• One or more of the parking sensors is
damaged, dirty, or covered (such as mud,
ice, or snow).
• Object is located below approximately 8
inches (20 cm) (such as a curb or low
barrier).
• Weather conditions (heavy rain, snow, or
fog) are interfering with sensor operation.
• Object is thin (such as a sign post).
• A sensor’s operating range has been
exceeded.
• Object is sound-absorbing or soft (such as
powder snow).
• Object is sloped (such as a sloped
embankment).
• Model S has been parked in, or being
driven in, extremely hot or cold
temperatures.
• The sensors are affected by other
electrical equipment or devices that
generate ultrasonic waves.
• Object is located too close to the bumper.
• A bumper is misaligned or damaged.
• An object that is mounted to Model S is
interfering with and/or obstructing the
sensor (such as a bike rack or a bumper
sticker).
Other Parking Aids
In addition to Park Assist, when shifted into
Reverse gear, the backup camera displays a
view of the area behind Model S. See Rear
View Camera on page 62.
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