Park Assist - Tesla S Owner's Manual

Driving
How Park Assist Works
If Model S is equipped with the Park Assist
option, both the front and rear bumpers
include four sensors. When moving slowly in
Drive or Reverse, the sensors alert you if an
object is detected close to the front or rear
bumper, respectively.
When driving less than 4.8 km/h, the sensors
are activated.
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
52). Therefore, depending on Park Assist
to determine if Model S 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
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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
Whenever Model S is moving slowly in
Reverse or Drive at a speed of less than 4.8
km/h, the left side of the instrument panel
provides feedback to alert you if an object is
detected near the corresponding back or front
bumper. When reversing, visual feedback also
displays on the touchscreen, immediately
below the camera view (see
Camera
If chimes are turned on (see
Audible Feedback
beep sounds as you approach an object. You
can temporarily mute the chime by pressing
the scroll wheel on the left side of the steering
wheel.
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.
Controlling Audible Feedback
You can use Park Assist with or without
audible feedback. To turn chimes on or off,
touch Controls > Settings > Safety &
Security > Park Assist Chimes.
You can also mute the chimes temporarily by
pressing the scroll wheel on the left side of
the steering wheel. The chimes are muted
on page
until you shift into a different gear or drive
over 4.8 km/h.
Limitations and False Warnings
The parking sensors may not function
correctly in these situations:
Rear View
on page 62).
Controlling
on page 52), an audible
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