Get Autosteer Guide for Tesla Model-3 4 Door First Generation (2017-2023)

Autosteer

NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle

conﬁguration, options purchased, and

software version, your vehicle may not be

equipped with Autosteer.

To indicate that Autosteer

is available (but not

actively steering Model 3),

the touchscreen displays a

gray Autosteer icon.

NOTE: Autosteer is a BETA feature.

Autosteer builds upon Traﬃc-Aware Cruise

Control (see Traﬃc-Aware Cruise Control on

page 109), intelligently keeping Model 3 in its

driving lane when cruising at a set speed.

Autosteer also allows you to use the turn

signals to move Model 3 into an adjacent lane

(see Auto Lane Change on page 118). Using

the vehicle's camera(s), the radar sensor, and

the ultrasonic sensors, Autosteer detects lane

markings and the presence of vehicles and

objects to assist you in steering Model 3.

To initiate Autosteer, move the drive stalk fully

down twice in quick succession.

NOTE: Touch Controls > Autopilot > Full Self-

Driving Visualization Preview (if equipped) to

display more details about the roadway and

its surroundings, such as road markings, stop

lights, objects (such as trash cans and poles),

etc.

CAUTION: Ensure all cameras and

sensors are clean. Unclean cameras

and sensors, as well as environmental

conditions such as rain and faded lane

markings, can aﬀect Autopilot

performance.

Autosteer brieﬂy displays a message on the

touchscreen reminding you to pay attention

to the road and have your hands on the

steering wheel. To indicate that Autosteer is

now actively assisting in steering Model 3, the

touchscreen displays the Autosteer icon in

blue. When Autosteer is able to detect lane

markings, it also displays the driving lane in

blue.

WARNING: Autosteer is a hands-on

feature. You must keep your hands on

the steering wheel at all times.

WARNING: Autosteer is intended for

use only on highways and limited-

access roads with a fully attentive

driver. When using Autosteer, hold the

steering wheel and be mindful of road

conditions and surrounding traﬃc. Do

not use Autosteer on city streets, in

construction zones, or in areas where

bicyclists or pedestrians may be

present. Never depend on Autosteer

to determine an appropriate driving

path. Always be prepared to take

immediate action. Failure to follow

these instructions could cause

damage, serious injury or death.

Operating Autosteer

Before you can operate Autosteer, you must

enable it by touching Controls > Autopilot >

Autosteer (Beta).

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Autosteer

NOTE: To initiate Autosteer when there is no

vehicle in front of you, you must be driving at

least 18 mph (30 km/h) on a roadway with

visible lane markings. If a vehicle is detected

ahead of you, you can initiate Autosteer at

any speed under 90 mph (150 km/h), even

when stationary (if you are at least 5 feet (150

cm) away from the vehicle).

In situations where the speed limit cannot be

detected when Autosteer is engaged,

Autosteer reduces your driving speed and

limits the set speed to 45 mph (70 km/h).

Although you can manually accelerate to

exceed the limited speed, Model 3 may not

brake for detected obstacles. Autosteer slows

down to the limited speed when you release

the accelerator pedal. When you leave the

road, or disengage Autosteer by using the

steering wheel, you can increase your set

speed again, if desired.

The touchscreen displays a message

indicating that Autosteer is temporarily

unavailable if you attempted to engage

Autosteer when driving at a speed that is not

within the speed required for Autosteer to

operate. Autosteer may also be unavailable if

it is not receiving adequate data from the

camera(s) or sensors.

Hold Steering Wheel

Autosteer uses data from the camera(s),

sensors, and GPS to determine how best to

assist you in steering Model 3. When active,

Autosteer requires you to hold the steering

wheel. If it does not detect your hands on the

steering wheel for a period of time, a ﬂashing

blue light appears at the top of the car status

section of the touchscreen and the following

message displays:

If Autosteer is unable to detect lane markings,

the driving lane is determined based on the

vehicle you are following.

In most cases, Autosteer attempts to center

Model 3 in the driving lane. However, if the

sensors detect the presence of an obstacle

(such as a vehicle or guard rail), Autosteer

may steer Model 3 in a driving path that is

oﬀset from the center of the lane.

WARNING: Autosteer is not designed

to, and will not, steer Model 3 around

objects partially or completely in the

driving lane. 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

3 at all times.

Autosteer detects your hands by recognizing

light resistance as the steering wheel turns, or

from you manually turning the steering wheel

very lightly (without enough force to retake

control).

NOTE: When your hands are detected, the

message disappears and Autosteer resumes

normal operation.

WARNING: Steering is limited when

Autosteer is enabled. Therefore, Model

3 may not be able to handle tight

turns. Be prepared to take control of

the vehicle at all times.

NOTE: Autosteer may also sound a chime at

the same time that the message is initially

displayed.

Autosteer requires that you pay attention to

your surroundings and remain prepared to

take control at any time. If Autosteer still does

not detect your hands on the steering wheel,

the request escalates by sounding chimes

that increase in frequency.

Restricted Speed

Autosteer is intended for use only by a fully

attentive driver on freeways and highways

where access is limited by entry and exit

ramps. If you choose to use Autosteer on

residential roads, a road without a center

divider, or a road where access is not limited,

Autosteer may limit the maximum allowed

cruising speed and the touchscreen displays a

message indicating that speed is restricted.

The restricted speed will be the speed limit of

the road plus 5 mph (10 km/h).

If you repeatedly ignore Autosteer's prompts

for having your hands on the steering wheel,

Autosteer disables for the rest of the drive

and displays the following message. If you

don't resume manual steering, Autosteer

sounds a continuous chime, turns on the

warning ﬂashers, and slows the vehicle to a

complete stop.

Autopilot

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Autosteer

To disable Autosteer so it is no longer

available, touch Controls > Autopilot >

Autosteer (Beta).

For the rest of the drive, you must steer

manually. Autosteer is available again on your

next drive (after you stop and shift Model 3

into Park).

Auto Lane Change

NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle

conﬁguration, options purchased, and

software version, your vehicle may not be

equipped with Auto Lane Change.

Autosteer is Aborting

In situations where Autosteer is unable to

assist in steering Model 3, Autosteer aborts,

sounds a warning chime, and displays the

following message on the touchscreen:

When Autosteer is active on a vehicle

equipped with Auto Lane Change, you can

use the turn signals to move Model 3 into an

adjacent lane.

WARNING: It is the driver's

responsibility to determine whether a

lane change is safe and appropriate.

Therefore, before initiating a lane

change, always check blind spots, lane

markings, and the surrounding

roadway to conﬁrm it is safe and

appropriate to move into the target

lane.

Canceling Autosteer

Autosteer cancels when:

• You apply rotational force to the steering

wheel (even a slight amount).

WARNING: Never depend on Auto

Lane Change to determine an

appropriate driving path. Drive

• You press the brake pedal.

attentively by watching the road and

traﬃc ahead of you, checking the

surrounding area, and monitoring the

touchscreen for warnings. Always be

prepared to take immediate action.

• The maximum speed that Autosteer

supports–90 mph (150 km/h)–is

exceeded.

• You move the drive stalk upwards.

• A door is opened.

WARNING: Do not use Auto Lane

Change on city streets or on roads

where traﬃc conditions are constantly

changing and where bicycles and

pedestrians are present.

• An Automatic Emergency Braking event

occurs (see Collision Avoidance Assist on

page 146).

WARNING: The performance of Auto

Lane Change depends on the ability of

the camera(s) to recognize lane

markings.

When Autosteer cancels, it sounds chimes

and the Autosteer icon either turns gray to

indicate that Autosteer is no longer active, or

disappears to indicate that it is not currently

available.

WARNING: Do not use Auto Lane

Change on winding roads with sharp

curves, on icy or slippery roads, or

when weather conditions (such as

heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.) may be

obstructing the view from the

camera(s) or sensors.

NOTE: If Autosteer cancels because you

applied rotational force to the steering wheel,

Traﬃc-Aware Cruise Control remains active.

Disengage Traﬃc-Aware Cruise Control as

you normally would, by moving the drive stalk

upward or pressing the brake pedal.

WARNING: Failure to follow all

warnings and instructions can result in

property damage, serious injury or

death.

NOTE: If you move the drive stalk upward and

hold it up for more than one second, Model 3

shifts into Neutral after canceling Autosteer.

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Autosteer

NOTE: Auto Lane Change assists in moving

Model 3 one lane at a time. Moving into an

additional lane requires you to engage the

turn signal a second time after the ﬁrst lane

change is complete.

Operating Auto Lane Change

Auto Lane Change is available whenever

Autosteer is active. To change lanes using

Auto Lane Change:

When using Auto Lane Change, it is

1. Perform visual checks to make sure it is

safe and appropriate to move into the

target lane

important to monitor its performance by

watching the driving path in front of you and

the surrounding area. Stay prepared to take

over steering at any time. As you are crossing

over into the adjacent lane, the touchscreen

displays the lane marking as a dashed blue

line. Once in your new lane, lane markings are

displayed as solid blue lines again.

2. Fully engage the appropriate turn signal

and initiate the lane change by having

your hands on the steering wheel.

3. Disengage the turn signal after you are in

the target lane.

In situations where Auto Lane Change is

unable to operate at optimal performance, or

cannot operate due to inadequate data, the

touchscreen displays a series of warnings.

Therefore, when using Auto Lane Change,

always pay attention to the touchscreen and

be prepared to manually steer Model 3.

NOTE: Auto Lane Change cancels if the lane

change cannot be completed in ﬁve seconds.

Auto Lane Change assists in moving Model 3

into the adjacent lane in the direction

indicated by the turn signal, provided the

following conditions are met:

Stop Light and Stop Sign

Warning

• Auto Lane Change detected your hands

on the steering wheel.

• The turn signal is fully engaged.

NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle

conﬁguration, options purchased, and

software version, your vehicle may not be

equipped with Stop Light and Stop Sign

Warning.

• The ultrasonic sensors and Autopilot

cameras do not detect a vehicle or

obstacle up to the center of the target

lane.

• The lane markings indicate that a lane

change is permitted.

While Autosteer is in use, Model 3 displays a

warning on the touchscreen and sounds a

chime if it detects that you are likely to run

through a red stop light or stop sign. If this

happens, TAKE IMMEDIATE CORRECTIVE

ACTION!

• The view of the camera(s) is not

obstructed.

• Your vehicle does not detect another

vehicle in its blind spot.

The visual and audible warnings cancel after a

few seconds, or when you press the brake

pedal, whichever comes ﬁrst.

• Midway through the lane change, Auto

Lane Change can detect the outside lane

marking of the target lane.

• Driving speed is at least 30 mph

(45 km/h).

Stop Light and Stop Sign Warning provides

warnings only. It makes no attempt to slow

down or stop Model 3 at red traﬃc lights,

stop signs, road markings, etc. If your vehicle

is equipped with Traﬃc Light and Stop Sign

Control, you can enable this feature to

automatically stop Model 3 at traﬃc lights

and stop signs (see Traﬃc Light and Stop

Sign Control on page 124).

As the lane change is in progress, Overtake

Acceleration is activated, allowing Model 3 to

accelerate closer to a vehicle in front (see

Overtake Acceleration on page 113). Midway

through the lane change, Auto Lane Change

must detect the target lane's outside lane

marking. If this lane marking cannot be

detected, the lane change is aborted and

Model 3 returns to its original driving lane.

Autopilot

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Autosteer

NOTE: Touch Controls > Autopilot > Full Self-

Driving Visualization Preview (if equipped) to

display more details about the roadway and

its surroundings, such as road markings, stop

lights, objects (such as trash cans and poles),

etc.

landscape features are casting strong

shadows on the lane markings, or the

road surface contains pavement seams or

other high-contrast lines.

• Visibility is poor (heavy rain, snow, fog,

etc.) or weather conditions are interfering

with sensor operation.

CAUTION: Stop Light and Stop Sign

Warning requires the vehicle’s map to

know that a particular stop light or

stop sign exists in a certain location. It

may be unaware of new stop lights or

stop signs that are not captured in the

map data. Therefore, Stop Light and

Stop Sign Warning may not detect all

stop lights and stop signs due to

potential map inaccuracies.

• A camera(s) or sensor(s) is obstructed,

covered, or damaged.

• Driving on hills.

• Approaching a toll booth.

• Driving on a road that has sharp curves or

is excessively rough.

• Bright light (such as direct sunlight) is

interfering with the view of the camera(s).

WARNING: Stop Light and Stop Sign

Warning do not apply the brakes or

decelerate Model 3 and may not

detect all stop lights and stop signs.

Stop Light and Stop Sign Warning are

designed for guidance purposes only

and are not a substitute for attentive

driving and sound judgment. Keep

your eyes on the road when driving

and never depend on Stop Light and

Stop Sign Warning to warn you of a

stop light or stop sign.

• The sensors are aﬀected by other

electrical equipment or devices that

generate ultrasonic waves.

• A vehicle is detected in your blind spot

when you engage the turn signal.

• Model 3 is being driven very close to a

vehicle in front of it, which is blocking the

view of the camera(s).

WARNING: Many unforeseen

WARNING: Stop Light and Stop Sign

Warning are designed to only warn

you when approaching a visible red

stop sign, solid red or later portion of

a yellow traﬃc light; it may not issue

warnings at intersections with ﬂashing

lights and does not warn you of yield

signs or temporary stop and yield

signs (such as in construction areas).

Additionally, Stop Light and Stop Sign

Warning will not warn you of an

approaching stop light or stop sign if

you are pressing the accelerator pedal

or brake pedal (which disables

circumstances can impair the

operation of Autosteer. Always keep

this in mind and remember that as a

result, Autosteer may not assist in

steering Model 3 appropriately. Always

drive attentively and be prepared to

take immediate action.

Autosteer).

Limitations

Autosteer and its associated functions are

particularly unlikely to operate as intended

when:

• Autosteer is unable to accurately

determine lane markings. For example,

lane markings are excessively worn, have

visible previous markings, have been

adjusted due to road construction, are

changing quickly (lanes branching oﬀ,

crossing over, or merging), objects or

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Autosteer for Your Tesla Model-3 4 Door First Generation (2017-2023)

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