Tesla Model 3 - Traffic-Aware Cruise Control

NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle
configuration, options purchased, and software version,
your vehicle may not be equipped with Trac-Aware
Cruise Control. If your vehicle is not equipped, refer to
the owner's manual on your vehicle's touchscreen for
instructions on how to use Cruise Control.
NOTE: Trac-Aware Cruise Control is a BETA feature.
Trac-Aware Cruise Control (if equipped) uses the
forward looking
cameras and the radar sensor to
determine when there is a vehicle in front of you in the
same lane. If the area in front of Model 3 is clear, Trac-
Aware Cruise Control maintains a set driving speed.
When a vehicle is detected, Trac-Aware Cruise
Control is designed to slow down Model 3 as needed to
maintain a selected time-based distance from the
vehicle in front, up to the set speed.
Trac-Aware
Cruise Control does not eliminate the need to watch the
road in front of you and to manually apply the brakes
when needed.
Trac-Aware Cruise Control is primarily intended for
driving on dry, straight roads, such as highways and
freeways. It should not be used on city streets.
CAUTION:
Ensure all cameras and sensors are
clean before each drive. Unclean cameras and
sensors, as well as environmental conditions such
as rain and faded lane markings, can aect
Autopilot performance.
WARNING:
Trac-Aware Cruise Control is
designed for your driving comfort and
convenience and is not a collision warning or
avoidance system. It is your responsibility to stay
alert, drive safely, and be in control of the vehicle
at all times. Never depend on Trac-Aware Cruise
Control to adequately slow down Model 3. Always
watch the road in front of you and be prepared to
take corrective action at all times. Failure to do so
can result in serious injury or death.
WARNING:
Although Trac-Aware Cruise Control
is capable of detecting pedestrians and cyclists,
never depend on Trac-Aware Cruise Control to
adequately slow Model 3 down for them. Always
watch the road in front of you and be prepared to
take corrective action at all times. Failure to do so
can result in serious injury or death.
WARNING:
Do not use Trac-Aware Cruise
Control on city streets or on roads where trac
conditions are constantly changing.
WARNING:
Do not use Trac-Aware Cruise
Control on winding roads with sharp curves, on
icy or slippery road surfaces, or when weather
conditions (such as heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.)
make it inappropriate to drive at a consistent
speed. Trac-Aware Cruise Control does not
adapt driving speed based on road and driving
conditions.
To Use
Trac-Aware Cruise Control
To initiate Trac-Aware Cruise Control when no vehicle
is detected ahead of you, you must be driving at least
18 mph (30 km/h), unless certain vehicle and
environmental conditions are met, in which case, you
may be able to initiate it at lower speeds. If a vehicle is
detected ahead of you, you can initiate
Trac-Aware
Cruise Control at any speed, even when stationary,
provided Model 3 is at least 5 feet (150 cm) behind the
detected vehicle.
NOTE: The maximum cruising speed is 90 mph (150
km/h). It is the driver's responsibility to cruise at a safe
speed based on road conditions and speed limits.
When
Trac-Aware Cruise Control is
available but not engaged, the
touchscreen displays a gray
speedometer icon below the current
driving speed. The number shown in
gray represents the cruising speed that
will be set when you engage
Trac-
Aware Cruise Control.
When
Trac-Aware Cruise Control is
actively cruising at a set cruising speed,
the icon turns blue and displays the set
cruising speed.
You can choose the cruising speed that is set when you
initially engage
Trac-Aware Cruise Control. To do so,
touch Controls > Autopilot > Set Speed and choose:
•
SPEED LIMIT: The cruising speed is set to the
currently detected speed limit of the road. including
an associated
Oset you can specify, or your current
driving speed, whichever is greater. You can oset
the detected speed limit based on a fixed mph
(km/h), or as a percentage.
•
CURRENT SPEED: The cruising speed is set to your
current driving speed.
To engage Trac-Aware Cruise Control, move the drive
stalk down and release. You can then release the
accelerator pedal to allow
Trac-Aware Cruise Control
to maintain the cruising speed.
NOTE: Moving the drive stalk down twice in quick
succession engages Autosteer (assuming it has been
enabled) as described in Autosteer on page 88).
WARNING:
When cruising at the speed limit,
there may be situations where the cruising speed
may not change when the speed limit changes. To
resume cruising at the new speed limit (including
any oset), hold down the stalk for approximately
half a second then release. You can also manually
adjust your cruising speed (see Changing the
Cruising Speed on page 84).
Trac-Aware Cruise Control
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