Displays the local or destination weather
conditions. Touch to display more detailed
information about the weather and air
quality, including chance of rain, humidity,
and UV index. Requires premium
connectivity.
Displays the current temperature. If your
vehicle is equipped with premium
connectivity, you can also touch to display
more detailed information about the weather
and air quality, including chance of rain,
humidity, and UV index.
Displays on the touchscreen status bar only
when Model Y detects that the local Air
Quality Index (AQI) value is poor. A poor
AQI will have yellow, orange, red, purple, or
maroon numbers. Touch to display more
detailed information about the weather and
air quality, including chance of rain,
humidity, and UV index. Requires premium
connectivity.
4:20 pm Your vehicle automatically updates the time.
If the time is incorrect, confirm your vehicle
has internet and GPS connectivity with the
latest software.
Displays on the touchscreen status bar only
when Model Y detects a programmed
HomeLink within range, and the
touchscreen is not already displaying the
HomeLink screen or popup. See Smart
Garage on page 63.
Displays on the touchscreen status bar only
when Model Y is parked. Add, configure
(including Valet Mode and Use Easy Entry),
or quickly switch driver profiles. Driver
profiles can also be accessed from the top
of any Controls screen. See Driver Profiles
on page 89.
Available when Model Y is parked, touch to
manually enable or disable Sentry Mode for
the current drive cycle. To automatically turn
Sentry Mode on (or off) every time you leave
your vehicle, enable the setting from
Controls > Safety > Sentry Mode. See Sentry
Mode on page 130 for more information.
NOTE: If you turn Sentry Mode on or off
from Controls > Sentry Mode, the shortcuts
on the vehicle's touchscreen and mobile app
will only work for the current drive cycle.
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.
Displays when Model Y is connected to a
Wi-Fi network.
Displays when Model Y is connected to a
cellular network. Touch this icon for quick
access to Wi-Fi settings.
Displays when Model Y cellular connectivity
is unavailable. Touch this icon for quick
access to Wi-Fi settings.
Status of the front passenger airbag (see
Airbags on page 52).
Appears when your vehicle's GPS location is
actively being accessed in the Tesla mobile
app by the owner, an added driver, or a third
party app you're using. Tap the icon for
details. To disable, navigate to Safety >
Allow Mobile Access on the touchscreen.
Displays when a feature using sound
detection is active (including voice
commands) (see Sound Detection on page
277).
Displays when the cabin camera is actively
monitoring driver attentiveness while
Autopilot is engaged (see Autopilot
Features on page 102).
Popup Messages and Vehicle Alerts
Popup messages appear at the bottom of the touchscreen.
For example, a seat belt reminder appears if a seat belt is
unfastened in an occupied seat, an alert appears to notify you
of an incoming phone call, a text message appears (when
applicable), and voice commands appear when in use. If
applicable, touch options from these popup messages (for
example, accept/decline a phone call, choose an option from
the headlight menu, etc.). To dismiss a popup message,
swipe it downward.
If an alert appears on your vehicle's touchscreen, touch Learn
More for more details regarding the alert and how it can be
resolved. You can view a list of vehicle alerts and
notifications by touching the bell icon at the top of Controls.
NOTE: Not all alerts provide additional information at this
time.
Touchscreen
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