Tesla Model Y: Cold Weather Best Practices
Tesla Model Y (2020-2026) Owner's Manual / Driving / Cold Weather Best Practices
- Before Driving
- Removing Ice From Door Handle
- Applying WD-40 to Door Handle Pivot Pins
- While Driving
- After Driving
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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 wa
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 other door handles;
Applying WD-40 to Door Handle Pivot Pins
In severe winter conditions, applying WD-40 to door handle pivot pins can
help prevent ice buildup that might immobilize the handle. Consider applying
WD-40 to the door handle pivot pins if you are
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Starting
When you open a door to enter Model Y, the touchscreen powers on and you can
operate all controls. To drive Model Y:
Press the brake pedal - Model Y powers on and is ready to drive.
Select a drive mode - move the drive stalk down for Drive or up for
Reverse.
NOTE: If the PIN to Drive feature
To Use Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
To initiate Traffic-Aware Cruise Control when no vehicle
is detected ahead of you, you must be driving at least
18 mph (30 km/h), unless certain vehicle and
environmental conditions are met, in which case, you
may be able to initiate it at lower speeds. If a vehicle is detected ahead of
you, yo
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