Tesla Model S Quick Start Manual page 3

 AutoPilot Controls. Three separate AutoPilot controls are found under Settings=>Driver
Assistance:
o Traffic Aware Cruise Control which sets a desired number of car lengths (2-7) between
the Tesla and the car in front of it. You set it by pulling forward once on the lower left
stalk; the left icon next to the speedometer will illuminate blue from white. You set the
car lengths by the silver end knob – it will show the number of car lengths. TACC is ideal
for highway cruise control driving.
o AutoSteer allows the Tesla to steer itself with your hands ALWAYS near the wheel to take
immediate control. It will follow the curve of the road and its goal is to keep the Tesla in
the center of the lane at all times. It will prompt you to take the wheel when the camera,
sonar and sensors cannot see lines clearly enough to guide the car. This feature is still in
beta and is a bit finicky. ONLY use it after you are comfortable with TACC. It can be
unnerving but is pretty precise.
o Auto Lane Change allows the Tesla to safely make left and right lane changes. With both
TACC and AutoSteer engaged, you simply press I up (left) or down (right) the lane change
stalk (you MUST allow it to click into place) and the Tesla will execute the lane change.
Once in the desired lane, you just turn off the lane change stalk. This feature works really
well.
 AutoPilot Blog post: see my recent blog post to learn more about my experiences with
AutoPilot https://wordpress.com/post/atlantaevdc.com/1043
My advice is to get very comfortable with driving the Tesla (acceleration, braking, regen) before
you use AutoPilot. And Please just use it on highways like cruise control!
OTHER RESOURCES
A few other resources that will be helpful:
1). Georgia EVentures website:
S60 (single motor, RWD 208 mile max driving range)
2). Tesla charging information:
3). Tesla Video walk through series:
dozen 'how to' short videos to familiarize yourself with the Model S.
www.georgiaeventures.com
http://www.teslamotors.com/models-charging#/basics
http://www.teslamotors.com/support
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- specifics on my 2015 Tesla Model
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