CAUTION: Make sure the lug nut
cover is fully secure before driving
to prevent it from falling o.
Tire Pressure Monitoring
Each tire should be checked monthly when
cold and inflated to the recommended
pressures that are printed on the Tire and
Loading Information label located on the
front passenger door pillar (see Maintaining
Tire Pressures on page 191). If your vehicle has
tires of a dierent size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, determine the proper tire
inflation pressure for those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a TPMS that displays a
tire pressure telltale (Tire Pressure Warning)
on the
touchscreen when one or more of your
tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the Tire Pressure indicator
light displays on the touchscreen to alert you
about tire pressure, stop and check your tires
as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the
proper pressure (see Maintaining Tire
Pressures on page 191). Driving on a
significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire
to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces range eciency
and tire tread life, and may aect the vehicle's
handling and stopping ability.
If
Model Y detects a fault
with the TPMS, this indicator
flashes for one minute
whenever you power on
Model Y.
NOTE: Installing accessories that are not
approved by Tesla can interfere with the
TPMS.
CAUTION:
Avoid placing powered
USB devices near the card reader on
the center console (see Key Card on
page 9) as powered USB devices may
interfere with the tire pressure
monitoring system.
WARNING:
The TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire maintenance,
including manually checking tire
pressures and regularly inspecting the
condition of tires. It is the driver's
responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under- or over-
inflation has not reached the level for
the TPMS to trigger the Tire Pressure
Warning on the touchscreen.
Automatic Reset of TPMS Sensors
After replacing one or more wheels (but not
after replacing a tire), the TPMS sensors are
relearned to ensure tire pressure warnings are
accurate. TPMS sensors reset automatically
within two minutes of driving over
25 km/h.
WARNING: If your Model Y is
equipped with aftermarket tires that
dier in size from those printed on the
Tire and Loading Information Label
(see Vehicle Loading on page 208), it
is the driver's responsibility to
determine the correct tire pressure. Do
not drive on public roads when tires
are not inflated to the correct
pressure.
WARNING: Do not depend on TPMS
sensors to accurately determine
pressures and trigger alerts. It is the
driver's responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressures (see Maintaining
Tire Pressures on page 191). Over or
under-inflated tires can result in loss
of control or tire damage, which can
lead to serious injury.
Replacing a Tire Sensor
If the Tire Pressure warning indicator displays
frequently, contact Tesla to determine if a tire
sensor needs to be replaced. If a non-Tesla
Service Center repairs or replaces a tire, the
tire sensor may not work until Tesla performs
the setup procedure.
TPMS Malfunction
Model Y has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the
system is not operating properly.
Tire Care and Maintenance
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