat backs fully
forward by pressing the corresponding switch located on the left side of the rear trunk. Pressing the switch causes the seat back to swing forward. You can then push it downward so it lays fully
flat.
To return the seat backs to their upright position, pull it
upwards until it locks into place. To
confirm that the seat
back is locked in the upright position, try pulling it forward.
NOTE: Before raising a second row seat back, make sure
that the seat belts are not trapped behind the backrest.
WARNING: Always ensure the seat backs are
locked in their upright position by pushing it
forward or rearward. Failure to do so increases the
risk of injury.
Moving Second Row Seats (7-seater
only)
Lift the bar located beneath each outboard seating position to unlock and move the second row seats
forward or rearward. The bench seats have a 60/40 split. Therefore, the bar on the left side moves the seat for the left and center seats, whereas the bar on the
right side moves only the rightmost seat. Pull up and
hold the bar while moving the seat forward or rearward. Release the lever when the seat is at the desired location. Push the seat rearward and forward to ensure the seat(s) are locked into position.
Front and Rear Seats
29Seating and Safety Restraints
NOTE: To return the seat backs to the upright position,
pull the seat back upward until it latches into place. Try pulling the backrest forward to
confirm that it is securely
latched in the upright position.
NOTE: Before folding the seat backs, remove any items
from the seats and the footwell. To allow the backrests
to fold completely
flat, you may need to move the
second row seats forward.
NOTE: Driving with the third row backrests folded
forward may result in increased perceivable noise and/or vibration coming from the rear of the vehicle (trunk,
suspension, etc.).
WARNING: Always ensure the seat backrests are
locked in their upright position before travel.
Failure to do so increases the risk of injury.
Head Supports
The front seats include integrated head supports that you can not adjust.
The second row outboard seats include an adjustable head support that you can raise, lower, or remove. When
either of these seats is occupied by a passenger that is not in a child safety seat, the corresponding head support should be adjusted (align the center of the head support with the center of the occupant
Leg RoomFrontRear41.8 in
40.5 in1063 mm 1029 mmShoulder RoomFront Rear56.4 in 54 in1432 mm1373 mmHip RoomFront Rear53.8 in
50.6 in1367 mm
1286 mm
Model Y with 7 Seats:
Head Room
Front
Second Row Third Row41.0 in
38.7 in
34.6 in1041 mm 984 mm
880 mm
Leg Room
Front
Second Row Third Row41.8 in
41.6 in
26.5 in1063 mm 1057 mm 673 mm
Shoulder Room
Front
Second Row Third Row56.4 in54 in41 in1432 mm1372 mm1041 mm
Hip Room
Front
Second Row Third Row53.8 in
50.8 in 36.5 in1367 mm
1290 mm 928 mm
Cargo Volume
Model Y with 5 Seats:
Front trunk4.1 cu ft (117 L)Behind first row, second row seats folded72.1 cu ft (2041 L)Behind second row, seats not folded30.2 cu ft (854 L)Maximum total cargo volume with driver and front passenger76.2 cu ft (2158 L)Maximum total cargo volume with 5 passengers34.3 cu ft (971 L)
Model Y with 7 Seats:
Front trunk4.1 cu ft (117 L)Behind first row, second and third row seats folded67.9 cu ft (1923 L)Behind second row, third row seats folded26.6 cu ft (753 L)Behind third row12.8 cu ft (363 L)Maximum total cargo volume with driver and front passenger72 cu ft (2040 L)
Dimensions
211Specifications
regenerative braking: 66
range assurance: 176
re-naming your vehicle: 9
Re-route: 157
reading light: 26
reading lights: 58
rear seats, adjusting and folding: 28
rear view camera: 77
rear window switches, disabling: 17
recent (Media Player): 160
Recents (navigation): 153
recording: 140, 142
regenerative braking: 66
relative speed limit: 125
release notes: 150
restarting the touchscreen: 55
RFID transponders: 198
roadside assistance: 223
roof racks: 210
rotating tires: 185
Round Trip Energy (navigating): 157
run out of range: 226, 227
S
safety defects, reporting: 286
safety information: 35
seat belts: 35
safety information, child seats: 41
Schedule: 174
schedule service: 151
scheduled charging: 174
scheduled departure: 174
using: 174
seat belts: 33, 34, 193
cleaning: 193
in a collision: 34
overview of: 33
pre-tensioners: 34
wearing when pregnant: 34
seat covers: 32
seat heaters: 127
seating capacity: 208
seats: 27, 127
heaters: 127
second row seats, adjusting and folding: 28
security settings: 138
sensors: 88
Sentry Mode: 142
service data recording: 283
service intervals: 177
settings, acceleration: 73
Settings, erasing: 9
shifting drive modes: 56
shortcuts: 7, 8
adding to My Apps: 8
restarting the touchscreen: 7
Show Calendar Upon Entry: 133, 135
side camera(s): 77
Side Clearance (Summon): 113
side collision warning: 119
slip start: 69
Smart Summon: 116
smartphone: 10
authenticating as a key: 10
Software Reinstall: 149
software reset: 9
software update preferences: 149
software updates: 149
specifications: 213, 215
brakes: 213
High Voltage Battery: 215
low voltage battery: 215
motor: 213
steering: 213
subsystems: 213
suspension: 215
tires: 215
transmission: 213
wheels: 215
specifications, exterior: 210
specifications, interior: 210
speed assist: 125
speed limit warning: 125
stability control: 69
standby: 142
starting: 55
steering specifications: 213
steering wheel: 58
lights, controlling: 58
steering, automatic: 96
summer tires: 189
Summon: 113
Summon Distance: 113
superchargers, displaying on map: 153
supercharging: 172
described: 172
idle fees: 172
pay-per-use fees: 172
suspension specifications: 215
Index
T
telematics: 283
temperature: 53, 61, 127, 167, 218
Battery (high voltage), limits: 167
cabin, controls for: 127
heated steering wheel: 53
outside: 61
tires: 218
tesla profiles: 50
Teslacam: 140, 142
third row seats, accessing: 30
third row seats, folding and raising: 30
tie-down straps: 225
tilt/intrusion detection: 138
Tire and Loading Information label: 208
tire noise: 189
Tire Pressure Monitoring System: 188
overview of: 188
tire pressures, checking: 184
tire pressures, displaying: 184
tires: 184, 185, 188, 189, 215, 216, 218
all-season: 189
balancing: 185
chains: 189
inspecting and maintaining: 184
pressures, displaying: 184
pressures, how to check: 184
quality grading: 218
replacing: 185
replacing a tire sensor: 188
rotation: 185
specification: 215
summer: 189
temperature grades: 218
tire markings: 216
traction grade: 218
treadwear grade: 218
wheel configuration: 184
winter: 189
toll system transponders, attaching: 198
torque specifications: 213
touch up body: 193
touchscreen: 5, 7, 8, 52, 149, 193
adding shortcuts: 8
cleaning: 193
customizing My Apps: 8
display settings: 5
frozen: 7
main: 5
overview: 5
rear: 5
reboot: 7
restarting: 52
software updates: 149
unresponsive: 7
towing: 226, 227
towing a trailer: 79
towing instructions: 223
Toybox: 162
TPMS: 188
overview of: 188
Tracking Disabled: 153
traction control: 69
trademarks: 281
Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control: 104
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control: 91
trailer, towing: 79
transmission specifications: 213
transponders, attaching: 198
Transport Canada, contacting: 286
Transport Mode: 223
transporting: 223
trip chart: 176
trip meter: 76
Trip Planner: 157
trunk, front: 20
trunk, rear: 18
turn signals: 60
U
ultrasonic sensors: 88
uniform tire quality grading: 218
Unlock On Park: 16
unlocking: 14
USB devices: 24
connecting: 24
USB flash drive: 138, 140, 142
USB ports: 24
V
Valet mode: 51
vehicle certification label: 208
vehicle dimensions: 210
vehicle ground clearance: 210
Vehicle Hold: 72
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 207
vehicle loading: 208
ventilation: 130
video call: 135
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