designed to allow you to reach your destination in the shortest driving time possible, but changes lanes only
when safe to do so.
• Exit Passing Lane: Choose whether you want Navigate on Autopilot to maneuver out of a passing lane when
navigating to a destination.
NOTE: In addition to route-based and speed-based lane changes, Navigate on Autopilot requests a lane change
out of a passing lane as a reminder to stay in a slower lane when you are not passing other vehicles. Choose NO
to disable this and keep Model 3 in a passing lane except when needed to stay on the navigation route.

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• Require Lane Change Confirmation (if equipped): By default, Navigate on Autopilot requires your confirmation
before proceeding with a lane change by engaging the appropriate turn signal. However, if you want Navigate on
Autopilot to change lanes without requiring this confirmation, turn this setting off. When you turn the setting off,
you can specify if or how you want to be notified of lane changes (Off, Chime, Vibrate, or Both).
WARNING: If you turn off Require Lane Change Confirmation, Navigate on Autopilot notifies you of
upcoming lane changes and off-ramps, but it remains your responsibility to monitor the environment and
maintain control of Model 3 at all times. Lane changes can occur quickly and suddenly. Always keep your
hands on the wheel and your eyes on the driving path in front of you.
NOTE: The touchscreen displays route-based lane changes at the top of the map's turn-by-turn direction list to
notify you that an upcoming lane change is needed to stay on the navigation route.
Operating Navigate on Autopilot
Once enabled, the Navigate on Autopilot button appears on the map’s turn-by-turn direction list whenever a
navigation route is active and the route includes at least one controlled-access highway. When enabled, the Navigate
on Autopilot button is blue and the turn-by-turn direction displays the Autosteer icon next to the maneuvers (such
as off-ramps) that Navigate on Autopilot will handle.
NOTE: If Enable At Start Of Every Trip is turned off, you must touch the Navigate on Autopilot button to enable it
for each navigation route.
Navigate on Autopilot activates and deactivates as appropriate, based on the type of road you are driving on. For
example, if Autosteer is active and Navigate on Autopilot is enabled, Navigate on Autopilot automatically becomes
active when you reach a controlled-access highway on your navigation route.
Whenever Navigate on Autopilot is active, the touchscreen displays the driving lane as a single blue line in front of
Model 3:

When Navigate on Autopilot is active and you approach an off-ramp or interchange along your navigation route, the
appropriate turn signal engages and Autosteer maneuvers Model 3 onto the off-ramp or interchange.
WARNING: Never depend on Navigate on Autopilot to determine an appropriate lane at an off-ramp. Stay alert
and perform visual checks to ensure that the driving lane is safe and appropriate.
When you leave a controlled-access highway (for example, you take an exit or you enter a section of the navigation
route that is no longer supported), Navigate on Autopilot reverts to Autosteer— a chime sounds and the
touchscreen displays the driving lane lines in blue (instead of the single blue in front of Model 3).

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NOTE: When determining navigation routes, and maneuvers at interchanges, Navigate on Autopilot considers
whether or not you want to use High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes. Therefore, ensure the Use HOV Lanes setting
is appropriate for your circumstances (see Maps and Navigation on page 186). If the setting is off, Navigate on
Autopilot never uses a HOV lane, regardless of time of day. If the setting is on, Navigate on Autopilot uses HOV
lanes, whenever applicable.
WARNING: When Navigate on Autopilot deactivates, Autosteer remains active. Always be prepared to take
appropriate action.
WARNING: Navigate on Autopilot may not always attempt to exit at an off-ramp or change lanes, even when
an exit or lane change is determined by the navigation route. Always remain alert and be prepared to manually
steer onto an off-ramp, or make a lane change to prepare for, or to exit at, an off-ramp or interchange.
You can cancel Navigate on Autopilot at any time by touching Navigate on Autopilot on the map’s turn-by-turn
direction list (Model 3 reverts to Autosteer), or by canceling Autosteer entirely (see Canceling Autosteer on page
136).
Lane Changes

Navigate on Autopilot changes lanes to either prepare Model 3 for an upcoming off-ramp, to increase your driving
speed (not to exceed your set cruising speed), or to move Model 3 out of a passing lane when you are not actively
passing other road users. A message displays at the top of the map's turn-by-turn direction list to notify you when
an upcoming lane change is required to stay on your navigation route. The touchscreen displays the upcoming
driving path:

If Require Lane Change Confirmation is turned off, Navigate on Autopilot engages the appropriate turn signal,
checks for vehicles and objects, and when appropriate, maneuvers Model 3 into the adjacent lane.
If Require Lane Change Confirmation is turned on, you must engage the appropriate turn signal to confirm that you
want Navigate on Autopilot to proceed with the lane change. If you do not confirm the lane change within three
seconds, a chime sounds to remind you that Navigate on Autopilot requires your confirmation to change lanes.
NOTE: If you ignore a route-based lane change suggestion (for example, you are driving in the left lane while
approaching an off-ramp on the right side of the highway), Navigate on Autopilot is unable to maneuver onto the
off-ramp and as a result, you are re-routed to your destination.
WARNING: Navigate on Autopilot may not always attempt to exit at an off-ramp or change lanes, even when
an exit or lane change is determined by the navigation route. Always remain alert and be prepared to manually
steer onto an off-ramp, or make a lane change to prepare for, or to exit at, an off-ramp or interchange.
Be Ready to Assist

When attempting to change lanes or maneuver Model 3, or when approaching construction zones, Navigate on
Autopilot may be unable to determine the appropriate driving lane (for example, complex clover leafs and multi-lane
off-ramps) and the touchscreen displays an alert indicating that Navigate on Autopilot is trying to maneuver and
may require assistance. When you see the message, be prepared to take immediate action to ensure that it is safe
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Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control
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 3 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 3 approaches an intersection, the
touchscreen displays a notification indicating the intention to slow down. You must confirm that you want to
continue or Model 3 stops at the red line displayed on the touchscreen'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 a Camera on page 244) and calibrated (see
Drive to Calibrate Cameras on page 125). 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 3. 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 Map Updates
on page 193).
• 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
touchscreen 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 3
slows down and displays a red line to indicate where Model 3 will stop. To continue through the intersection—even if
the traffic light is green —you must press down on the drive stalk or 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 3 continues through the intersection and resumes your set cruising speed.
NOTE: If Model 3 is approaching a green light and detects that a vehicle in front of you is continuing through the
intersection, Model 3 continues through the intersection without requiring your confirmation, provided you are not in
a turning lane and your hands are detected on the steering wheel.
NOTE: If, after you press down on the drive stalk or 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 3 may determine that it is not appropriate to proceed.
Therefore, Model 3 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 3 through an intersection. When in a
turning lane, Model 3 stops at the red stop line. To proceed, press down on the drive stalk or briefly press the
accelerator pedal—Model 3 continues straight through the intersection (even when in a turning lane), so you
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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).
• The touchscreen on Model 3 is displaying an upcoming traffic light in "bold" format. Model 3 does not
acknowledge traffic lights that the touchscreen shows as faded. If a traffic light is not directly ahead of the
camera (for example, it is located at an angle of the camera's view, or located in an adjacent lane) the
touchscreen displays it as faded and Model 3 does not slow down and stop for it.
WARNING: If the touchscreen is not displaying a red stop line at an upcoming intersection, Model 3 does not
slow down or stop. It is the driver's responsibility to pay attention to upcoming intersections and monitor
traffic conditions to determine when and if the vehicle should stop and then to take appropriate action as
needed.
WARNING: Never depend on Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control to determine whether to stop at, or proceed
through, an intersection. Drive attentively by watching the road and paying attention to the roadway,
upcoming intersections, traffic conditions, crosswalks, and other road users. It is always the driver's
responsibility to determine whether to stop or proceed. Be prepared to take immediate action. Failure to do so
can result in injury or death.
WARNING: In some situations, Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control may inaccurately detect a traffic light or
stop sign, causing Model 3 to slow down unexpectedly. Be prepared to take immediate action at all times.
WARNING: You must press down on the drive stalk or briefly press the accelerator pedal to confirm that you
want to proceed through an intersection, regardless of the status of the traffic light. If you do not confirm,
Model 3 stops at the red stop line displayed on the touchscreen, even if stopping may be inappropriate.
Stopping at a green light may confuse other drivers and may result in a collision, injury or death. Therefore,
always pay attention to upcoming intersections and be prepared to manually brake or accelerate in response
to surroundings.
WARNING: Never assume that your ability to see a traffic light, stop sign, or road marking (especially at a
complex intersection, or an intersection in which a traffic light or sign is partially obstructed, etc.) means that
Model 3 can also see it and respond appropriately.
WARNING: Even the most recent map data does not include all traffic lights and stop signs. Therefore, Traffic
Light and Stop Sign Control relies heavily on the ability of the cameras to detect traffic lights, stop signs, road
markings, etc. As a result, Model 3 may ignore an intersection that is blocked from the camera's view (for
example, obstructed by a tree or a large vehicle or object, or located near a steep hill or sharp curve).
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Traffic Lights

When driving with Autosteer or Traffic-Aware Cruise Control engaged, and Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control
enabled, Model 3 is designed to respond as follows when approaching intersections controlled by a traffic light:
Type of Traffic Light

Vehicle Intended Response
At a solid green traffic light, or at a traffic light that is currently off (not
illuminated), Model 3 slows down.
If you are following a car in front of you that continues through the intersection,
the touchscreen displays a green stop line and provided your hands are detected
on the steering wheel, Model 3 also continues. If a car is not in front of you, the
touchscreen displays a red stop line and you must confirm that you want to
continue through the intersection by pressing down on the drive stalk or briefly
pressing the accelerator pedal. If you don’t confirm, Model 3 stops at the red stop
line.
NOTE: Model 3 resumes the set cruising speed when it continues through the
intersection, taking into consideration the speed of a vehicle in front of you.

Model 3 slows down and comes to a complete stop at the red stop line displayed
on the touchscreen. When you want to continue through the intersection (for
example, the light turns green again, or once Model 3 has come to a complete
stop), you must press down on the drive stalk or briefly press the accelerator
pedal.

Model 3 slows down and comes to a complete stop at the red stop line displayed
on the touchscreen. When you want to proceed through the intersection (for
example, the light turns green again), you must press down on the drive stalk or
briefly press the accelerator pedal.
NOTE: If the traffic light changes after you've confirmed that you want to proceed
(for example, a green traffic light turns yellow), Model 3 may stop instead of
continuing, especially if Model 3 determines that it can safely stop before entering
the intersection.
NOTE: Model 3 is not designed to proceed through an intersection when the traffic
light is red or if the light turns yellow in situations when there is adequate distance
to safely stop before entering the intersection.
NOTE: You can take over driving at any time by manually braking to cancel
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Type of Traffic Light

Vehicle Intended Response

Model 3 slows down. To proceed, you must press down on the drive stalk or briefly
press the accelerator pedal. If you don’t, Model 3 stops at the red stop line
displayed on the touchscreen.
NOTE: To prevent Model 3 from stopping, and to minimize how much it slows down
as it approaches, you can confirm that you want to proceed by pressing down on
the drive stalk or briefly pressing the accelerator pedal at any time after the
touchscreen displays the red stop line. Model 3 resumes your set cruising speed
immediately after you confirm (taking into consideration the speed of a vehicle in
front of you).
WARNING: Approach attentively and be prepared to press the brake pedal to
slow down or stop.

Model 3 slows down and comes to a complete stop at the red stop line displayed
on the touchscreen. When you want to proceed through the intersection (for
example, traffic laws and conditions indicate it is safe and legal to proceed), you
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Stop Signs and Road Markings

When driving with Autosteer or Traffic-aware Cruise Control engaged, and Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control
enabled, Model 3 is designed to respond as follows when approaching intersections controlled by stop signs, stop
lines, or road markings:
Type of Intersection

Vehicle Intended Response
Model 3 assumes the right of way and continues straight without slowing down or
stopping.

No Traffic Control

Arm of T-junction
If Model 3 detects a T-junction based on the map data, Model 3 slows down and
comes to a complete stop at the red stop line displayed on the touchscreen. When
you want to proceed, you must take over steering and acceleration.
WARNING: Model 3 may not stop at a T-junction that does not have a stop sign
or stop line, or if the T-junction is not included in the map data. Drive
attentively and be prepared to stop (when necessary and/or appropriate).

End of T-junction
Model 3 slows down and comes to a complete stop at the red stop line displayed on
the touchscreen. When you want to proceed through the intersection, you must
press down on the drive stalk or briefly press the accelerator pedal.
NOTE: If you confirm that you want to proceed through an intersection controlled by
a stop sign by pressing down on the drive stalk or briefly pressing the accelerator
pedal before Model 3 has stopped, your confirmation is ignored. Model 3 is not
designed to proceed through a stop sign without stopping.
NOTE: Even when using Autosteer, and even if you have engaged a turn signal, you
must turn the steering wheel yourself (which cancels Autosteer) to complete a turn
at an intersection.
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Type of Intersection

Vehicle Intended Response

Stop Sign and Road Marking

Road Marking
WARNING: Model 3 also slows down and stops at a roundabout. You must take over steering (which cancels
Autosteer) and press down on the drive stalk or briefly press the accelerator pedal to confirm that you want to
continue through the roundabout.
WARNING: At crosswalks, Model 3 may slow down and may stop, depending on whether the crosswalk is
controlled by a traffic light and whether the cameras detect pedestrians, bicyclists, etc. in the crosswalk. Pay
particular attention at crosswalks and be prepared to take over at any time. Failure to do so can result in injury
or death.
Limitations
Depending on many different circumstances and environmental conditions, Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control may
or may not stop at:
• Railroad crossings.
• Keep-out zones.
• Toll booths.
• Crosswalk systems.
• Yield signs or temporary traffic lights and stop signs (such as at construction areas).
• Miscellaneous traffic U-turn lights, bicycle and pedestrian crossing lights, lane availability lights, etc.
In addition, Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control is particularly unlikely to operate as intended, can disengage, or may
not operate, when one or more of the following conditions are present:
• Driving through consecutive light-controlled intersections that are very close to each other.
• Visibility is poor (heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.) or weather conditions are interfering with camera or sensor
operation.
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• A camera is obstructed, covered, damaged, or not properly calibrated.
• Driving on a hill or on a road that has sharp curves on which the cameras are unable to see upcoming traffic lights
or stop signs.
• A traffic light, stop sign, or road marking is obstructed (for example, a tree, a large vehicle, etc.).
• Model 3 is being driven very close to a vehicle in front of it, which is blocking the view of a camera.
WARNING: The limitations listed above are not an exhaustive list of reasons why Model 3 may not operate as
expected. Many unforeseen circumstances can adversely impact the accurate operation of Traffic Light and
Stop Sign Control. Using this feature does not reduce or eliminate the need to drive attentively and
responsibly. You must be prepared to take appropriate and immediate action at all times.

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Autopark
This feature may be temporarily limited or inactive until it is enabled with a future software update for vehicles
manufactured as of approximately October 2022.
NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle configuration, options purchased, and software version, your vehicle may
not be equipped with Autopark.
Autopark uses data to simplify parking on public roads by maneuvering Model 3 into parallel and perpendicular
parking spaces.
CAUTION: Ensure all cameras and sensors (if equipped) are clean. Dirty cameras and sensors, as well as
environmental conditions such as rain and faded lane markings, can affect Autopilot performance.
WARNING: Autopark's performance depends on the ability of the cameras and sensors (if equipped) to
determine the vehicle's proximity to curbs, objects, and other vehicles.
WARNING: Do not use Autopark if anything, such as a ball hitch, bike rack, or trailer, is attached to the tow
hitch. Autopark may not stop for hitches when parking between or in front of other vehicles.
Parameters
Autopark detects potential parking spaces based on the following parameters:
Perpendicular Parking
• Your driving speed must be below 8 mph (13 km/h). If driving too fast, Autopark may not be able to accurately
detect your desired parking space.
• The parking space must be at least 7.2 feet (2.2 meters) wide.
• The parking space must have at least three visible lines for the vehicle to park into, such as parking lines, road
markings, or distinct curbs. Autopark may not work in a garage, for example, without three visible parking lines.
• Autopark may not work with textured road surfaces such as cobblestone or brick.
Parallel Parking
• Your driving speed must be below 13 mph (21 km/h). If driving too fast, Autopark may not be able to accurately
detect your desired parking space.
• There must be a vehicle in front of the space you want to park in.
• A distinct curb or edge must be visible. Autopark may not correctly identify the parking space if the curb is not
distinct, such as grass or dirt.
NOTE: Autopark does not operate on angled parking spaces.
To Use Autopark
When driving, follow these steps to allow Autopark to maneuver Model 3 into a parking space:
1. While driving slowly on a public road, monitor the touchscreen to determine when Autopark has detected a
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NOTE: The parking icon appears only if the vehicle's position and/or the circumstances of the surrounding area
are such that Autopark can determine an appropriate driving path. If Autopark cannot determine an appropriate
path (for example, when driving on a narrow street where moving into the parking space causes the front of the
vehicle to extend into the adjacent lane), you can either reposition the vehicle, find a different parking space, or
park manually.
2. Check to determine if the detected parking space is appropriate and safe. Pull forward and stop approximately
one car length ahead of the parking space (as you normally would when parallel parking or when backing into a
perpendicular parking space).
3. Release the steering wheel, shift Model 3 into Reverse, then touch Start Autopark on the touchscreen.
4. Autopark displays a message when parking is complete.
NOTE: If you press the brake pedal when Autopark is actively parking Model 3, the parking process pauses until you
touch Resume on the touchscreen.
WARNING: Never depend on Autopark to find a parking space that is legal, suitable, and safe. Autopark may
not always detect objects in the parking space. Always perform visual checks to confirm that a parking space
is appropriate and safe.
WARNING: When Autopark is actively steering Model 3, the steering wheel moves in accordance with
Autopark's adjustments. Do not interfere with the movement of the steering wheel. Doing so cancels Autopark.
WARNING: During the parking sequence, continually check your surroundings. Be prepared to apply the
brakes to avoid vehicles, pedestrians, or objects.
WARNING: When Autopark is active, monitor the touchscreen to ensure that you are aware of the instructions
that Autopark is providing.
To Pause Parking
To pause Autopark, press the brake pedal once. Model 3 stops and remains stopped until you touch Resume on the
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To Cancel Parking
Autopark cancels the parking sequence when you manually move the steering wheel, shift, or touch Cancel on the
touchscreen. Autopark also cancels parking when:
• The parking sequence exceeds seven moves.
• Model 3 detects that the driver is exiting the vehicle.
• A door is opened.
• You press the accelerator pedal.
• You press the brake pedal while Autopark is paused.
• An Automatic Emergency Braking event occurs (see Collision Avoidance Assist on page 162).
Limitations
Autopark is particularly unlikely to operate as intended in these situations:
• The road is sloped. Autopark is designed to operate on flat roads only.
• Visibility is poor (due to heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.).
• The curb is constructed of material other than stone, or the curb cannot be detected.
• The target parking space is directly adjacent to a wall or pillar (for example, the last parking space of a row in an
underground parking structure).
• One or more of the sensors (if equipped) or cameras is damaged, dirty, or obstructed (such as by mud, ice, or
snow, or by a vehicle bra, excessive paint, or adhesive products such as wraps, stickers, rubber coating, etc.).
• Weather conditions (heavy rain, snow, fog, or extremely hot or cold temperatures) are interfering with sensor (if
equipped) operation.
• The sensors (if equipped) are affected by other electrical equipment or devices that generate ultrasonic waves.
WARNING: Many unforeseen circumstances can impair Autopark's ability to park Model 3. Keep this in mind
and remember that as a result, Autopark may not steer Model 3 appropriately. Pay attention when parking
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Summon
This feature may be temporarily limited or inactive until it is enabled with a future software update for vehicles
manufactured as of approximately October 2022.
NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle configuration, options purchased, and software version, your vehicle may
not be equipped with Summon, or the feature may not operate exactly as described.
Summon allows you to automatically park and retrieve Model 3 while you are standing outside the vehicle. Summon
moves Model 3 forward and reverse up to 39 feet (12 meters) in, or out of, a parking space.
To move Model 3 a longer distance while steering around objects, you can use Smart Summon (if equipped) and
your mobile phone. Smart Summon allows your vehicle to find you (or you can send your vehicle to a chosen
location). See Smart Summon on page 156.
CAUTION: Ensure all cameras and sensors (if equipped) are clean. Dirty cameras and sensors, as well as
environmental conditions such as rain and faded lane markings, can affect Autopilot performance.
WARNING: Summon is designed and intended for use only on parking lots and driveways on private property
where the surrounding area is familiar and predictable.
WARNING: Summon is a BETA feature. You must continually monitor the vehicle and its surroundings and stay
prepared to take immediate action at any time. It is the driver's responsibility to use Summon safely,
responsibly, and as intended.
WARNING: Summon's performance depends on the ability of the cameras and sensors (if equipped) to
determine the vehicle's proximity to objects, people, animals, and other vehicles.
Before Using Summon
Before operating Summon, use the touchscreen to enable it and customize how you want it to work. Touch Controls
> Autopilot > Customize Summon and adjust the following settings to suit your preferences:
• Bumper Clearance: Set the distance that you want Summon to stop from a detected object (for example, you
may want Summon to stop within just a few inches of a garage wall). Note that this distance applies only to
objects that Summon detects directly in front of Model 3 when moving forward, or directly behind Model 3 when
reversing.
• Summon Distance: Set a maximum distance that Model 3 can travel when entering or exiting a parking space.
• Side Clearance: Choose an option to specify how much side clearance you want to allow. Tight allows Model 3 to
enter and exit very narrow parking spaces.
WARNING: Parking in a narrow space limits the ability of the cameras and sensors (if equipped) to
accurately detect the location of obstacles, increasing the risk of damage to Model 3 and/or surrounding
objects.
• Require Continuous Press: By default, Summon requires that you press and hold a button on the mobile app to
move Model 3 during the parking process. When Require Continuous Press is set to No, you can press and release
the button—you don't need to hold it down to keep the vehicle moving. Also, when Require Continuous Press is
set to No, you can operate Summon using the key fob accessory instead of the mobile app (see Operating
Summon with the Key Fob on page 153) and you can start a parking sequence from inside the vehicle (see
Starting Summon Before Exiting the Vehicle on page 154).
• Use Auto HomeLink (if equipped): Set to ON if you want to activate HomeLink to open/close a programmed
HomeLink device (such as a gate or a garage door) during the parking process when using Summon. If enabled,
the device automatically opens and closes when Model 3 enters or exits during a Summon session. In a Smart
Summon session (if equipped), the device automatically opens when, at the beginning of a session, Smart
Summon detects that Model 3 is parked in a garage.
WARNING: Always ensure that Model 3 is fully in or out of a garage before HomeLink lowers the garage
door. Summon and Smart Summon (if equipped) cannot detect where an overhead door will lower.
NOTE: When enabled, the HomeLink device automatically opens and closes when using Summon, and
automatically opens as needed when using Smart Summon (if equipped). To automate HomeLink in other
situations (such as normal driving), you must adjust the HomeLink device's main settings by touching the
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NOTE: The above settings, with the exception of HomeLink, apply only to Summon—not Smart Summon (if
equipped) (see Before Using Smart Summon on page 156). You cannot customize Smart Summon's bumper
clearance, distance, and side clearance. And when using Smart Summon, you must always hold down the button on
the mobile app to keep Model 3 moving. Also, Smart Summon operates with the mobile app only—not the key fob
accessory.
NOTE: All settings are retained until you manually change them.
Using Summon to Park and Retrieve your Vehicle
Follow these steps to use Summon to park your Model 3:
• Align Model 3 within 39 feet (12 meters) of the parking space so Model 3 can follow a straight path into or out of
the space in either Drive or Reverse.
• From outside the vehicle, initiate the parking maneuver by touching Summon on the mobile app, then holding
down the Forward or Reverse button.
NOTE: If the Require Continuous Press setting is No, you do not need to hold down the button, just press and
release.
NOTE: You can also initiate the parking maneuver from inside the vehicle (see Starting Summon Before Exiting
the Vehicle on page 154).
Summon shifts Model 3 into Drive or Reverse (based on the direction you specified) and drives into or out of the
parking space. When parking is complete, or if an obstacle is detected, Summon shifts Model 3 into Park. Summon
shifts Model 3 into Park when:
• Model 3 detects an obstacle in its driving path (within the Bumper Clearance setting that you specified).
• Summon has moved Model 3 the maximum distance of 39 feet (12 meters).
• You release the Forward or Reverse button (when Require Continuous Press is turned on).
• You press any button to manually stop Summon.
If you used Summon to park Model 3, you can then use Summon to return Model 3 back to its original position
(provided Model 3 has remained in Park), or to the maximum Summon Distance that you have specified (whichever
comes first). Simply specify the opposite direction on the mobile app and Summon moves Model 3 along the original
path, provided no obstructions have been introduced. If an obstacle is detected, Model 3 attempts to avoid the
obstacle while staying very close to its original path (Summon does not steer around obstacles).
NOTE: To use Summon to move Model 3 multiple times in the same direction (not to exceed the maximum of 39 feet
(12 meters), cancel Summon and then restart the parking process using the same direction.
NOTE: Although Summon can move Model 3 a short distance laterally to avoid an obstacle, it does not attempt to
steer around an obstacle to return Model 3 to its original driving path. Only Smart Summon (if equipped) can steer
Model 3 around objects.
NOTE: Summon requires that Model 3 can detect a valid key nearby.
NOTE: Summon requires that Model 3 can detect an authenticated phone nearby (Canada only).
WARNING: Model 3 cannot detect obstacles that are located lower than the bumper, are very narrow, or are
hanging from a ceiling (for example, bicycles). In addition, many unforeseen circumstances can impair
Summon's ability to move in or out of a parking space and, as a result, Summon may not move Model 3
appropriately. Therefore, you must continually monitor the vehicle's movement and its surroundings and
remain prepared to stop Model 3 at any time.
Operating Summon with the Key Fob

NOTE: Summon may not operate if the battery is low on the key fob accessory.
Follow these steps to park Model 3 from outside the vehicle using the key fob accessory:
1. On the touchscreen, ensure that Require Continuous Press is disabled (touch Controls > Autopilot > Customize
Summon > Require Continuous Press).

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2. With Model 3 in Park, stand within 10 feet (three meters) and press and hold the top center button on the key fob
accessory (Lock/Unlock All button) until the hazard lights blink continuously.
NOTE: The hazard lights flash once as Model 3 locks, then within five seconds, Model 3 powers on and the hazard
lights flash continuously. Do not proceed to the next step until the hazard lights are flashing. If, after five seconds,
the hazard lights are not flashing, release the button on the key fob accessory, move closer to Model 3, and try
again. If Summon receives no further input within ten seconds, Summon cancels.
3. Press the Front Trunk button on the key fob accessory to move Model 3 forward into the parking space, or press
the Rear Trunk button to reverse Model 3 into the parking space.
Starting Summon Before Exiting the Vehicle

To start a Summon parking sequence before exiting Model 3:
1. On the touchscreen, ensure that Require Continuous Press is disabled (touch Controls > Autopilot > Customize
Summon > Require Continuous Press).
2. Close all doors and trunks.
3. With Model 3 powered on and Park engaged, double press the Park button on the drive stalk. The touchscreen
displays a popup screen.
4. On the touchscreen, choose the direction of travel.
5. Exit Model 3 and close the driver's door.
Summon now moves Model 3 according to the direction you specified on the touchscreen.
NOTE: To cancel the parking maneuver before exiting the vehicle, touch Cancel on the popup screen.
NOTE: If you do not choose a direction of travel on the touchscreen, Summon does not start a parking maneuver
when you exit.
Stopping or Canceling Summon

Stop Model 3 at any time while Summon is active by using the mobile app or by pressing any button on the key fob
accessory. Summon also cancels when:
• A door handle is engaged or a door is opened.
• You interact with the steering wheel, brake pedal, accelerator pedal, or shift.
• Model 3 detects an obstacle.
• Summon has moved Model 3 the maximum distance of approximately 39 feet (12 meters).
• Your phone enters sleep mode or loses connectivity to Model 3.
Limitations
Summon is unlikely to operate as intended in the following types of situations:
• The driving path is sloped. Summon is designed to operate on flat roads only (up to 10% grade).
• A raised concrete edge is detected. Summon does not move Model 3 over an edge that is higher than
approximately 1 in (2.5 cm).
• One or more of the sensors (if equipped) or cameras is damaged, dirty, or obstructed (such as by mud, ice, or
snow, or by a vehicle bra, excessive paint, or adhesive products such as wraps, stickers, rubber coating, etc.).
• Weather conditions (heavy rain, snow, fog, or extremely hot or cold temperatures) are interfering with sensor
operation.
• The sensors (if equipped) are affected by other electrical equipment or devices that generate ultrasonic waves.
NOTE: Summon is disabled if Model 3 is in Valet mode (see Valet Mode on page 119).

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WARNING: The list above does not represent an exhaustive list of situations that may interfere with proper
operation of Summon. It is the driver's responsibility to remain in control of Model 3 at all times. Pay close
attention whenever Summon is actively moving Model 3 and stay prepared to take immediate action. Failure to
do so can result in serious property damage, injury or death.

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Smart Summon
This feature may be temporarily limited or inactive until it is enabled with a future software update for vehicles
manufactured as of approximately October 2022.
NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle configuration, options purchased, and software version, your vehicle may
not be equipped with Smart Summon, or the feature may not operate exactly as described.
Smart Summon is designed to allow you to move Model 3 to your location (using your phone's GPS as a target
destination) or to a location of your choice, maneuvering around and stopping for objects as necessary. Smart
Summon works with the Tesla mobile app when your phone is located within approximately 213 feet (65 meters) of