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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Transport Mode keeps the parking brake disengaged
while winching Model Y onto a flatbed truck. When
active, Transport Mode displays a message indicating
that the vehicle will remain free-rolling. The following are
required to enable Transport Mode:
Low voltage power. You are unable to use the
In severe winter conditions, applying WD-40 to door handle pivot pins can
help prevent ice buildup that might immobilize the handle. Consider applying
WD-40 to the door handle pivot pins if you are expecting freezing rain, heavy
snow, or icy conditions. Reapply as needed.
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