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 S 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 S
approaches an intersection, the instrument panel
displays a notification indicating the intention to slow
down. You must confirm that you want to continue or
Model S stops at the red line displayed on the
instrument panel'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 83
) and
calibrated (see
Drive to Calibrate Cameras on page
). 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 S. 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
• 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 instrument panel 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 S slows down and displays a red
line to indicate where Model S will stop. To continue
through the intersection—even if the traffic light is green
—you must 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 S continues through the
intersection and resumes your set cruising speed.
NOTE:
If Model S is approaching a green light and
detects that a vehicle in front of you is continuing
through the intersection, Model S continues through the
intersection without requiring your confirmation,
provided you are not in a turning lane and your hands
are detected on the steering yoke.
NOTE:
If, after you 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 S may
determine that it is not appropriate to proceed.
Therefore, Model S 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 S through an intersection.
When in a turning lane, Model S stops at the red
stop line. To proceed, briefly press the accelerator
pedal—Model S continues
straight
through the
intersection (even when in a turning lane), so you
MUST manually steer Model S through the
intersection (which cancels Autosteer).
Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control is designed to
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).
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