Tesla Model Y: Adjusting Steering Wheel Position
To adjust the steering wheel, touch Controls and touch the Steering icon.
Use the left scroll button on the steering wheel to move the steering wheel to
the desired position:
- To adjust the height/tilt angle of the steering wheel, roll the left
scroll button up or down.
- To move the steering wheel closer to you, or further away from you,
press the left scroll button to the left or right.
WARNING: Do not make steering wheel
adjustments while driving.
Adjusting Steering Effort
You can adjust the feel and sensitivity of the steering
system to suit your personal preference:
1. On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Pedals &
Steering > Steering Mode.
2. Choose a steering option:
- Comfort - Reduces the effort required to turn the steering wheel. In
town, Model Y feels easier to drive and park.
- Standard - Tesla believes that this setting offers the best handling and
response in most conditions.
- Sport - Increases the effort required to turn the steering wheel. When
driving at higher speeds, Model Y feels more responsive.
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A scroll button is located on each side of the steering wheel. Use your thumb
to press this button to the right or left. You can also press the button or roll
it up or down.
1. Use the left scroll
To warm up the steering wheel (if equipped), touch the fan icon on the
touchscreen to display climate controls (see Adjusting Climate Control
Settings), then touch the heater icon to display the hea
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Model Y tires are asymmetric and must be mounted on
the wheel with the correct sidewall facing outward. The
sidewall of the tire is marked with the word OUTSIDE.
When new tires are installed, make sure that the tires are
correctly mounted on the wheels.
WARNING: Road holding is seriously impai
Model Y has an occupancy sensor in the front passenger seat that controls the
status of the front airbag.
NOTE: The occupancy classification system (OCS) meets the regulatory
requirement of FMVSS 208 and
automatically detects when inflating the passenger front airbag would be
unnecessary or pote