Model Y monitors the markers on the lane you are driving in
as well as the surrounding areas for the presence of vehicles
or other objects.
When an object is detected in your blind spot or near the side
of Model Y (such as a vehicle, guard rail, etc.), the
touchscreen displays colored lines radiating from the image
of your vehicle. The location of the lines correspond to the
location of the detected object. The color of the lines (white,
yellow, orange, or red) represent the object's proximity to
Model Y, with white being the farthest and red being the
closest and requiring your immediate attention. These
colored lines only display when driving between
approximately
12 km/h and 140 km/h. When Autosteer is
active, these colored lines also display if driving slower than
12 km/h. However, the colored lines do not display if Model Y
is at a standstill (for example, in heavy traffic).
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: Lane Assist features are for guidance
purposes only and are not intended to replace your
own direct visual checks. Before changing lanes,
always use side mirrors and perform the appropriate
shoulder checks to visually determine if it is safe and
appropriate to change lanes.
WARNING: Never depend on Lane Assist to inform you
if you unintentionally drive outside of the driving lane,
or to inform you that there is a vehicle beside you or in
your blind spot. Several external factors can reduce the
performance of Lane Assist (see Limitations and
Inaccuracies on page 119). It is the driver's responsibility
to stay alert and pay attention to the driving lane and
other road users. Failure to do so can result in serious
injury or death.
Steering Interventions
Lane Assist provides steering interventions if Model Y drifts
into (or close to) an adjacent lane in which an object, such as
a vehicle, is detected. In these situations, Model Y
automatically steers to a safer position in the driving lane.
This steering is applied only when
Model Y is traveling
between 48 and 140 km/h on major roads with clearly visible
lane markings. When a steering intervention is applied, the
touchscreen briefly displays a warning message.
Lane Departure Avoidance
Lane Departure Avoidance is designed to warn you if Model Y
is drifting out of, or nears the edge of, your driving lane.
Lane Departure Avoidance operates when driving between
40 and 90 mph (64 and 145 km/h) on roads with clearly
visible lane markings. You can choose if and how you want
Lane Departure Warning to operate by touching
Controls >
Autopilot and then touching Lane Departure Avoidance and
selecting between these options:
• Off: You are not warned of lane departures or potential
collisions with a vehicle in an adjacent lane.
• Warning: If a front wheel passes over a lane marking, a
blue indicator line appears on the touchscreen and the
steering wheel vibrates.
• Assist: A blue indicator line, corresponding to the line
being crossed by the vehicle, appears on the
touchscreen. Corrective steering is applied to keep Model
Y in a safe position if Model Y drifts into an adjacent lane
or near the edge of the road.
When Lane Departure Avoidance is enabled and Traffic-
Aware Cruise Control is active, if Model Y drifts out of the
driving lane when the associated turn signal is off, Lane
Assist also checks to see whether your hands are on the
steering wheel. If hands are not detected, the touchscreen
displays a series of alerts, similar to those that are used when
driving with Autosteer. If hands are repeatedly not detected
Model Y gradually slows down to 25 km/h below the
detected speed limit, or below the set cruising speed, and
the hazard lights start flashing.
NOTE: Lane Departure Avoidance does not warn you of lane
departures, or provide steering interventions, if the
associated turn signal is on, which indicates an intentional
lane change.
WARNING:
Lane Departure Avoidance is intended to
help keep you safe, but it does not work in every
situation and does not replace the need to remain
attentive and in control.
WARNING:
Keep your hands on the steering wheel and
drive attentively at all times.
WARNING:
Steering interventions are minimal and are
not designed to move Model Y out of its driving lane.
Do not rely on steering interventions to avoid side
collisions.
Lane Assist
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