Control resumes cruising at the set speed. In
a region with right hand traffic, this occurs
only when you engage the right turn signal
when driving in the right-most lane within 164
feet (50 meters) of an exit. Likewise in
regions with left hand traffic; when engaging
the left turn signal when driving in the left-
most lane within 164 feet (50 meters) of an
exit.
When cruising onto an on-ramp to a
controlled-access highway, Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control automatically adjusts the set
cruising speed to the speed limit of the
highway, plus any offset you have specified.
NOTE:
The on-board Global Positioning
System (GPS) determines if you are driving in
a region with right or left hand traffic. In
situations where GPS data is unavailable (for
example, if there is inadequate signal),
engaging the turn signal near an exit does not
cause Traffic-Aware Cruise Control to slow
down Model X.
When enabled while on a highway
interchange or off-ramp, Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control may reduce your set speed in 5 mph
(5 km/h) increments – to as slow as 25 mph
(40 km/h) – to better match the reported
speeds of other Tesla vehicles that have
driven at that specific location. To override
this and continue cruising at your set speed,
tap the accelerator pedal. The new set speed
is maintained for the duration of the
interchange or off-ramp (unless you override
it or cancel Traffic-Aware Cruise Control).
After the interchange or off-ramp, the set
speed may revert or change as necessary
based on the new location. For example, if
you merged onto a different highway, the set
cruising speed reverts back to what it was
before driving on the interchange.
WARNING:
In some cases (such as
having insufficient data), Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control may not automatically
reduce the set speed on the highway
interchange or off-ramp. Do not rely
on Traffic-Aware Cruise Control to
determine an appropriate driving
speed. Tesla recommends driving at a
speed that is safe for road conditions
and within posted speed limits.
Adjust the Following Distance
To adjust the following distance you want to
maintain between Model X and a vehicle
traveling ahead of you, touch
Controls
>
Autopilot
>
Cruise Follow Distance
and
choose a setting from 1 (the closest following
distance) to 7 (the longest following
distance). Each setting corresponds to a time-
based distance that represents how long it
takes for Model X, from its current location, to
reach the location of the rear bumper of the
vehicle ahead of you.
NOTE:
Your setting is retained until you
manually change it.
WARNING:
It is the driver's
responsibility to determine and
maintain a safe following distance at
all times. Do not rely on Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control to maintain an accurate
or appropriate following distance.
WARNING:
Never depend on Traffic-
Aware Cruise Control to adequately
slow down Model X to avoid a
collision. Always watch the road in
front of you and stay prepared to take
immediate corrective action.
Overtake Acceleration
When following a vehicle with Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control active, engaging the turn
signal (to indicate a move into the passing
lane) accelerates Model X towards the vehicle
ahead. By momentarily holding the turn
signal, you can quickly accelerate up to your
set speed without having to press the
accelerator pedal. The turn signal causes
acceleration only when all of the following
conditions are met:
• Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is operating
and detects a vehicle in front of you.
• No obstacles or vehicles are detected in
the target lane.
• Model X is traveling below the set speed,
but over 45 mph (72 km/h).
Overtake Acceleration is intended as an aid
when passing a vehicle ahead of you. When
the turn signal is engaged, Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control continues to maintain distance
from the vehicle ahead, but allows you to
drive slightly closer than your selected
distance.
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