How to Turn On Autopilot in Your Tesla Model Y in 3 Easy Steps

To turn on Autopilot on your Tesla Model Y, press the gear selector down once and then press the Autopilot button. You can also enable Autopilot by saying Hey Tesla, engage Autopilot.

How to Turn On Autopilot in Your Tesla Model Y in 3 Easy Steps

1. Press the Autopilot button on the steering wheel:

2. Confirm that you want to enable Autopilot by pressing the accelerator pedal:

3. Use the steering wheel controls to adjust the speed and lane of your vehicle:

How to Turn On Autopilot on Tesla Model Y

Prerequisites

Before you can turn on Autopilot on your Tesla Model Y, there are a few prerequisites that you need to meet.

Your car must have the Autopilot hardware installed:
This includes the Autopilot computer, radar, and cameras.

Your car must be running software version 2020.44.25 or later:
You can check your software version by going to Settings > Software:

You must have a valid driver’s license:

You must be 18 years of age or older:

Enabling Autopilot

Once you have met all of the prerequisites, you can enable Autopilot by following these steps:

1. Press the Autopilot button on the steering wheel:

2. Confirm that you want to enable Autopilot by pressing the OK button:

Autopilot will now be enabled. You can see the status of Autopilot in the Instrument Cluster:

Using Autopilot

Once Autopilot is enabled, you can use it to control your Tesla Model Y. Here are some tips for using Autopilot:

Keep your hands on the steering wheel at all times:
Autopilot is a driver-assist feature, not a self-driving car. You are still responsible for driving your car.

Pay attention to the road and surroundings:
Autopilot is not perfect. It can make mistakes. You need to be aware of the road and surroundings and be prepared to take over driving at any time.

Use Autopilot in good conditions:
Autopilot is designed to be used in good weather conditions. Do not use Autopilot in bad weather conditions, such as heavy rain, snow, or fog.

Disabling Autopilot

You can disable Autopilot by following these steps:

1. Press the Autopilot button on the steering wheel:

2. Confirm that you want to disable Autopilot by pressing the OK button:

Autopilot will now be disabled. You can see the status of Autopilot in the Instrument Cluster:

Also Read: How To Turn On Cruise Control Tesla Model Y

FAQs: How to Turn on Autopilot on Tesla Model Y

How do I turn on Autopilot?

To turn on Autopilot, press the Autopilot button on the steering wheel. The button is located to the left of the gear selector.

What are the different levels of Autopilot?

There are three different levels of Autopilot:

Level 1: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
Level 2: Autosteer and Lane Change Assist (LCA)
Level 3: Full Self-Driving (FSD)

What does Autopilot do?

Autopilot helps you drive your Tesla by automatically steering, accelerating, and braking. It can also change lanes and park your car.

Is Autopilot safe?

Autopilot is a driver-assist feature, not a self-driving system. You must always be aware of your surroundings and be prepared to take over driving at any time.

How do I turn off Autopilot?

To turn off Autopilot, press the Autopilot button on the steering wheel again. You can also press the brake pedal or turn the steering wheel sharply.