Tesla Model Y: Boombox
NOTE: Boombox is available only on vehicles equipped with the Pedestrian
Warning System (PWS).
Boombox, an app in Toybox, uses the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) speaker
to play media externally when Model Y is parked. You can customize sounds by plugging in a specifically-formatted
USB drive, as described below.
NOTE: Check local laws before using Boombox in public places.
1. Play current media
- Internal and external volume control.
- If Camp Mode is enabled in Climate Controls, you can exit the car and
control the volume with the mobile app.
2. Megaphone When ON, you can project a modulated voice through the vehicle's
external speaker.
- Available in Park only.
- External volume control.
3. Horn sound
- Available in Park only.
- Settings can be adjusted only when in Park.
- Selecting from a USB drive plays the first five seconds.
Formatting a USB drive for Boombox
Follow these steps to add up to five custom Boombox sounds:
1. Using a computer, format a USB drive to exFAT, MS-DOS FAT (for Mac), ext3,
or ext4 (NTFS is currently not
supported) and upload audio files to a folder named Boombox.
- Supported file types:.wav and.mp3.
- You can add as many files as you want to the folder, but you can only
select from the first five, as listed
alphabetically.
- File names, of any length, can only contain these characters: a-z, A-Z,
0-9, (. - _ ).
- The drive should only contain one folder; it cannot be shared with
Dashcam.
2. Plug the USB drive into a front USB port.
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.
3. Choose sounds from your USB drive by selecting them from the Boombox dropdown
menu.
Car Colorizer
Change the color of your Model Y on the touchscreen by navigating to Toybox
or Controls > Software. Touch the
color swatch next to the vehicle name and customize the paint, tone, and more.
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You can use your Bluetooth-capable
phone
hands-free in Model Y provided your phone
is within operating range. Although
Bluetooth typically supports wireless
communication over distances of up t
Pairing allows you to use your Bluetooth-capable phone
hands-free to make and receive phone calls, access your
contact list, recent calls, etc. It also allows you to play
media files from your phon
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Indicator lights display along the top of the instrument
panel to show status and alert you of specific vehicle
conditions.
A brake system fault is
detected or the
brake fluid level is low. Contact Tesla
immediately.
A brake booster fault has been
detected.
An ABS (Anti-lock Braking
Sy
The Model Y hood is not heavy enough to latch under its
own weight and applying pressure on the front edge or
center of the hood can cause damage.
To properly close the hood:
1. Lower the hood until the striker touches the latches.
2. Place both hands on the front of the hood in the
areas shown