TESLA MODEL Y 2023 Owners Manual

MODEL Y
OWNER

YOUR OWNER

Overview................................................................3
Exterior Overview............................................................................3
Interior Overview.............................................................................4
Touchscreen Overview..................................................................5
Opening and Closing.......................................10
Keys.....................................................................................................10
Doors..................................................................................................14
Windows............................................................................................17
Rear Trunk.........................................................................................18
Front Trunk......................................................................................20
Interior Storage and Electronics..............................................23
Seating and Safety Restraints.....................27
Front and Rear Seats...................................................................27
Seat Belts.........................................................................................33
Child Safety Seats.........................................................................36
Airbags..............................................................................................43
Driving..................................................................50
Driver Profiles.................................................................................50
Steering Wheel...............................................................................52
Mirrors...............................................................................................54
Starting and Powering Off.........................................................55
Shifting..............................................................................................56
Lights.................................................................................................58
Car Status..........................................................................................61
Wipers and Washers....................................................................64
Braking and Stopping..................................................................65
Traction Control.............................................................................69
Park Assist.......................................................................................70
Vehicle Hold....................................................................................72
Acceleration Modes......................................................................73
Track Mode......................................................................................74
Trip Information.............................................................................76
Rear Facing Camera(s)...............................................................77
Pedestrian Warning System......................................................78
Towing and Accessories.............................................................79
Cold Weather Best Practices....................................................85
Autopilot..............................................................88
About Autopilot.............................................................................88
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control.....................................................91
Autosteer.........................................................................................96
Navigate on Autopilot................................................................101
Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control.....................................104
Autopark...........................................................................................111
Summon...........................................................................................113
Smart Summon..............................................................................116
Active Safety Features...................................119
Lane Assist......................................................................................119
Collision Avoidance Assist........................................................122
Speed Assist..................................................................................125
Cabin Camera................................................................................126
Using the Touchscreen..................................127
Climate Controls...........................................................................127
Phone, Calendar, and Web Conferencing...........................133
Voice Commands.........................................................................136
Safety & Security Settings.......................................................138
Dashcam.........................................................................................140
Sentry Mode..................................................................................142
USB Drive Requirements for Recording Videos..............144
Smart Garage Connectivity.....................................................145
Connecting to Wi-Fi...................................................................148
Software Updates........................................................................149
Mobile App......................................................................................151
Navigation and Entertainment...................153
Maps and Navigation..................................................................153
Media................................................................................................159
Theater, Arcade, and Toybox...................................................162
Charging and Energy Consumption........165
Electric Vehicle Components..................................................165
High Voltage Battery Information.........................................167
Charging Instructions.................................................................169
Scheduled Charging and Scheduled Departure..............174
Getting Maximum Range..........................................................175
Maintenance......................................................177
Maintenance Service Intervals................................................177
Tire Care and Maintenance......................................................184
Cleaning...........................................................................................191
Windshield Wiper Blades, Jets and Fluid...........................195
Jacking and Lifting......................................................................197
Parts and Accessories................................................................198
Do It Yourself Maintenance....................................................206
Specifications..................................................207
Identification Labels..................................................................207
Vehicle Loading..........................................................................208
Dimensions.....................................................................................210
Subsystems....................................................................................213
Wheels and Tires..........................................................................215
Roadside Assistance.....................................222
Contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance...............................222
Instructions for Transporters..................................................223
Running Out of Range..............................................................226
Jump Starting...............................................................................227
Troubleshooting.............................................229
Troubleshooting Alerts.............................................................229
Contents

Consumer Information..................................281
About this Owner Information...............................................281
Feature Availability Statement..............................................282
Disclaimers....................................................................................283
Reporting Safety Defects........................................................285
Certification Conformity..........................................................286
Index...................................................................289
Contents

1.
Exterior lights (Lights on page 58)
2.
Autopilot camera (About Autopilot on page 88)
3.
Front door handle (Using Exterior Door Handles on page 14)
4.
Key card sensor (Keys on page 10), Autopilot camera (About Autopilot on page 88)
5.
Rear door handle (Using Exterior Door Handles on page 14)
6.
Charge port (Charging Instructions on page 169)
7.
Autopilot cameras (About Autopilot on page 88)
8.
Exterior mirrors (Mirrors on page 54)
9.
Radar sensor, if equipped (hidden from view) (About Autopilot on page 88)
10.
Hood/front trunk (Front Trunk on page 20)
11.
Front tow eye cover (Instructions for Transporters on page 223)
12.
Wheels and tires (Wheels and Tires on page 215)
13.
Rear trunk (Rear Trunk on page 18)
14.
Rear view camera (Rear Facing Camera(s) on page 77)
15.
Rear tow eye cover (Instructions for Transporters on page 223)
Exterior Overview
3Overview

1.
Door open button (Opening Doors from the Interior on page 14)
2.
Turn signal stalk (High Beam Headlights on page 59), Turn Signals on page 60, and Windshield Washers on page
64)
3.
Horn (Horn on page 53)
4.
Drive stalk (How to Shift on page 56, Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on page 91, Autosteer on page 96)
5.
Touchscreen (Touchscreen Overview on page 5)
6.
Driver dome light (Lights on page 58)
7.
Cabin camera (Cabin Camera on page 126)
8.
Hazard warning flashers (Hazard Warning Flashers on page 60)
9.
Passenger dome light (Lights on page 58)
10.
Climate control vent (see Climate Controls on page 127)
11.
Power window switches (Windows on page 17)
12.
Manual door release (Opening Doors from the Interior on page 14)
13.
Left scroll button (Scroll Buttons on page 52)
14.
Brake pedal (Braking and Stopping on page 65)
15.
Accelerator pedal (Regenerative Braking on page 66)
16.
Right scroll button (Scroll Buttons on page 52)
17.
Center console (Interior Storage and Electronics on page 23)
18.
Glovebox (Glovebox on page 23)
Interior Overview
4MODEL Y Owner

WARNING: Always pay attention to road and traffic conditions when driving. To minimize driver distraction and
ensure the safety of vehicle occupants as well as other road users, avoid using the touchscreen to adjust
settings while the vehicle is in motion.
Use the touchscreen to control many features that, in traditional cars, are controlled using physical buttons (for example, adjusting the cabin heating and air conditioning, headlights, etc.). You also use the touchscreen to control
media, navigate, use entertainment features, and customize
Model Y to suit your preferences. For hands-free access
to common touchscreen controls, use voice commands (see
Voice Commands on page 136).
If the touchscreen is unresponsive or demonstrates unusual behavior, you can restart it (see Restarting the
Touchscreen on page 7).
NOTE: Illustrations are provided to improve conceptual understanding only. Depending on vehicle options, software
version, market region and regional and language settings, the details displayed on the screen will differ.
1.
Status bar: This area on the top of the touchscreen displays the time of day, the outside temperature, and the
following icons:
Touch to lock/unlock all doors and trunks.4:20 pmYour vehicle automatically updates the time. If the time is incorrect, confirm your vehicle has
internet and GPS connectivity with the latest software.
Touchscreen Overview
5Overview

Displays on the touchscreen status bar only when Model Y detects a programmed HomeLink
within range, and the touchscreen is not already displaying the HomeLink screen or popup. See
Smart Garage Connectivity on page 145.
Displays on the touchscreen status bar only when Model Y is parked. Add, configure (including
Valet Mode and Use Easy Entry), or quickly switch driver profiles. Driver profiles can also be
accessed from the top of any Controls screen. See
Driver Profiles on page 50.
Available when Model Y is parked, touch to manually enable or disable Sentry Mode for the
current drive cycle. To automatically turn Sentry Mode on (or
off) every time you leave your
vehicle, enable the setting from
Controls > Safety > Sentry Mode. See Sentry Mode on page 142
for more information.
NOTE: If you turn Sentry Mode on or off from Controls > Sentry Mode, the shortcuts on the
vehicle

5. Climate controls (driver): Use the left and right arrows to decrease/increase cabin temperature. Touch Split on
the popup to display separate controls for the driver and passenger. Touch the temperature icon to customize
climate control settings (see
Climate Controls on page 127). The passenger climate controls display when
temperature controls have been Split to provide separate controls for the driver and passenger.
6.
My Apps: For one-touch access to frequently used apps and controls, you can choose what displays here. See
Customizing My Apps on page 8.
7.
App Launcher: Touch the app launcher to open the app tray. Then touch any app to open it. The app you choose
displays on top of the map. To close an app, drag it downward.
8.
Recent App(s): Displays the most recently used app(s). The number of recent apps displayed here depends on
how many apps have been added to
My Apps. If you add the maximum number of apps to My Apps, only the
most recent app displays.
9.
Volume Control: Controls the volume of media player and phone calls (see Volume Controls on page 159). The
volume of navigation instructions is controlled separately (see
Maps and Navigation on page 153).
Popup Messages and Vehicle Alerts
Popup messages appear at the bottom of the touchscreen. For example, a seat belt reminder appears if a seat belt is unfastened in an occupied seat, an alert appears to notify you of an incoming phone call, a text message appears (when applicable), and voice commands appear when in use. If applicable, touch options from these popup messages (for example, accept/decline a phone call, choose an option from the headlight menu, etc.). To dismiss a
popup message, swipe it downward.
If an alert appears on your vehicle

3.
After a few seconds, the Tesla logo appears. Wait approximately 30 seconds for the touchscreen to restart. If the
touchscreen is still unresponsive or demonstrating unusual behavior after a few minutes, try power cycling the
vehicle (if possible). See
Power Cycling the Vehicle on page 55.
NOTE: Pressing the scroll buttons only restarts the touchscreen. It does not restart any other vehicle component and
does not power
Model Y off and on.
Customizing My Apps
For one-touch access to commonly used apps and controls, you can customize what displays in the My Apps area on
the touchscreen