Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle
WARNING: Although Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control is capable of detecting
pedestrians and cyclists, never depend
on Traffic-Aware Cruise Control to
adequately slow Model 3 down for
them. Always watch the road in front
of you and be prepared to take
corrective action at all times. Failure to
do so can result in serious injury or
death.
configuration, options purchased, and
software version, your vehicle may not be
equipped with Traffic-Aware Cruise Control. If
your vehicle is not equipped, refer to the
owner's manual on your vehicle's touchscreen
for instructions on how to use Cruise Control.
NOTE: Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is a BETA
feature.
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (if equipped)
uses the forward looking cameras and the
radar sensor to determine when there is a
vehicle in front of you in the same lane. If the
area in front of Model 3 is clear, Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control maintains a set driving speed.
When a vehicle is detected, Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control is designed to slow down
Model 3 as needed to maintain a selected
time-based distance from the vehicle in front,
up to the set speed. Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control does not eliminate the need to watch
the road in front of you and to manually apply
the brakes when needed.
WARNING: Do not use Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control on city streets or on
roads where traffic conditions are
constantly changing.
WARNING: Do not use Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control on winding roads with
sharp curves, on icy or slippery road
surfaces, or when weather conditions
(such as heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.)
make it inappropriate to drive at a
consistent speed. Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control does not adapt driving speed
based on road and driving conditions.
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is primarily
intended for driving on dry, straight roads,
such as highways and freeways. It should not
be used on city streets.
To Use Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control
To use Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, you must
be driving at least 18 mph (30 km/h), unless a
vehicle is detected ahead of you. If a vehicle
is detected ahead of you, you can use Traffic-
Aware Cruise Control at any speed, even
when stationary, provided Model 3 is at least
5 feet (150 cm) behind the detected vehicle.
CAUTION: Ensure all cameras and
sensors are clean before each drive.
Unclean cameras and sensors, as well
as environmental conditions such as
rain and faded lane markings, can
affect Autopilot performance.
WARNING: Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control is designed for your driving
comfort and convenience and is not a
collision warning or avoidance system.
It is your responsibility to stay alert,
drive safely, and be in control of the
vehicle at all times. Never depend on
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control to
When Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control is available but is
not actively cruising at a
specified set speed, the
touchscreen displays a
gray speedometer icon
below your current driving
speed. The number shown
in gray is your current
driving speed, or the
speed limit that is being
determined by Speed
Assist (see Controlling
Speed Assist on page
150), whichever is
adequately slow down Model 3.
Always watch the road in front of you
and be prepared to take corrective
action at all times. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury or death.
greater. If you engage
Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control, this is the cruising
speed that will be set.
Autopilot
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