NOTE: To display more details about the roadway and its
surroundings, such as road markings, stop lights, objects
(such as trash cans and poles), etc., touch
Full Self-Driving
Visualization Preview (if equipped).
1. When Autosteer is available but you haven't activated it,
the icon is gray. When
Autosteer is actively steering
Model Y, the icon is blue (see Autosteer on page 102).
2. Currently selected drive mode: Park, Reverse, Neutral, or
Drive.
3.
Driving speed.
4. The power meter displays real-time power usage (see
Regenerative Braking on page 82 for more information).
The power meter may display vertically at the top of the
driving status screen but the function is the same.
5.
Other cars detected on the road (as applicable).
6.
Your Model Y. Colored lines radiate from the image of
your Model Y as objects are detected (other motorists,
guard rails, etc.). The location of the lines correspond to
the location of the detected object. The color of the lines
(white, yellow, orange, or red) represents the object's
proximity to
Model Y, with white being the farthest and
red being very close and requiring your immediate
attention. See Lane Assist on page 117.
7.
When Autosteer is active and detecting the driving lane,
the lane is highlighted in blue (see Autosteer on page
102).
8.
The speed limit that is currently being detected by Speed
Assist (see
Speed Assist on page 123).
NOTE:
A blue outline may appear around the speed limit
icon to notify that you are above the speed limit.
NOTE: The icon associated with the detected speed limit
reflects the style of speed limit signs used in your market
region.
9. Total estimated driving distance (or energy) available.
Touch the displayed value to change how available energy
is displayed. You can toggle between driving distance and
percentage of battery energy remaining. You can also
change how energy is displayed by touching
Controls >
Display > Energy Display.
NOTE: When anticipating when you need to charge, use
range estimates as a general guideline only.
10.
The set cruising speed. When Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control is available but you haven't set a cruising speed,
the number is gray (see Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on
page 102).
WARNING: Pay attention to important alert messages
that display at the bottom of the car status area of the
touchscreen. Ignoring these messages can result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING: Although the touchscreen shows
surrounding traffic, some vehicles may not be
displayed. Never rely on the touchscreen to determine
if a vehicle is present (for example, in your blind spot).
Always use your mirrors and perform shoulder checks.
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