Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
WARNING: In some cases (such as
having insufficient data), Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control may not automatically
reduce the set speed on the highway
interchange or off-ramp. Do not rely
on Traffic-Aware Cruise Control to
determine an appropriate driving
speed. Tesla recommends driving at a
speed that is safe for road conditions
and within posted speed limits.
NOTE: Your setting is retained until you
manually change it.
WARNING: It is the driver's
responsibility to determine and
maintain a safe following distance at
all times. Do not rely on Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control to maintain an accurate
or appropriate following distance.
Adjust the Following Distance
WARNING: Never depend on Traffic-
Aware Cruise Control to adequately
slow down Model 3 to avoid a
collision. Always watch the road in
front of you and stay prepared to take
immediate corrective action.
To adjust the following distance you want to
maintain between Model 3 and a vehicle
traveling ahead of you, press the steering
wheel's right scroll button to the left or right
to choose a setting from 1 (the closest
following distance) to 7 (the longest following
distance). Each setting corresponds to a time-
based distance that represents how long it
takes for Model 3, from its current location, to
reach the location of the rear bumper of the
vehicle ahead of you.
Overtake Acceleration
When following a vehicle with Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control active, briefly engaging the
turn signal (to indicate a move into the
passing lane) accelerates Model 3 towards the
vehicle ahead. By momentarily holding the
turn signal stalk up or down, you can quickly
accelerate up to your set speed without
having to press the accelerator pedal. The
turn signal causes acceleration only when all
of the following conditions are met:
• Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is operating
and detects a vehicle in front of you.
• No obstacles or vehicles are detected in
the target lane.
• Model 3 is traveling below the set speed,
but over 45 mph (72 km/h).
You can also display and adjust the setting for
the following distance on the touchscreen at
any time, even when Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control is not active. Touch Controls >
Autopilot > Cruise Follow Distance, then
adjust the following distance by touching plus
(+) or minus (-).
Overtake Acceleration is intended as an aid
when passing a vehicle ahead of you. When
the turn signal is engaged, Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control continues to maintain distance
from the vehicle ahead, but allows you to
drive slightly closer than your selected
distance.
Acceleration cancels when one of the
conditions happen:
• You reach your set cruising speed.
• Changing lanes takes too long.
As you adjust the following distance, the
touchscreen displays the current setting.
• Model 3 gets too close to the vehicle
ahead.
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