How Park Assist Works
Model S has several sensors designed to
detect the presence of objects. When driving
slowly in Drive or Reverse (for example, when
parking), the sensors alert you if an object is
detected in close proximity of your Model S.
Objects are only detected in the direction of
the gear you selected; front objects in Drive,
rear objects in Reverse.
WARNING:
You may not be alerted if
Model S rolls freely in the opposite
direction of the gear you selected (for
example, you will not receive an alert if
Model S rolls backwards down a hill
while in Drive).
The sensors are activated when driving slower
than 8 km/h.
WARNING:
Never depend on Park
Assist to inform you if an area you are
approaching is free of objects and/or
people. Several external factors can
reduce the performance of Park
Assist, causing either no readings or
false readings (see
).
Therefore, depending on Park Assist
to determine if Model S is approaching
an obstruction can result in damage to
the vehicle and/or objects, and can
potentially cause serious injury.
Always inspect the area with your own
eyes. When reversing, perform
shoulder checks and use all mirrors.
Park assist does not detect children,
pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, or
objects that are moving, protruding,
located too far above or below the
sensors, or too close or too far from
the sensors. Park Assist is for guidance
purposes only and is not intended to
replace your own direct visual checks.
It is not a substitute for careful driving.
Visual and Audio Feedback
When you shift to Reverse, the Park Assist
view displays on the left side of the
instrument panel, showing objects that are in
close proximity to the front and rear of
Model S. This view closes when you shift into
Drive unless an object is detected close to the
front of Model S, in which case the Park Assist
view closes automatically when your driving
speed exceeds 8 km/h. When reversing, visual
feedback also displays on the touchscreen,
immediately below the camera view (see
). You can
manually close the park assist view on the
touchscreen by touching the
X
in the upper
corner.
When driving with the Camera app displayed
on the touchscreen, you can switch to the
Park Assist view when driving at speeds
below 8 km/h. Touch the button located in
the upper left corner of the Camera app
window. This is useful if you need assistance
with parallel parking.
If chimes are turned on (see
), an audible
beep sounds as you approach an object. You
can temporarily mute the chime by pressing
the scroll button on the left side of the
Park Assist
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