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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Smart Summon
NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle
configuration, options purchased, and software version,
your vehicle may not be equipped with Smart Summon,
or the feature may not operate exactly as described.
Smart Summon is designed to allow you to move
Model Y to your location (using your phone's GP
Ensuring Accurate Occupant
Classification
To help ensure an occupant in the front passenger seat
can be accurately classified, the passenger must:
Wear a seat belt.
Sit upright on the center of the seat cushion, with shoulders resting
against the seat back and legs extended comfortably in front with feet on
the floor.
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