Tesla Model Y: Cold Weather Best Practices
Tesla Model Y (2020-2025) 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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Exterior/Interior Overview
Exterior Overview
Exterior lights
Autopilot camera
Front door handle
Key card sensor, Autopilot camera
Rear door handle
Charge port
Autopilot cameras
Exterior mirrors
Radar sensor, if equipped (hidden from view)
Hood/front trunk
Front tow eye cover
Wheels and tires
Rear trunk
Rear vi
Opening Doors from the Interior
Model Y doors are electrically powered. To open a door while sitting inside,
press the button located at the top of the interior door handle and push the
door open.
NOTE: To prevent children from opening the rear doors, turn on
child locks.
To open a front door in the unlikely situation when Mod
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