Tesla MODEL S 2012 - Page 77

Active Safety Features
These Active Safety features, available on all vehicles
that are equipped with the components shown above,
are designed to increase your safety:
• Lane Assist (see Lane Assist on page 105)
• Collision Avoidance Assist (see Collision Avoidance
Assist on page 108)
• Speed Assist (see Speed Assist on page 111)
You can enable/disable some of these features and in
some cases, control how they work. To access settings
for these features, touch
Controls > Autopilot.
Autopilot Features
NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle
configuration, options purchased, and software version,
your vehicle may not be equipped with all features listed
below, or a feature may not operate exactly as
described.
These Autopilot convenience features are designed to
reduce driver workload:
•
Trac-Aware Cruise Control (see Trac-Aware
Cruise Control on page 77)
•
Autosteer (see Autosteer on page 82)
•
Auto Lane Change (see Auto Lane Change on page
84)
•
Autopark (see Autopark on page 97)
•
Summon (see Summon on page 99)
•
Smart Summon (Smart Summon on page 102)
•
Stop Light and Stop Sign Warning (see Stop Light
and Stop Sign Warning on page 85)
•
Navigate on Autopilot (see Navigate on Autopilot on
page 87)
•
Trac Light and Stop Sign Control (see Trac Light
and Stop Sign Control on page 90)
You can enable/disable some of these features and in
some cases, control how they work. To access settings
associated with these features, touch
Controls >
Autopilot.
Drive to Calibrate Cameras
Model S must maneuver with precision when Autopilot
features are being used. Therefore, before some features
can be used for the first time or after some types of
service repairs, cameras must complete a self-calibration
process. For your convenience, the instrument panel
displays a progress indicator.
When calibration is complete, Autopilot features are
available for use. Calibration typically completes after
driving
20-25 miles (32-40 km), but the distance varies
depending on road and environmental conditions. For
example, calibration completes quicker when driving on
a straight road with multiple lanes (such as a controlled-
access highway), with highly-visible lane markings (in
the driving lane as well as the adjacent lanes). Contact
Tesla only if your
Model S has not completed the
calibration process after driving 100 miles (160 km) in
the described conditions.
If a camera has shifted from its calibrated position (for
example, the camera or windshield was replaced), you
must clear the calibration. To do so, touch Controls >
Service > Camera Calibration > Clear Calibration. When
the calibration is cleared, Model S repeats the calibration
process. While this helps re-calibrate the cameras in
many cases, Clear Calibration may not resolve all
camera and sensor concerns.
NOTE: The self-calibration drive process is only
applicable to
Model S vehicles built after approximately
October 12, 2016.
NOTE: To calibrate, cameras require highly-visible lane
markings in both the driving lane and adjacent lanes (at
least two lanes over on each side of the vehicle). For
best results, drive in the middle lane of a multi-lane
highway (ideally with at least
five lanes) that has clear
lane markings and minimal trac.
NOTE: If you attempt to use a feature that is not
available until the calibration process is complete, the
feature is disabled and the instrument panel displays a
message.
NOTE: Model S must repeat the calibration process if the
cameras are serviced by Tesla, and in some cases, after a
software update.
Limitations
Many factors can impact the performance of Autopilot
components, causing them to be unable to function as
intended. These include (but are not limited to):
•
Poor visibility (due to heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.).
•
Bright light (due to oncoming headlights, direct
sunlight, etc.).
• Damage or obstructions caused by mud, ice, snow,
etc.
•
Interference or obstruction by object(s) mounted
onto the vehicle (such as a bike rack).
• Obstruction caused by applying excessive paint or
adhesive products (such as wraps, stickers, rubber
coating, etc.) onto the vehicle.
•
Narrow or winding roads.
•
A damaged or misaligned body panel.
• Use of gray or aftermarket glass.
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