Tesla Model Y: Controls - Overview
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Touch Controls on the bottom
corner of
the touchscreen to control features and
customize Model Y to suit your
preferences. The Controls screen appears
over the map. Touch an option on the
Controls screen to display the various
settings and options associated with the
chosen option. Swipe to close.
NOTE: You can also access Controls by touching anywhere on the side of the touchscreen closest to the driver and swiping open.
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When an information icon
displays beside
a specific setting, touch it to display a
popup that provides helpful details about
the associated setting.
NOTE: Many vehicle controls, settings, and preferences (such as climate, media, and navigation) can be adjusted hands-free using voice commands (see Voice Commands).
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- List of available settings. When you select an item from this list, its associated settings display on the right side of the screen.
- Settings area. The options available for the chosen settings display here, and are described next.
If the touchscreen is unresponsive or demonstrates unusual behavior, you can restart it (see Restarting the Touchscreen).
Shortcuts and Frequently Used Settings
When you touch Controls, the touchscreen displays the following shortcuts and frequently used settings:
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- Create and access driver profiles
- Display alerts and access settings for HomeLink, Bluetooth and networks
- Commonly used controls
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Pedals & Steering
Acceleration Adjust the amount of acceleration. Chill
limits acceleration for a slightly smoother and gentler
ride, whereas Sport provides the normal level of
acceleration. (See Acceleration Modes)
Autopilot
NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle
configuration, options purchased, and software version,
your vehicle may not be equipped with all Autopilot
features described below.
Customize how some of
Locks
Keys: You can see all the keys used for Model Y and their
associated driver profiles. You can add, delete, and
change the driver profile associated with each key (see
Driver Profiles).
Window Lock
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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; you can usually remove the ice with
a few forceful bumps to the door handle using the bottom of yo
USB Drive Requirements for
Recording Videos
NOTE: For saving Sentry Mode and Dashcam footage,
Tesla recommends using the USB port located in the
glovebox. Doing so increases security and minimizes
power consumption.
One or more features on your Model Y requires the use
of a flash drive (for example, Dashcam, Sentry Mode that
meets these
