Tesla Model Y: 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 vehicle bra, excessive paint, or
adhesive products such as wraps, stickers, rubber
coating, etc.).
- The object is located below approximately 8 inches
(20 cm) (such as a curb or low barrier).
CAUTION: Shorter objects that are detected
(such as curbs or low barriers) can move into
the blind spot of the sensors. Model Y cannot
alert you about an object while it is in the blind
spot of the sensors.
- Weather conditions (heavy rain, snow, or fog) are
interfering with sensor operation.
- The object is thin (such as a sign post).
- A sensor's operating range has been exceeded.
- The object is sound-absorbing or soft (such as
powder snow).
- The object is sloped (such as a sloped embankment).
- Model Y has been parked in, or being driven in,
extremely hot or cold temperatures.
- The sensors are affected by other electrical
equipment or devices that generate ultrasonic waves.
- You are driving in a location where the sensors'
ultrasonic waves are deflected away from the vehicle
(such as driving next to a wall or pillar).
- The object is located too close to the bumper.
- A bumper is misaligned or damaged.
- An object that is mounted to Model Y is interfering
with and/or obstructing the sensor (such as a bike
rack or bumper sticker).
- Model Y rolls freely in the opposite direction you
selected (for example, Park Assist does not display an
alert if Model Y rolls backwards down a hill while in
Drive).
Other Parking Aids
In addition to Park Assist, when shifted into Reverse, the
backup camera displays a view of the area behind
Model Y (see Rear Facing Camera(s) ).
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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
Displaying Trip Information
Trip information displays on the touchscreen when you
touch Controls > Trips. For the current trip, you can
display distance, duration and average energy usage.
You c
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Exterior Overview
Exterior lights
Autopilot camera
Front door handle
Key card sensor, Autopilot camera
Rear door handle
Charge port
Autopilot cameras
Exterior mirrors
Radar sensor, if equipped (hidden from view)
Hood/front trunk
Front tow eye cover
Wheels and tires
Rear trunk
Rear vi
Regulations require all trailers to be equipped with tail lights, brake
lights, side marker lights, and turn signals. To provide power for trailer
lighting, a built-in 7-pin wiring connector is provided near the hitch support's
wiring plugs for most types of trailers. Plugging in trailer wiring i