Tesla Model Y: Locks
Keys: You can see all the keys used for Model Y and their associated driver profiles. You can add, delete, and change the driver profile associated with each key (see Driver Profiles).
Window Lock: Locks the rear window switches.
Child Lock: If on, safety locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from inside the vehicle.
Walk-Away Door Lock: If on, doors automatically lock when you walk away from the vehicle carrying your key fob or phone key (see Walk-Away Door Lock).
Driver Door Unlock Mode: Driver Door Unlock Mode will only unlock the driver's door when first unlocking the vehicle.
Unlock on Park: If on, doors automatically unlock when you engage Park (see Unlock on Park).
Car Left Open Notification : Choose whether you want Model Y to send a notification to your Tesla mobile app if your car remains open for over approximately 10 minutes after you have left:
- Off: You are not notified if you leave Model Y open.
- Doors: You are notified only if a door or trunk is left open.
- Doors & Windows: In addition to being notified if a door or trunk is left open, you are notified if Model Y is locked and a window is left open.
Touch Exclude Home to disable the notification when Model Y is parked at the location you set as Home in your Favorites list (see Home, Work, and Favorite Destinations).
NOTE: To use the Car Left Open Notification, the mobile access setting must be turned on (Controls > Safety > Allow Mobile Access).
NOTE: Notifications are not sent when Model Y is in Camp Mode or if Tesla Theater (if equipped) is active.
Lock Confirmation Sound: If on, a soft horn sounds whenever Model Y locks or unlocks (see Walk-Away Door Lock).
Close Windows on Lock: If on, all windows automatically close when you lock Model Y.
Lights
Control interior and exterior lights. See Lights.
NOTE: You can also control the exterior headlights by touching the high beam headlights button on the left side of the steering wheel and then choosing an option using the touchscreen. See High Beam Headlights.
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Display
Appearance: Customize the display to be Dark or
Light. When set to Auto, the brightness changes
automatically based on ambient lighting conditions.
Brightness: Drag the slider to manually contr
Navigation
Customize how the navigation system works:
Navigation Volume: Increase or decrease the volume
of spoken navigation instructions by touching - or +,
respectively. Fully decreasing the volume mute
Safety
Allow Mobile Access: Allow your Tesla mobile app to
access your Model Y (see Mobile App).
NOTE: To disable Allow Mobile Access, you must enter
your Tesla account credentials.
Parking Brake: Manually
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Cleaning the Exterior
To prevent damage to the paint, immediately remove
corrosive substances (bird droppings, tree resin, dead
insects, tar spots, road salt, industrial fallout, etc.). Do
not wait until Model Y is due for a complete wash. If
necessary, use denatured alcohol to remove tar spots
and stubborn grease s
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.
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