Park Assist - Tesla MODEL 3 2012 Owner's Manual

How Park Assist Works
Model 3 has several sensors designed to
detect the presence of objects. When driving
slowly in Drive or Reverse (for example, when
parking), the vehicle alerts you if an object is
detected in close proximity of your Model 3.
Objects are only detected in your chosen
direction; front objects in Drive, rear objects
in Reverse.
WARNING: You may not be alerted if
Model 3 rolls freely in the opposite
direction (for example, Park Assist
does not display an alert if Model 3
rolls backwards down a hill while in
Drive).
The sensors are activated when driving slower
than 8 km/h.
Driving

Park Assist

WARNING: Never depend on Park
Assist to inform you if an area you are
approaching is free of objects and/or
people. Several external factors can
reduce the performance of Park
Assist, causing either no readings or
false readings (see
False Warnings on page
Therefore, depending on Park Assist
to determine if Model 3 is approaching
an obstruction can result in damage to
the vehicle and/or objects, and can
potentially cause serious injury.
Always inspect the area with your own
eyes. When reversing, perform
shoulder checks and use all mirrors.
Park assist does not detect children,
pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, or
objects that are moving, protruding,
located too far above or below the
sensors, or too close or too far from
the sensors. Park Assist is for guidance
purposes only and is not intended to
replace your own direct visual checks.
It is not a substitute for careful driving.
Visual and Audio Feedback
When you shift to Reverse, the Park Assist
view displays on the touchscreen, showing
objects that are in close proximity to the front
and rear of Model 3. This view closes when
you shift into Drive unless an object is
detected close to the front of Model 3, in
which case the Park Assist view closes
automatically when your driving speed
exceeds 8 km/h. When reversing, visual
feedback also displays on the touchscreen
(see Rear Facing Camera(s) on page
You can manually close the park assist view
on the touchscreen by touching the X.
When driving with the Camera app displayed
on the touchscreen, you can switch to the
Park Assist view when driving at speeds
below 8 km/h. Touch the button located in
the upper left corner of the Camera app
screen. This is useful if you need assistance
with parallel parking.
If chimes are turned on (see
Audible Feedback on page
beep sounds as you approach an object.
NOTE: If a sensor is unable to provide
feedback, the touchscreen displays an alert
message.
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