Tesla MODEL S Operating Manual page 99

Autosteer
As the lane change is in progress, Overtake
Acceleration is activated, allowing Model S to
accelerate closer to a vehicle in front (see
Overtake Acceleration
through the lane change, Auto Lane Change
must detect the target lane's outside lane
marking. If this lane marking cannot be
detected, the lane change is aborted and
Model S returns to its original driving lane.
Note: Auto Lane Change moves Model S one
lane at a time. Moving into an additional lane
requires you to engage the turn signal a
second time after the first lane change is
complete.
When using Auto Lane Change, it is important
to monitor its performance by watching the
driving path in front of you and the
surrounding area. Stay prepared to take over
steering at any time. As you are crossing over
into the adjacent lane, the instrument panel
displays the lane marking as a dashed blue
line. Once in your new lane, lane markings are
displayed as solid blue lines again.
In situations where Auto Lane Change is
unable to operate at optimal performance, or
cannot operate due to inadequate data, the
instrument panel displays a series of warnings.
Therefore, when using Auto Lane Change,
always pay attention to the instrument panel
and be prepared to manually steer Model S.
Stop Light and Stop Sign Warning
(U.S. only)
Depending on market region or vehicle
configuration, Stop Light and/or Stop Sign
Warning may not be available on your vehicle.
While Autosteer is in use, Model S displays a
warning on the instrument panel and sounds a
chime if it detects that you are likely to run
through a red stop light or stop sign. If this
happens, TAKE IMMEDIATE CORRECTIVE
ACTION!
The visual and audible warnings cancel after a
few seconds, or when you press the brake
pedal, whichever comes first.
Note: Touch Controls > Autopilot > Full Self-
Driving Visualization Preview to display more
details about the roadway and its
surroundings, such as road markings, stop
signs, stop lights, objects (such as trash cans
and poles), etc.
Caution: Stop Light and Stop Sign
Warning require the vehicle's map to
know that a particular stop light or stop
sign exists in a certain location. It may be
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unaware of new stop lights or stop signs
that are not captured in the map data.
Therefore, Stop Light and Stop Sign
Warning may not detect all stop lights
and stop signs due to potential map
inaccuracies.
Warning: Stop Light and Stop Sign
Warning do not apply the brakes or
decelerate Model S and may not detect all
stop lights and stop signs. Stop Light and
Stop Sign Warning are designed for
guidance purposes only and are not a
substitute for attentive driving and sound
judgment. Keep your eyes on the road
when driving and never depend on Stop
Light and Stop Sign Warning to warn you
of a stop light or stop sign.
Warning: Stop Light and Stop Sign
Warning are designed to only warn you
when approaching a visible red stop sign,
solid red or later portion of a yellow
traffic light; it may not issue warnings at
intersections with flashing lights and does
not warn you of yield signs or temporary
stop and yield signs (such as in
construction areas). Additionally, Stop
Light and Stop Sign Warning will not
warn you of an approaching stop light or
stop sign if you are pressing the
accelerator pedal or brake pedal (which
disables Autosteer).
Navigate on Autopilot
Note: Navigate on Autopilot is a BETA feature
and is not available in all market regions.
When using Autosteer on a controlled-access
road (such as a highway or freeway), Navigate
on Autopilot automatically exits at off-ramps
and interchanges based on your navigation
route. Along the highway portion of a
navigation route, Navigate on Autopilot also
changes lanes to prepare for exits and to
minimize the driving time to your destination.
Warning: Navigate on Autopilot does not
make driving autonomous. You must pay
attention to the road, keep your hands on
the steering wheel at all times, and
remain aware of your navigation route.
Warning: As is the case with normal
driving, be extra careful around blind
corners, highway interchanges, and exits
because obstacles can appear quickly
and at any time.
Warning: Navigate on Autopilot may not
recognize or detect oncoming vehicles,
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