Tesla MODEL Y 2012 Owner's Manual page 23

A USB port is also located at the rear of the glovebox.
This USB-A port is equipped with a pre-formatted flash
drive, ready to save videos when using features such as
Sentry Mode and Dashcam. Although not its primary
purpose, this port can also communicate with the
vehicle and can be used to charge a USB-connected
device.
Two additional USB ports are located in the rear of the
center console (on vehicles manufactured since
approximately June 2020, these ports are USB-C). These
ports charge USB-connected devices but do not
communicate with the vehicle.
Opening and Closing
Interior Storage and Electronics
NOTE: Power is available whenever the vehicle is
considered "awake". The vehicle may be awake for many
reasons. For example, when using features such as
Summon, or when features such as Preconditioning,
Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, Camp Mode, Sentry Mode,
etc. are enabled. The vehicle is also awake whenever the
low voltage battery is being charged or is in use, during
HV charging, when the vehicle is communicating with
the mobile app, etc. Leaving an accessory plugged in
does not deplete the low voltage battery.
NOTE: Use USB 3.0 compliant cables to connect a
device to a USB port. Using non-compliant cables can
result in slower charging, potential connection problems
or degraded performance.
NOTE: Do not connect multiple devices using a USB
hub. This can prevent connected devices from charging
or from being recognized by Media Player, Sentry Mode,
Dashcam, etc.
USB Drive Requirements for
Recording Videos
NOTE: For saving Sentry Mode and Dashcam footage,
Tesla recommends using the USB port located in the
glovebox. Doing so increases security and minimizes
power consumption.
One or more features on your Model Y requires the use
of a flash drive (for example, Dashcam, Sentry Mode that
meets these requirements:
• Minimum storage capacity of 64 GB. Use a flash drive
with as much available storage as possible. Video
footage can occupy a large amount of space.
• A sustained write speed of at least 4 MB/s. Note that
sustained write speed differs from peak write speed.
• USB 2.0 compatible. If using a USB 3.0 flash drive, it
must support USB 2.0.
• Properly formatted (described below).
NOTE: In some market regions you can purchase
recommended USB drives on http://www.tesla.com.
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