Model Y / Displays & settings

Tesla Model Y: how to power-cycle the car from the touchscreen

2 min readReviewed 25 October 2026

CHECK YOUR CARTesla Model Y 2025+; North America online owner's manual, software 2026.32, checked 25 October 2026.

A persistent alert still needs diagnosis. This does not repair an underlying fault.

THE QUICK ANSWER

In Park, select Controls > Safety > Power Off and leave the vehicle untouched for at least two minutes before waking it.

Step by step

1Try a screen restart firstTesla recommends that first when the touchscreen behaves unusually.
2Power offSelect Park, then Controls > Safety > Power Off.
3Wait without interactionFor at least two minutes, do not touch the screen or brake or open a door; then use the brake or door to wake it.

Tick steps as you go. Your progress stays in this tab.

Can I open a door during the wait?+

No. That interrupts the no-interaction period.

SOURCES & SCOPE

Written from the official references below, reviewed on 25 October 2026. This is a source-based guide, not a claim of hands-on vehicle testing.

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