Autopark - Tesla MODEL 3 2012 Owner's Manual

Autopark

NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle
configuration, options purchased, and software version,
your vehicle may not be equipped with Autopark.
Autopark uses data to simplify parking on public roads
by maneuvering Model 3 into parallel and perpendicular
parking spaces.
CAUTION: Ensure all cameras and sensors (if
equipped) are clean. Dirty cameras and sensors, as
well as environmental conditions such as rain and
faded lane markings, can affect Autopilot
performance.
WARNING: Autopark's performance depends on
the ability of the cameras and ultrasonic sensors (if
equipped) to determine the vehicle's proximity to
curbs, objects, and other vehicles.
WARNING: Do not use Autopark if anything, such
as a ball hitch, bike rack, or trailer, is attached to
the tow hitch. Autopark may not stop for hitches
when parking between or in front of other vehicles.
Parameters
Autopark detects potential perpendicular parking
spaces that are at least 2.9 meters wide with a vehicle
parked on each side. Autopark detects parallel parking
spaces that are at least 6 meters, but less than long.
Your vehicle speed must be below 13 mph (21 km/h) for
parallel parking spaces, and 8 mph (13 km/h) for
perpendicular parking spaces. If driving too fast,
Autopark may not be able to accurately detect your
desired parking space.
NOTE: Autopark does not operate on angled parking
spaces.
To Use Autopark
When driving, follow these steps to allow Autopark to
maneuver Model 3 into a parking space:
1. While driving slowly on a public road, monitor the
touchscreen to determine when Autopark has
detected a parking space. The touchscreen will
display a parking icon if the vehicle detects a
potential parking spot.
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NOTE: The parking icon appears only if the vehicle's
position and/or the circumstances of the surrounding
area are such that Autopark can determine an
appropriate driving path. If Autopark cannot
determine an appropriate path (for example, when
driving on a narrow street where moving into the
parking space causes the front of the vehicle to
extend into the adjacent lane), you can either
reposition the vehicle, find a different parking space,
or park manually.
2. Check to determine if the detected parking space is
appropriate and safe. If so, pull forward and stop
approximately one car length ahead of the parking
space (as you normally would when parallel parking
or when backing into a perpendicular parking space).
3. Release the steering wheel, shift Model 3 into
Reverse, then touch Start Autopark on the
touchscreen.
4. Autopark displays a message when parking is
complete.
NOTE: If you press the brake pedal when Autopark is
actively parking Model 3, the parking process pauses
until you touch Resume on the touchscreen.
WARNING: Never depend on Autopark to find a
parking space that is legal, suitable, and safe.
Autopark may not always detect objects in the
parking space. Always perform visual checks to
confirm that a parking space is appropriate and
safe.
WARNING: When Autopark is actively steering
Model 3, the steering wheel moves in accordance
with Autopark's adjustments. Do not interfere with
the movement of the steering wheel. Doing so
cancels Autopark.
WARNING: During the parking sequence,
continually check your surroundings. Be prepared
to apply the brakes to avoid vehicles, pedestrians,
or objects.
WARNING: When Autopark is active, monitor the
touchscreen to ensure that you are aware of the
instructions that Autopark is providing.
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