Tesla Model Y: How Park Assist Works
Model Y has several sensors designed to detect the presence of objects. When driving slowly in Drive or Reverse (for example, when parking), the vehicle alerts you if an object is detected in close proximity of your Model Y. Objects are only detected in your chosen direction; front objects in Drive, rear objects in Reverse.
WARNING: You may not be alerted if Model Y rolls freely in the opposite direction (for example, Park Assist does not display an alert if Model Y rolls backwards down a hill while in Drive).
The sensors are activated when driving slower than 5 mph (8 km/h).
NOTE: Rear sensors are disabled when a bicycle is detected or Model Y is in trailer mode.
WARNING: Never depend on Park Assist to inform you if an area you are approaching is free of objects and/or people. Several external factors can reduce the performance of Park Assist, causing either no readings or false readings (see Limitations and False Warnings). Therefore, depending on Park Assist to determine if Model Y is approaching an obstruction can result in damage to the vehicle and/or objects, and can potentially cause serious injury. Always inspect the area with your own eyes. When reversing, perform shoulder checks and use all mirrors. Park assist does not detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, or objects that are moving, protruding, located too far above or below the sensors, or too close or too far from the sensors. Park Assist is for guidance purposes only and is not intended to replace your own direct visual checks. It is not a substitute for careful driving.
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Visual and Audio Feedback
When you shift to Reverse, the Park Assist view displays
on the left side of the instrument panel, showing objects
that are in close proximity to the front and rear of
Model Y. This view closes whe
Limitations and False Warnings
The parking sensors may not function correctly in these
situations:
One or more of the ultrasonic sensors or cameras is
damaged, dirty, or obstructed (such as by mud, ice,
or snow, or by a vehi
Vehicle Hold
When Model Y is stopped, Vehicle Hold can continue to
apply the brakes even after you remove your foot from
the brake pedal. When driving on a hill or on a flat
surface, brake as you normally would
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Controlling Lights
Touch Controls > Lights on the touchscreen to access all light controls, both
interior and exterior.
You can also pull the turn signal stalk toward you to display a popup that
provides quick access to exterior lights. For example, you can turn the
headlights on or off continuously (overriding
Tire Pressures when Towing
When towing a trailer, tire pressures must be adjusted to accommodate the
additional load. 19", 20", and 21" tires are acceptable to use for towing. Keep
tires inflated to the pressures shown below (if different, these pressures
override the pressures that are provided on the Tire and Loading Inf
