tires TESLA MODEL Y 2020 Owner´s Manual

Understanding Tire Markings
Laws require tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information
identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire. It also provides the tire identification number
(TIN) for certification of safety standards, and in case of a recall.
1Tire category. P indicates that the tire is for passenger vehicles.2Tire width. This 3-digit number is the width (in millimeters) of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge.3Aspect ratio. This 2-digit number is the sidewall height as a percentage of the tread width. So, if the tread width is 205 mm, and the aspect ratio is 50, the sidewall height is 102 mm.4Tire construction. R indicates that the tire is of Radial ply construction.5Wheel diameter. This 2-digit number is the diameter of the wheel rim in inches.6Load index. This 2 or 3-digit number is the weight each tire can support. This number is not always shown.7Speed rating. When stated, indicates the maximum speed (in mph) at which the tire can be used for
extended periods. Q=99 mph (160 km/h), R=106 mph (170 km/h), S=112 mph (180 km/h), T=118 mph (190 km/h), U=124 mph (200 km/h), H=130 mph (210 km/h), V=149 mph (240 km/h), W=168 mph
(270 km/h), Y=186 mph (300 km/h).
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186MODEL Y OWNER

8Load range. Shown as Standard Load (SL) or Extra Load (XL), the load range determines how much weight
your tires can support at a
specified tire pressure. When replacing tires, only use tires of the same load range.
If towing with snow tires, ensure they are the same load range of the tires your vehicle came equipped with.
9Tire composition and materials. The number of plies in both the tread area and the sidewall area indicates
how many layers of rubber coated material make up the structure of the tire. Information is also provided on the type of materials used.10Maximum tire load. The maximum load which can be carried by the tire.11Maximum permissible inflation pressure. This pressure should not be used for normal driving.12U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN). Begins with the letters DOT and indicates that the tire meets all
federal standards. The next 2 digits/letters represent the plant code where it was manufactured, and the last
4 digits represent the week and year of manufacture. For example, the number 1712 is used to represent the 17th week of 2012. The other numbers are marketing codes used at the manufacturer’s discretion. This
information can be used to contact consumers if a tire defect requires a recall.13Treadwear grade. This number indicates the tire’s wear rate. The higher the treadwear number is, the longer it
should take for the tread to wear down. A tire rated at 400, for example, lasts twice as long as a tire rated at
200.14Traction grade. Indicates a tire’s ability to stop on wet roads. A higher graded tire should allow you to stop
your vehicle in a shorter distance than a tire with a lower grade. Traction is graded from highest to lowest as
AA, A, B, and C.15Temperature grade. The tire’s resistance to heat is grade A, B, or C, with A indicating the greatest resistance.
This grading is provided for a correctly
inflated tire, which is being used within its speed and loading limits.
Wheels and Tires
187Specifications

BeadThe inner edge of a tire that is shaped to fit to the rim and form an air tight seal. The
bead is constructed of steel wires which are wrapped, or reinforced, by the ply cords.Cold Tire PressureThe air pressure in a tire that has been standing in excess of three hours, or driven for less than one mile.Curb WeightThe weight of a standard vehicle, including any optional equipment fitted, and with the
correct
fluid levels.
Gross Vehicle WeightThe maximum permissible weight of a vehicle with driver, passengers, load, luggage,
and equipment.kPa (kilo pascal)A metric unit used to measure pressure. One kilo pascal equals approximately 0.145 psi.Maximum Inflation
Pressure
The maximum pressure to which the tire should be inflated. This pressure is given on
the tire side wall in psi (lbf/in2).
CAUTION: This pressure marked on the tire is the maximum allowed by the tire
manufacturer. It is not the pressure Tesla recommends using for Model Y.
Maximum Loaded
Vehicle WeightThe sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options weight.Production Options
WeightThe combined weight of options installed which weigh in excess of 3 lb more than the standard items that they replaced, and are not already considered in curb or accessory
weights.PSI (lbf/in2)Pounds per square inch (the unit used to measure tire pressure).Recommended Tire
Inflation Pressure
Tire inflation pressure, established by Tesla, which is based on the type of tires that are
mounted on the vehicle at the factory. This information can be found on the Tire and
Loading Information label located on the door pillar.RimThe metal support for a tire, or tire and tube, upon which the tire beads are seated.Vehicle Capacity
WeightThe number of seats multiplied by 150 lbs plus the rated amount of load/luggage.
Load Carrying Definitions
Normal occupant weight68 kilograms (150 lbs) times the number of occupants specified in the second column
of the tables for calculating load limits (see
Vehicle Loading on page 179).
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle.Passenger car tireA tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 pounds or less.Rim diameterNominal diameter of the bead seat.Rim size designationRim diameter and width.Rim type designationThe manufacturing industry

Wheel-holding
fixture
The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly securely during testing.
Wheels and Tires
191Specifications

DO NOT TRANSPORT WITH
WHEELS ON THE GROUND
The rear motor in Model Y generates power when the
wheels spin. Always transport
Model Y with all four tires
off the ground. Ensure that the tires are unable to spin
at any time during transport.
WARNING: NEVER TRANSPORT YOUR VEHICLE
WITH THE TIRES IN A POSITION WHERE THEY
CAN SPIN. DOING SO CAN LEAD TO
SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE AND OVERHEATING. IN
RARE CASES EXTREME OVERHEATING MAY
CAUSE THE SURROUNDING COMPONENTS TO
IGNITE.
Do not transport Model Y using any method that is not
specified by Tesla. Adhere to the instructions provided
in the following sections and observe all warnings and
cautions provided. Damage caused by improper
transporting of your vehicle is not covered by the
warranty.
NOTE: Tesla is not liable or responsible for reimbursing
services not dispatched through Tesla Roadside Assistance.
Approved Methods for Transporting
NOTE: The tires are allowed to rotate slowly (under 3
mph or 5 km/h) and for a very short distance (less than
30 feet or 10 meters) only when Transport Mode is
enabled (see
Activate Transport Mode on page )
while the vehicle is being winched onto a
flatbed truck
or pulled out of a parking space for repositioning.
Exceeding these boundaries can lead to
significant

damage and overheating that is not covered by the
warranty.
A flatbed truck or comparable transport vehicle is the
recommended method of transporting
Model Y. The
vehicle can face either direction when using a
flatbed.
If Model Y must be transported without a flatbed truck,
then wheel lifts and dollies must be used to ensure that
all four wheels are
off of the ground. This method may
only be used for a maximum of
35 miles (55 km), and
must not exceed the manufacturer speed rating of the
dollies. With this method, Tesla recommends the vehicle
facing forward so that the front wheels are lifted and the rear wheels are on dollies.
CAUTION: Enable Transport Mode (see Activate
Transport Mode on page ) before winching
Model Y onto a flatbed truck (see Pull Onto
Flatbed Truck From Front on page and Pull
Onto Flatbed Truck From Rear on page ). If
Transport Mode is not available or the
touchscreen is not accessible, self-loading dollies
or tire skates must be used to load the vehicle
into the approved transportation position. Tesla is
not responsible for any damage caused by or
during the transport of Model Y, including
personal property damage or damage caused by
using self-loading dollies or tire skates.
WARNING: Model Y is equipped with high voltage
components that may be compromised as a result
of a collision (see High Voltage Components on
page 154). Before transporting Model Y, it is
important to assume these components are
energized. Always follow high voltage safety
precautions (wearing personal protection
equipment, etc.) until emergency response
professionals have evaluated the vehicle and can
accurately confirm that all high voltage systems
are no longer energized. Failure to do so may
result in serious injury.
Activate Transport Mode
Transport Mode keeps the parking brake disengaged
while winching
Model Y onto a flatbed truck. When
active, Transport Mode displays a message indicating that the vehicle will remain free-rolling. The following
are required to enable Transport Mode:

2.
Release the rear tow eye cover by pressing firmly on
its top right perimeter until it pivots inward, then
gently pulling the raised section toward you.
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with a hitch receiver cannot
be pulled from the rear tow eye. Use the tow bar or
hitch receiver only to pull the vehicle to a safe
location, such as onto a
flatbed truck. Do not
transport the vehicle with wheels on the ground.
3.
Fully insert the tow eye into the opening, then turn it
counter-clockwise until securely fastened.
4.
Attach the winch cable to the tow eye.
CAUTION: Before pulling, make sure the tow
eye is securely tightened.
5.
Activate Transport Mode.
6.
Pull Model Y slowly onto the flatbed truck.
Secure the Tires
The vehicle

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Charging speed reduced
High temperature detected by Mobile Connector
High temperature detected by Mobile Connector alerts indicate the outlet used to charge is becoming too warm, so charging has been slowed to protect the
outlet.
This is not typically an issue with your vehicle or your
Mobile Connector, but rather an issue with the outlet. A
warm outlet may be caused by a plug that is not fully inserted, a loose building wiring connection to the outlet, or an outlet that is beginning to wear out.
To regain normal charge speed, make sure your adapter
is fully plugged into the outlet. If charging speed does not return to normal, contact an electrician to inspect the outlet and building wiring connections to the outlet and complete any repairs needed.
If the outlet is worn, it should be replaced with a high-
quality outlet. Consider upgrading to a Tesla Wall
Connector for greater convenience and highest charging speed.
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12V battery must be replaced soon
Software updates will not complete
until serviced
The 12V battery has aged or degraded and needs to be
replaced. Until the battery is replaced, vehicle software updates will not complete.
It is recommended to replace the battery at your earliest convenience. In the meantime, continue normal use of the vehicle.
The vehicle is still OK to drive with this alert present, for
a period of time. However, if you continually delay the 12V battery replacement, the vehicle may eventually not have enough power to start or restart.
If the 12V battery is too low to turn on the vehicle or open the doors, follow the instructions in
Jump Starting
the 12V Battery on page 195.
For more information on the battery system, see Battery
Information on page 156.
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Electrical system power reduced
Vehicle may shut down
unexpectedly
The electrical system cannot maintain the voltage
required to support all vehicle features.
If you drive the vehicle while this alert is present, certain
features may be disabled or function at a reduced level due to the low voltage. It is also possible the vehicle will
shut down unexpectedly.
Try turning off non-critical features, like seat heaters or
cabin fans, to help the vehicle maintain electrical power
for as long as possible.
Eliminating or reducing usage of non-critical features
may allow the vehicle to reach its destination without
shutting down, although this is not guaranteed.
Schedule service before your next planned drive. The vehicle may shut down unexpectedly or may not restart without service.
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Air pressure below
recommendation for tires
Check pressure and refill air as
needed
This alert does NOT indicate that there is a flat tire.
The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) has detected that the air pressure in one or more of your
tires is at least 20% lower than the recommended cold tire pressure. This recommended pressure should be displayed on the Tire and Loading information label.
See Maintaining Tire Pressures on page 164 for detailed
information on how to keep the tires properly
inflated.
This alert may appear in cold weather because the tire pressure decreases when cold.

For more information on tire pressure and inflation, see
Tire Care and Maintenance on page 164.
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Air pressure in tires very low
PULL OVER SAFELY - Check for

A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System): 60
absolute speed limit: 117
access panel, removing: 174
accessories: 23
plugging into power socket: 23
accessories, towing: 73
adjacent lane speed: 111
aero covers: 166
air circulation: 125
air conditioning: 125
air distribution: 125
air filter: 128
air vents: 127
airbags: 37
alarm: 142
all-season tires: 168
Always Show Estimated Round Trip Energy: 132
ambient lights: 53
anti-lock braking (ABS): 60
application launcher: 4
audio: 46, 135, 137
equalizer: 137
immersive sound: 137
playing files: 135
steering wheel scroll button: 46
volume control: 135
auto fold: 48
auto high beam: 54
Auto Lane Change: 91
auto tilt: 48
AUTO wipers: 59
automatic emergency braking: 115
automatic navigation: 130
Autopark: 103
autopilot: 111
blind spot collision warning: 111
side collision warning: 111
Autopilot: 81, 84, 89, 91, 103, 105, 114, 117
Auto Lane Change: 91
automatic emergency braking: 114
Autopark: 103
Autosteer: 89
collision avoidance assist: 114
forward collision warning: 114
overtake acceleration: 84
overview: 81
speed assist: 117
speed limit warning: 117
staying within speed limits: 117
Summon: 105
Tra

liftgate: 16
adjust opening height: 16
opening: 16
lifting: 176
lights: 53, 54, 55
hazard warning: 55
headlights after exit: 54
turn signals: 55
load limits: 179
location tracking: 130
locking: 13
lug nut covers: 166
lumbar adjustment: 25
M
maintenance: 162, 164, 170, 173, 174
brake fluid, checking: 174
cleaning: 170
daily checks: 162
fluid replacement intervals: 162
monthly checks: 162
panel, removing: 174
replacing wiper blades: 173
service intervals: 162
tires: 164
washer fluid, topping up: 174
washer jets, cleaning: 173
map orientation: 130
map updates: 134
mats: 172
media: 135
mileage upon delivery: 200
mirrors: 48
mobile app: 151
mobile app access: 151
Mobile Connector: 155, 157
description: 155
using: 157
modifications: 177
motor specifications: 183
my car does what?: 198
N
naming: 123
Navigate on Autopilot: 93
navigating: 130, 131
NCC certifications: 202
Neutral gear: 51
NHTSA, contacting: 202
O
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration: 114
occupancy sensor: 39
occupant classification: 41
odometer: 7
off-road assist: 63
offset from speed limit: 117
Online Routing: 133
opening hood without power: 195
overhang dimensions: 181
overtake acceleration: 84
Owner Information, about: 198
P
Park Assist: 64
Park gear: 51
parking brake: 62
parking, using Autopark: 103
parking, using Summon: 105
parts replacement: 177
passenger detection: 39
passenger front airbag: 39
personal data, erasing: 124
phone: 8, 11, 138
adding as a key: 11
authenticating as a key: 8
removing as a key: 11
using: 138
phone app: 139
phone key: 8
PIN: 44
PIN to Drive: 142
power cycling: 49
power socket: 23
power windows: 15
powering on and off: 49
Proposition 65: 200
public charging stations: 155
R
radar: 81
radio: 135
Radio Frequency information: 202
range: 61, 67
driving tips to maximize: 67
regenerative braking: 61
range assurance: 68
Re-route: 133
Index