Traffic-Aware Cruise Control - Tesla Model 3 Owner's Manual

Traffic-Aware Cruise Control

Note: Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is a BETA
feature.
If you have purchased the optional Enhanced
Autopilot or Full Self-Driving Capability
package, the forward looking cameras and the
radar sensor are designed to determine when
there is a vehicle in front of you in the same
lane. If the area in front of Model 3 is clear,
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control maintains a set
driving speed. When a vehicle is detected,
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is designed to
slow down Model 3 as needed to maintain a
selected time-based distance from the vehicle
in front, up to the set speed. Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control does not eliminate the need to
watch the road in front of you and to manually
apply the brakes when needed.
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is primarily
intended for driving on dry, straight roads,
such as highways and freeways. It should not
be used on city streets.
Warning: Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is
designed for your driving comfort and
convenience and is not a collision warning
or avoidance system. It is your
responsibility to stay alert, drive safely,
and be in control of the vehicle at all
times. Never depend on Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control to adequately slow down
Model 3. Always watch the road in front
of you and be prepared to take corrective
action at all times. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury or death.
Warning: Although Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control is capable of detecting
pedestrians and cyclists, never depend on
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control to
adequately slow Model 3 down for them.
Always watch the road in front of you and
be prepared to take corrective action at
all times. Failure to do so can result in
serious injury or death.
Warning: Do not use Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control on city streets or on roads where
traffic conditions are constantly changing.
Warning: Do not use Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control on winding roads with sharp
curves, on icy or slippery road surfaces,
or when weather conditions (such as
heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.) make it
inappropriate to drive at a consistent
speed. Traffic-Aware Cruise Control does
not adapt driving speed based on road
and driving conditions.
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Operating Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control
The touchscreen displays a
gray speedometer icon to
indicate that Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control is available
but is not currently active.
The number shown in gray is
determined by Speed Assist
(see Controlling Speed Assist
on page 78). Unless a
vehicle is detected ahead of
you, you must be driving at
least 18 mph (30 km/h) to
use Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control. If a vehicle is
detected ahead of you, you
can use Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control at any speed, even
when stationary. The
minimum set speed is 18 mph
(30 km/h).
When driving at your desired speed, set the
cruising speed by moving the gear lever fully
down once then releasing.
The gray speedometer icon
on the touchscreen gets
larger, turns blue, and
displays the set speed to
indicate that Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control is active. The
minimum set speed is 18 mph
(30 km/h).
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