Tesla Model Y: Using Exterior Door Handles
Use your thumb to push the wide part of the door handle. The handle pivots toward you, and you can open the door by pulling the handle or pulling the edge of the door.
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The handle retracts automatically.
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When a door or trunk is open, the
touchscreen displays the Door Open indicator light.
You can specify that you want to unlock only the driver's door when you shift into Park by turning on Controls > Locks > Driver Door Unlock Mode. If off, all doors unlock when you shift into Park.
NOTE: See Cold Weather Best Practices to ensure door handles function properly in cold weather.
WARNING: While using the door handle, take care to avoid allowing fingers, jewelry, acrylic nails, etc. from being pinched by the door or door handle mechanism. Failure to do so may result in damage or injury.
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Opening Doors from the Interior
Model Y doors are electrically powered. To open a door while sitting inside,
press the button located at the top of the interior door handle and push the
door open.
NOTE: To prevent children from o
Interior Locking and Unlocking
While sitting inside Model Y, you can lock and unlock all doors and trunks by
touching the lock icon on the touchscreen.
The icon changes to indicate
whether doors are locked or unlocked.
You can al
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Troubleshooting HomeLink
Standard Mode
In Standard Mode, Model Y records the RF signal from
your HomeLink device's remote control. The
touchscreen instructs you to stand in front of the
vehicle, point the device's remote control at the front
bumper, and press and hold the button until the headlights flash. When the
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After Driving
Leave Model Y plugged in when not in use. This uses the
charging system, rather than the Battery itself, to keep
the Battery warm (see High Voltage Battery Information).
Scheduled Departure
When parked, plug in Model Y and use the Schedule
settings, available on both the charging and climate
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