Service Intervals
Tesla recommends the following maintenance items and
intervals, as applicable to your vehicle, to ensure continued
reliability and efficiency of your Model Y.
For additional information on vehicle alerts, see
Troubleshooting Alerts on page 218.
• Brake fluid health check every 4 years (replace if
necessary)*.
•
Cabin air filter replacement every 2 years.
•
HEPA filter (x2) and carbon filter (x2) replacement every 3
years.
•
Clean and lubricate brake calipers every year or 12,500
miles (20,000 km) if in an area where roads are salted
during winter.
•
Rotate tires every 10,000 km or if tread depth difference
is
1.5 mm or greater, whichever comes first.
*Heavy brake usage due to towing, mountain descents, or
performance driving -- especially for vehicles in hot and
humid environments -- may necessitate more frequent brake
fluid checks and replacements.
NOTE: Any damage caused by opening the Battery coolant
reservoir is excluded from the warranty.
NOTE: The above intervals are based on typical driving
behaviors and scenarios. Depending on various
circumstances such as driving behavior, usage,
environmental conditions, etc., the above maintenance items
may need to be performed more or less frequently than
specified. Additionally, the above list should not be
considered comprehensive and does not include consumable
parts such as
windshield wipers, brake pads, low voltage
battery, fluids and refrigerants, etc.
NOTE: Damages or failures caused by maintenance or repairs
performed by non-Tesla certified technicians are not covered
by the warranty.
For more do-it-yourself maintenance procedures and
information, see
https://www.tesla.com/support/do-it-
yourself-guides.
Schedule Service
Scheduling a service visit through the mobile app is easy.
After touching Service, select the type of service needed and
follow the directions in the mobile app. Provide as much
detail as possible to better help the Service team identify the
cause of concern, such as:
•
Photos, sound recordings, or videos.
•
Date(s), time(s), and time zone when the issue occurred.
•
Country of use and location.
•
Approximate speed the vehicle was traveling (if
applicable).
• Environmental conditions (rain, snow, cold, etc.).
• Road name and type of road (if applicable).
• Quality of lane markings (if applicable).
•
Applicable vehicle settings.
•
Identifiable symptoms.
Visit https://www.tesla.com/support/service-visits for more
information on scheduling service.
Daily Checks
• Check the Battery’s charge level, displayed on the
touchscreen or mobile app.
•
Check the condition and pressure of each tire (see Tire
Care and Maintenance on page 173).
•
Check that all exterior lights, horn, turn signals, and
wipers and washers are working.
•
Check for any unexpected indicator lights or vehicle
alerts on the touchscreen.
•
Check the operation of the brakes, including the parking
brake.
NOTE: Because Model Y uses regenerative braking (see
Regenerative Braking on page 82), the brake pads are
typically used less frequently than those in traditional
braking systems. To avoid the accumulation of rust and
corrosion, Tesla recommends frequently pressing the
brake pedal to apply the mechanical brakes, which dries
the brake pads and rotors.
•
Check the operation of the seat belts (see Seat Belts on
page 39).
• Look for abnormal fluid deposits underneath Model Y that
might indicate a leak. It is normal for a small pool of water
to form (caused by the air conditioning system’s
dehumidifying process).
• Look around the exterior of Model Y and immediately
remove any corrosive substances (such as bird droppings,
tree resin, tar spots, dead insects, industrial fallout, etc.)
to prevent damage to the exterior (see
Cleaning on page
179).
Weekly Checks
•
During wet weather, clean Autopilot cameras weekly (see
Cleaning a Camera on page 179). Otherwise, clean them
monthly during dry weather.
Monthly Checks
•
Check windshield washer fluid level and top up if
necessary (see Topping Up Windshield Washer Fluid on
page 183).
•
Check that the air conditioning system is operating
correctly (see Operating Climate Controls on page 133).
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