Model Y automatically shifts into Park to prevent roll-away
while driving in low speeds. This happens whenever you
connect a charge cable, unbuckle your seat belt, or open the
door while in Drive, Reverse, or Neutral. Ensure the charge
cable is removed, buckle your seat belt, and close the door
before shifting out of Park.
Attempting to engage the parking brake above 8 km/h will
result in emergency braking (see Braking and Stopping on
page 81).
NOTE: In emergency situations, if the brakes are not
functioning properly, you can press and hold the
Park button
on the touchscreen's drive mode strip to bring Model Y to a
stop. Do not use this method to stop the vehicle unless
absolutely necessary.
NOTE: You must always press the brake pedal to shift from
Park.
CAUTION: Model Y will not shift from Park if a charge
cable is plugged in, or if the charge port is unable to
determine whether a charging cable is plugged in. In
situations when Model Y does not shift from Park,
check the touchscreen for instructions on how to
proceed.
WARNING: It is the driver's responsibility to always
ensure the vehicle is in Park before exiting. Never rely
on Model Y to automatically shift into Park for you.
Drive
To manually shift into Drive, swipe up on the drive mode strip
located on the touchscreen or, if the touchscreen is
unavailable, press D on the drive mode selector located on
the
overhead console. You can shift into Drive when Model Y
is stopped or moving less than 8 km/h in Reverse.
Reverse
To manually shift into Reverse, swipe down on the drive mode
strip located on the touchscreen or, if the touchscreen is
unavailable, press R on the drive mode selector located on
the
overhead console. You can shift into Reverse when Model
Y is stopped or moving less than 8 km/h in Drive. You can
manually close the park assist view on the touchscreen by
touching the X in the upper corner.
Neutral
Neutral allows Model Y to roll freely when you are not
pressing the brake pedal. To shift into Neutral, do any of the
following:
•
Open Controls, then press and hold the Neutral icon until
Model Y engages Neutral.
•
Choose Neutral from the drive mode selector on the
overhead console.
NOTE: You must press the brake pedal to shift out of Neutral
if Model Y is moving slower than approximately 8 km/h.
Model Y
automatically shifts into Park when you open the
driver's door to exit the vehicle unless the vehicle is in certain
modes such as Tow or Car Wash Mode which allows the
vehicle to stay in Neutral even when you leave.
Keeping Your Vehicle in Neutral (Tow
Mode)
To keep Model Y in Neutral when you exit, allowing it to roll
freely (for example, pulling onto a flatbed truck), you must
activate
Tow Mode:
1. Shift into Park.
2.
Press the brake pedal.
3.
Touch Controls > Service > Towing. The touchscreen
displays a message reminding you how to properly
transport Model Y.
4.
Touch Enter Tow Mode. Model Y is now free-rolling and
can be rolled slowly (no faster than walking speed) for
short distances or winched (for example, onto a flatbed
truck).
For more information on Tow Mode, see Activate Tow Mode
on page 206.
NOTE: In Tow Mode, Model Y does not shift into a drive
mode. You must first cancel Tow Mode by touching Exit Tow
Mode. Tow Mode also cancels if you use the touchscreen to
shift into Park.
Shifting
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