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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