NOTE:
Depending on market region, vehicle
configuration, options purchased, and software version,
your vehicle may not be equipped with Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control, or the feature may not operate exactly as
described. If your vehicle is not equipped, refer to the
owner's manual on your vehicle's touchscreen for
instructions on how to use Cruise Control.
NOTE:
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is a BETA feature.
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control determines when there is a
vehicle in front of you in the same lane. If the area in
front of Model X is clear, Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
maintains a set driving speed. When a vehicle is
detected, Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is designed to
slow down Model X as needed to maintain a selected
time-based distance from the vehicle in front, up to the
set speed. Traffic-Aware Cruise Control does not
eliminate the need to watch the road in front of you and
to manually apply the brakes when needed.
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is primarily intended for
driving on dry, straight roads, such as highways.
CAUTION:
Ensure all cameras and sensors are
clean before each drive. Dirty cameras and
sensors, as well as environmental conditions such
as rain and faded lane markings, can affect
Autopilot performance.
WARNING:
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is
designed for your driving comfort and
convenience and is not a collision warning or
avoidance system. It is your responsibility to stay
alert, drive safely, and be in control of the vehicle
at all times. Never depend on Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control to adequately slow down Model X. Always
watch the road in front of you and be prepared to
take corrective action at all times. Failure to do so
can result in serious injury or death.
WARNING:
Although Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
is capable of detecting pedestrians and cyclists,
never depend on Traffic-Aware Cruise Control to
adequately slow Model X down for them. Always
watch the road in front of you and be prepared to
take corrective action at all times. Failure to do so
can result in serious injury or death.
WARNING:
Do not use Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control on winding roads with sharp curves, on icy
or slippery road surfaces, or when weather
conditions (such as heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.)
make it inappropriate to drive at a consistent
speed. Traffic-Aware Cruise Control does not
adapt driving speed based on road and driving
conditions.
To Use Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
To initiate Traffic-Aware Cruise Control when no vehicle
is detected ahead of you, you must be driving at least
30 km/h, unless certain vehicle and environmental
conditions are met, in which case, you may be able to
initiate it at lower speeds. If a vehicle is detected ahead
of you, you can initiate Traffic-Aware Cruise Control at
any speed, even when stationary, provided Model X is at
least 150 cm behind the detected vehicle and certain
vehicle and environmental conditions are met.
NOTE:
The maximum cruising speed is 150 km/h. It is
the driver's responsibility to cruise at a safe speed based
on road conditions and speed limits.
When Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is
available but not engaged, the instrument
panel displays a gray cruising speed icon.
The number shown in gray represents the
cruising speed that will be set when you
engage Traffic-Aware Cruise Control.
When Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is
actively cruising at a set cruising speed,
the icon turns blue and displays the set
cruising speed.
1. When available, you can engage Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control to match the speed limit or your current
speed. Choose:
◦
To engage Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
at your
current driving speed
, move the Autopilot stalk up
or down once and release the accelerator pedal to
allow Traffic-Aware Cruise Control to maintain the
cruising speed.
◦
To engage Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
at the
currently detected speed limit
, pull the Autopilot
stalk toward you once and release the accelerator
pedal to allow Traffic-Aware Cruise Control to
maintain the cruising speed.
NOTE:
Double-pulling the Autopilot stalk toward
you engages Autosteer (assuming it has been
in addition to setting the cruising speed.
NOTE:
If you choose to engage Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control at the currently detected speed
limit, you can specify an offset. Touch
Controls
>
Autopilot
>
Set Speed Offset
. You can choose a
Fixed
offset, in which the cruising speed adjusts
by a specific number of km/h on all roads, or a
Percentage
offset, in which the cruising speed is
adjusted as a percentage of the road's detected
speed limit. If you pull the Autopilot stalk toward
you when you are already driving faster than the
speed limit, the set speed adjusts to your current
driving speed instead of the speed limit. If you
move the Autopilot stalk up or down when
cruising at the speed limit, your set speed changes
to your current driving speed.
WARNING:
When you adjust the cruising speed
based on the speed limit, the set cruising speed
may not change when the speed limit changes.
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