Braking Systems
WARNING: Properly functioning braking systems are critical to ensure safety. If you experience a problem with
the brake pedal, brake calipers, or any component of a Model Y braking system, contact Tesla immediately.
Model Y has an anti-lock braking system (ABS) that prevents the wheels from locking when you apply maximum
brake pressure. This improves steering control during heavy braking in most road conditions.
During emergency braking conditions, the ABS constantly monitors the speed of each wheel and varies the brake
pressure according to the grip available.
The alteration of brake pressure can be felt as a pulsing sensation through the brake pedal. This demonstrates that
the ABS is operating and is not a cause for concern. Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal while
experiencing the pulsing.
The ABS indicator briefly flashes amber on the touchscreen when you first start Model Y. If
this indicator lights up at any other time, an ABS fault has occurred and the ABS is not
operating. Contact Tesla. The braking system remains fully operational and is not affected
by an ABS failure. However, braking distances may increase. Drive cautiously and avoid
heavy braking.
If the touchscreen displays this red brake indicator at any time other than briefly when you
first start Model Y, a brake system fault is detected, or the level of the brake fluid is low.
Contact Tesla immediately. Apply steady pressure and keep the brakes firm to bring the
vehicle to a stop when safe to do so.

The touchscreen displays this amber brake indicator if a brake booster fault is detected.
Apply steady pressure and keep the brakes firm to stop the vehicle when safety permits.
Hydraulic Boost Compensation will be active (see Hydraulic Boost Compensation on page
125).

Emergency Braking

In an emergency, fully press the brake pedal and maintain firm pressure, even on low traction surfaces. The ABS
varies the braking pressure to each wheel according to the amount of traction available. This prevents wheels from
locking and ensures that you stop as safely as possible.
If an alternative method is needed to bring the vehicle to a stop, press and hold the Park button on the drive stalk to
apply the brakes and remove drive torque while the button is held.
WARNING: Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so interrupts operation of the ABS and can increase braking
distance.
WARNING: Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you and be aware of hazardous driving
conditions. While the ABS can improve stopping distance, it cannot overcome the laws of physics. It also does
not prevent the danger of hydroplaning (where a layer of water prevents direct contact between the tires and
the road).
CAUTION: Automatic Emergency Braking (see Collision Avoidance Assist on page 198) may intervene to
automatically brake in situations where a collision is considered imminent. Automatic Emergency Braking is not
designed to prevent a collision. At best, it can minimize the impact of a frontal collision by attempting to
reduce your driving speed. Depending on Automatic Emergency Braking to avoid a collision can result in
serious injury or death.
CAUTION: In emergency situations, if the brakes are not functioning properly, press and hold the Park button
on the drive stalk to bring Model Y to a stop. Do not use this method to stop the vehicle unless absolutely
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Dynamic Brake Lights (if equipped)

If you are driving over 30 mph (50 km/h) and brake forcefully (or if Automatic Emergency Braking engages), the
brake lights flash quickly to warn other drivers that Model Y is rapidly slowing down. If Model Y stops completely, the
hazard warning lights flash. Flashing continues until you press the accelerator or manually press the hazard lights
button to turn them off (see Hazard Warning Flashers on page 120).
NOTE: Dynamic brake lights will not flash while Track Mode is enabled (see Track Mode on page 135).
NOTE: When towing a trailer (if applicable), the brake lights on the trailer also operate as described above, even
when the trailer is not equipped with a separate braking system.
WARNING: When towing a trailer (if applicable), always increase your following distance. Sudden braking may
result in skidding, jack-knifing, and loss of control.
Brake Disc Wiping

To ensure brakes remain responsive in cold and wet weather, Model Y is equipped with brake disc wiping. When cold
and wet weather is detected, this feature repeatedly applies an imperceptible amount of brake force to remove
water from the surface of the brake discs.
Hydraulic Fade Compensation

Model Y is equipped with hydraulic fade compensation. This assists in monitoring brake system pressure and ABS
activity for instances of reduced brake performance. If reduced brake performance is detected (for example, as a
result of brake fade, or cold or wet conditions), you may hear a sound, feel the brake pedal pull away from your foot,
and notice a strong increase in braking. Brake as you normally would and continue to press the brake pedal without
releasing or pumping the brakes.
CAUTION: In emergency situations, if the brakes are not functioning properly, press and hold the Park button
on the drive stalk to bring Model Y to a stop. Do not use this method to stop the vehicle unless absolutely
necessary.
WARNING: Always maintain a safe driving distance from the vehicle in front of you and exercise caution when
driving conditions are hazardous. Brake disc wiping and hydraulic fade compensation is not a substitute for
adequately applying the brakes.
Hydraulic Boost Compensation

Model Y is equipped with a brake booster that activates the brakes when the brake pedal is pressed. Hydraulic boost
compensation provides mechanical assistance if the brake booster fails. If a brake booster failure is detected, the
brake pedal feels stiffer to press and you may hear a sound when you press the brake pedal. To stop Model Y, apply
steady force to the brake pedal without releasing or pumping. Drive cautiously and maintain a safe distance from
other road users—brake pedal responsiveness and braking performance may be degraded.
Regenerative Braking
Whenever Model Y is moving and your foot is off the accelerator, regenerative braking slows down the vehicle and
feeds any surplus power back to the Battery. By anticipating your stops and reducing or removing pressure from the
accelerator pedal to slow down, you can take advantage of regenerative braking to increase driving range.
Vehicle deceleration due to regenerative braking may vary depending on the current state of the Battery. For
example, regenerative braking may be limited if the Battery is cold or is already fully charged.
To experience the same amount of deceleration whenever you release the accelerator pedal, regardless of the state
of the Battery, you can choose to have the regular braking system automatically engage whenever regenerative
braking is limited. Touch Controls > Pedals & Steering > Apply Brakes When Regenerative Braking is Limited.
WARNING: Apply Brakes When Regenerative Braking is Limited may not operate if the brakes are extremely
hot.
NOTE: If Apply Brakes When Regenerative Braking is Limited is enabled and applying the brakes, the brake pedal
may move and it may feel stiffer when pressed. This is expected and does not change your ability to slow down
Model Y.
The power meter (a thin horizontal line centered at the top of the touchscreen's car status area) displays real-time
power usage:
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1. The left side of the power meter represents power generated from regenerative braking, or power that is used to
slow down the vehicle. Power being fed back to the Battery displays in green whereas power used by the regular
braking system displays in gray.
2. The right side of the power meter shows power being output by the Battery, such as that used to accelerate the
vehicle or to cool the cabin. When you press the accelerator pedal, the power meter fills to the right with black
(or white if the display is dark).
NOTE: Installing winter tires with aggressive compound and tread design may result in temporarily-reduced
regenerative braking power. However, your vehicle is designed to continuously recalibrate itself, and after changing
tires it will increasingly restore regenerative braking power after some straight-line accelerations. For most drivers
this occurs after a short period of normal driving, but drivers who normally accelerate lightly may need to use
slightly harder accelerations while the recalibration is in progress. Touch Service > Wheel & Tire > Tires to select
winter tires and quicken this process.
NOTE: If regenerative braking is aggressively slowing Model Y (such as when your foot is completely off the
accelerator pedal at highway speeds), the brake lights turn on to alert others that you are slowing down.
NOTE: Because Model Y uses regenerative braking, the brake pads are typically used less frequently than those in
traditional braking systems. To avoid the accumulation of rust and corrosion, Tesla recommends frequently pressing
the brake pedal to apply the mechanical brakes and dry the brake pads and rotors.
WARNING: In snowy or icy conditions, Model Y may experience loss of traction during regenerative braking,
particularly when in the Standard setting and/or not using winter tires. Tesla recommends using the Low
setting in snowy or icy conditions to help maintain vehicle stability.
To Set the Regenerative Braking Level

NOTE: The regenerative braking setting is not available on all vehicles.
You can use the touchscreen to change the level of regenerative braking:
1. Touch Controls > Pedals & Steering > Regenerative Braking.
2. Choose from two levels:
◦ Low: Limits regenerative braking. When you release the accelerator, Model Y takes longer to slow down and
coasts farther than if set to "Standard".
◦ Standard: Provides the maximum amount of regenerative braking. When you release the accelerator, Model Y
slows down, reducing the need to use the brakes.
Stopping Mode
NOTE: Stopping Modes may be unavailable for vehicles manufactured as of approximately January 2024.
Regenerative braking decelerates Model Y whenever you release the accelerator pedal when driving. You can choose
what you want Model Y to do once the driving speed has been reduced to a very low speed (almost at a stop) and
both the accelerator pedal and brake pedal are released. While in Park, touch Controls > Pedals & Steering >
Stopping Mode and choose from these options:
• Creep: When close to, or at, a complete stop, the motor continues to apply torque, moving Model Y slowly
forward (in Drive) or backwards (in Reverse), similar to a conventional vehicle with an automatic transmission. In
some situations, such as on a steep hill or driveway, you may need to press the accelerator pedal to continue
moving or to prevent Model Y from moving in the opposite direction.
WARNING: Never rely on Creep to apply enough torque to prevent your vehicle from rolling down a hill.
Always press the brake pedal to remain stopped or the accelerator pedal to proceed up the hill. Failure to
do so can result in property damage and/or a collision.

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• Hold: Maximizes range and reduces brake wear by continuing to provide regenerative braking at speeds lower
than with the Creep and Roll settings. When Model Y stops, the brakes are automatically applied without you
having to put your foot on the brake pedal. Whether stopped on a flat surface or a hill, Vehicle Hold keeps the
brake applied, provided your foot remains off the accelerator and brake pedals. See Vehicle Hold on page 132.
WARNING: Never rely on Hold to adequately decelerate or fully stop your vehicle. Many factors can
contribute to a longer stopping distance, including downward slopes, and reduced or limited regenerative
braking (see Regenerative Braking on page 125). Always be prepared to use the brake pedal to adequately
decelerate or stop.
• Roll: When close to, or at, a complete stop, Model Y becomes free rolling like a vehicle in Neutral. Therefore, if
stopped on a slope, Model Y will roll downward. The brake does not engage, and the motor does not apply torque
(until the accelerator pedal is pressed).
NOTE: If you choose Creep or Roll, you can still use Vehicle Hold to apply the brakes. However, you will need to
briefly press the brake pedal when the vehicle is stopped. See Vehicle Hold on page 132.
NOTE: When Model Y is in Track Mode (see Track Mode on page 135), Roll is automatically enabled, regardless of
your chosen setting. When no longer in Track Mode, Model Y reverts to your chosen setting.
NOTE: Your preferred Stopping Mode setting does not sync to your driver profile.
WARNING: Press the brake pedal if Model Y moves when unsafe to do so. It is your responsibility to stay alert
and be in control of the vehicle at all times. Failure to do so can result in serious damage, injury, or death.
WARNING: Do not rely on regenerative braking and your chosen Stopping Mode to keep you and your vehicle
safe. Various factors such as driving with a heavy vehicle load, on a steep hill, or on wet or icy roads affect
deceleration rate and the distance at which Model Y will come to a stop. Drive attentively and always stay
prepared to use the brake pedal to stop as appropriate based on traffic and road conditions.
WARNING: Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking do not operate when driving at very
low speeds (see Collision Avoidance Assist on page 198). Do not rely on these features to warn you, or to
prevent or reduce the impact of a collision.
Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake, touch Controls > Safety > Parking Brake. Follow the onscreen instructions. You can
also engage the parking brake by pressing and holding the button on the end of the drive stalk while in Park.

Use the touchscreen to manually release the parking brake (which also shifts Model Y into Neutral):
1. Touch Controls > Safety.
2. Press the brake pedal, then touch Parking Brake. If Model Y was previously in Park, it shifts into Neutral.
When you manually apply the parking brake using the touchscreen, or by pressing and
holding the button on the end of the drive stalk when in Park, the red parking brake
indicator lights up on the touchscreen.

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If the parking brake experiences an electrical issue, the amber parking brake indicator lights
up and a fault message displays on the touchscreen.

NOTE: The parking brake operates on the rear wheels only, and is independent of the pedal-operated brake system.
CAUTION: In the unlikely event that Model Y loses electrical power, you cannot access the touchscreen and are
therefore unable to release the parking brake without first jump starting (see Jump Starting on page 313).
WARNING: In snowy or icy conditions the rear wheels may not have sufficient traction to prevent Model Y from
sliding down a slope, particularly if not using winter tires. Avoid parking on hills in snowy or icy conditions. You
are always responsible for parking safely.
WARNING: Your Model Y may display an alert if the road is too steep to safely park on, or if the parking brakes
are not properly engaged. These alerts are for guidance purposes only and are not a substitute for the driver’s
judgment of safe parking conditions, including specific road or weather conditions. Do not depend on these
alerts to determine whether or not it is safe to park at any location. You are always responsible for parking
safely.
Brake Wear
Model Y brake pads are equipped with wear indicators. A wear indicator is a thin metal strip attached to the brake
pad that squeals as it rubs against the rotor when the pad wears down. This squealing sound indicates that the brake
pads have reached the end of their service life and require replacement. To replace the brake pads, contact Tesla
Service.
Brakes must be periodically inspected visually by removing the tire and wheel. For detailed specifications and
service limits for rotors and brake pads, see Subsystems on page 296. Additionally, Tesla recommends cleaning and
lubricating the brake calipers every year or 12,500 miles (20,000 km) if in an area where roads are salted during
winter months.
WARNING: Neglecting to replace worn brake pads damages the braking system and can result in a braking
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Cruise Control
Cruise control makes it easy to maintain a consistent driving speed. Cruise control is primarily intended for driving
on dry, straight roads, such as highways. It should not be used on city streets and in heavy traffic.
Operating Cruise Control
WARNING: Do not use cruise control on winding or slippery road surfaces, or when traffic conditions make it
unsafe to drive at a consistent speed.
Cruise control is now active.
The displays a gray speedometer icon to show your set speed.
You can manually accelerate past the set speed at any time when cruise control is active. However, when you release
the accelerator, Model Y slows down to the set speed.
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Park Assist
How Park Assist Works
This feature may be temporarily limited or inactive until it is enabled with a future software update for vehicles
manufactured as of approximately October 2022.This feature may be temporarily limited or inactive until it is
enabled with a future software update for vehicles manufactured as of approximately late May 2023.
Model Y is designed to detect the presence of objects. When driving slowly (for example, when parking), the vehicle
alerts you if an object is detected in close proximity of your Model Y. The vehicle alerts you when objects are
detected in front of Model Y when you are in Drive, and behind Model Y when you are in Reverse.
WARNING: You may not be alerted if Model Y rolls freely in the opposite direction (for example, Park Assist
does not display an alert if Model Y rolls backwards down a hill while in Drive).
NOTE: Park Assist may be disabled when a bicycle is detected or Model Y is in trailer mode.
WARNING: Never depend on Park Assist to inform you if an area you are approaching is free of objects and/or
people. Several external factors can reduce the performance of Park Assist, causing either no readings or false
readings (see Limitations and False Warnings on page 130). Therefore, depending on Park Assist to determine
if Model Y is approaching an obstruction can result in damage to the vehicle and/or objects, and can
potentially cause serious injury. Always inspect the area with your own eyes. When reversing, perform shoulder
checks and use all mirrors. Park assist does not detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, or objects that
are moving, protruding, located too far above or below the sensors (if equipped) or cameras, or too close or
too far from the sensors or cameras. Park Assist is for guidance purposes only and is not intended to replace
your own direct visual checks. It is not a substitute for careful driving.
Visual and Audio Feedback
When you shift to Reverse, the Park Assist view displays on the touchscreen, showing objects that are in close
proximity to the front and rear of Model Y. This view closes when you shift into Drive unless an object is detected
close to the front of Model Y, in which case the Park Assist view closes automatically when you start driving faster
than the speed at which Park Assist operates. When reversing, visual feedback also displays on the touchscreen (see
Rear Facing Camera(s) on page 142). You can manually close the park assist view on the touchscreen by touching
the X.
When driving at low speeds with the Camera app displayed on the touchscreen, you can switch to the Park Assist
view by touching the button located in the upper left corner of the Camera app screen. This is useful if you need
assistance with parallel parking.
If chimes are turned on (see Controlling Audible Feedback on page 130), an audible beep sounds as you approach
an object.
NOTE: If Park Assist is unable to provide feedback, the touchscreen displays an alert message.
CAUTION: Keep sensors (if equipped) and cameras clean from dirt, debris, snow, and ice. Avoid using a high
pressure power washer on the sensors and cameras, and do not clean a sensor or camera with a sharp or
abrasive object that can scratch or damage its surface.
CAUTION: Do not install accessories or stickers on or near the sensors (if equipped) or cameras.
Controlling Audible Feedback
You can use Park Assist with or without audible feedback. To turn chimes on or off, touch Controls > Safety > Park
Assist Chimes.
Limitations and False Warnings
Park Assist may not function correctly in these situations:
• One or more of the sensors (if equipped) or cameras is damaged, dirty, or obstructed (such as by mud, ice, or
snow, or by a vehicle bra, excessive paint, or adhesive products such as wraps, stickers, rubber coating, etc.).
• The object is located below approximately 8 inches (20 cm) (such as a curb or low barrier).

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CAUTION: Shorter objects that are detected (such as curbs or low barriers) can move into a blind spot.
Model Y cannot alert you about an object while it is in a blind spot.
• Weather conditions (heavy rain, snow, or fog).
• The object is thin (such as a sign post).
• Park Assist’s operating range has been exceeded.
• The object is sound-absorbing or soft (such as powder snow).
• The object is sloped (such as a sloped embankment).
• Model Y has been parked in, or being driven in, extremely hot or cold temperatures.
• The sensors (if equipped) are affected by other electrical equipment or devices that generate ultrasonic waves.
• You are driving in a location where the sensors' (if equipped) waves are deflected away from the vehicle (such as
driving next to a wall or pillar).
• The object is located too close to the bumper.
• A bumper is misaligned or damaged.
• An object that is mounted to Model Y is interfering with and/or obstructing Park Assist (such as a bike rack or
bumper sticker).
• Model Y rolls freely in the opposite direction you selected (for example, Park Assist does not display an alert if
Model Y rolls backwards down a hill while in Drive).
Other Parking Aids
In addition to Park Assist, when shifted into Reverse, the backup camera displays a view of the area behind Model Y
(see Rear Facing Camera(s) on page 142).

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Vehicle Hold
When Model Y is stopped, Vehicle Hold can continue to apply the brakes even after you remove your foot from the
brake pedal.
Vehicle Hold will activate:
• Hold: Vehicle Hold is automatically enabled any time the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
• Creep or Roll: Vehicle Hold is enabled automatically anytime the vehicle is at a standstill and the brake is pressed
to the floor.
This indicator displays on the touchscreen whenever Vehicle Hold is actively braking Model Y.

To disengage Vehicle Hold, press the accelerator pedal or press and release the brake pedal.
NOTE: Shifting into Neutral also disengages Vehicle Hold.
NOTE: After actively braking Model Y for approximately ten minutes, Model Y shifts into Park and Vehicle Hold
cancels. Model Y also shifts into Park if it detects that the driver has left the vehicle.

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Traction Control
How It Works
The traction control system constantly monitors the speed of the front and rear wheels. If Model Y experiences a loss
of traction, the system minimizes wheel spin by controlling brake pressure and motor power. By default, the traction
control system is on. Under normal conditions, it should remain on to ensure maximum safety.
This yellow indicator flashes on the touchscreen whenever the traction control system is actively
controlling brake pressure and motor power to minimize wheel spin. If the indicator stays on, a fault is
detected with the traction control system. Contact Tesla Service.

WARNING: Traction control cannot prevent collisions caused by driving dangerously or turning too sharply at
high speeds.
Disabling Traction Control
Under normal conditions, the traction control system should remain on. Turn it off only in circumstances where you
deliberately want the wheels to spin, such as:
• Starting on a loose surface, such as gravel or snow.
• Driving in deep snow, sand or mud.
• Rocking out of a hole or deep rut.
• Driving off-road.
On Rear-Wheel Drive vehicles, turn off traction control and allow the wheels to spin by touching Controls > Pedals &
Steering > Slip Start.
On All-Wheel Drive vehicles, you can choose one of these options, depending on the circumstances:
• Slip Start is designed to make it easier to dislodge Model Y when stuck in mud, snow, ice, etc. Turning on Slip
Start allows the wheels to spin, making it possible to rock Model Y out of a situation in which the wheels are
stuck.
• Off-Road Assist is designed to provide overall improvements when driving off-road. In addition to allowing the
wheels to spin, Off-Road Assist balances the torque between the front and rear motors to optimize traction. OffRoad Assist improves traction on rough and soft surfaces where one side of the vehicle may lose traction while
the other side still has traction. When Off-Road Assist is on, the accelerator pedal provides more gradual torque,
which is useful for crawling at low speeds (for example, over rocky surfaces). When enabled, OFF-ROAD displays
on the touchscreen above the driving speed.
After the circumstances that required you to turn on Slip Start or Off-Road Assist have passed, it is strongly
recommended that you turn the setting off to re-enable traction control. If you leave these settings on, Traction
Control automatically re-enables on your next drive.
When you turn on Slip Start or Off-Road Assist, the touchscreen displays an indicator light to indicate
that the traction control system is no longer preventing wheel slip.

NOTE: Although you can use Slip Start and Off-Road Assist at any speed, it is less effective at higher speeds.
NOTE: Slip Start and Off-Road Assist are not available when you are actively using Autopilot.
NOTE: Engaging cruise control when Slip Start or Off-Road Assist is on causes the feature to turn off and traction
control to be re-enabled.
NOTE: Automatic Emergency Braking and Lane Departure Avoidance do not operate when Off-Road Assist is turned
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Acceleration Modes
Touch Controls > Pedals & Steering > Acceleration to adjust the amount of acceleration you experience when
driving Model Y:
• Chill: limits acceleration for a smooth and gentle ride.
NOTE: When Chill is selected, Chill displays on the touchscreen above the driving speed.
• Standard: provides the normal level of acceleration on non-Performance vehicles.
• Sport: provides the normal level of acceleration on Performance vehicles.
You can improve the efficiency of the cabin heating by reducing your selected acceleration mode. 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
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Track Mode
Track Mode, available only on Performance Model Y vehicles, is designed to modify the stability control, traction
control, regenerative braking, and cooling systems to increase performance and handling while driving on closed
circuit courses. Track Mode improves cornering ability by intelligently using the motors, and regenerative and
traditional braking systems. When enabled, the cooling system runs at an increased level before, during, and after
aggressive driving sessions to allow your vehicle’s systems to withstand the surplus heat.
NOTE: Track Mode is designed and calibrated for a Performance Model Y equipped with performance brakes and
tires. Vehicles without performance brakes and tires may experience comparatively lower performance and
endurance.
WARNING: Track Mode is designed for use on closed circuit driving courses only. It is the driver’s responsibility
to drive safely and ensure others are not endangered.
WARNING: Track Mode is designed for use by experienced track drivers familiar with the course. Do not use on
public roads. It is the driver’s responsibility to be in control of the vehicle at all times, including on the track.
Because vehicle behavior (including traction and stability control) differs when using Track Mode, always use
caution.
Using Track Mode
Track Mode is always disabled when you start Model Y. To enable Track Mode for your current drive, shift into Park
and follow these steps:
1. Touch Controls > Pedals & Steering > Track Mode.
When enabled, TRACK displays on the touchscreen above the driving speed, and a Track Mode pop up window
appears on the map. The car status area of the touchscreen displays a color-coded image of your Model Y that
provides you with important at-a-glance status information about the Battery, the motors, the tires and the
brakes. See Monitoring Vehicle Health on page 137.
2. If desired, customize the Track Mode settings by touching Track Mode Settings on the Track Mode pop up
window (see Customizing Track Mode on page 136). You can also access the Track Mode settings by touching
Controls > Pedals & Steering, then touching Customize next to the Track Mode setting.
NOTE: For optimum performance, wait for the battery and motor temperatures to reduce if highlighted in yellow
or red.
3. If you want to use the Lap Timer, follow the onscreen instructions to drop a pin on the map to define the lap's
start/finish location. You will then need to press START on the Lap Timer to begin your driving session. Once
started, the Lap Timer starts counting when you drive Model Y past the lap's start/finish location where you
dropped the pin. See Using the Lap Timer on page 136.
4. Shift and GO!
If you started the Lap Timer, each time you pass the start/finish location, the timer resets for the next lap. See
Using the Lap Timer on page 136.
You can also view a real-time accelerometer (G-meter) by swiping the Cards area of the touchscreen. See GMeter on page 137.
When Track Mode is on:
◦ Autopilot features are unavailable.
◦ The Slip Start setting is overridden.
◦ The Regenerative Braking setting is overridden.
◦ Stopping Mode is set to the Roll setting in which Model Y is free-rolling at very low speeds whenever Drive or
Reverse is engaged and both the accelerator and brake pedal are released. For details, see Stopping Mode on
page 126.
◦ Energy usage increases.
◦ Entertainment features are unavailable.
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Use the touchscreen setting to turn Track Mode off at any time. Powering off Model Y also turns off Track Mode
(although it may still appear on the touchscreen if Post-Drive cooling is in progress). When Track Mode is off, all
settings return to their previous state and all features return to their normal operating state.

Customizing Track Mode
To customize Track Mode, touch Track Mode Settings on the Track Mode popup window that appears on the map
when you enable Track Mode. You can also access the Track Mode settings by touching Controls > Pedals &
Steering, then touching Customize next to the Track Mode setting. Choose an existing Track Mode setting from the
list of pre-defined profiles provided by Tesla. Or create a new settings profile by touching Add New Settings,
entering a name for the settings profile, then adjusting these settings to suit your preferences or driving scenario, or
customize for a specific track:
• Handling Balance - Drag the slider to customize the balance of Model Y in a turn. If Model Y is too loose, you can
choose a front-biased under-steering setup. Difficult to get the vehicle through a turn? Try a rear-biased setup to
increase rotation. You can select any value, in 5% increments, between 100/0 (for 100% front biased used for
under-steering) and 0/100 (for 100% rear biased used for over-steering).
• Stability Assist - Drag the slider to choose the level at which the stability control systems assist in controlling the
vehicle. You can choose any level from -10 to +10. Choosing +10 engages all stability assist systems for
controllable driving in which stability systems remain engaged, whereas -10 disables all stability systems and the
stability of the drive rests solely on the driver. The default setting of 0 represents a balance which provides some
stability being automatically controlled and leaving some control up to the driver.
• Regenerative Braking - Drag the slider to choose how much regenerative braking is available. You can choose any
value, in 5% increments, between 0 and 100%. Tesla recommends the 100% setting to prevent overheating the
brakes.
• Post-Drive Cooling - Enable if you want the cooling systems to continue cooling the vehicle's components even
after you leave the vehicle. Cooling stops automatically when the components are sufficiently cool, or when you
power Model Y off and back on again. Post-Drive Cooling is useful if you want to quickly cool the components
between driving sessions. If Post-Drive Cooling is set to OFF, the components eventually cool, but it takes longer.
• Compressor Overclock - Enable if you want to run the cooling compressor beyond its normal operating rate.
Doing so speeds up the cooling process and is useful when performing multiple aggressive driving sessions with
very little time in between
CAUTION: Extensive use of Compressor Overclock can damage or shorten the life of the compressor.
Damage caused by using this feature is not covered by the warranty.
• Save Dashcam for Laps - Enable if you want to save a video and data on a USB flash drive when using the Lap
Timer. A USB flash drive must be set up and inserted as described (see USB Drive Requirements for Recording
Videos on page 211). The USB flash drive must contain a folder named TeslaTrackMode. When enabled, Track
Mode stores a video and associated data for each lap. Track Mode also stores the car status and telemetry data
with details about the vehicle's position, speed, acceleration, use of accelerator, etc. You can then view the video
recordings and analyze this data, which is saved as a .CSV file on the USB flash drive, to determine where time is
being lost or gained.
NOTE: For some vehicles manufactured after approximately November 1, 2021, the center console USB ports may
only support charging devices. Use the USB port inside the glove box for all other functions.
Track Mode allows you to save up to 20 settings profiles. To delete a chosen profile, touch Delete at the bottom of
the settings screen.
NOTE: You can not change or delete a pre-defined profile provided by Tesla.
Using the Lap Timer
When you enable Track Mode, the map displays a Lap Timer. Follow the onscreen instructions to place a start/finish
pin on the map. Once the pins are placed, press START to initiate the driving (lapping) session. When you drive
Model Y through the start/finish location, the Lap Timer automatically starts timing the duration of the lap, resetting
the timer whenever you pass the start/finish location, and displaying the real-time delta between the current lap and
the fastest lap so far in the driving session. The map highlights the track in blue.

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At the completion of each lap, the Lap Timer displays the duration of the lap. It also displays the times associated
with the previous and best laps in the driving session.
If Save Dashcam for Laps is on (see Customizing Track Mode on page 136), and a properly formatted USB flash drive
is inserted in a front USB port, Track Mode saves a video of the driving session (as recorded by the front cameras),
along with a .CSV file that provides detailed information about the lap.
NOTE: To stop the timer at the end of your driving session, touch STOP on the Lap Timer popup window.
Monitoring Vehicle Health
You can easily monitor the health of Model Y when using Track Mode by glancing at the car status area of the
touchscreen. The colors indicate the status of the various components, allowing you to determine the current
operating state and make decisions accordingly. The components are displayed in green when operating within their
ideal temperature range. Colors change as follows:
• The Battery displays blue when cold and red when hot.
• A brake displays blue when cold and red when hot (an early warning for overheating brakes).
• A motor displays blue when it's cold or red when it's hot.
• Dynamic readings of the tire pressures displays on the touchscreen. A tire displays blue when under-used or red
when the peak grip is exceeded.
NOTE: A component displayed in red may indicate a need to stop driving and allow the component to cool.
CAUTION: Any vehicle damage or injuries caused by using Track Mode is the driver's responsibility. The vehicle
warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive overuse of vehicle components. It also does not cover
racing, autocross, or driving in competition.
G-Meter
In Track Mode, a real-time G-Meter displays on the touchscreen. The G-Meter graphically displays peak lateral,
acceleration, and deceleration values in the form of a circular meter. The history of your drive is represented in the
shaded area. The G-Meter resets at the start of each driving session.
NOTE: You can swipe the G-Meter card to display a different card. However, the G-Meter displays as the default card
whenever you engage Track Mode.

Driver Profiles
When you first adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel position, or exterior side mirrors, the touchscreen prompts you
to create a driver profile to save these adjustments. Your profile also saves various preferences you make while
customizing Model Y.
To save your profile settings to the cloud and access them across multiple Tesla vehicles, set up a Tesla Profile (see
Using Tesla Profiles on page 138).
To add a new driver profile, touch the driver profile icon at the top of the touchscreen. Then touch
Driver Profile Settings > Add New Driver, type the driver's name and touch Create Profile. Follow the
onscreen instructions to save mirror and steering wheel position to the driver profile.

Check the Use Easy Entry checkbox if you want to save (or use existing) Easy Entry settings in which the driver's
seat and the steering wheel are automatically adjusted to make it easy to enter and exit Model Y.
If you change the position of the driver’s seat, steering wheel, or exterior side mirrors after you have saved or chosen
a driver profile, the touchscreen prompts you to Save the new position or Restore the previously saved position
(other settings are automatically saved). To change a setting without saving or restoring, just ignore the prompt.
To delete a driver profile, touch the driver profile icon at the top of the touchscreen, touch Driver Profile Settings
and select the driver profile you want to remove. Once selected, Delete the driver profile.

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NOTE: Valet mode is a built-in driver profile that limits speed and restricts access to some Model Y features (see
Valet Mode on page 139).
NOTE: To stop automatic adjustments that are in process based on a driver's profile, touch Stop on the Driver Profile
dropdown menu. Automatic adjustments also stop if you manually adjust a seat, mirror, or the steering wheel.
Selecting Between Driver Profiles
To adjust Model Y based on a driver’s profile, touch the driver profile icon at the top of the Controls
screen. Then choose the driver, and Model Y is adjusted based on the settings that have been saved to
the chosen driver profile. See Using Tesla Profiles on page 138 to learn more about saving profile
settings to the cloud for easy access across multiple Tesla vehicles.
NOTE: Your preferred Stopping Mode setting does not sync to your driver profile. For more information, see Braking
and Stopping on page 124.
Using Tesla Profiles
(If equipped) Driver profile settings, such as seat adjustments, temperature preferences, navigation Recents and
Favorites, media settings, and data sharing preferences can be saved into a Tesla Profile that is synced to every
supported vehicle under your Tesla Account. This provides convenient access to your profile settings and
preferences across all your Tesla supported vehicles.
To set up your Tesla Profile, navigate to Driver Profile Settings and select your Tesla Account name. You can choose
to set it up as a New Profile or copy the settings from an existing driver profile that you were previously using.
To set up a Tesla Profile for additional drivers, share your vehicle with them from the mobile app and navigate to
Security & Drivers > Manage Drivers > Add Driver. Their Tesla Profile will appear in the Driver Profile settings after
accepting the invitation from their Tesla Account. If you remove their access to the vehicle, it also removes their Tesla
Profile. For more information on granting mobile app access, see Granting Access to a Second Driver on page 97. In
addition, you can change your profile picture from your Tesla Mobile App.
NOTE: Some vehicle settings are synced only between similar vehicle models. If the seat, steering, and mirror
positions do not restore as expected, touch Controls > Service > Driver Seat, Steering, & Mirrors Calibration on the
affected vehicles. If the setting for Autopilot Activation does not restore as expected, touch Controls > Autopilot >
Autopilot Activation (see Autopilot Settings on page 155).
NOTE: Tesla Profiles are supported on vehicles with software versions 2022.24 or higher.
To remove your Tesla Profile from a vehicle, remove that vehicle from your Tesla account:
1. In the Tesla mobile app, touch the profile icon in the top-right corner.
2. Touch Add/Remove Products.
3. Touch Remove.
4. Select the vehicle you'd like to remove.
Saved Settings
A subset of the settings that you choose to customize your Model Y are automatically saved to your driver's profile.
Once saved, a green check mark appears next to the driver profile icon on the touchscreen. Examples of
automatically saved driver profile settings are:
• Navigation, temperature, lights and display settings.
• Autopilot and driving preferences.
Linking a Driver Profile to a Key
You can link a driver profile to a key (or keys) to allow Model Y to automatically select the correct driver profile when
the linked key is detected as you approach the vehicle and open the driver's door. To link a driver profile to a key,
first ensure you are using your desired driver profile, then touch Controls > Locks > Keys. You can toggle the driver
icon to link or delete a key to the desired driver profile. The name of the driver profile appears under the key to show
that it is linked.
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