NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle configuration,
options purchased, and software version, your vehicle may
not be equipped with Dashcam or the features may not
operate exactly as described. It is your sole responsibility to
consult and comply with all local regulations and property
restrictions regarding the use of cameras.
Dashcam records video footage of your vehicle's
surroundings while driving. Use Dashcam to record driving
incidents or other notable events, like you would for an
external dashcam on other vehicles.
The Dashcam icon is located in the app launcher. You can add
the Dashcam app to the bottom bar for easy access (see
Customizing My Apps on page 7). When Model Y is in Park,
touching the Dashcam icon displays the Viewer (see Viewing
Video Recordings on page 132).
To protect your privacy, video recordings are saved locally to
a formatted USB flash drive's onboard memory. Recordings
are not sent to Tesla.
Model Y does not record videos when
Dashcam is Off.
How to Use Dashcam
1.
Format a USB flash drive. Dashcam requires a properly
formatted USB drive inserted in your vehicle's USB port to
store and retrieve footage. Vehicles manufactured
beginning approximately 2020 are equipped with a pre-
formatted USB flash drive in the glove box. There are two
ways to format the flash drive if needed:
◦ Format the flash drive with Model Y. Insert the flash
drive into the USB port and navigate to Controls >
Safety > Format USB Drive.
◦
Format the flash drive on a computer. See USB Drive
Requirements for Recording Videos on page 132 for
more information.
2. Insert the USB flash drive into your vehicle's USB port,
preferably the one in the glovebox (if equipped).
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.
3.
Enable Dashcam by touching Controls > Safety >
Dashcam. Dashcam allows you to choose how and when
footage is saved. You can choose between:
◦
Auto: Dashcam automatically saves a recording to the
USB drive when Model Y detects a safety-critical
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 Dashcam
automatically saves a recording of a safety-critical
event (for example, amount of force, whether or not
airbags deploy, etc.). Do not rely on Dashcam to
automatically record all safety-critical events.
◦
Manual: You must manually touch the Dashcam icon to
save a recording of the most recent ten minutes of
footage.
◦ On Honk: When you press the horn, Dashcam saves a
recording of the most recent ten minutes of footage.
You can enable this along with Auto or Manual
simultaneously.
4.
Once enabled, the Dashcam icon indicates when footage
is saved.
You can also view the status of the Dashcam
icon in Controls.
The icon changes to show the status of Dashcam:
RECORDING: Dashcam is recording. To
save video footage, touch the icon. To
pause recording, press and hold the icon.
AVAILABLE: Dashcam Is available but not
actively recording. Touch the dashcam icon
to start recording footage.
PAUSED: Dashcam is paused. To resume
recording, touch the icon. To avoid losing
video footage, pause Dashcam before
removing the flash drive.
BUSY: Dashcam is in the process of
loading, saving, or overwriting footage.
While dashcam is busy, footage is not being
captured and recorded.
SAVED: Footage is saved. You can also
save Dashcam clips by touching the
Dashcam icon in the app launcher while
Driving.
5.
When your desired footage is saved, view the clips on the
touchscreen or a computer:
◦
Touchscreen: Ensure Model Y is in Park and touch the
Dashcam icon in the app launcher. Videos are
organized by timestamp. See Viewing Video
Recordings on page 132 for more information.
◦
Computer: Insert the USB flash drive into a computer
and navigate to the TeslaCam folder. Videos are
organized by timestamp. See Viewing Video
Recordings on page 132 for more information.
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