NOTE:
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is a BETA
feature.
NOTE:
If your vehicle is not equipped with an
optional Autopilot package, refer to the
owner's manual on your vehicle's touchscreen
for instructions on how to use Cruise Control.
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (if equipped)
uses the forward looking cameras and the
radar sensor to determine when there is a
vehicle in front of you in the same lane. If the
area in front of Model S 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 S 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 and freeways. It should not
be used on city streets.
CAUTION:
Ensure all cameras and
sensors are clean before each drive.
Unclean 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 S.
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 S 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 city streets or on
roads where traffic conditions are
constantly changing.
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 use Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, you must
be driving at least 30 km/h, unless a vehicle is
detected ahead of you. If a vehicle is detected
ahead of you, you can use Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control at any speed, even when
stationary, provided Model S is at least 150 cm
behind the detected vehicle.
When Traffic-
Aware Cruise
Control is
available but is
not actively
cruising at a
specified set
speed, the
instrument panel
displays a gray
speedometer icon
on the left side of
your current
driving speed.
The number
shown in gray is
the speed limit
that is being
determined by
Speed Assist (see
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
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