Viewing on a Computer

Insert the USB drive into a computer and navigate to the TeslaCam (if equipped) folder.
The TeslaCam folder contains sub-folders:
• Saved Clips: Contains all recordings that are saved using Dashcam.
• Sentry Clips: Contains recordings from all Sentry Mode security events. If storage space on the USB drive
becomes limited, the oldest Sentry Clips are deleted to provide space for new ones. Once deleted, you cannot
retrieve them.

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Operating Climate Controls
Overview of Climate Controls
Climate controls are available at the bottom of the touchscreen. By default, climate control is set to Auto, which
maintains optimum comfort in all but the most severe weather conditions. When you adjust the cabin temperature
while in the Auto setting, the system automatically adjusts the heating, air conditioning, air distribution, and fan
speed to maintain the cabin at your selected temperature.
Touch the displayed temperature at the bottom of the touchscreen to access the main climate controls screen,
where you can adjust your climate preferences. You can return to Auto at any time by touching Auto. Touch the
power button on the main climate controls screen to toggle on or off. For quick access to common controls, touch <
or > to display the climate popup.
While the cabin is warming up or cooling down, the fan speed may be reduced. The touchscreen displays Warming
Up or Cooling Down while getting to your preferred temperature.
NOTE: The climate control system is powered by the high voltage Battery. Therefore, prolonged use decreases
driving range.
WARNING: To avoid burns resulting from prolonged use, individuals who have peripheral neuropathy, or whose
capacity to feel pain is limited because of diabetes, age, neurological injury, or some other condition, should
exercise caution when using the climate control system and seat heaters.
Adjusting Climate Control Settings
NOTE: Easily adjust your climate preferences, such as turning on the seat heater or changing the cabin temperature,
hands-free by using voice commands (see Voice Commands on page 22).

NOTE: For one-touch access to seat heaters and defrosters, you can add these controls to My Apps. See
Customizing My Apps on page 8.
1. Touch to turn the climate control system on or off.
2. Touch to adjust the climate settings for the front cabin.
3. Choose where air flows into the front cabin (windshield, face-level, or foot-level vents). You can choose one or
more vents.
4. Touch to adjust the climate settings for the rear cabin. If set to Auto, the rear vents turn on automatically when
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5. Touch the driver's side seat icon to adjust seat heaters for the driver. The seat operates at three levels from 3
(highest) to 1 (lowest). The seat icon displays twisting lines that turn red (heating) corresponding with the set
level. Auto, which displays when the climate control system is set to Auto, warms the front seats based on cabin
temperature. For one-touch access to seat heaters, you can add them to the touchscreen's bottom bar (see
Customizing My Apps on page 8).
6. Touch to control the heated steering wheel, if equipped. The icon displays red twisting lines that correspond to
the set level. If set to Auto, the steering wheel is heated as needed, based on cabin temperature, whenever the
climate control system is set to Auto. For one-touch access, you can add this control to the touchscreen's bottom
bar (see Customizing My Apps on page 8).
7. Touch to turn on the wiper defrosters (if equipped). Wipers defrost for 30 minutes then turn off automatically.
8. Touch the passenger's side seat icon to adjust seat heaters for the front passenger. The seat operates at three
levels from 3 (highest) to 1 (lowest). The seat icon displays twisting lines that turn red (heating) to corresponding
with the set level. Auto, which displays when the climate control system is set to Auto, warms the front seats
based on cabin temperature. For one-touch access to seat heaters, you can add them to the touchscreen's
bottom bar (see Customizing My Apps on page 8).
9. When in Park, these settings display to allow you to keep the climate control system operating, even when you
leave Model Y (see Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp on page 184).
10. Touch to adjust how air flows from the front vents. See Ventilation on page 187.
11. When Model Y is in Park, touch Schedule to set a recurring daily time when you want Model Y to be ready to
drive by preconditioning the Battery and cabin climate and/or charging during off-peak hours (see Scheduled
Charging and Scheduled Departure on page 216).
12. If your Model Y is equipped with the medical-grade HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter, this filter ensures
the best quality air inside the cabin whenever the climate control system is on and outside air is entering the
cabin (recirculate is off). The HEPA filter is extremely effective at removing particles, including pollution,
allergens, bacteria, pollen, mold spores, and viruses. Both the HEPA filter and the secondary filtration system also
contain activated carbon to remove a broad spectrum of odors and gases. When you engage Bioweapon Defense
Mode, the positive pressure inside the cabin minimizes the amount of outside air that can enter the vehicle.
NOTE: Some gases, such as carbon monoxide, are not effectively removed by activated carbon.
13. Touch to control the flow of air inside the cabin. Air can be drawn into Model Y from outside or air can be
recirculated inside the cabin.
14. Use the slider to adjust the fan speed. When in Auto, the fan speed levels change to Low/ Medium/ High.
NOTE: Adjusting the fan speed may change the selected setting for how air is drawn into Model Y in order to
increase or reduce air flow.
15. Touch to turn the air conditioning system on or off. Turning it off reduces cooling, but saves energy.
NOTE: Because Model Y runs much quieter than a gasoline-powered vehicle, you may notice the sound of the air
conditioning compressor as it is operating. To minimize noise, reduce the fan speed.
16. Touch to warm up the rear windshield. After 15 minutes, the rear window defroster automatically turns off. The
exterior side mirrors are also heated whenever the rear window defroster is operating.
17. The windshield defroster distributes air flow to the windshield. Touch once to defog the windshield (the icon turns
blue). Touch a second time to defrost the windshield. Touch a third time to turn off and restore the air
distribution, heating, and fan to their previous settings. In cold ambient temperatures, the exterior side mirrors are
also heated whenever the windshield defroster is operating. See Cold Weather Best Practices on page 189 for
more information on preparing for cold weather.
18. Touch Auto to turn the Auto setting on or off. When in Auto, the fan speed may automatically lower to reduce the
sound of ambient noise while on a call. For more information, see Phone, Calendar, and Web Conferencing on
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Climate Popup
Touch the temperature arrows on the bottom of the touchscreen to display a popup for easy access to some of the
most common climate controls:

NOTE: For one-touch access to seat heaters and defrosters, you can add these controls to My Apps. See
Customizing My Apps on page 8.
1. Touch to access the main climate controls screen.
2. Enable or disable heated seats.
3. Enable or disable the front or rear windshield defrosters.
4. Modify the cabin temperature by dragging the slider. You can also enable temperature splitting which allows the
driver and front passenger to customize their own climate preferences. The front passenger can touch the
temperature icon on the bottom of the touchscreen or the main climate controls screen to adjust. Touch Split
again to disable climate splitting.
Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp
The Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp settings allow you to keep the climate control system running when in Park,
even after you've left Model Y or choose to stay inside the vehicle. These settings are useful when it is important to
maintain the cabin temperature in hot or cold weather conditions. For example, when leaving groceries in Model Y
on hot days, you may want to use Keep Climate On to prevent spoilage.
Dog is designed to maintain a comfortable cabin temperature for your pet while you actively and frequently monitor
this temperature using the mobile app (which requires both your phone and the vehicle to have cellular
connectivity). When in Dog, the touchscreen displays the current cabin temperature to inform people passing by
that your pet is safe. This setting is not intended for people, and should only be used for short periods of time while
you stay in close proximity should you need to return to the vehicle in situations where the temperature can no
longer be maintained.
NOTE: To avoid accidentally pressing the window switch (such as your dog stepping on it), the windows cannot be
rolled down while Dog is enabled.
NOTE: If Dog and Sentry are enabled at the same time, Sentry defaults to Disable Sentry Sounds to protect your
pet. See Sentry Mode on page 178 for more information.
Live Camera view is now available if Sentry Mode or Dog Mode, or both, are enabled. When Sentry Mode is on, the
cameras show a live view of the vehicle's surroundings. When Dog Mode is on, the interior cabin camera shows the
inside of the vehicle so you can check on your pet at any time. If both are enabled, switch the camera views by
touching the gray circles or the interior icon that correspond to different cameras on the mobile app. See Sentry
Mode on page 178 for more information.
NOTE: Enabling the interior cabin camera for Dog or Sentry Mode requires the mobile app version 4.15.0 or higher.
This feature is not supported in vehicles with Autopilot computer 2.0 or 2.5. Touch Controls > Service > Autopilot
computer to find out which computer your vehicle has.
NOTE: View Live Camera is limited to approximately one hour (or 15 minutes for some regions) of cumulative usage
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Camp allows you to power electronics through the USB ports and low voltage outlet in addition to maintaining the
cabin temperature. The touchscreen remains on so you can play music, browse the internet, play games in the
arcade, or watch shows in Tesla Theater. You can also control media and climate settings from a paired phone. Camp
is ideal for remaining inside your vehicle, such as camping or staying with a child. While active, Sentry Mode and the
vehicle alarm system are disabled. Walk-Away Door Lock is inactive.
To operate Keep Climate On, Dog, or Camp:
1. Make sure the Battery's charge level is at least 20%.
2. Engage Park. The Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp settings are available only when Model Y is in Park.
3. If necessary, adjust the climate settings.
4. On the climate controls screen, touch Keep Climate On, Dog, or Camp.
NOTE: You can also control Dog and Camp from the mobile app, by swiping up from the gray bar on the Climate
screen.
The climate control system attempts to maintain your climate settings until you shift out of Park or manually turn it
off. Avoid using Keep Climate On, Dog, or Camp when the Battery's charge level is low. If the Battery's charge level
drops below 20%, the Tesla mobile app attempts to repeatedly send notifications reminding you to check on
anything that you have left in Model Y.
NOTE: Software updates cannot be performed when Keep Climate On, Dog, or Camp is active.
WARNING: Never leave a child unattended in your vehicle.
WARNING: Check local laws for any restrictions on leaving pets unattended in your vehicle.
WARNING: You are responsible for the safety of your dog or pet. Never leave them in Model Y for long periods
of time. Constantly monitor the vehicle temperature and their well-being. Make sure you have sufficient cellular
coverage on your phone and time to return to the vehicle, if necessary.
WARNING: In the unlikely event that your climate control system needs service or is not working as expected,
avoid using Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp. Never rely on your vehicle to protect something irreplaceable.
WARNING: You can adjust and monitor the climate control system remotely using the mobile app. However, if
you use the mobile app to turn off the climate control system, Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp stop
operating.
Cabin Overheat Protection
Cabin Overheat Protection prevents the cabin from getting too hot in scorching ambient conditions. While not
necessary to activate whenever you leave Model Y, the climate control system can reduce and maintain the
temperature of your vehicle’s cabin. This can prevent the cabin from getting too hot after leaving it parked in the
sun, making the vehicle more comfortable when you return. Cabin Overheat Protection may take up to 15 minutes to
enable once you exit the vehicle. This feature is intended for passenger comfort and has no impact on the reliability
of your vehicle's components.
To turn on, touch Controls > Safety > Cabin Overheat Protection and choose:
• On: The air conditioning operates when the cabin temperature exceeds 105° F (40° C), or the selected
temperature if available, on the touchscreen or mobile app. Customizing temperatures may require the most
recent version of the mobile app.
• No A/C: Only the fan operates to prevent touch surfaces from getting too hot.
• Off: Disables Cabin Overheat Protection.
You can also enable Cabin Overheat Protection remotely through the mobile app by touching Climate. Swipe up on
the bottom menu and select a setting under Cabin Overheat Protection (see Mobile App on page 69).
Cabin Overheat Protection operates until 12 hours has elapsed once you exit Model Y, or until the Battery energy
drops below 20%, whichever comes first. Using Cabin Overheat Protection requires energy from the Battery, which
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WARNING: Due to automatic shut-off, extreme outside conditions, or other potential inability to maintain the
selected temperature, the inside of the vehicle can become dangerously hot, even when Cabin Overheat
Protection is enabled. If you experience temperatures exceeding the selected temperature repeatedly, contact
Tesla service.
WARNING: Never leave children or pets in the vehicle unattended. Due to automatic shut-off or extreme
outside conditions, the inside of the vehicle can become dangerously hot, even when Cabin Overheat
Protection is enabled.
Climate Control Operating Tips
You can improve the efficiency of the cabin heater by limiting acceleration. This allows the heat pump system to use
more residual heat from the Battery to efficiently heat the cabin while maintaining the chosen acceleration level. This
is useful in cold weather.
• When you use the mobile app to turn on the climate control system, it automatically turns off when the charge
level drops to 20%, or if two hours has passed. To cool or heat the cabin for a longer period of time, charge the
vehicle and re-enable your climate control preference through the mobile app.
• You may hear the sound of the climate system inside the cabin of Model Y when Parked. It makes a low fan noise.
The climate system attempts to dry itself out to minimize additional moisture or musty odors. This is a normal
operation and not a cause for concern.
• You can improve the efficiency of the cabin heating by reducing your selected acceleration mode (see
Acceleration Modes on page 107). This allows the heat pump system to take more heat from the Battery to
efficiently heat the cabin, instead of maintaining the Battery's ability to provide peak acceleration performance.
This helps to maximize driving efficiency in colder weather. Note that when subsequently increasing the
acceleration mode, the Battery requires time to warm up before the increased level of acceleration is available.
• Your charge port latch may freeze in extremely cold weather or icy conditions. In cases where you cannot remove
or insert the charge cable, or your vehicle is not Supercharging due to the latch being frozen in place, enable
Defrost Car in the mobile app. This helps thaw ice on the charge port latch so the charge cable can be removed
or inserted. See Cold Weather Best Practices on page 189 for more information.
• If the climate control system is louder than you prefer, manually reduce the fan speed.
• In addition to cooling the interior, the air conditioning compressor also cools the Battery. Therefore, in hot
weather, the air conditioning compressor can turn on even if you turned it off. This is normal because the system’s
priority is to cool the Battery to ensure it stays within an optimum temperature range to support longevity and
optimum performance.
• Even when not in use, you may hear Model Y emit a whining noise or the sound of water circulating. These sounds
are normal and occur when the internal cooling systems turn on to support various vehicle functions, such as
maintaining the low voltage battery and balancing the temperature of the high voltage Battery.
• To ensure the climate control system operates efficiently, close all windows and ensure that the exterior grille in
front of the windshield is free of ice, snow, leaves, and other debris.
• In very humid conditions, it is normal for the windshield to fog slightly when you first turn on the air conditioning.
• It is normal for a small pool of water to form under Model Y when parked. Extra water produced by the
dehumidifying process is drained underneath.
• Model Y is designed to automatically maximize efficiency; therefore, your air conditioning compressor and
external fan may run and make noise even when the outside temperature is cold and your vehicle is heating or
supercharging.
• To reduce the temperature in the cabin in hot weather conditions, the fan may turn on to vent the cabin when the
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Ventilation
Adjusting the Front Vents
Model Y has a unique horizontal face-level vent that spans the width of the dashboard. Using the touchscreen, you
can pinpoint exactly where you want to direct the air flowing from this vent when heating or cooling the front cabin
area.

1. Driver vent and controls
2. Passenger vent and controls
When the face-level vent is on you can adjust the direction of the air flow from each vent. To adjust the direction of
the air flow, simply touch the radiating air waves from the corresponding vent on the touchscreen. The air flows in a
single stream when centered or splits into mirrored air streams when air is directed outward or inward from the
center of the vent.
When Model Y detects that there are no passengers sitting in the passenger seat, the passenger vent and controls
automatically turn off. Adjust the climate settings to enable passenger air flow.
NOTE: You can direct the face-level vents toward the windows to help defrost or defog them.
NOTE: When you split a vent into two separate air flows, the air flow in each direction is not as strong as when all air
is flowing in a single direction.
NOTE: Outside air is drawn into Model Y through the grill in front of the windshield. Keep the grill clear of
obstructions, such as leaves and snow.
Adjusting the Rear Vents
Model Y has vents located at the back of the center console where air flows from when the setting is turned on from
the touchscreen. To direct the flow of air in the rear cabin area, adjust the vents at the rear of the center console up,
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Cabin Air Filter(s)
Model Y has one or more air filters to prevent pollen, industrial fallout, road dust and other particles from entering
through the vents.
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Cold Weather Best Practices
To ensure that Model Y provides you with the best ownership experience possible in harsh cold weather conditions,
follow these best practices.
Before Driving
When snow and ice accumulate on your vehicle, moving parts, such as the door handles, windows, mirrors, and
wipers can freeze in place. To achieve maximum range and performance, it is helpful to warm the cabin and Battery
before you leave. There are several ways to do so:
• Touch Schedule, available on both the charging and climate control screens, to set a time when you want your
vehicle to be ready to drive (see Scheduled Charging and Scheduled Departure on page 216).
• In the mobile app, navigate to Climate to customize the temperature at which you want to heat the cabin. This
also warms the high voltage Battery as needed.
• In the mobile app, navigate to Climate > Defrost Car to melt snow, ice, and frost on the windshield, windows, and
mirrors. This also warms the high voltage Battery as needed.
NOTE: Tesla recommends activating climate settings at least 30-45 minutes before departure (see Operating
Climate Controls on page 182). Preconditioning times depend on outside temperature and other factors. The
mobile app will notify you once your vehicle has reached the desired preconditioning temperature.
Charge Port

• If your charge port latch freezes in place and a charging cable becomes stuck in the charge port, try manually
releasing the charge cable. See Manually Releasing Charge Cable on page 214.
• In extremely cold weather or icy conditions, it is possible that your charge port latch may freeze in place. Some
vehicles are equipped with a charge port inlet heater that turns on when you turn on the rear defrost in cold
weather conditions. You can also thaw ice on the charge port latch by enabling Defrost Car on the mobile app.
NOTE: You can also prevent the occurrence of a charge port latch freezing in place by using the Schedule settings
(see Scheduled Charging and Scheduled Departure on page 216).
NOTE: If your charge port latch is frozen in place, it may not lock the charging cable in place when inserted, but it
can still charge at a slow AC rate even if the latch is not engaged.
Charging

By using Trip Planner (if available in your market region) to navigate to a Tesla charging location, Model Y pre-heats
the high voltage battery to ensure when you arrive at the charger, the temperature of the battery is optimal and
ready to charge. This reduces the amount of time it takes to charge. See (see Trip Planner on page 198).
NOTE: Tesla recommends using Trip Planner to navigate to a charging location for at least 30-45 minutes before
arrival to ensure optimal battery temperature and charging conditions. If the drive to the charging location is less
than 30-45 minutes, consider preconditioning the battery before driving (see Before Driving on page 189).
NOTE: The thermal system may produce steam under certain conditions. For example, odorless steam can come
from the front of your vehicle while charging at a Supercharger in cold temperature. This is normal and not a cause
for concern.
Windows

• In the mobile app, go to Climate, swipe up from the bottom and select Defrost Car, which helps melt snow, ice,
and frost on the windshield, windows, and mirrors.
• In cold temperatures, Model Y automatically makes a slight adjustment to the position of the windows to make it
easier to open doors.
NOTE: Always connect to an external, low voltage power supply before opening a door when the vehicle has no
power to avoid breaking a window.
• Use the mobile app to schedule a service appointment for Tesla to provide hydrophobic coating to the side and
rear windows (not the front) for a nominal fee.
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Doors

In severe winter conditions, ice buildup can make it more difficult to open door handles. You can use the mobile app
to pop open the driver door in this situation.
1. In the mobile app, touch and hold any of the four quick control buttons and follow the instructions to customize
quick controls with Unlatch Door.
2. When you are next to your car, touch Unlatch Door to pop open the driver door.
Removing Ice From Door Handle

In severe winter conditions, ice buildup within the door handle can prevent the door handle from opening. The
process for freeing a Model Y door handle is slightly different than others to remove ice buildup.
NOTE: Preemptively applying WD-40 to the door handle pivot pins can help prevent ice buildup inside your door
handle.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to use tools or excessive force to release the door handle from ice buildup.
Perform the following to remove ice from the door handle:
1. Forcefully press the frontmost part of the door handle. It will rock slightly inward to help break the ice.

2. Press the rearmost part of the door handle to try to open as you normally would.
3. Once the door handle is able to move, open and close it a few more times to release any remaining ice buildup.
Make sure the door handle is fully pressed in (retracted) prior to entering the vehicle, and check that the door is
fully closed before driving away.
Mirrors

If ice buildup is expected when parking, turn off Auto-Fold Mirrors. Touch Controls > Auto-Fold. Ice can prevent
exterior side mirrors from folding or unfolding.
NOTE: Side mirrors automatically heat as needed during preconditioning, or when the rear defroster is turned on.
Wipers

If you expect snow or ice to build up when parked, touch Controls > Service > Wiper Service Mode. This raises
wipers against the windshield so they can defrost when the windshield defrosts (see Wipers and Washers on page
95). You can also turn on wiper defrosters (if equipped). See Operating Climate Controls on page 182.

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Tires and Tire Chains

• Use winter tires to increase traction in snowy or icy conditions. You can purchase winter tires on http://
www.tesla.com (see Seasonal Tire Types on page 240).
• Tire chains provide additional traction when driving in snowy or icy conditions. Check local regulations to
determine if tire chains are recommended or required during winter months. See Using Tire Chains on page 241
for more information.
Your vehicle’s tire pressures will drop in cold ambient temperatures. If the TPMS indicator light appears, inflate the
tires before driving. The tires will lose one PSI for every 10° F (6° C) drop in outside temperature (see Tire Care and
Maintenance on page 233). Proper tire pressures help protect tires from potholes and improve range when properly
inflated.
While Driving
Cold weather can increase energy consumption because more power is required for driving, cabin and Battery
heating. Follow these suggestions to reduce energy consumption:
• Use seat heaters to keep warm. Seat heaters use less energy than the cabin heater. Lowering the cabin
temperature and using seat heaters reduces energy consumption (see Operating Climate Controls on page 182).
• Slow down your driving and avoid frequent and rapid acceleration.
• You can improve the efficiency of the cabin heating by reducing your selected acceleration mode (see
Acceleration Modes on page 107). This allows the heat pump system to take more heat from the Battery to
efficiently heat the cabin, instead of maintaining the Battery's ability to provide peak acceleration performance.
This helps to maximize driving efficiency in colder weather. Note that when subsequently increasing the
acceleration mode, the Battery requires time to warm up before the increased level of acceleration is available.
Regenerative Braking

Regenerative braking can be limited if the Battery is too cold. As you continue to drive, the Battery warms up and
regenerative power increases (see Regenerative Braking on page 98).
NOTE: Limited regenerative braking can be avoided if you allow enough time to precondition your vehicle or if you
use Schedule to precondition Model Y before your departure time (see Scheduled Charging and Scheduled
Departure on page 216).
NOTE: Installing winter tires can result in temporarily reduced regenerative braking power but after a short period of
driving, Model Y recalibrates to correct this. Touch Service > Wheel & Tire > Tires to select winter tires and quicken
this process.
Blue Snowflake Icon

A blue snowflake icon appears on your touchscreen when some of the stored energy in the Battery is
unavailable because the Battery is cold. This portion of unavailable energy displays in blue on the Battery
meter. Regenerative braking, acceleration, and charging rates may be limited. The snowflake icon no longer
displays when the Battery is sufficiently warm.
After Driving
Leave Model Y plugged in when not in use. This uses the charging system, rather than the battery itself, to keep the
battery warm (see High Voltage Battery Information on page 208).
Scheduled Departure

When parked, plug in Model Y and use the Schedule settings, available on both the charging and climate control
screens, to set a time when you want to precondition Model Y (see Scheduled Charging and Scheduled Departure on
page 216). Your vehicle determines the appropriate time to begin charging so it is complete during off-peak hours
and the cabin and Battery are warm by your set departure time. For more information, see Scheduled Charging and
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Storage
If you leave Model Y parked for an extended period of time, plug the vehicle into a charger to prevent normal range
loss and to keep the Battery at an optimal temperature. Your vehicle is safe to stay plugged in for any length of time.
When not in use, Model Y enters a sleep mode to conserve energy. Reduce the number of times you check your
vehicle’s status on the mobile app, as this automatically wakes up your vehicle and starts normal energy
consumption.

Navigation and Entertainment
Maps and Navigation
Map Overview
The touchscreen displays a map at all times (except when Model Y is shifted into Reverse).
Use your finger(s) to interact with the map:
• To move the map in any direction, hold and drag a finger.
• To rotate the map in any direction, hold and turn two fingers.
• To zoom the map in or out, expand or pinch two fingers, respectively.
NOTE: When you rotate or move the map, your current location is no longer tracked. The message "Tracking
Disabled" displays briefly next to the map orientation icon and the icon turns gray. To re-enable tracking, touch the
map's orientation icon and choose North Up or Heading Up.
NOTE: The map zooms in and out automatically when a navigation route is active.
To change the orientation of the map, toggle between these options:
North Up - North is always at the top of the screen.

Heading Up - The direction you are driving is always at the top of the screen. The map rotates as you
change direction. This icon has an integrated compass that indicates the direction you are driving.
NOTE: Touching this icon while navigating to a destination displays the route overview.

The route overview is available when you are navigating to a destination. The route overview also
displays when you expand the turn-by-turn direction list (by swiping it downward). When you
collapse the turn-by-turn direction list by swiping it upward, the map displays your previously chosen
orientation.

Your current location is shown on the map. When you rotate or move the map, your current location is no longer
tracked. To re-enable tracking, touch the map's orientation icon to choose North Up or Heading Up. Touch anywhere
on the map to re-display it.
Map Display
When Model Y is in Park, the following icons display on the map to allow you to customize the type of information
the map displays. To access these icons when driving, touch anywhere on the map (they disappear after a few
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Display/hide satellite imagery (if equipped with premium connectivity).

Display/hide traffic conditions (if equipped with premium connectivity).

Display/hide map details (such as points of interest).

Drop a pin anywhere on the map by pressing and holding your finger on a desired location. When you drop a pin, or
touch an existing pin, the chosen location is centered on the map, and a popup screen provides information about
the location. From this popup, you can navigate to the location, call the location (if a phone number is available) and
add or remove the location from your list of favorite destinations (see Home, Work, and Favorite Destinations on
page 195).

Display/hide all charging locations and a popup list that includes the city and proximity of the
corresponding stations on the map. Charging locations include Tesla Superchargers, destination
charging sites, third-party fast chargers, and public chargers that you have used previously. See
Charging Locations on page 196.
Touch the lightning bolt icons in the popup list to filter by the types of chargers based on max power.
NOTE: In some market regions, third-party fast chargers are also included on the map as dark gray pins
when you display chargers.
Navigation Settings
The navigation settings icon displays when you touch ... once you start navigating to a destination.
NOTE: You can also access navigation settings by touching Controls > Navigation.

Touch the navigation settings icon to customize the navigation system to suit your preferences (the available
settings vary depending on your market region and vehicle configuration):
• Navigation Guidance: Touch Voice or Chime to choose the type of audio you want the navigation system to use
for navigation instructions.
• Touch - or + to increase or decrease the volume of spoken navigation instructions. Decreasing all the way to the
left, or touching the speaker icon, mutes the instructions. You can also mute/unmute navigation instructions by
touching the speaker icon. This volume setting applies only to the navigation system's spoken instructions.
Volume for Media Player and Phone is not changed.
NOTE: Your Model Y automatically adjusts the volume based on driving speed and climate settings.
• Enable Automatic Navigation if you want Model Y to automatically initiate a navigation destination when you get
in your vehicle. Destinations are predicted based on commonly driven routes, time of day, and calendar entries
(see Automatic Navigation on page 195).
• Enable Trip Planner (if available in your market region) to add supercharger stops as needed. Supercharging
stops are added to navigation routes with the goal of minimizing the amount of time you spend driving and
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• Enable Online Routing to be automatically rerouted to avoid heavy traffic (see Online Routing on page 198).
• Touch Avoid Ferries to be automatically routed to avoid ferries.
• Touch Avoid Tolls to be automatically routed to avoid tolls.
• Touch Use HOV Lanes to include High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes on navigation routes. This is particularly
useful when using Navigate on Autopilot (see Navigate on Autopilot on page 131).
NOTE: The navigation settings available can vary depending on region and vehicle configuration.
Navigating to a Destination
To navigate to a location, touch the search bar in the corner of the map and enter a destination, send the destination
from your phone, or speak a voice command (see Voice Commands on page 22). You can enter or speak an address,
landmark, business, etc. When you touch the search bar, you can also choose from the following types of locations:
• A saved Home or Work location (see Home, Work, and Favorite Destinations on page 195).
• A Charging destination (see Charging Locations on page 196).
• A Recent destination (the most recent destination is listed at the top).
• A destination you have marked as a Favorite (see Home, Work, and Favorite Destinations on page 195).
• A popular restaurant when you're feeling Hungry or a popular destination (such as museums and amusement
parks) when you're feeling Lucky (see Lucky and Hungry on page 195).
NOTE: If a data connection is not available, onboard maps allow you to navigate to any destination, but you must
enter the exact and complete address.
NOTE: You can start navigation remotely from your IOS® or Android™ device using the "share" functionality on your
device after allowing access to the Tesla mobile app.
When you specify a location, the touchscreen zooms out to provide an overview of the route you need to travel and
displays a turn-by-turn direction list. Estimated arrival time, driving time, and mileage displays at the bottom of the
direction list. Note the following about the turn-by-turn direction list:
• The Battery icon on the turn list provides a visual representation showing an estimate of how much energy will
remain when you reach your destination, and how much will remain if you make a round trip back to your current
location. See Predicting Energy Usage on page 197.
• If charging is needed to reach your destination and Trip Planner is enabled (and available in your market region),
the navigation route automatically includes Supercharger stops (see Trip Planner on page 198).
• If you won't have enough energy to reach your destination and there is no Supercharger on the route, an alert
tells you that charging is needed to reach your destination.
• Each turn is preceded by the distance to the maneuver.
• To see the bottom of the list, you may need to drag the list upward.
• Touch the top of the list to minimize it.
While navigating, the map tracks your location and displays the current leg of your trip. You can display the entire
route at any time by swiping down to expand the turn-by-turn direction list or touching the route overview icon.
To stop navigating, touch Cancel, located in the bottom corner of the turn-by-turn direction list.
If Navigate on Autopilot (if available in your market region) is enabled, you can turn it on for the
navigation route by touching Navigate on Autopilot in the turn-by-turn direction list (when the feature
is active, the icon is blue). Navigate on Autopilot is a full self-driving (Beta) feature that automatically
changes lanes and steers Model Y on controlled-access roads (like highways and freeways), along a
navigation route. For details, see Navigate on Autopilot on page 131.
Selecting an Alternate Route

Depending on market region and vehicle configuration, this feature may not be available on your vehicle. Your vehicle
must be equipped with Premium Connectivity.

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After you have entered a destination with one stop, the map displays up to three alternate routes. This allows you to
easily compare total travel time and traffic information for each route. If you do not select a preferred route within
the timeout period, the fastest route is automatically selected.
Adding Stops to a Route

After you have entered a destination, you can edit your route by adding, deleting or reordering stops. Touch the
three dots at the bottom of the turn-by-turn direction list to view options to edit your route.
Add Stop allows you to add a stop by searching for a location or adding a Home, Recent or Favorite
destination. You can also add a stop by touching any pin on the map and selecting Add from the
popup.

Edit Stop allows you to set up a complex trip by adding or deleting stops on your route. Drag and drop
stops by touching the equal sign to reorder your trip.

Automatic Navigation

NOTE: Automatic Navigation may not be available in all market regions and on all vehicle configurations.
Automatic Navigation can predict a destination when you get in your vehicle. When your phone's calendar is synced
to Model Y, and the calendar includes an event that takes place within two hours of when you get in your vehicle to
drive, Automatic Navigation suggests the location of the event (assuming a valid address is associated with the
event).
In addition, if you are Home and get in your vehicle on weekdays (Monday to Friday) from 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM,
Automatic Navigation can automatically route you to your specified Work location (see Home, Work, and Favorite
Destinations on page 195). Likewise, if you are at work on weekdays from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Automatic
Navigation can automatically route you to your specified Home location.
To enable Automatic Navigation, touch Controls > Navigation > Automatic Navigation. You must have your phone's
calendar synced to Model Y and the event must include a uniquely specified and valid address (see Phone, Calendar,
and Web Conferencing on page 75).
NOTE: Navigation instructions that you enter manually, or send to Model Y, override routes suggested by Automatic
Navigation.
Lucky and Hungry
NOTE: "Lucky" and "Hungry" may not be available in all market regions and on all vehicle configurations.
In addition to navigating to a destination of your choice, Model Y can also suggest nearby locations based on
whether you are feeling Hungry or Lucky. In the navigation search bar, touch Hungry or Lucky. Hungry suggests a
list of popular restaurants, whereas Lucky suggests a list of popular destinations (such as museums and amusement
parks). Once you discover a destination that interests you, touch Navigate to proceed to the destination.
This feature requires the latest version of Navigation maps. To download, connect Model Y to Wi-Fi and touch
Controls > Software to check if an update is available (see Map Updates on page 199).
Home, Work, and Favorite Destinations