To shift your Tesla Model Y into Neutral (N)—especially useful for automatic car washes or towing—here’s a clear breakdown of how to do it, plus some helpful video guides that show it in action:
🚘 How to Shift into Neutral (Model Y)
✅ Method 1: Using the Gear Stalk
- Start with the car ON and your foot on the brake.
- Press the Park (“P”) button on the gear stalk, and then push up or down on the gear stalk.
- If you’re in Drive, push up on the gear stalk
- If you’re in Reverse, push down on the gear stalk
- You’ll see the gear indicator switch to N (Neutral) on the screen.
This method is quick and works in most situations, including car washes.
✅ Method 2: Using the Touchscreen (for newer models or if gear stalk is unavailable)
- Tap the car icon to open Controls.
- Tap and hold the “Neutral” button until it engages.
- This is especially useful if your Model Y has no physical gear stalk (2023+ variants).
🧼 Bonus: Car Wash Mode with Free Roll
Tesla offers a Car Wash Mode with Free Roll.
Tesla offers a Car Wash Mode that automatically puts the car in Neutral and disables features like Auto Wipers and Parking Sensors.
To enable:
- Tap Controls > Service > Car Wash Mode.
- Press break and shift to D to enable automatic car wash.
- Tap Enable Free Roll to stay in Neutral during the wash.