Tesla MODEL 3 2012 - Page 69

the accelerator pedal), the bar fills to the
left with a green color to represent power
being fed back to the Battery by
regenerative braking (see Regenerative
Braking on page 70).
2. When Autosteer is available but you
haven't activated it, the icon is gray. When
Autosteer is actively steering
Model 3, the
icon is blue (see Autosteer on page 101).
3. Currently selected drive mode: Park,
Reverse, Neutral, or Drive.
4. Driving speed.
5. Other cars detected on the road (as
applicable).
6.
Your Model 3. Colored lines radiate from
the image of your Model 3 as objects are
detected (other motorists, guard rails,
etc.). The location of the lines correspond
to the location of the detected object.
The color of the lines (white, yellow,
orange, or red) represents the object's
proximity to
Model 3, with white being
the farthest and red being very close and
requiring your immediate attention. See
Lane Assist on page 129.
7.
When Autosteer is active and detecting
the driving lane, the lane is highlighted in
blue (see Autosteer on page 101).
NOTE: If Navigate on Autopilot is active,
the driving lane displays as a single blue
line in front of
Model 3 (see Navigate on
Autopilot on page 107).
8.
The speed limit that is currently being
detected by Speed Assist (see
Speed
Assist on page 136).
NOTE: The icon associated with the
detected speed limit reflects the style of
speed limit signs used in your market
region.
9. Total estimated driving distance (or
energy) available. Touch the displayed
value to change how available energy is
displayed. You can toggle between
driving distance and percentage of
battery energy remaining. You can also
change how energy is displayed by
touching
Controls > Display > Energy
Display (see Controls on page 139).
NOTE: When anticipating when you need
to charge, use range estimates as a
general guideline only.
10. The set cruising speed. When
Trac-
Aware Cruise Control is available but you
haven't set a cruising speed, the number
is gray (see Trac-Aware Cruise Control
on page 95).
WARNING: Pay attention to important
alert messages that display at the
bottom of the car status area of the
touchscreen. Ignoring these messages
can result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Although the touchscreen
shows surrounding trac, some
vehicles may not be displayed. Never
rely on the touchscreen to determine
if a vehicle is present (for example, in
your blind spot). Always use your
mirrors and perform shoulder checks.
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