Tesla Model Y: Controls - Overview
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.
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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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)
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
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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Use your thumb to push the wide part of the door handle. The handle pivots
toward you, and you can open the door by pulling the handle or pulling the edge
of the door.
The handle retracts automatically.
When a door or trunk is open, the
touchscreen displays the Door Open indicator light.
You can
NOTE: If Model Y has no low voltage power, you need an
external low voltage power supply to open the hood or use the touchscreen.
CAUTION: To avoid damage, only pull the vehicle
onto a flatbed truck using a properly-installed tow
eye. Using the chassis, frame, or suspension
components to pull th