Tesla Model Y: Parking with a Trailer
Whenever possible, avoid parking on a grade. However, if parking on a grade is absolutely necessary, place wheel chocks under the trailer wheels. Consider having someone help you with these steps:
- One person presses and holds the brake pedal.
- A second person places the wheel chocks under the wheels on the downgrade side of the vehicle's tires.
- When the chocks are in place, release the brake pedal and ensure the chocks hold the weight of the vehicle and trailer.
NOTE: When testing chocks, ensure that Vehicle Hold (see Vehicle Hold) is not engaged. If Vehicle Hold is braking Model Y, the Vehicle Hold indicator light displays on the instrument panel. To disengage Vehicle Hold, press and release the brake pedal.
- Place the vehicle in Park.
WARNING: If parking on a grade is necessary, always ensure that all trailer wheels have been securely chocked. Failure to do so can result in serious damage, injury, or death.
Trailer Sway Mitigation
When trailer sway is detected, the Model Y electronic stability control system attempts to apply the appropriate amount of braking to minimize trailer sway. The instrument panel briefly displays the traction control system indicator. Pressing the brake pedal when the system is actively braking to mitigate trailer sway does not cancel this automatic braking.
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Attaching and Removing the Ball
Mount
The Model Y towing package does not include a ball mount. You must purchase a
ball mount suitable for the type of trailer you are towing. The Model Y hitch
receiver supports a ball mount with a leng
Electrical Connections
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 prov
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Adjust the Following Distance
To adjust the following distance you want to maintain
between Model Y and a vehicle traveling ahead of you,
touch Controls > Autopilot > Cruise Follow Distance and
choose a setting from 1 (the closest following distance)
to 7 (the longest following distance). Each setting
corresponds to a
Navigation Settings
The navigation settings icon
displays when
you touch ... once you start navigating to a
destination.
NOTE: You can also access navigation
settings by touching Controls >
Navigation.
Touch the navigation settings icon to customize the
navigation system to suit your preferences: (the
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