Tesla Model Y: Opening and Closing
Press down on a switch to lower the associated window.
Window switches operate at two levels:
- To lower a window fully, press the switch all the way
down and immediately release.
- To lower a window partially, press the switch gently
and release when the window is where you want it.
Similarly, pull a switch to raise the associated window:
- To raise a window fully, pull the switch all the way up
and immediately release.
- To raise a window partially, pull the switch gently and
release when the window is where you want it.
If a window is left open unintentionally, Model Y can
send a notification to the mobile app (touch Controls >
Locks > Car Left Open Notification, then choose Doors
& Windows).
You can also enable Close Windows on Lock by
touching Controls > Locks > Close Windows on Lock.
When enabled, your vehicle automatically closes the
windows when Model Y locks.
NOTE: See Cold Weather Best Practices
for information on preparing windows for cold weather.
CAUTION: To avoid damage, windows
automatically lower slightly when you open or
close a door. If you manually raise a window when
the door is open, ensure it is slightly lowered
before closing the door.
WARNING: Before closing a window, it is the
driver's responsibility to ensure that all occupants,
especially children, do not have any body parts
extended through the window's opening. Failure to
do so can cause serious injury.
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To prevent passengers from using the rear window
switches, touch Controls > Locks > Window Lock. To
unlock the rear windows, touch Window Lock again.
WARNING: To ensure safety, it is recommend
To open the rear trunk, ensure Model Y is in Park, then
do one of the following:
Touch Controls > Trunk on the touchscreen.
Double-click the rear trunk button on the key fob.
Touch the rear tr
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NOTE: Boombox is available only on vehicles equipped with the Pedestrian
Warning System (PWS).
Boombox, an app in Toybox, uses the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) speaker
to play media externally when Model Y is parked. You can customize sounds by plugging in a specifically-formatted
USB drive, a
Model Y has two USB ports located in the front compartment of the center
console. These ports can be used to:
Connect and charge USB devices.
Play audio files stored on a phone or USB device.
Save videos when using features such as Sentry Mode or Dashcam.
NOTE: If your Model Y is equipped wi