Park Assist - Tesla MODEL X Owner's Manual

Park Assist

How Park Assist Works
Model X 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 X. Objects are only detected in the direction of
the gear you selected; front objects in Drive, rear
objects in Reverse.
WARNING: You may not be alerted if Model X
rolls freely in the opposite direction of the
selected gear (for example, Park Assist does not
display an alert if Model X rolls backwards down a
hill while in Drive).
The sensors are activated when driving slower than
5 mph (8 km/h).
NOTE: Rear sensors are disabled when a bicycle is
detected or Model X is in trailer mode.
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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
Limitations and False Warnings on page
Therefore, depending on Park Assist to determine
if Model X 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 left side of the instrument panel, showing
objects that are in close proximity to the front and rear
of Model X. This view closes when you shift into Drive
unless an object is detected close to the front of
Model X, in which case the Park Assist view closes
automatically when your driving speed exceeds 5 mph
(8 km/h). When reversing, visual feedback also displays
on the touchscreen (see Rear View Camera on page
78). You can manually close the park assist view on
the touchscreen by touching the X in the upper corner.
When driving with the Camera app displayed on the
touchscreen, you can switch to the Park Assist view
when driving at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h). Touch
the button located in the upper left corner of the
Camera app window. This is useful if you need
assistance with parallel parking.
If chimes are turned on (see
Feedback on page 71), an audible beep sounds as
you approach an object. You can temporarily mute the
chime by pressing the scroll button on the left side of
the steering wheel or by touching the mute button on
the bottom left corner of the Park Assist view.
NOTE: If a sensor is unable to provide feedback, the
instrument panel displays an alert message.
CAUTION: Keep sensors clean from dirt, debris,
snow, and ice. Avoid using a high pressure power
washer on the sensors and do not clean a sensor
with a sharp or abrasive object that can scratch or
damage its surface.
CAUTION: Do not install accessories or stickers on
or near the parking sensors.
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