Tesla Model Y: How It Works
Your Model Y includes the following components that actively monitor the surrounding area:
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- A camera is mounted above the rear license plate.
- Ultrasonic sensors are located in the front and rear bumpers.
- A camera is mounted in each door pillar.
- Three cameras are mounted to the windshield above the rear view mirror.
- A camera is mounted to each front fender.
- Radar (if equipped) is mounted behind the front bumper.
Model Y is also equipped with high precision electronically-assisted braking and steering systems.
In addition, the cabin camera can determine driver inattentiveness and provide alerts when Autopilot is engaged. By default, data from the camera does not leave the vehicle itself. In other words, data is not saved or transmitted unless you enable data sharing. To enable data sharing, touch Controls > Software > Data Sharing > Allow Cabin Camera Analytics. Cabin Camera Analytics helps Tesla continue to develop even safer vehicles in the future. See Cabin Camera.
NOTE: Ensure all cameras and sensors (if equipped) are clean before each drive. See Cleaning Cameras and Sensors for more information. Dirty cameras and sensors, as well as environmental conditions such as rain and faded lane markings, can affect Autopilot performance.
Active Safety Features
These Active Safety features are designed to increase your safety:
- Lane Assist
- Collision Avoidance Assist
- Speed Assist
- Cabin Camera
You can enable/disable some of these features and in some cases, control how they work. To access settings for these features, touch Controls > Autopilot.
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Autopilot Features
NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle
configuration, options purchased, and software version,
your vehicle may not be equipped with all features listed
below, or a feature may not operate exact
Limitations
Many factors can impact the performance of Autopilot
components, causing them to be unable to function as
intended. These include (but are not limited to):
Poor visibility (due to heavy rain, snow
Cleaning Cameras and Sensors
To ensure the various Autopilot components can provide
information that is as accurate as possible, keep them
clean and free of obstructions, condensation, or damage
(see Cleaning).
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Head Supports
The front seats include integrated head supports that you can not adjust.
The second row outboard seats include an adjustable head support that you can
raise, lower, or remove. When either of these seats is occupied by a passenger
that is not in a child safety seat, the corresponding head support
Cleaning the Exterior
To prevent damage to the paint, immediately remove
corrosive substances (bird droppings, tree resin, dead
insects, tar spots, road salt, industrial fallout, etc.). Do
not wait until Model Y is due for a complete wash. If
necessary, use denatured alcohol to remove tar spots
and stubborn grease s
