Tesla MODEL 3 2012 - Page 106

WARNING: It is the driver's
responsibility to determine whether a
lane change is safe and appropriate.
Therefore, before initiating a lane
change, always check blind spots, lane
markings, and the surrounding
roadway to confirm it is safe and
appropriate to move into the target
lane.
WARNING: Never depend on Auto
Lane Change to determine an
appropriate driving path. Drive
attentively by watching the road and
trac ahead of you, checking the
surrounding area, and monitoring the
touchscreen for warnings. Always be
prepared to take immediate action.
WARNING: Do not use Auto Lane
Change on roads where trac
conditions are constantly changing
and where bicycles and pedestrians
are present.
WARNING: The performance of Auto
Lane Change depends on the ability of
the camera(s) to recognize lane
markings.
WARNING: Do not use Auto Lane
Change on winding roads with sharp
curves, on icy or slippery roads, or
when weather conditions (such as
heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.) may be
obstructing the view from the
camera(s) or sensors.
WARNING: Failure to follow all
warnings and instructions can result in
property damage, serious injury or
death.
Operating Auto Lane Change
Auto Lane Change is available whenever
Autosteer is active. To change lanes using
Auto Lane Change:
1.
Perform visual checks to make sure it is
safe and appropriate to move into the
target lane.
2. Engage the appropriate turn signal,
keeping your hands on the steering
wheel.
3. If needed, cancel the turn signal once you
are in the target lane.
NOTE:
The minimum speed at which Auto
Lane Change operates may vary depending
on region, adjacent lane speeds, and other
factors. Always be ready to manually steer
and change lanes as necessary.
Auto Lane Change moves Model 3 into the
adjacent lane in the direction indicated by the
turn signal, provided the following conditions
are met:
•
The turn signal is engaged.
• Model 3 does not detect a vehicle in its
blind spot, or a vehicle or obstacle up to
the center of the target lane.
•
Lane markings indicate that a lane change
is permitted.
•
Midway through the lane change, Model 3
must detect the target lane's outside lane
marking. If this lane marking is not
detected, the lane change is aborted and
Model 3 returns to its original driving lane.
•
The view of the camera(s) is not
obstructed.
When an automatic lane change is in
progress, Overtake Acceleration is activated,
allowing
Model 3 to accelerate closer to a
vehicle in front (see
Overtake Acceleration on
page 98).
NOTE: Auto Lane Change moves Model 3 one
lane at a time. Moving into an additional lane
requires you to engage the turn signal a
second time after the
first lane change is
complete.
When using Auto Lane Change, it is
important to monitor its performance by
watching the driving path in front of you and
the surrounding area. Stay prepared to take
over steering at any time. As you are crossing
over into the adjacent lane, the
touchscreen
displays the location in the lane that Model 3
is moving into.
In situations where Auto Lane Change is
unable to operate at optimal performance, or
cannot operate due to inadequate data, the
touchscreen displays a series of warnings.
Therefore, when using Auto Lane Change,
always pay attention to the touchscreen and
be prepared to manually steer
Model 3.
Autosteer
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