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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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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Turn Signals
The turn signals flash three times or continuously, depending on how far up
or down you move the stalk. Lightly push the turn signal stalk up or down for a
three-flash sequence. For a continuous signal, push the stalk fully up or down.
The turn signals stop operating when canceled by the steerin
Data Sharing
For quality assurance and to support the continuous
improvement of advanced features such as Autopilot,
your Model Y may collect analytics, road segment,
diagnostic, and vehicle usage data and send to Tesla for
analysis. This analysis helps Tesla improve products and
services by learning from t
