Tesla MODEL X 2021 Owner's Manual page 146

Collision Avoidance Assist
WARNING: Several factors can affect
the performance of Automatic
Emergency Braking, causing either no
braking or inappropriate or untimely
braking, such as when a vehicle is
partially in the path of travel or there
is road debris. It is the driver's
responsibility to drive safely and
remain in control of the vehicle at all
times. Never depend on Automatic
Emergency Braking to avoid or reduce
the impact of a collision.
WARNING: Automatic Emergency
Braking is designed to reduce the
impact of frontal collisions only and
does not function when Model X is in
Reverse.
WARNING: Automatic Emergency
Braking is not a substitute for
maintaining a safe traveling distance
between you and the vehicle in front
of you.
WARNING: The brake pedal moves
downward abruptly during automatic
braking events. Always ensure that the
brake pedal can move freely. Do not
place material under or on top of the
driver's floor mat (including an
additional mat) and always ensure that
the driver's floor mat is properly
secured. Failure to do so can impede
the ability of the brake pedal to move
freely.
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration is designed to
reduce the impact of a collision by reducing
motor torque and in some cases applying the
brakes, if Model X detects an object in its
driving path. The instrument panel displays a
visual warning and sounds a chime when the
brakes are automatically applied. For
example, Model X, while parked in front of a
closed garage door with Drive engaged,
detects that you have pressed hard on the
accelerator pedal. Although Model X still
accelerates and hits the garage door, the
reduced torque may result in less damage.
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration is designed to
operate only when all of these conditions are
simultaneously met:
• Drive or Reverse is engaged.
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• Model X is stopped or traveling less than
10 mph (16 km/h).
• Model X detects an object in its
immediate driving path.
To disable Obstacle-Aware Acceleration,
touch Controls > Autopilot > Obstacle-Aware
Acceleration.
WARNING: Obstacle-Aware
Acceleration is designed to reduce the
severity of an impact. It is not
designed to avoid a collision.
WARNING: Obstacle-Aware
Acceleration may not limit torque in all
situations. Several factors, including
environmental conditions, distance
from an obstacle, and a driver's
actions, can limit, delay, or inhibit
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration.
WARNING: Obstacle-Aware
Acceleration may not limit torque
when performing a sharp turn, such as
into a parking space.
WARNING: Do not rely on Obstacle-
Aware Acceleration to control
acceleration or to avoid, or limit, the
severity of a collision, and do not
attempt to test Obstacle-Aware
Acceleration. Doing so can result in
serious property damage, injury, or
death.
WARNING: Several factors can affect
the performance of Obstacle-Aware
Acceleration, causing an inappropriate
or untimely reduction in motor torque
and/or undesired braking. It is the
driver's responsibility to drive safely
and remain in control of Model X at all
times.
Limitations and Inaccuracies
Collision Avoidance features cannot always
detect all objects, vehicles, bikes, or
pedestrians, and you may experience
unnecessary, inaccurate, invalid, or missed
warnings for many reasons, particularly if:
• The road has sharp curves.
• Visibility is poor (due to heavy rain, snow,
fog, etc.).
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