Tesla Model Y: Indicator Lights
Indicator lights display along the top of the instrument panel to show status and alert you of specific vehicle conditions.
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A brake system fault is
detected or the
brake fluid level is low. Contact Tesla
immediately.
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A brake booster fault has been
detected.
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An ABS (Anti-lock Braking
System) fault
is detected. Contact Tesla immediately.
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A parking brake fault is
detected.
Contact Tesla.
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The parking brake is manually
applied.
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Tire pressure warning. The
pressure of a
tire is out of range. If a fault with the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is
detected, the indicator flashes. For a TPMS fault, contact Tesla.
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A seat belt for an occupied
seat is not
fastened.
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Airbag safety. If this red
indicator does
not flash on briefly when Model Y
prepares to drive, or if it remains on,
contact Tesla immediately.
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Front fog lights are on, if
equipped.
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Parking lights (side marker
lights, tail
lights, and license plate lights) are on.
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Low beam headlights are on.
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High beam headlights are on and
Auto High Beam is disabled or currently unavailable.
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Auto High Beam is enabled and high
beams are on. Model Y is ready to turn off the high beams if light is detected.
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Auto High Beam is enabled but high
beams are not on because light is detected in front of Model Y. When light is no
longer detected, high beams automatically turn back on.
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This indicator flashes amber when
the electronic stability control systems are actively minimizing wheel spin by
controlling brake pressure and motor power. See Traction Control. If this
indicator remains on, a fault is detected and you should immediately contact
Tesla.
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Electronic stability control
systems are no longer minimizing wheel spin. On a Rear Wheel Drive vehicle, the
traction control system has been turned off, or on an All-Wheel Drive vehicle,
Slip Start has been enabled.
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Trailer mode (if equipped) is
active.
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Vehicle Hold is actively applying
the brakes.
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A door or trunk is open.
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A blue snowflake appears when some
of the energy stored in the Battery may not be available due to cold weather
conditions. During these cold weather conditions, charging rates may also be
limited. If Model Y is plugged in, you can heat your Battery by turning on
climate control with the mobile app. The snowflake snowflake snowflake
disappears when the Battery is sufficiently warm.
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Vehicle power is currently being
limited because the energy remaining in the Battery is low, the vehicle's
systems are being heated or cooled, or an error is detected by the drive
inverter .
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Driving Status
When Model Y is driving (or ready to drive), the touchscreen shows your current
driving status and a real-time visualization of the road as detected by the
Autopilot components (see About Autopilot
Wipers and Washers
Wipers
To perform a single wipe with the windshield wipers, press and immediately
release the button on the end of the turn signal stalk. You can access the wiper
settings from the main Controls scr
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Car Wash Mode
When taking Model Y to a car wash, Car Wash Mode
closes all windows, locks the charge port, and disables
windshield wipers, Sentry Mode, walk-away door
locking, and parking sensor chimes. To enable, touch
Controls > Service > Car Wash Mode. Your vehicle must
be stationary and not actively
Operating Auto Lane Change
Auto Lane Change is available whenever Autosteer is
active. To change lanes using Auto Lane Change:
1. Perform visual checks to make sure it is safe and
appropriate to move into the target lane.
2. Engage the appropriate turn signal, keeping your
hands on the steering wheel.
3. If needed, cancel
