Tesla Model Y: Overview
The Media Player displays on the touchscreen and is used to play various types of media. You can drag Media Player upward to expand it (allowing you to browse), and downward to minimize it so that just the Miniplayer displays. The convenient Miniplayer, which occupies the least amount of space on the touchscreen, displays what's currently playing and provides only the basic functions associated with what's playing. You can also drag Media Player to display on the left or right side of the touchscreen.
Media Player displays content and options associated with the app (or source) you choose from the app launcher, or from the dropdown list that displays when you maximize Media Player:
NOTE: Media apps vary depending on market region. Some apps described may not be available in your market region, or may be replaced by different ones.
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Radio: Choose from a list of
available radio
stations or touch the numeric keypad to
directly tune the radio to a specific
frequency. Touch the next or previous
arrows to move from one frequency to the
next (or previous).
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Bluetooth: Play audio from a
bluetooth-connected phone or USB device (see
Playing Media from Devices).
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Streaming: Play the audio
streaming
service available in your market region (for
example, Slacker Radio), if equipped.
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Spotify: Play audio available on
Spotify.
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Caraoke: Sing along with various
songs.
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TuneIn: Play audio available on
TuneIn.
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Tidal: Play audio available on
Tidal.
NOTE: You can show or hide any media app/source. See Media Settings.
When listening to internet radio or a music streaming service, the options available on the Media Player screen vary depending on what you are listening to. Touch the next (or previous) arrows to play the next (and in some cases previous) available station, episode, or track. You can also play next/previous using the left scroll button on the steering wheel.
Streaming services are available only when a data connection is available (for example, Wi-Fi or Premium Connectivity). For some media services, you can use a default Tesla account. For others, you may need to enter account credentials the first time you use it.
NOTE: Instead of launching a different media app, you can change the source from within the Media Player screen by choosing a source from the dropdown list on the left side.
NOTE: You can use voice commands to adjust media settings and preferences, such as volume control, playing certain songs, or switching the media source (see Voice Commands).
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Volume Controls
Roll the scroll button on the left side of the steering
wheel up or down to increase or decrease volume
respectively. The scroll button adjusts the volume for
media, voice commands, and phone calls
Searching Audio Content
Touch Media Player's magnifying
glass icon
to search for a particular song, album,
artist, podcast, or station. You can also use
voice commands to search hands-free (see
Voice Commands).
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Recents and Favorites
For most source content, recents and favorites display at
the top for easy access.
To add a currently playing
station, podcast,
or audio file to your Favorites list, touch
the Favorites icon on M
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Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake, touch Controls > Safety > Parking Brake. Follow
the onscreen instructions. You can also engage the parking brake by pressing and
holding the button on the end of the drive stalk while in Park.
Use the touchscreen to manually release the parking
brake (which a
Ensuring Accurate Occupant
Classification
To help ensure an occupant in the front passenger seat
can be accurately classified, the passenger must:
Wear a seat belt.
Sit upright on the center of the seat cushion, with shoulders resting
against the seat back and legs extended comfortably in front with feet on
the floor.
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