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

Traffic-Aware Cruise Control

Note: Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is a BETA
feature.
Note: If your vehicle is not equipped with an
optional Autopilot package, refer to the
owner's manual on your vehicle's touchscreen
for instructions on how to use Cruise Control.
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (if equipped)
uses the forward looking cameras and the
radar sensor 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
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not adapt driving speed based on road
and driving conditions.
To Use Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
To use Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, you must
be driving at least 30 km/h, unless a vehicle is
detected ahead of you. If a vehicle is detected
ahead of you, you can use Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control at any speed, even when
stationary, provided Model 3 is at least 150 cm
behind the detected vehicle.
When Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control is available but is not
actively cruising at a
specified set speed, the
touchscreen displays a gray
speedometer icon below
your current driving speed.
The number shown in gray is
your current driving speed,
or the speed limit that is
being determined by Speed
Assist (see
Assist
whichever is greater. If you
engage Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control, this is the cruising
speed that will be set.
Note: On roads where the
map data determines that a
conditional speed limit exists
(for example, a speed limit
based on time of day or
weather conditions), a
second speed limit displays
below the first speed limit. It
is the driver's responsibility
to determine whether the
conditional speed limit is
currently in effect and adjust
the driving speed
accordingly.
Set the Cruising Speed
To set the cruising speed, move the cruise
control lever fully down once then release.
This sets the cruising speed to the detected
speed limit (plus any offset you've specified
using Speed Assist as described in
Speed Assist on page 105) or your current
driving speed, whichever is greater.
Controlling Speed
on page 105),
Controlling
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