Model Y (2025 and newer): Climate & Comfort

Pet Mode keeps the climate system running while a pet waits in Model Y. 1) Turn off Low Power Mode. 2) Shift into Park. 3) Adjust the climate if needed. 4) Touch Pet Mode on the climate controls screen, or use the Tesla app. The windows cannot roll down, and it turns off below 20% battery. Tesla warns to check local laws, never leave a pet for long periods and monitor it closely.

Camp Mode keeps the climate running, powers the USB ports and the low-voltage outlet, and keeps the touchscreen on. It also turns off Sentry Mode, the alarm and Walk-Away Door Lock. 1) Turn off Low Power Mode. 2) Shift into Park. 3) Touch Camp Mode on the climate controls screen, or in the Tesla app. Software updates cannot install while it runs, and Tesla advises against it if climate control needs service.

It cools the cabin after we leave. In Controls > Safety > Cabin Overheat Protection we choose On (A/C runs above 105°F (40°C) or our chosen temperature), No A/C (fan only) or Off, plus Exclude Home. It can take up to 15 minutes to start and runs up to 12 hours, or until the Low Power Mode threshold. It uses battery energy. Tesla warns never to leave children or pets alone, even with it on.

Keep Climate On keeps the climate system running while Model Y is in Park, until we shift out of Park or turn it off. 1) Turn off Low Power Mode. 2) Shift into Park. 3) Touch Keep Climate On on the climate controls screen, or in the Tesla app. Tesla suggests avoiding it when the battery is low. Low Power Mode turns it off, and software updates cannot install while it runs.

Model Y has one or more cabin air filters that stop pollen, industrial fallout, road dust and other particles from coming in through the vents. Outside air enters through the grille in front of the windshield, so we keep that grille clear of leaves and snow. The filters need periodic replacement, and Tesla points to the maintenance service intervals for the timing.

If ice stops the cable from releasing, we touch Controls > Service > Inlet Heater (North America, Japan and Korea only). If it is still stuck after several minutes, we use the manual release. In extreme cold, Defrost Car in the Tesla app helps thaw the latch, and a Schedule helps stop it freezing. A frozen latch may not lock the cable, but slow AC charging still works.

We leave Model Y plugged in and set a ready time in Controls > Schedule. In the Tesla app, Climate warms the cabin and battery, and Defrost Car clears ice from the windshield, windows, mirrors and charge port; Tesla suggests starting 30–45 minutes before leaving. If ice is likely while parked, we turn off mirror auto-fold and use Wiper Service Mode. Tire pressure drops about 1 PSI per 10°F (6°C).

Tesla suggests turning on Cabin Overheat Protection, which cools the cabin above 105°F (40°C) or our chosen temperature, and preconditioning from the Tesla app 30–45 minutes before leaving. We park in shade, or use a sun shade in direct sun, and keep Model Y plugged in so cooling draws on the charger, not the battery. Turning off A/C about 30 seconds before Park reduces puddling under the car.

On the touchscreen, with the face-level vent on, we touch and drag the air waves for the vent we want to adjust. Centered waves give a single stream; moving them outward or inward splits the air into mirrored streams, which are weaker than a single stream. Without a rear touchscreen, rear passengers use the vents at the back of the center console.