Traffic Light And Stop Sign Control - Tesla Y 2019 Owner's Manual

Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control

NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle
configuration, options purchased, and software version,
your vehicle may not be equipped with Traffic Light and
Stop Sign Control, or the feature may not operate
exactly as described.
NOTE: Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control is a BETA
feature and works best on roads that are frequently
driven by Tesla vehicles. Traffic Light and Stop Sign
Control attempts to stop at all traffic lights and may also
stop at green lights.
Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control is designed to
recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs,
slowing Model Y to a stop when using Traffic-Aware
cruise control or Autosteer. This feature uses the
vehicle's forward-facing cameras, in addition to GPS
data, and slows the car for all detected traffic lights,
including green, blinking yellow, and off lights in addition
to stop signs and some road markings. As Model Y
approaches an intersection, the touchscreen displays a
notification indicating the intention to slow down. You
must confirm that you want to continue or Model Y
stops at the red line displayed on the touchscreen's
driving visualization.
WARNING: NEVER make assumptions and predict
when and where Traffic Light and Stop Sign
Control will stop or continue through an
intersection or road marking. From a driver's
perspective, the behavior of Traffic Light and Stop
Sign Control may appear inconsistent. Always pay
attention to the roadway and be prepared to take
immediate action. It is the driver's responsibility to
determine whether to stop or continue through an
intersection. Never depend on Traffic Light and
Stop Sign Control to determine when it is safe
and/or appropriate to stop or continue through an
intersection.
Before Using
Before using Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control, you
must:
• Ensure that forward-facing cameras are unobstructed
(see Cleaning Cameras and Sensors on page
calibrated (see Drive to Calibrate Cameras on page
88). Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control depends on
the ability of the cameras to detect traffic lights, stop
signs, and road markings.
• Ensure that the latest version of maps has been
downloaded to Model Y. Although Traffic Light and
Stop Sign Control primarily uses visual data received
from the vehicle's cameras, greater accuracy is
achieved when using the most recent map data. To
check which version of maps is currently
downloaded, touch Controls > Software > Additional
vehicle information. You must connect to a Wi-Fi
network to receive updated maps (see
on page 140).
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• Enable the feature. With the vehicle in Park, touch
Controls > Autopilot > Traffic Light and Stop Sign
Control. Once enabled, Traffic Light and Stop Sign
Control operates whenever Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control or Autosteer is active.
How it Works
When Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control is enabled and
you are using Autosteer or Traffic-Aware Cruise Control,
the touchscreen displays a popup message to inform
you that an upcoming traffic light, stop sign, or road
marking has been detected. As it approaches the stop
location, even at an intersection where the traffic light is
green, Model Y slows down and displays a red line to
indicate where Model Y will stop. To continue through
the intersection—even if the traffic light is green —you
must press down on the drive stalk or briefly press the
accelerator pedal to give the vehicle permission to
proceed. When you've confirmed that you want to
proceed, the red stop line turns gray and Model Y
continues through the intersection and resumes your set
cruising speed.
NOTE: If, after you press down on the drive stalk or
briefly press the accelerator pedal to confirm that you
want to continue through the intersection, the traffic
signal changes before you enter the intersection (for
example, the light changes from green to yellow or from
yellow to red), Model Y may determine that it is not
appropriate to proceed. Therefore, Model Y stops and
you must press the accelerator to proceed. At all times,
it is your responsibility to ensure the vehicle stops or
accelerates appropriately and safely.
WARNING: Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control
DOES NOT turn Model Y through an intersection.
When in a turning lane, Model Y stops at the red
stop line. To proceed, press down on the drive
stalk or briefly press the accelerator pedal—Model
Y continues straight through the intersection (even
when in a turning lane), so you MUST manually
steer Model Y through the intersection (which
cancels Autosteer).
Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control is designed to
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operate as described only when the following conditions
are met:
• Autosteer or Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is engaged.
• The cameras can detect an upcoming traffic light,
stop sign or road marking (for example, cameras are
unobstructed and have a clear line-of-sight to the
traffic light, stop sign, or road marking).
• The touchscreen on Model Y is displaying an
upcoming traffic light in "bold" format. Model Y does
not acknowledge traffic lights that the touchscreen
shows as faded. If a traffic light is not directly ahead
of the camera (for example, it is located at an angle
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of the camera's view, or located in an adjacent lane)
the touchscreen displays it as faded and Model Y
does not slow down and stop for it.
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