Software Updates - Tesla MODEL Y 2022 Owner's Manual

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Tesla updates your vehicle's software wirelessly,
constantly providing new features. Tesla recommends
you install software updates as soon as they are
available on your vehicle. To ensure the fastest and most
reliable delivery of software updates, leave Wi-Fi turned
on and connected whenever possible. In most cases,
your vehicle must be connected to Wi-Fi to start an
update (see Connecting to Wi-Fi on page
Software updates are not performed when the following
features are active:
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• Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, or Camp Mode
• Sentry Mode
NOTE: On an as-needed basis, Tesla also sends software
updates using a cellular connection.
WARNING: Do not attempt to use the vehicle while
the software is being updated. Vehicle functions,
including some safety systems, may be limited or
disabled when a software update is in progress
and you could damage the vehicle.
When a software update is available, a yellow clock icon
appears at the top of the Controls screen. There are
three ways you can install software updates:
• Touch the yellow clock icon to display the scheduling
screen, which prompts you to select a time to install
the update (Set For This Time) or install it now
(Install Now). Once scheduled, the yellow clock icon
changes to a white clock icon until the update begins.
At any time before the update begins, you can touch
this clock icon to reschedule the update.
• Touch Controls > Software to determine if an update
is available for your vehicle. If available, touch
Software Update Available to navigate to the
scheduling screen, as mentioned above.
• Start updates using the Tesla mobile app.
NOTE: Some software updates can take up to three
hours to complete. Model Y must be in Park while the
software is being updated. To ensure the fastest and
most reliable delivery of software updates, leave the Wi-
Fi turned on and connected whenever possible (see
Connecting to Wi-Fi on page
The yellow clock icon becomes a green download icon
when a software update is downloading. If a yellow
download icon displays, a software update is available
but your vehicle is not connected to Wi-Fi. Connect your
vehicle to Wi-Fi to start the download.
Using the Touchscreen
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Software Updates

Software Update Preferences
You can choose how quickly and often you receive
software updates. To change your preference, touch
Controls > Software > Software Update Preferences and
choose either of these options:
• Standard: Receive software updates using the normal
rollout timeframe for your region and vehicle
configuration. When a software release is made
available it has generally been running on other
customer vehicles for a period of time.
• Advanced: Receive the latest software updates for
your region and vehicle configuration as soon as they
are available. Tesla determines how, when, and where
to send updates to vehicles based on various factors
unique to each release. Keep in mind that although
you receive updates as soon as they are available for
your specific vehicle, you may not be in the first Tesla
group of Tesla owners to receive the update.
Choosing Advanced does not enroll your vehicle in
Tesla's early access program.
NOTE: Tesla does not update software upon request for
those wanting to receive the latest features and
improvements. Selecting Advanced and consistently
connecting to Wi-Fi (see Connecting to Wi-Fi on page
158) is the best way to receive the latest software
updates.
NOTE: The software update screen persists until you
install the update. You must install a software update as
soon it becomes available. Any harm resulting from
failure to install a software update is not covered by the
vehicle's warranty. Failure or refusal to install updates
can cause some vehicle features to become inaccessible,
digital media devices to become incompatible, and can
limit Tesla's ability to diagnose and service your vehicle.
NOTE: Reverting to a previous software version is not
possible.
If the touchscreen displays a message indicating that a
software update was not successfully completed,
contact Tesla.
Charging
If Model Y is charging when the software update begins,
charging stops. Charging resumes automatically when
the software update is complete. If you are driving
Model Y at the scheduled update time, the update is
canceled and must be rescheduled.
Viewing Release Notes
When a software update is complete, read the release
notes displayed on the touchscreen to learn about
changes or new features. To display release notes about
the current version of your vehicle's software at any
time, touch Controls > Software > Release Notes.
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