Tesla MODEL X 2021 Owner's Manual page 118

Autosteer
and Model X reduces the driving speed as
appropriate. To temporarily override this
feature, press the accelerator pedal.
WARNING: Never depend on
Autopilot to determine a safe driving
speed; you are responsible for driving
safely and according to traffic laws in
your market region.
Stop Light and Stop Sign
Warning
NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle
configuration, options purchased, and
software version, your vehicle may not be
equipped with Stop Light and Stop Sign
Warning, or the feature may not operate
exactly as described.
While Autosteer is in use, Model X 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.
Stop Light and Stop Sign Warning provides
warnings only. It does not slow down or stop
Model X at red traffic lights, stop signs, road
markings, etc. If equipped with Traffic Light
and Stop Sign Control, you can enable this
feature to automatically stop Model X at
traffic lights and stop signs (see
and Stop Sign Control on page
NOTE: Touch Controls > Autopilot > Full Self-
Driving Visualization Preview (if equipped) to
display more details about the roadway and
its surroundings, such as road markings, stop
lights, objects (such as trash cans and poles),
etc.
CAUTION: Stop Light and Stop Sign
Warning requires on-board maps to
know that a particular stop light or
stop sign exists at a location. In some
cases, map data is inaccurate or
outdated and may not include all stop
lights or stop signs. Therefore, Stop
Light and Stop Sign Warning may not
detect all stop lights and stop signs.
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Limitations
Autosteer and its associated functions are
particularly unlikely to operate as intended
when:
• Autosteer is unable to accurately
Traffic Light
121).
• Visibility is poor (heavy rain, snow, fog,
• A camera(s) or sensor(s) is obstructed,
• Driving on hills.
• Approaching a toll booth.
• Driving on a road that has sharp curves or
WARNING: The Stop Light and Stop
Sign Warning feature does not apply
the brakes or decelerate Model X and
may not detect all stop lights and stop
signs. Stop Light and Stop Sign
Warning is designed for guidance
purposes only and is 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 is designed to warn you only
when approaching a visible red stop
sign, solid red or later portion of a
yellow traffic light. It may not warn
you of intersections with flashing
lights and it does not warn you of
yield signs or temporary stop and
yield signs (such as those used in
construction areas). Additionally, Stop
Light and Stop Sign Warning does not
warn you of approaching stop lights or
stop signs when you are pressing the
accelerator pedal or brake pedal
(which disables Autosteer).
determine lane markings. For example,
lane markings are excessively worn, have
visible previous markings, have been
adjusted due to road construction, are
changing quickly (lanes branching off,
crossing over, or merging), objects or
landscape features are casting strong
shadows on the lane markings, or the
road surface contains pavement seams or
other high-contrast lines.
etc.) or weather conditions are interfering
with sensor operation.
covered, or damaged.
is excessively rough.
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