Tesla MODEL Y 2025+ - User Manual

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MODEL Y

2025+

OWNER'S MANUAL

Software version: 2025.8

North America

Main Page

Release Notes2
Safety Information2
Table of Contents3
Overview5
Exterior5
Interior6
Touchscreen8
Restarting the Touchscreen11
Rear Touchscreen11
Naming Your Vehicle12
USB Ports13
Interior Electronics13
Car Status16
Indicator Lights16
Driving Status17
Voice Commands19
Front-Facing Camera21
Cameras21
Opening and Closing23
Keys23
Managing Keys25
Replacing the Key Fob Battery26
Removing Keys26
Doors28
Using Exterior Door Handles28
Opening Doors from the Interior28
Interior Locking and Unlocking28
Windows30
Opening and Closing30
Locking Rear Windows30
Calibrating Windows30
Rear Trunk31
Hands-Free Trunk31
Storage Areas31
Accessing the Cargo Area32
Front Trunk33
Interior Emergency Release34
Interior Storage35
Seating and Safety Restraints37
Front and Rear Seats37
Head Supports39
Seat Heaters40
Seat Covers40
Wearing Seat Belts41
Seat Belt Reminders41
Seat Belts41
To Adjust the Shoulder Anchor Height41
Seat Belt Pretensioners42
Wearing Seat Belts When Pregnant42
Testing Seat Belts42
Seat Belt Warnings43
Child Safety Seats44
Seating Larger Children45
Front Passenger Seat46
Rear Seats47
Two Installation Methods48
Installing Belt-Based Child Restraint Systems48
Installing Isofix/I-Size Child Restraint Systems49
Safety Leg50
Attaching Upper Tether Straps50
Technical Information52
Child Restraint System Warnings53
Airbags54
Location of Airbags54
Types of Airbags55
Inflation Effects56
Airbag Warning Indicator56
To Use the Mobile App57
Connectivity57
Mobile App57
Wi-Fi60
Troubleshooting Tips60
Bluetooth ® Compatibility61
Bluetooth61
Importing Contacts and Recent Calls61
Switching between Paired Devices62
Vehicle Troubleshooting62
Phone, Calendar, and Web Conferencing63
Homelink Universal Transceiver65
Smart Garage65
Supported Modes65
Programming Homelink65
Auto Opening and Closing66
Resetting the Location of the Homelink Device66
Deleting a Device66
Troubleshooting Homelink67
Standard Mode67
Driving68
Starting and Powering off68
Drive Disabled - Requires Authentication68
Steering Wheel70
Adjusting the Steering Wheel Position70
Heated Steering Wheel72
Mirrors74
Interior Mirrors74
Shifting76
Controlling Lights79
High Beam Headlights79
Lights79
Headlight Adjustments80
Turn Signals80
Hazard Warning Flashers81
Wipers and Washers82
Braking and Stopping83
Regenerative Braking84
To Set the Regenerative Braking Level85
Brake Wear85
Parking Brake85
Park Assist86
Visual and Audio Feedback86
Controlling Audible Feedback87
Limitations and False Warnings87
Other Parking Aids87
Vehicle Hold88
Traction Control89
Acceleration Modes90
Saved Settings91
Driver Profiles91
Displaying Trip Information93
Trip Information93
Rear Facing Camera(S)94
Camera Location94
Pedestrian Warning System95
Towing and Accessories96
Carrying Accessories96
Trailer Towing96
Tire Pressures When Towing97
Before Towing a Trailer97
Towing Guidelines97
Trailer Mode98
Trailer Brakes98
Trailer Sway Mitigation99
Parking with a Trailer99
Electrical Connections100
Impact on Range101
Autopilot102
About Autopilot102
How It Works102
Autopilotfeatures104
Autopilot Settings104
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control104
Auto Lane Change105
Take over Immediately109
Autopark110
To Use Autopark110
To Cancel Parking111
Summon112
Before Using Summon112
Operating Range112
Using Summon113
Limitations and Warnings116
Active Safety Features119
Lane Assist119
Steering Interventions119
Lane Departure Avoidance119
Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance120
Limitations and Inaccuracies121
Collision Avoidance Assist122
Forward Collision Warning122
Automatic Emergency Braking123
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert123
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration124
How Speed Assist Works125
Controlling Speed Assist125
Speed Assist125
Cabin Camera126
Cabin Radar127
Dashcam, Sentry, and Security128
Safety & Security Settings128
About the Security System128
Parental Controls128
PIN to Drive129
Speed Limit Mode129
Dashcam130
Sentry Mode132
USB Drive Requirements for Recording Videos134
Overview of Climate Controls135
Adjusting Climate Control Settings135
Climate135
Operating Climate Controls135
Cabin Overheat Protection138
Climate Control Operating Tips138
Adjusting the Front and Rear Vents140
Cold Weather Best Practices142
Before Driving142
While Driving143
After Driving144
Hot Weather Best Practices145
Navigation and Entertainment146
Maps and Navigation146
Navigating to a Destination147
Charging Locations149
Predicting Energy Usage150
Online Routing150
Trip Planner150
Map Updates151
Media152
Volume Controls152
Media Settings152
Searching Audio Content153
Playing Media from Devices153
Theater, Arcade, and Toybox154
Electric Vehicle Components157
High Voltage Components157
Charging Equipment157
Charging and Energy Consumption157
Battery Care159
High Voltage Battery Information159
Opening the Charge Port161
Charging Instructions161
Charge Port Light162
Charging Status162
During Charging162
Stopping Charging163
Charge Settings163
Manually Releasing Charge Cable165
Create a Schedule167
Scheduled Precondition and Charge167
Getting Maximum Range169
Range Assurance169
Energy App170
High Voltage Battery Health171
Maintenance172
Software Updates172
Loading New Software172
Maintenance Service Intervals173
Maintaining Tire Pressures175
Tire Care and Maintenance175
Checking and Adjusting Tire Pressures175
Asymmetric Tires177
Removing and Installing Aero Covers177
Removing and Installing Lug Nut Covers178
Wheel Configuration178
Tire Pressure Monitoring178
TPMS Malfunction179
Seasonal Tire Types179
Driving in Low Temperatures180
Using Tire Chains180
Cleaning the Exterior181
Cleaning181
Cleaning the Interior182
Chrome and Metal Surfaces183
Polishing, Touch Up, and Body Repair183
Using a Car Cover184
Floor Mats184
Windshield Wiper Blades, Jets and Fluid185
Topping up Windshield Washer Fluid185
Checking and Cleaning Wiper Blades185
Replacing Wiper Blades185
Cleaning Washer Jets186
Jacking and Lifting187
Parts and Accessories188
Parts, Accessories, and Modifications188
Body Repairs188
Installing Front License Plate Bracket189
Using RFID Transponders189
Temporary Tire Repair Kit191
Tire Inflation191
Do It Yourself Maintenance193
Specifications194
Identification Labels194
Vehicle Identification Number194
Emission Control Label194
Vehicle Loading195
Exterior Dimensions197
Interior Dimensions197
Dimensions197
Cargo Volume198
Motor Type(S)199
Subsystems199
Battery - Low Voltage200
Battery - High Voltage200
Wheel Specifications (Factory)201
Tire Specifications (Factory)201
Wheels and Tires201
Understanding Tire Markings202
Uniform Tire Quality Grading204
Tire and Loading Glossaries204
General Wheel and Tire Terms204
Load Carrying Definitions205
Pneumatic Radial Tire Definitions205
Instructions for Transporters208
Secure the Tires210
In Case of Emergency212
Contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance212
Regional Phone Number(S)212
Running out of Range213
Opening the Hood with no Power214
Jump Starting216
Opening Doors with no Power218
Submerged Vehicle Guidance219
Troubleshooting220
Troubleshooting Alerts220
About this Owner Information276
Document Applicability276
Consumer Information277
Feature Availability Statement277
Disclaimers278
Event Data Recorder (EDR)278
Vehicle Telematics278
Data Sharing278
Reporting Safety Defects280
Contacting Tesla280
Reporting Safety Defects - US280
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)280
Radio Frequency Information281
Certification Conformity281
Radiation Exposure Statement282
Déclaration D'exposition aux Radiations282
Index283

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Brand	Tesla
Model	MODEL Y 2025+
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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