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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Touch Controls > Lights on the touchscreen to access all light controls, both
interior and exterior.
You can also pull the turn signal stalk toward you to display a popup that
provides quick access to exterior lights. For example, you can turn the
headlights on or off continuously (overriding
NOTE: If Model Y has no low voltage power, you need an external low
voltage power supply to open the hood or use the touchscreen.
CAUTION: To avoid damage, only pull the vehicle
onto a flatbed truck using a properly-installed tow
eye. Using the tow hitch, chassis, frame, or
suspension components