Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control
NOTE: If, after you press down on the drive stalk or press the accelerator pedal to confirm that
you want to continue through the intersection, the traffic signal changes before you enter the
intersection (for example, the light changes from green to yellow or from yellow to red), Model 3
may determine that it is not appropriate to proceed. Therefore, Model 3 stops and you must
manually press the accelerator to proceed. At all times, it is your responsibility to ensure the
vehicle stops or accelerates appropriately and safely.
WARNING: Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control WILL NOT turn Model 3 through an
intersection. When in a turning lane, Model 3 stops at the red stop line. To proceed, press
down on the drive stalk or briefly press the accelerator pedal—Model 3 will continue
straight through the intersection (even when in a turning lane), so you MUST manually
steer Model 3 through the intersection (which cancels Autosteer).
Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control is designed to operate as described only when the following
conditions are met:
• Autosteer or Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is engaged.
• The cameras can detect an upcoming traffic light, stop sign or road marking (for example,
cameras are unobstructed and have a clear line-of-sight to the traffic light, stop sign, or road
marking).
• The touchscreen on Model 3 is displaying an upcoming traffic light in "bold" format. Model 3
does not acknowledge traffic lights that the touchscreen shows as faded. If a traffic light is
not directly ahead of the camera (for example, it is located at an angle of the camera's view,
or located in an adjacent lane) the touchscreen displays it as faded and Model 3 does not
slow down and stop for it.
WARNING: If the touchscreen is not displaying a red stop line at an upcoming
intersection, Model 3 does not slow down or stop. It is the driver's responsibility to pay
attention to upcoming intersections and monitor traffic conditions to determine when
and if the vehicle should stop and then to take appropriate action as needed.
WARNING: Never depend on Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control to determine whether
to stop at, or proceed through, an intersection. Drive attentively by watching the road
and paying attention to the roadway, upcoming intersections, traffic conditions,
crosswalks, and other road users. It is always the driver's responsibility to determine
whether to stop or proceed. Be prepared to take immediate action. Failure to do so can
result in injury or death.
WARNING: In some situations, Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control may inaccurately
detect a traffic light or stop sign, causing Model 3 to slow down unexpectedly. Be
prepared to take immediate action at all times.
WARNING: You must press down on the drive stalk or briefly press the accelerator pedal
to confirm that you want to proceed through an intersection, regardless of the status of
the traffic light. If you do not confirm, Model 3 stops at the red stop line displayed on the
touchscreen, even if a stop may not be appropriate. Stopping at a green light may
confuse other drivers and may result in a collision, injury or death. Therefore, always pay
attention to upcoming intersections and be prepared to manually brake or accelerate in
response to surroundings.
WARNING: Never assume that your ability to see a traffic light, stop sign, or road
marking (especially at a complex intersection, or an intersection in which a traffic light or
sign is partially obstructed, etc.) means that Model 3 can also identify it and respond
appropriately.
WARNING: Even the most recent map data does not include all traffic lights and stop
signs. Therefore, Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control relies heavily on the ability of the
cameras to detect traffic lights, stop signs, road markings, etc. As a result, Model 3 may
ignore an intersection that is blocked from the camera's view (for example, obstructed
by a tree or a large vehicle or object, or located near a steep hill or sharp curve).
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