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Tesla MODEL Y - User Manual

Tesla MODEL Y
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MODEL
Y
OWNER'S MANUAL
North America

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Tesla MODEL Y Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTesla
ModelMODEL Y
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Keys

Three Types of Keys

Explains the authenticated phone, key card, and key fob options for accessing the Model Y.

Authenticated Phone

Details on using your smartphone as a key via Bluetooth for unlocking and operating the vehicle.

Key Card

Information on using the key card for unlocking, locking, and authenticating the vehicle.

Seat Belts

Wearing Seat Belts

Guidelines on wearing seat belts correctly for maximum safety in all seating positions.

Child Safety Seats

Guidelines for Seating Children

Recommendations for using child safety seats in the second row seats only.

Choosing a Child Safety Seat

Table and guidance on selecting child safety seats based on age, weight, and size.

Airbags

Passenger Front Airbag Status

Information on how the passenger front airbag status is displayed and controlled.

Driver Profiles

Creating a Driver Profile

How to save and manage seat, mirror, and steering wheel adjustments.

Braking and Stopping

Braking Systems

Overview of ABS, emergency braking, and brake system faults.

Getting Maximum Range

Driving Tips to Maximize Range

Habits and conditions that impact driving range and how to optimize it.

Range Assurance

How Model Y monitors energy and proximity to charging locations.

Dashcam

Using Dashcam

Instructions on how to use Dashcam, including recording, pausing, and saving clips.

About Autopilot

How It Works

Components of Autopilot and how they monitor the surrounding roadway.

Features

Overview of available Autopilot safety and convenience features.

Traffic-Aware Cruise Control

To Use Traffic-Aware Cruise Control

Instructions on how to activate and use Traffic-Aware Cruise Control for driving.

Autosteer

Operating Autosteer

How to enable, initiate, and operate Autosteer for automated steering.

Navigate on Autopilot

Enabling and Customizing Navigate on Autopilot

How to enable and configure Navigate on Autopilot settings for lane changes.

Autopark

To Use Autopark

Steps for using Autopark to maneuver Model Y into parallel and perpendicular parking spaces.

Summon

Before Using Summon

Enabling and customizing Summon settings like bumper clearance and distance.

Using Summon to Park and Retrieve Your Vehicle

Step-by-step guide to parking and retrieving Model Y using the mobile app.

Smart Summon

Before Using Smart Summon

Prerequisites for Smart Summon, including phone setup and vehicle readiness.

Lane Assist

Lane Assist

Overview of Lane Assist features and how they help maintain lane safety.

Collision Avoidance Assist

Forward Collision Warning

How Forward Collision Warning alerts drivers to potential frontal collisions.

Automatic Emergency Braking

How Automatic Emergency Braking applies brakes to reduce collision impact.

Speed Assist

How Speed Assist Works

How Speed Assist displays speed limits and warns drivers about exceeding them.

Controls

Autopilot

Controls for Autosteer, Navigate on Autopilot, Summon, and other driver assistance features.

Maps and Navigation

Navigating

Steps to navigate to a destination, including using voice commands and route planning.

Phone

Pairing a Bluetooth Phone

Step-by-step guide to pairing your phone with Model Y for calls and media.

Security Settings

About the Security System

Overview of the vehicle's security system, including alarms and key detection.

Sentry Mode

Using cameras and sensors to monitor surroundings when the vehicle is locked.

HomeLink Universal Transceiver

Programming HomeLink

Step-by-step instructions for programming HomeLink devices like garage door openers.

Software Updates

Loading New Software

How to install software updates wirelessly for new features and improvements.

Mobile App

To use the mobile app

Setup instructions for the Tesla mobile app to communicate with your Model Y.

Controls

Functions available in the mobile app's Controls tab for vehicle interaction.

Battery Information

About the Battery

Overview of the Model Y's battery system and its importance.

Battery Care

Guidelines for preserving battery health, including keeping it plugged in.

Maintenance Schedule

Tire Care and Maintenance

Maintaining Tire Pressures

How to check and adjust tire pressures for optimal safety and performance.

Jacking and Lifting

Vehicle Loading

Load Capacity Labeling

Information on how much weight Model Y can safely carry, including occupants and cargo.

Roadside Assistance

Instructions for Transporters

DO NOT TRANSPORT WITH WHEELS ON THE GROUND

Critical warning against transporting Model Y with wheels on the ground due to damage risk.

Reporting Safety Defects

Reporting Safety Defects - US

Instructions for reporting safety defects to NHTSA and Tesla in the US.

Troubleshooting Alerts

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