Tesla Model 3 User Manual

The touchscreen displays a message indicating that
Autosteer is temporarily unavailable if you attempted to
engage Autosteer when driving at a speed that is not
within the speed required for Autosteer to operate.
Autosteer may also be unavailable if it is not receiving
adequate data from the camera(s) or sensors.
If Autosteer is unable to detect lane markings, the
driving lane is determined based on the vehicle you are
following.
In most cases, Autosteer attempts to center Model 3 in
the driving lane. However, if the sensors detect the
presence of an obstacle (such as a vehicle or guard rail),
Autosteer may steer
Model 3 in a driving path that is
oset from the center of the lane.
WARNING:
Autosteer is not designed to, and will
not, steer Model 3 around objects partially or
completely in the driving lane. Always watch the
road in front of you and stay prepared to take
appropriate action. It is the driver's responsibility
to be in control of Model 3 at all times.
Restricted Speed
Autosteer is intended for use only by a fully attentive
driver on freeways and highways where access is limited
by entry and exit ramps. If you choose to use Autosteer
on residential roads, a road without a center divider, or a
road where access is not limited, Autosteer may limit the
maximum allowed cruising speed and the
touchscreen
displays a message indicating that speed is restricted.
The restricted speed will be the speed limit of the road
plus
5 mph (10 km/h).
In situations where the speed limit cannot be detected
when Autosteer is engaged, Autosteer reduces your
driving speed and limits the set cruising speed to
45
mph (70 km/h). Although you can manually accelerate
to exceed the limited speed, Model 3 may not brake for
detected obstacles. Autosteer slows down to the limited
speed when you release the accelerator pedal. When
you leave the road, or disengage Autosteer by using the
steering wheel, you can increase your set speed again, if
desired.
Hold Steering Wheel
Autosteer uses data from the camera(s), sensors, and
GPS to determine how best to steer Model 3. When
active, Autosteer requires you to hold the steering
wheel. If it does not detect your hands on the steering
wheel for a period of time,
a flashing blue light appears
at the top of the car status section of the touchscreen
and the following message displays:
Autosteer detects your hands by recognizing light
resistance as the steering wheel turns, or from you
manually turning the steering wheel very lightly (without
enough force to retake control).
Autosteer also qualifies
your hands as being detected if you engage a turn signal
or use a button or scroll wheel on the steering wheel.
NOTE: When your hands are detected, the message
disappears and Autosteer resumes normal operation.
NOTE: Autosteer may also sound a chime at the same
time that the message is initially displayed.
Autosteer requires that you pay attention to your
surroundings and remain prepared to take control at any
time. If Autosteer still does not detect your hands on the
steering wheel, the request escalates by sounding
chimes that increase in frequency.
If you repeatedly ignore Autosteer's prompts for having
your hands on the steering wheel, Autosteer disables for
the rest of the drive and displays the following message.
If you don't resume manual steering, Autosteer sounds a
continuous chime, turns on the warning
flashers, and
slows the vehicle to a complete stop.
For the rest of the drive, you must steer manually.
Autosteer is available again on your next drive (after you
stop and shift
Model 3 into Park).
Take Over Immediately
In situations where Autosteer is unable to steer Model 3,
Autosteer sounds a warning chime and displays the
following message on the touchscreen:
When you see this message, TAKE OVER STEERING
IMMEDIATELY.
Canceling Autosteer
Autosteer cancels when:
• You start steering manually.
•
You press the brake pedal.
•
The maximum speed that Autosteer supports–90
mph (150 km/h)–is exceeded.
• You move the drive stalk upwards.
•
A door is opened.
Autosteer
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Tesla Model 3 Specifications

General

Brand	Tesla
Model	Model 3
Category	Automobile
Language	English