NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle
configuration, options purchased, and
software version, your vehicle may not be
equipped with Dashcam or Sentry Mode or
the features may not operate exactly as
described. Please note it is your sole
responsibility to consult and comply with all
local regulations and property restrictions
regarding the use of cameras.
In addition to supporting Autopilot, the
exterior cameras can record and store video
footage of the vehicle's surroundings on a
USB flash drive. This can be convenient in
situations where you want a video recording
of a particular incident. If set to AUTO,
Dashcam saves video recordings of collisions
when driving.
On the other hand, if enabled,
Sentry Mode is the alarm system that
monitors the environment around your
vehicle when it is locked and in Park. After an
incident is detected, Sentry Mode responds
according to the level of threat detected.
NOTE: For saving Sentry Mode and Dashcam
footage, Tesla recommends using the USB
port located in the glovebox. Doing so
increases security and minimizes power
consumption.
NOTE: For some vehicles manufactured after
approximately November 1, 2021, the center
console USB ports may only support charging
devices. Use the USB port inside the glove
box for all other functions.
NOTE: Dashcam and Sentry Mode will not
record video when Dashcam is OFF.
NOTE: To protect your privacy, video
recordings are saved locally to onboard
memory or the USB flash drive. Recordings
are not sent to Tesla.
Using Dashcam
Dashcam records footage of your vehicle's
surroundings only when Model Y is powered
on (see Starting and Powering O on page
57). Dashcam does not record video when
your vehicle is powered o. Use Dashcam to
record driving incidents, such as a collision.
Dashcam requires a properly formatted USB
flash drive, inserted into a front USB port
(preferably in the glovebox) in order to store
and retrieve footage (see
USB Drive
Requirements for Recording Videos on page
24).
Enable Dashcam by going to
Controls >
Safety > Dashcam and choose:
• Auto: Dashcam automatically saves a
recording to the USB flash drive in
situations where Model Y detects a safety
event, such as a collision or airbag
deployment. When Auto is selected,
detection can vary and is subject to your
vehicle's power, sleep, and Autopilot
state.
NOTE: Several factors determine whether
or not Dashcam automatically saves a
recording of a safety event (for example,
amount of force, whether or not airbags
deployed, etc.). Do not rely on Dashcam
to automatically record video of all safety
events.
•
Manual: You must touch the Dashcam
icon to save a recording of the most
recent 10 minutes of driving to the USB
flash drive.
•
On Honk: When you press the horn,
Dashcam saves a recording of the most
recent 10 minutes of driving to the USB
flash drive.
Once enabled, you can manually save clips by
touching:
The Dashcam icon in the
app launcher while the
vehicle is in Drive (you can
add the Dashcam app to My
Apps at the bottom of the
touchscreen for easy access,
see Customizing My Apps
on page 7). The touchscreen
displays a message
confirming if the footage is
saved. When Model Y is in
Park, touching the Dashcam
icon brings up the Viewer.
The Dashcam icon
on the
Controls screen.
The Dashcam controls are:
Dashcam and Sentry Mode
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