Center Console
In addition to housing an RFID transmitter
that reads key fobs and key cards (see Key
Card on page 9), the center console includes
cup holders, two storage compartments, and
a wireless phone charger.
To open the main storage compartment, pull
its cover upward. Open the front storage
compartment by sliding its cover forward.
Second Row Console
Your Model Y has a rear console integrated in
the center of the second row seat back. Pull
the console down to access the rear cup
holders, or use it as an armrest.
Glovebox
To open the glovebox, touch Controls >
Glovebox. The glovebox automatically opens
and its light turns on.
To close the glovebox, push it upward until it
clicks into its closed position.
For additional glovebox security, touch
Controls > Safety > Glovebox PIN to set a 4-
digit PIN (see Glovebox PIN on page 165).
NOTE: If you leave the glovebox open, its
light eventually turns
o.
NOTE: The glovebox locks whenever closed
and you lock Model Y using the mobile app,
key card, you leave
Model Y carrying your
phone key (if Walk-Away Door Lock is turned
on), or if Valet mode is active (see Valet Mode
on page 52). It does not lock when Model Y
is locked by touching the lock icon on the
touchscreen.
WARNING:
When driving, keep the
glovebox closed to prevent injury to a
passenger if a collision or sudden stop
occurs.
Wireless Phone Charger
A wireless phone charger is integrated into
the front console to provide up to 15W of
power to charge a Qi-enabled phone. Simply
place your phone on the charger. Your device
may feel warm while charging, but this is a
normal
eect of inductive charging.
When placed on the wireless charger, your
phone charges whenever the vehicle is
powered on (the touchscreen is on and you
are in the vehicle). Your phone will not charge
after exiting the vehicle
unless a feature (such
as Sentry mode) is enabled and therefore
providing power to the USB ports (see Using
Interior Storage and Electronics
21Opening and Closing