2020 Tesla Model Y Owner's Manual
Year:
2020
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model Y
Rating:
Table of Contents
Contents
2
Overview
3
Interior Overview
3
Exterior Overview
4
Touchscreen Overview
5
The Tesla \T\
9
Opening and Closing
10
Keys
10
Three Types of Keys
10
Authenticated Phone
10
Key Card
11
Key fob
11
Passive Key Fob
12
Replacing the Key Fob Battery
13
Attaching a Lanyard
13
Managing Keys
13
Adding and Removing Keys
13
Doors
15
Keyless Locking and Unlocking
15
Using Exterior Door Handles
15
Opening Doors from the Interior
15
Interior Locking and Unlocking
16
Walk-Away Door Lock
16
Drive Away Locking
17
Child-Protection Lock
17
Unlock on Park
17
Windows
18
Opening and Closing
18
Locking Rear Windows
18
Calibrating Windows
18
Rear Trunk
1
Opening
1
Load Limits
1
Closing
1
Adjusting Liftgate Opening Height
1
Accessing the Cargo Area
1
Front Trunk
21
Opening
21
Closing
21
Interior Emergency Release
21
Opening Hood with No Power
22
Interior Storage and Electronics
24
Glovebox
24
Center Console
24
USB Ports
24
Installing Phone Charging Cable
25
Inductive Phone Charger
26
12V Power Socket
26
Rear Console
26
Coat Hangers
27
Cabin Camera
28
Seating and Safety Restraints
29
Front and Rear Seats
29
Correct Driving Position
29
Adjusting the Front Seats
29
Adjusting and Folding Second Row Seats
30
Raising Rear Seats
31
Head Supports
31
Raising/Lowering the Outer Rear Seat Head Supports
31
Raising/Lowering the Rear Center Head Support
31
Removing/Installing a Head Support
31
Seat Heaters
32
Seat Covers
32
Seat Belts
33
Wearing Seat Belts
33
Seat Belt Reminders
33
To Fasten a Belt
33
To Adjust the Shoulder Anchor Height
33
To Release a Belt
34
Wearing Seat Belts When Pregnant
34
Seat Belt Pre-tensioners
34
Testing Seat Belts
34
Seat Belt Warnings
35
Child Safety Seats
36
Guidelines for Seating Children
36
Choosing a Child Safety Seat
37
Seating Larger Children
39
Installing Child Safety Seats
39
Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seats
39
Installing LATCH (ISOFIX) Child Seats
39
Attaching Upper Tether Straps
40
Testing a Child Safety Seat
41
Child Safety Seat Warnings
41
Airbags
43
Location of Airbags
43
How Airbags Work
44
Types of Airbags
44
Passenger Front Airbag Status
45
Controlling the Passenger Front Airbag
45
Ensuring Accurate Occupant Classification
47
Examples of Correct and Incorrect Seating Positions
48
Inflation Effects
49
Airbag Warning Indicator
49
Airbag Warnings
49
Driving
50
Driver Profiles
50
Creating a Driver Profile
50
Easy Entry
50
Restoring a Driver’s Profile
50
Saved Settings
50
Linking a Driver Profile to a Key
51
Valet Mode
51
Starting Valet Mode
51
Canceling Valet Mode
51
Steering Wheel
52
Scroll Buttons
52
Adjusting Steering Wheel Position
52
Adjusting Steering Effort
52
Horn
53
Mirrors
54
Adjusting Exterior Mirrors
54
Auto-Fold Mirrors Based on Location
54
Mirror Auto Tilt
54
Mirror Auto Fold
54
Rear View Mirror
54
Vanity Mirrors
54
Starting and Powering Off
56
Starting
56
Drive Disabled - Requires Authentication
56
Powering Off
56
Restarting the Touchscreen
56
Power Cycling the Vehicle
57
Gears
58
Shifting Gears
58
Reverse
58
Neutral
58
Drive
58
Park
58
Lights
60
Controlling Lights
60
Reading Lights
61
High Beam Headlights
61
Headlights After Exit
62
Headlight Adjustments
62
Turn Signals
62
Hazard Warning Flashers
62
Car Status
64
Overview
64
Indicator Lights
64
Driving Status
66
Wipers and Washers
68
Wipers
68
Washers
68
Braking and Stopping
69
Braking Systems
69
Emergency Braking
69
Brake Disc Wiping
69
Hydraulic Fade Compensation
69
Regenerative Braking
70
To Set the Regenerative Braking Level
70
Stopping Mode
70
Parking Brake
71
Brake Wear
72
Traction Control
73
How It Works
73
Disabling Traction Control
73
Park Assist
74
How Park Assist Works
74
Visual and Audio Feedback
74
Controlling Audible Feedback
75
Limitations and False Warnings
75
Other Parking Aids
75
Vehicle Hold
76
Getting Maximum Range
77
Driving Tips to Maximize Range
77
Energy App
77
Range Assurance
77
Rear View Camera
78
Camera Location
78
Cleaning the Camera
78
Dashcam
79
About Dashcam
79
Using Dashcam
79
USB Flash Drive Requirements for Videos and Recording
79
Formatting the USB Flash Drive
79
For MacOS:
79
For Windows:
80
Retrieving Footage
80
Save Clips on Honk
80
Cold Weather Best Practices
81
Before Driving
81
Door Handles
81
Windows
81
Mirrors
81
Wipers
81
Winter Tires and Tire Chains
81
While Driving
81
Regenerative Braking
82
Blue Snowflake Icon
82
Warming the Battery Before Supercharging
82
Autopilot
82
After Driving
82
Scheduled Departure
82
Charge Port
82
Storage
82
Autopilot
83
About Autopilot
83
How It Works
83
Features
84
Drive to Calibrate Cameras
84
Limitations
84
Cleaning Cameras and Sensors
85
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
86
To Use Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
86
Set the Cruising Speed
86
Cruising at the Set Speed
87
Changing the Set Speed
88
HOLD State
88
Cruising Near or On Freeway Exits
89
Adjust the Following Distance
89
Overtake Acceleration
90
Canceling and Resuming
90
Summary of Cruise Indicators
91
Limitations
91
Autosteer
92
Operating Autosteer
92
Restricted Speed
93
Hold Steering Wheel
93
Take Over Immediately
93
Canceling Autosteer
94
Auto Lane Change
94
Operating Auto Lane Change
94
Stop Light and Stop Sign Warning (U.S. only)
95
Limitations
95
Navigate on Autopilot
96
Enabling and Customizing Navigate on Autopilot
96
Operating Navigate on Autopilot
97
Lane Changes
98
Be Ready to Assist
98
Autopark
99
To Use Autopark
99
To Pause Parking
99
To Cancel Parking
100
Limitations
100
Summon
101
Before Using Summon
101
Using Summon to Park and Retrieve your Vehicle
102
Operating Summon with the Key
102
Starting Summon Before Exiting the Vehicle
103
Stopping or Canceling Summon
103
Limitations
103
Smart Summon
104
Before Using Smart Summon
105
Using Smart Summon
105
Standby Mode
106
Stopping or Canceling Smart Summon
106
Limitations
106
Lane Assist
108
Lane Departure Avoidance
108
Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance
109
Blind Spot Collision Warning Chime
109
Adjacent Lane Speed
109
Limitations and Inaccuracies
109
Collision Avoidance Assist
111
Forward Collision Warning
111
Automatic Emergency Braking
112
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration
113
Limitations and Inaccuracies
113
Speed Assist
114
How Speed Assist Works
114
Controlling Speed Assist
114
Limitations and Inaccuracies
114
Using the Touchscreen
116
Controls
116
Overview
116
Summary of Controls
116
Naming Your Vehicle
123
Speed Limit Mode
124
Erasing Personal Data
124
Climate Controls
125
Overview of Climate Controls
125
Adjusting Climate Control Settings
126
Operating Seat Heaters
127
Adjusting the Front Vents
127
Adjusting the Rear Vents
127
Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, and Camp Mode
128
Cabin Air Filter
128
Cabin Overheat Protection
128
Climate Control Operating Tips
129
Maps and Navigation
130
Overview
130
Navigating
131
Automatic Navigation
132
I'm Feeling Lucky, Hungry
132
Charging Locations
132
Predicting Energy Usage
133
Online Routing
134
Trip Planner
134
Recent, Favorite, Home and Work Destinations
134
Map Updates
135
Media and Audio
136
Overview
136
Volume Control
136
Searching Media Content
136
FM Radio
136
Internet Radio and Music Streaming Services (if equipped)
136
Caraoke
137
Favorites and Recents
137
Playing Media from Devices
137
USB Connected Flash Drives
138
Bluetooth® Connected Devices
138
Audio Settings
138
Phone
139
Bluetooth® Compatibility
139
Pairing a Bluetooth Phone
139
Importing Contacts and Recent Calls
139
Unpairing a Bluetooth Phone
139
Connecting to a Paired Phone
140
Using the Phone App
140
Making a Phone Call
140
Receiving a Phone Call
140
Calendar
141
Overview
141
Using Voice Commands
142
Security Settings
143
About the Security System
143
PIN to Drive
143
Sentry Mode
143
Standby, Alert, and Alarm States
143
Location-Based Settings
144
USB Flash Drive Requirements for Videos and Recording
144
Formatting the USB Flash Drive
145
For MacOS:
145
For Windows:
145
Retrieving Footage
145
Save Clips on Honk
146
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
147
About HomeLink
147
Supported Modes
147
Programming HomeLink®
147
Auto Opening and Closing
148
Resetting the Location of the HomeLink Device
148
Deleting a Device
148
Troubleshooting HomeLink
148
Standard Mode
148
D-Mode and UR-Mode
148
Connecting to Wi-Fi
150
Software Updates
151
Loading New Software
151
Software Update Preferences
151
Charging
152
Viewing Release Notes
152
Mobile App
153
To use the mobile app
153
Overview
153
Phone Key
153
Climate
153
Controls
154
Charging
154
Location
154
Summon
154
Upgrades
154
Schedule Service
154
Settings
154
Charging
156
Electric Vehicle Components
156
High Voltage Components
156
Charging Equipment
157
Battery Information
158
About the Battery
158
Battery Care
158
Temperature Limits
158
Battery Warnings and Cautions
158
Charging Instructions
160
Opening the Charge Port
160
Plugging In
160
During Charging
161
Stopping Charging
161
Manually Releasing Charge Cable
161
Charge Port Light
162
Charging Status and Settings
163
Scheduled Charging and Scheduled Departure
165
Supercharger Usage Fees and Idle Fees
165
Maintenance
166
Maintenance Schedule
166
Service Intervals
166
Daily Checks
166
Monthly Checks
166
Fluid Replacement Intervals
166
High Voltage Safety
166
Tire Care and Maintenance
168
Maintaining Tire Pressures
168
Checking and Adjusting Tire Pressures
169
Inspecting and Maintaining Tires
169
Tire Wear
169
Tire Rotation, Balance, and Wheel Alignment
169
Punctured Tires
170
Flat Spots
170
Improving Tire Mileage
170
Replacing Tires and Wheels
170
Asymmetric Tires
171
Removing and Installing Aero Covers
171
Removing and Installing Lug Nut Covers
172
Tire Pressure Monitoring
172
Automatic Reset of TPMS Sensors
173
Replacing a Tire Sensor
173
TPMS Malfunction
173
Seasonal Tire Types
174
Summer Tires
174
All-Season Tires
174
Winter Tires
174
Driving in Low Temperatures
174
Using Tire Chains
174
Cleaning
175
Cleaning the Exterior
175
Cautions for Exterior Cleaning
176
Cleaning the Interior
177
Interior Glass
177
Airbags
177
Dashboard and Plastic Surfaces
177
Polyurethane Seats
177
Cloth Seats
177
Carpets
177
Seat Belts
177
Touchscreen
177
Chrome and Metal Surfaces
177
Cautions for Interior Cleaning
177
Polishing, Touch Up, and Body Repair
177
Using a Car Cover
178
Floor Mats
178
Wiper Blades and Washer Jets
179
Checking and Cleaning Wiper Blades
179
Replacing Wiper Blades
179
Cleaning Washer Jets
179
Fluid Reservoirs
180
Removing the Maintenance Panel
180
Checking Battery Coolant
180
Fluid Level Check
180
Do Not Top Up Battery Coolant
180
Checking Brake Fluid
180
Topping Up the Brake Fluid
180
Topping Up Windshield Washer Fluid
181
Jacking and Lifting
182
Jacking Procedure
182
Parts and Accessories
183
Parts, Accessories, and Modifications
183
Body Repairs
183
Using RFID Transponders
183
Specifications
184
Identification Labels
184
Vehicle Identification Number
184
Emission Control Label
184
Vehicle Loading
185
Load Capacity Labeling
185
Tire and Loading Information Label
185
Vehicle Certification Label
185
Calculating Load Limits
186
Example Load Limit Calculations
186
Roof Racks
186
Dimensions and Weights
187
Exterior Dimensions
187
Interior Dimensions
187
Cargo Volume
188
Weights
188
Subsystems
189
Motor Type
189
Transmission
190
Steering
190
Brakes
190
Suspension
192
Battery - 12V
192
Battery - High Voltage
192
Wheels and Tires
193
Wheel Specifications (Factory)
193
Tire Specifications (Factory)
194
Understanding Tire Markings
195
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
197
Treadwear
197
Traction
197
Temperature
197
Tire and Loading Glossaries
198
General Wheel and Tire Terms
198
Load Carrying Definitions
198
Pneumatic Radial Tire Definitions
199
Roadside Assistance
201
Contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance
201
Regional Phone Number(s)
201
Instructions for Transporters
202
DO NOT TRANSPORT WITH WHEELS ON THE GROUND
202
Approved Methods for Transporting
202
Activate Transport Mode
203
Pull Onto Flatbed Truck From Front
203
Pull Onto Flatbed Truck From Rear
204
Secure the Tires
204
If Vehicle Has No Power
204
Jump Starting the 12V Battery
205
Consumer Information
206
Easter Eggs
206
About this Owner Information
207
Document Applicability
207
Illustrations
207
Feature Availability
207
Errors or Inaccuracies
207
Location of Components
207
Copyrights and Trademarks
207
Disclaimers
209
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
209
Vehicle Telematics
209
Data Sharing
210
Quality Control
210
California Proposition 65
210
Reporting Safety Defects
211
Contacting Tesla
211
Reporting Safety Defects - US
211
Reporting Safety Defects - Canada
211
Declarations of Conformity
212
FCC and IC Certification
212
Radio Frequency Information
213
Radiation Exposure Statement
213
Canada
213
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations
213
Troubleshooting Alerts
214
(APP_w207)Autosteer temporarily unavailable
214
(APP_w304)Camera blocked or blindedClean camera or wait for it to regain visibility
214
(CC_a012)Charging stoppedHigh temperature detected by Wall Connector
215
(CC_a041)Charging speed reducedHigh temperature detected by Wall Connector
215
(CP_a004)Charging equipment faultTry different charging equipment
215
(CP_a046)Unable to chargeCheck charging equipment
215
(CP_a054)Charge port latch not engagedFully insert charge cable or check for obstruction
216
(CP_a055)AC charging interruptedCheck power source or charging equipment
216
(CP_a057)Unable to chargeCheck charging equipment
217
(CP_a101)Charging speed reducedHigh temperature detected by Wall Connector
217
(CP_a102)Charging stoppedHigh temperature detected by Wall Connector
217
(DI_a201)Regenerative braking temporarily reducedWill improve as vehicle is driven
217
(UMC_a017)Charging speed reducedHigh temperature detected by Mobile Connector
218
(UMC_w008)Charging stoppedHigh temperature detected by Mobile Connector
218
(VCFRONT_a182)12V battery must be replaced soonSoftware updates will not complete until serviced
219
(VCFRONT_a192)Electrical system power reducedVehicle may shut down unexpectedly
219
(VCSEC_a221)Tire pressure lower than recommendedCheck tire pressure and refill as needed
219
Index
220
2020 Tesla Model Y Overview
Introduction
The 2020 Tesla Model Y is a versatile and futuristic electric SUV that seamlessly blends performance, efficiency, and advanced technology. Building on the success of its smaller counterpart, the Model 3, the Model Y offers spacious interiors, cutting-edge features, and the iconic Tesla driving experience, making it an ideal choice for families and adventure seekers alike. With its sleek design and impressive electric range, the Model Y is positioned as a leader in the growing electric vehicle market.
Powertrains
The 2020 Model Y is offered in several powertrain configurations. The Long Range variant delivers impressive performance, with dual electric motors that allow for all-wheel drive capabilities. It accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.8 seconds, while providing an estimated range of up to 326 miles on a single charge. The Performance model takes it a step further, reaching 0 to 60 mph in an astonishing 3.5 seconds, making it one of the quickest SUVs in its class. Both options are powered by Tesla's advanced battery technology, ensuring optimal efficiency and durability.
Trims
The Model Y comes in two primary trims: Long Range and Performance. The Long Range trim emphasizes range and comfort, offering features like a panoramic glass roof, premium audio system, and spacious seating for up to seven adults. The Performance trim adds sporty enhancements, including a lowered suspension, larger wheels, and upgraded brakes, catering to those who prioritize performance without sacrificing practicality.
Features
Equipped with cutting-edge technology, the 2020 Model Y boasts a 15-inch touchscreen interface, which serves as the central hub for controls, navigation, and media. Autopilot, Tesla's advanced driver-assistance system, is standard, offering features like adaptive cruise control and lane keeping. Additionally, the spacious cargo area and available third-row seating provide flexibility for transport and storage, making the Model Y exceptionally functional for everyday use.
Owners Manual
The 2020 Tesla Model Y owners manual serves as a comprehensive guide covering all aspects of ownership, from vehicle setup and maintenance to troubleshooting common issues. It provides essential information on charging, driving modes, and safety features, ensuring that owners can easily navigate their electric SUV's capabilities while maximizing enjoyment and efficiency.
User manual download
The Tesla Model Y owner manual for the 2020 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2020 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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