Tesla MODEL S 2012 Owner's Manual page 93

• The instrument panel on Model S is displaying an
upcoming traffic light in "bold" format. Model S does
not acknowledge traffic lights that the instrument
panel shows as faded. If a traffic light is not directly
ahead of the camera (for example, it is located at an
angle of the camera's view, or located in an adjacent
lane) the instrument panel displays it as faded and
Model S does not slow down and stop for it.
WARNING: If the instrument panel is not
displaying a red stop line at an upcoming
intersection, Model S does not slow down or stop.
It is the driver's responsibility to pay attention to
upcoming intersections and monitor traffic
conditions to determine when and if the vehicle
should stop and then to take appropriate action as
needed.
WARNING: Never depend on Traffic Light and
Stop Sign Control to determine whether to stop at,
or proceed through, an intersection. Drive
attentively by watching the road and paying
attention to the roadway, upcoming intersections,
traffic conditions, crosswalks, and other road users.
It is always the driver's responsibility to determine
whether to stop or proceed. Be prepared to take
immediate action. Failure to do so can result in
injury or death.
WARNING: In some situations, Traffic Light and
Stop Sign Control may inaccurately detect a traffic
light or stop sign, causing Model S to slow down
unexpectedly. Be prepared to take immediate
action at all times.
WARNING: You must pull the Autopilot stalk
toward you or briefly press the accelerator pedal
to confirm that you want to proceed through an
intersection, regardless of the status of the traffic
light. If you do not confirm, Model S stops at the
red stop line displayed on the instrument panel,
even if stopping may be inappropriate. Stopping at
a green light may confuse other drivers and may
result in a collision, injury or death. Therefore,
always pay attention to upcoming intersections
and be prepared to manually brake or accelerate in
response to surroundings.
WARNING: Never assume that your ability to see a
traffic light, stop sign, or road marking (especially
at a complex intersection, or an intersection in
which a traffic light or sign is partially obstructed,
etc.) means that Model S can also see it and
respond appropriately.
WARNING: Even the most recent map data does
not include all traffic lights and stop signs.
Therefore, Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control
relies heavily on the ability of the cameras to
detect traffic lights, stop signs, road markings, etc.
As a result, Model S may ignore an intersection
that is blocked from the camera's view (for
example, obstructed by a tree or a large vehicle or
object, or located near a steep hill or sharp curve).
Autopilot
Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control
WARNING: Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control is
not a substitute for attentive driving and sound
judgment.
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