This topic includes warnings, cautions, and limitations
pertaining to the following Autopilot features.
•
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on page 102
•
Autosteer on page 102
•
Autopark on page 116
NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle configuration,
options purchased, and software version, your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features listed above, or a feature
may not operate as described.
WARNING:
Read the following warnings and limitations
carefully before using Autopilot. Failure to follow all
warnings and instructions can result in property
damage, serious injury, or death.
NOTE: Ensure all cameras are clean and free of obstructions
before each drive and before using Autopilot features (see
Cleaning a Camera on page 179). Dirty cameras and sensors
(if equipped), as well as environmental conditions such as
rain and faded lane markings, can affect Autopilot
performance. If a camera is obstructed or blinded, Model Y
displays a message on the touchscreen and Autopilot
features may not be available.
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
While using Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, it is the driver’s
responsibility to stay alert, drive safely, and be in control of the
vehicle at all times. Always keep your eyes on the road when
driving and be prepared to take corrective action as needed.
In addition, it is the driver’s responsibility to cruise at a safe
speed and maintain a safe following distance based on road
conditions and applicable speed limits. Be aware of the
following limitations while
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is
active.
• There may be situations where the cruising speed may not
change when the speed limit changes.
• Traffic-Aware Cruise Control does not adapt driving
speed based on road and driving conditions. Do not use
Traffic-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.
•
Do not rely on Traffic-Aware Cruise Control to maintain an
accurate or appropriate following distance.
•
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control may be unable to provide
adequate speed control because of limited braking
capability and hills. It can also misjudge the distance from
a vehicle ahead. Driving downhill can increase driving
speed, causing
Model Y to exceed your set speed (and
potentially the road's speed limit).
•
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control may occasionally cause
Model Y to brake when not required or when you are not
expecting it. This can be caused by closely following a
vehicle ahead, detecting vehicles or objects in adjacent
lanes (especially on curves), etc.
• Due to limitations inherent in the onboard GPS (Global
Positioning System), you may experience situations in
which Model Y slows down, especially near exits or off-
ramps where a curve is detected and/or you are
navigating to a destination and not following the route.
•
In some cases (such as having insufficient data), Traffic-
Aware Cruise Control may not automatically reduce the
set speed on the highway interchange or off-ramp.
• Traffic-Aware Cruise Control may not detect all objects
and, especially when cruising over 80 km/h, may not
brake/decelerate when a vehicle or object is only partially
in the driving lane or when a vehicle you are following
moves out of your driving path and a stationary or slow-
moving vehicle or object is in front of you.
•
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control may react to vehicles or
objects that either do not exist, or are not in your lane of
travel, causing
Model Y to slow down unnecessarily or
inappropriately.
WARNING: Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is particularly
unlikely to operate as intended in the following types of
situations:
• The road has sharp curves or significant changes in
elevation.
•
Road signs and signals are unclear, ambiguous, or
poorly maintained.
• Visibility is poor (due to heavy rain, snow, hail, etc.
or poorly lit roadways at night)
•
You are driving in a tunnel or next to a highway
divider that interferes with the view of the
camera(s)
•
Bright light (such as from oncoming headlights or
direct sunlight) interferes with the view of the
camera(s).
WARNING: The list above does not represent an
exhaustive list of situations that may interfere with
proper operation of Traffic-Aware Cruise Control.
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control can cancel unexpectedly
at any time for unforeseen reasons. 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 Y at all times.
WARNING: Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is designed
for your driving comfort and convenience and is not a
collision warning or avoidance system. Never depend
on Traffic-Aware Cruise Control to adequately slow
down Model Y. 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 Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is
capable of detecting pedestrians and cyclists, never
depend on Traffic-Aware Cruise Control to adequately
slow Model Y down for them. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury or death.
Limitations and Warnings
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