Limitations and False Warnings
Park Assist may not function correctly in these situations:
• 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.).
• The object is located below approximately 8 inches (20 cm) (such as a curb or low barrier).

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CAUTION: Shorter objects that are detected (such as curbs or low barriers) can move into a blind spot.
Model 3 cannot alert you about an object while it is in a blind spot.
• Weather conditions (heavy rain, snow, or fog).
• The object is thin (such as a sign post).
• Park Assist’s operating range has been exceeded.
• The object is sound-absorbing or soft (such as powder snow).
• The object is sloped (such as a sloped embankment).
• Model 3 has been parked in, or being driven in, extremely hot or cold temperatures.
• The sensors (if equipped) are affected by other electrical equipment or devices that generate ultrasonic waves.
• You are driving in a location where the sensors' (if equipped) waves are deflected away from the vehicle (such as
driving next to a wall or pillar).
• The object is located too close to the bumper.
• A bumper is misaligned or damaged.
• An object that is mounted to Model 3 is interfering with and/or obstructing Park Assist (such as a bike rack or
bumper sticker).
• Model 3 rolls freely in the opposite direction you selected (for example, Park Assist does not display an alert if
Model 3 rolls backwards down a hill while in Drive).
Other Parking Aids
In addition to Park Assist, when shifted into Reverse, the backup camera displays a view of the area behind Model 3
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Vehicle Hold
When Model 3 is stopped, Vehicle Hold can continue to apply the brakes even after you remove your foot from the
brake pedal.
Vehicle Hold will activate in two ways:
• When the vehicle's stopping mode is set to Hold: Vehicle Hold is automatically enabled any time the vehicle
comes to a complete stop.
• When the vehicle's stopping mode is set to Creep or Roll: Vehicle Hold is enabled automatically anytime the
vehicle is at a standstill and the brake is pressed.
This indicator displays on the touchscreen whenever Vehicle Hold is actively braking Model 3.

To disengage Vehicle Hold, press the accelerator pedal or press and release the brake pedal.
NOTE: Shifting into Neutral also disengages Vehicle Hold.
NOTE: After actively braking Model 3 for approximately ten minutes, Model 3 shifts into Park and Vehicle Hold
cancels. Model 3 also shifts into Park if it detects that the driver has left the vehicle.

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Traction Control
How It Works
The traction control system constantly monitors the speed of the front and rear wheels. If Model 3 experiences a loss
of traction, the system minimizes wheel spin by controlling brake pressure and motor power. By default, the traction
control system is on. Under normal conditions, it should remain on to ensure maximum safety.
This yellow indicator flashes on the touchscreen whenever the traction control system is actively
controlling brake pressure and motor power to minimize wheel spin. If the indicator stays on, a fault is
detected with the traction control system. Contact Tesla Service.

WARNING: Traction control cannot prevent collisions caused by driving dangerously or turning too sharply at
high speeds.
Allowing Wheel Slip

To allow the wheels to spin at a limited speed, you can enable Slip Start. Slip Start can be enabled at any speed,
however it is less effective at higher speeds.
Under normal conditions, Slip Start should not be enabled. Enable it only in circumstances where you deliberately
want the wheels to spin, such as:
• Starting on a loose surface, such as gravel or snow.
• Driving in deep snow, sand or mud.
• Rocking out of a hole or deep rut.
To allow the wheels to spin, touch Controls > Pedals & Steering > Slip Start.
The touchscreen displays an alert message when Slip Start is enabled.

Although Slip Start is automatically disabled the next time you start Model 3, it is strongly recommended that you
disable it immediately after the circumstances that required you to enable it have passed.
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Acceleration Modes
Touch Controls > Pedals & Steering > Acceleration to adjust the amount of acceleration you experience when
driving Model 3:
• Chill: limits acceleration for a smooth and gentle ride.
NOTE: When Chill is selected, Chill displays on the touchscreen above the driving speed.
• Standard: provides the normal level of acceleration on non-Performance vehicles.
• Sport: provides the normal level of acceleration on Performance vehicles.
If your vehicle is equipped with a heat pump (to determine if your vehicle has a heat pump, touch Controls >
Software > Additional Vehicle Information), you can improve the efficiency of the cabin heating by reducing your
selected acceleration mode. This allows the heat pump system to take more heat from the Battery to efficiently heat
the cabin, instead of maintaining the Battery's ability to provide peak acceleration performance. This helps to
maximize driving efficiency in colder weather. Note that when subsequently increasing the acceleration mode, the
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Track Mode
Track Mode, available only on Performance Model 3 vehicles, is designed to modify the stability control, traction
control, regenerative braking, and cooling systems to increase performance and handling while driving on closed
circuit courses. Track Mode improves cornering ability by intelligently using the motors, and regenerative and
traditional braking systems. When enabled, the cooling system runs at an increased level during and after aggressive
driving sessions to allow your vehicle’s systems to withstand the surplus heat.
NOTE: Track Mode is designed and calibrated for a Performance Model 3 equipped with performance brakes and
tires. Vehicles without performance brakes and tires may experience comparatively lower performance and
endurance.
WARNING: Track Mode is designed for use on closed circuit driving courses only. It is the driver’s responsibility
to drive safely and ensure others are not endangered.
WARNING: Track Mode is designed for use by experienced track drivers familiar with the course. Do not use on
public roads. It is the driver’s responsibility to be in control of the vehicle at all times, including on the track.
Because vehicle behavior (including traction and stability control) differs when using Track Mode, always use
caution.
Using Track Mode
Track Mode is always disabled when you start Model 3. To enable Track Mode for your current drive, shift into Park
and follow these steps:
1. Touch Controls > Pedals & Steering > Track Mode.
When enabled, TRACK displays on the touchscreen above the driving speed, and a Track Mode pop up window
appears on the map. The car status area of the touchscreen displays a color-coded image of your Model 3 that
provides you with important at-a-glance status information about the Battery, the motors, the tires and the
brakes. See Monitoring Vehicle Health on page 115.
2. If desired, customize the Track Mode settings by touching Track Mode Settings on the Track Mode pop up
window (see Customizing Track Mode on page 114). You can also access the Track Mode settings by touching
Controls > Pedals & Steering, then touching Customize next to the Track Mode setting.
3. If you want to use the Lap Timer, follow the onscreen instructions to drop a pin on the map to define the lap's
start/finish location. You will then need to press START on the Lap Timer to begin your driving session. Once
started, the Lap Timer starts counting when you drive Model 3 past the lap's start/finish location where you
dropped the pin. See Using the Lap Timer on page 114.
4. Shift and GO!
If you started the Lap Timer, each time you pass the start/finish location, the timer resets for the next lap. See
Using the Lap Timer on page 114.
You can also view a real-time accelerometer (G-meter) by swiping the Cards area of the touchscreen. See GMeter on page 115.
When Track Mode is on:
◦ Autopilot features are unavailable.
◦ The Slip Start setting is overridden.
◦ The Regenerative Braking setting is overridden.
◦ Stopping Mode is set to the Roll setting in which Model 3 is free-rolling at very low speeds whenever Drive or
Reverse is engaged and both the accelerator and brake pedal are released. For details, see Stopping Mode on
page 103.
◦ Energy usage increases.
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Use the touchscreen setting to turn Track Mode off at any time. Powering off Model 3 also turns off Track Mode
(although it may still appear on the touchscreen if Post-Drive cooling is in progress). When Track Mode is off, all
settings return to their previous state and all features return to their normal operating state.

Customizing Track Mode
To customize Track Mode, touch Track Mode Settings on the Track Mode popup window that appears on the map
when you enable Track Mode. You can also access the Track Mode settings by touching Controls > Pedals &
Steering, then touching Customize next to the Track Mode setting. Choose an existing Track Mode setting from the
list of pre-defined profiles provided by Tesla. Or create a new settings profile by touching Add New Settings,
entering a name for the settings profile, then adjusting these settings to suit your preferences or driving scenario, or
customize for a specific track:
• Handling Balance - Drag the slider to customize the balance of Model 3 in a turn. If Model 3 is too loose, you can
choose a front-biased under-steering setup. Difficult to get the vehicle through a turn? Try a rear-biased setup to
increase rotation. You can select any value, in 5% increments, between 100/0 (for 100% front biased used for
under-steering) and 0/100 (for 100% rear biased used for over-steering).
• Stability Assist - Drag the slider to choose the level at which the stability control systems assist in controlling the
vehicle. You can choose any level from -10 to +10. Choosing +10 engages all stability assist systems for
controllable driving in which stability systems remain engaged, whereas -10 disables all stability systems and the
stability of the drive rests solely on the driver. The default setting of 0 represents a balance which provides some
stability being automatically controlled and leaving some control up to the driver.
• Regenerative Braking - Drag the slider to choose how much regenerative braking is available. You can choose any
value, in 5% increments, between 0 and 100%. Tesla recommends the 100% setting to prevent overheating the
brakes.
• Post-Drive Cooling - Enable if you want the cooling systems to continue cooling the vehicle's components even
after you leave the vehicle. Cooling stops automatically when the components are sufficiently cool, or when you
power Model 3 off and back on again. Post-Drive Cooling is useful if you want to quickly cool the components
between driving sessions. If Post-Drive Cooling is set to OFF, the components eventually cool, but it takes longer.
• Compressor Overclock - Enable if you want to run the cooling compressor beyond its normal operating rate.
Doing so speeds up the cooling process and is useful when performing multiple aggressive driving sessions with
very little time in between
CAUTION: Extensive use of Compressor Overclock can damage or shorten the life of the compressor.
Damage caused by using this feature is not covered by the warranty.
• Save Dashcam for Laps - Enable if you want to save a video and data on a USB flash drive when using the Lap
Timer. A USB flash drive must be set up and inserted as described (see USB Drive Requirements for Recording
Videos on page 176). The USB flash drive must contain a folder named TeslaTrackMode. When enabled, Track
Mode stores a video and associated data for each lap. Track Mode also stores the car status and telemetry data
with details about the vehicle's position, speed, acceleration, use of accelerator, etc. You can then view the video
recordings and analyze this data, which is saved as a .CSV file on the USB flash drive, to determine where time is
being lost or gained.
NOTE: For some vehicles manufactured after approximately November 1, 2021, the center console USB ports may
only support charging devices. Use the USB port inside the glove box for all other functions.
Track Mode allows you to save up to 20 settings profiles. To delete a chosen profile, touch Delete at the bottom of
the settings screen.
NOTE: You can not change or delete a pre-defined profile provided by Tesla.
Using the Lap Timer
When you enable Track Mode, the map displays a Lap Timer. Follow the onscreen instructions to place a start/finish
pin on the map. Once the pins are placed, press START to initiate the driving (lapping) session. When you drive
Model 3 through the start/finish location, the Lap Timer automatically starts timing the duration of the lap, resetting
the timer whenever you pass the start/finish location, and displaying the real-time delta between the current lap and
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At the completion of each lap, the Lap Timer displays the duration of the lap. It also displays the times associated
with the previous and best laps in the driving session.
If Save Dashcam for Laps is on (see Customizing Track Mode on page 114), and a properly formatted USB flash drive
is inserted in a front USB port, Track Mode saves a video of the driving session (as recorded by the front cameras),
along with a .CSV file that provides detailed information about the lap.
NOTE: To stop the timer at the end of your driving session, touch STOP on the Lap Timer popup window.
Monitoring Vehicle Health
You can easily monitor the health of Model 3 when using Track Mode by glancing at the car status area of the
touchscreen. The colors indicate the status of the various components, allowing you to determine the current
operating state and make decisions accordingly. The components are displayed in green when operating within their
ideal temperature range. Colors change as follows:
• The Battery displays blue when cold and red when hot.
• A brake displays blue when cold and red when hot (an early warning for overheating brakes).
• A motor displays blue when it's cold or red when it's hot.
• Dynamic readings of the tire pressures displays on the touchscreen. A tire displays blue when under-used or red
when the peak grip is exceeded.
NOTE: A component displayed in red may indicate a need to stop driving and allow the component to cool.
CAUTION: Any vehicle damage or injuries caused by using Track Mode is the driver's responsibility. The vehicle
warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive overuse of vehicle components. It also does not cover
racing, autocross, or driving in competition.
G-Meter
In Track Mode, a real-time G-Meter displays on the touchscreen. The G-Meter graphically displays peak lateral,
acceleration, and deceleration values in the form of a circular meter. The history of your drive is represented in the
shaded area. The G-Meter resets at the start of each driving session.
NOTE: You can swipe the G-Meter card to display a different card. However, the G-Meter displays as the default card
whenever you engage Track Mode.

Driver Profiles
When you first adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel position, or exterior side mirrors, the touchscreen prompts you
to create a driver profile to save these adjustments. Your profile also saves various preferences you make while
customizing Model 3.
To save your profile settings to the cloud and access them across multiple Tesla vehicles, set up a Tesla Profile (see
Using Tesla Profiles on page 116).
To add a new driver profile, touch the driver profile icon at the top of the touchscreen. Then touch
Driver Profile Settings > Add New Driver, type the driver's name and touch Create Profile. Follow the
onscreen instructions to save mirror and steering wheel position to the driver profile. Check the Use
Easy Entry checkbox if you want to save (or use existing) Easy Entry settings in which the driver's seat
and the steering wheel are automatically adjusted to make it easy to enter and exit Model 3.
If you change the position of the driver’s seat, steering wheel, or exterior side mirrors after you have saved or chosen
a driver profile, the touchscreen prompts you to Save the new position or Restore the previously saved position
(other settings are automatically saved). To change a setting without saving or restoring, just ignore the prompt.
To delete a driver profile, touch the driver profile icon at the top of the touchscreen, touch Driver Profile Settings
and select the driver profile you would like the remove. Once selected, there is an option to Delete the driver profile.
NOTE: Valet mode is a built-in driver profile that limits speed and restricts access to some Model 3 features (see
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NOTE: To stop automatic adjustments that are in process based on a driver's profile, touch Stop on the Driver Profile
dropdown menu. Automatic adjustments also stop if you manually adjust a seat, mirror, or the steering wheel.
Selecting Between Driver Profiles
To adjust Model 3 based on a driver’s profile, touch the driver profile icon at the top of the Controls
screen. Then choose the driver, and Model 3 is adjusted based on the settings that have been saved to
the chosen driver profile. See Using Tesla Profiles on page 116 to learn more about saving profile
settings to the cloud for easy access across multiple Tesla vehicles.

Using Tesla Profiles
Driver profile settings, such as seat adjustments, temperature preferences, navigation Recents and Favorites, media
settings, and data sharing preferences can be saved into a Tesla Profile that is synced to every supported vehicle
under your Tesla Account. This provides convenient access to your profile settings and preferences across all your
Tesla supported vehicles.
To set up your Tesla Profile, navigate to Driver Profile Settings and select your Tesla Account name. You can choose
to set it up as a New Profile or copy the settings from an existing driver profile that you were previously using.
To set up a Tesla Profile for additional drivers, share your vehicle with them from the mobile app and navigate to
Security > Add Driver. Their Tesla Profile will appear in the Driver Profile settings after accepting the invitation from
their Tesla Account. If you remove their access to the vehicle, it also removes their Tesla Profile. For more information
on granting mobile app access, see Granting Access to a Second Driver on page 75. In addition, you can change your
profile picture from your Tesla Mobile App.
NOTE: Some vehicle settings, such as seat, mirror, steering wheel, and air vent positions are only synced between the
same vehicle models. If the seat or steering positions do not restore as expected, touch Controls > Service > Seat &
Steering Calibration on the affected vehicles.
NOTE: Tesla Profiles are supported on vehicles with software versions 2022.24 or higher.
To remove your Tesla Profile from a vehicle, remove that vehicle from your Tesla account:
1. In the Tesla mobile app, touch the profile icon in the top-right corner.
2. Touch Add/Remove Products.
3. Touch Remove.
4. Select the vehicle you'd like to remove.
Saved Settings
A subset of the settings that you choose to customize your Model 3 are automatically saved to your driver's profile.
Once saved, a green check mark appears next to the driver profile icon on the touchscreen. Examples of
automatically saved driver profile settings are:
• Navigation, temperature, lights and display settings.
• Autopilot and driving preferences.
Linking a Driver Profile to a Key
You can link a driver profile to a key (or keys) to allow Model 3 to automatically select the correct driver profile when
the linked key is detected as you approach the vehicle and open the driver's door. To link a driver profile to a key,
first ensure you are using your desired driver profile, then touch Controls > Locks > Keys. You can toggle the driver
icon to link or delete a key to the desired driver profile. The name of the driver profile appears under the key to show
that it is linked.
NOTE: Model 3 supports up to 10 driver profiles. You can link multiple keys to a driver profile, but you cannot link
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Easy Entry
You can define an Easy Entry setting that moves the steering wheel and driver's seat to make it easy to enter and
exit Model 3. Any driver can use the Easy Entry setting by associating it with their driver profile. When the Easy
Entry setting is associated with a driver profile, the steering wheel and driver's seat automatically adjust when in
Park and the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, allowing an easy exit from Model 3. When returning to the vehicle and
stepping on the brake pedal, settings automatically adjust back to the settings used by the most recent driver profile
(or based on the key if it's linked to a driver profile).
To use Easy Entry with a driver profile, ensure the Use Easy Entry box is checked.
WARNING: Never use Easy Entry to move the driver's seat to the full rearward position when a child safety
seat is installed on a rear seat located behind the driver's seat. With reduced clearance, the movement of the
seat may impact a child's legs, cause injury, or dislodge the seat.
Valet Mode
When Model 3 is in Valet mode, the following restrictions apply:
• Key card must be used to access and drive Model 3.
• Speed is limited to 70 mph (113 km/h).
• Maximum acceleration and power are limited.
• Front trunk and glovebox are locked.
• Home and Work locations are not available in the navigation system.
• Voice commands are disabled.
• Cruise control is disabled.
• Autopilot convenience features are disabled.
• The Allow Mobile Access setting cannot be changed.
• HomeLink (if available in your market region) is not accessible.
• Driver Profiles are not accessible.
• Some apps, such as Toybox and Theater, are not accessible.
• The touchscreen does not display the list of keys that can access Model 3 (see Managing Keys on page 31).
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are disabled. When Model 3 is in Valet mode, you cannot pair new Bluetooth devices or view
or delete existing paired devices. However, if a Bluetooth-paired device or a known Wi-Fi network is within range,
Model 3 connects to it.
Starting Valet Mode

With Model 3 in Park, touch the driver profile icon at the top of the Controls screen, then touch Valet Mode.
The first time you enter Valet mode, the touchscreen prompts you to create a 4-digit PIN you will use to cancel Valet
mode.
When Valet mode is active, the touchscreen displays the word Valet while the driver profile changes to Valet Mode
on the touchscreen.
You can also use the mobile app to start and cancel Valet mode (if Model 3 is in Park). When using the mobile app,
you do not need to enter a PIN because you are already required to log into the app using your Tesla Account
credentials.
NOTE: If the PIN to Drive setting is enabled (see PIN to Drive on page 171), you must enter the driving PIN before
you can define or enter a Valet PIN. Once in Valet mode, Model 3 can be driven without the valet needing to enter
the driving PIN.
NOTE: The PIN to Drive setting is not available when Valet mode is active.
If you forget your valet PIN, reset it from inside Model 3 by entering your Tesla Account credentials (which also
cancels Valet mode). You can also reset your PIN using the mobile app.

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Canceling Valet Mode

With Model 3 in Park, touch the Valet Mode driver profile icon at the top of the Controls screen, and enter your 4digit PIN.
When you cancel Valet mode, all settings associated with the most recently used driver profile and climate control
settings are restored, and all features are available.
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Trip Information
Displaying Trip Information
Trip information displays on the touchscreen in the cards area on the car status display, or when you touch Controls
> Trips. For the current trip, you can display distance, duration and average energy usage. You can also show
distance and total and average energy used since your last charge and for additional trips.
To name or rename a trip, touch the trip's name, enter a new name for the trip, then press Save. To reset a particular
trip meter, touch its associated Reset button.
Odometer
To display the odometer, do either of the following:
• Touch Controls > Software.
• Touch Controls > Trips.
• Open the mobile app and scroll down to the bottom of the main screen.

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Rear Facing Camera(s)
Camera Location
Model 3 is equipped with a rear view camera located above the rear license plate.

Whenever you shift into Reverse, the touchscreen displays the view from the camera. Lines show your driving path
based on the position of the steering wheel. These lines adjust as you move the steering wheel. Drag the camera
feed to different positions on the touchscreen, depending on your preferences.
Model 3 also displays images from the side cameras (if equipped). Simply swipe up or down to hide or show the side
camera views.
NOTE: Visual feedback from Park Assist also appears on the touchscreen (see Park Assist on page 108).
To display the view from the rear view cameras at any time, open the app launcher and touch the
Camera app.

If a black screen appears on the touchscreen instead of the rear view camera feed when in Reverse, use the rear view
mirrors and ensure your surroundings are safe before continuing to Reverse. If inoperability of the rear view camera
persists, use the mobile app to schedule a service appointment.
WARNING: Never depend on the cameras to inform you if the area behind you is free of objects and/or people.
The cameras may not detect objects or barriers that can potentially cause damage or injury. In addition, several
external factors can reduce the performance of the cameras, including a dirty or obstructed lens. Therefore,
depending on the cameras to determine if Model 3 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. Use the cameras for guidance purposes only. It is
not intended to replace your own direct visual checks and is not a substitute for careful driving.
To ensure a clear picture, the camera lens must be clean and free of obstructions. See Cleaning on page 246.

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Pedestrian Warning System
The Pedestrian Warning System (if equipped) causes Model 3 to emit sound when driving below approximately 19
mph (32 km/h) or while driving in reverse. Electric vehicles operate quietly and this sound helps to alert pedestrians
of your oncoming vehicle. The sound, which activates whenever Model 3 is shifted out of Park, gets louder as speed
increases.
NOTE: The Pedestrian Warning System may not be available in vehicles manufactured prior to approximately
September 1, 2019.
WARNING: If sound cannot be heard, pedestrians may not be aware of your oncoming vehicle, which may
increase the likelihood of a collision resulting in serious injury or death. If the Pedestrian Warning System is not
operating, immediately contact Tesla.

Autopilot
About Autopilot
Autopilot is a suite of advanced driver assistance features that are intended to make driving safer and less stressful.
None of these features make Model 3 fully autonomous or replace you as the driver. Autopilot features come
standard with all new Tesla vehicles.
NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle configuration, options purchased, and software version, your vehicle
may not be equipped with all features listed below, or a feature may not operate as described.
Basic Autopilot includes Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer.
• Traffic-Aware Cruise Control: Maintains your speed and an adjustable following distance from the vehicle in front
of you, if there is one (see Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on page 125).
• Autosteer: Maintains your speed and distance from a leading vehicle while also intelligently keeping Model 3 in its
lane (see Autosteer on page 125).
WARNING: Basic Autopilot is a hands-on feature. Keep your hands on the steering wheel at all times and be
mindful of road conditions, surrounding traffic, and other road users (such as pedestrians and cyclists). Always
be prepared to take immediate action. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage, serious injury
or death.
Enhanced Autopilot includes additional features. Enhanced Autopilot Features are designed to further reduce driver
workload and make common actions, such as changing lanes or parking, easier.
• Auto Lane Change: Moves Model 3 into an adjacent lane when you engage the turn signal and Autosteer is active
(see #unique_238__unique_238_Connect_42_GUID-BDFD71E2-267F-48A6-A4A0-D5CBEA547ABD on page
).
• Navigate on Autopilot: Actively guides Model 3 from a highway’s on-ramp to off-ramp, including performing lane
changes, navigating interchanges, automatically engaging the turn signal, and taking the correct exit (see
Navigate on Autopilot on page 127).
• Autopark: Parks Model 3, either parallel or perpendicularly (see Autopark on page 148).
• Summon: Moves Model 3 forward or backward, even while you’re outside the vehicle. This is useful for parking in
tight parking spots (see Summon on page 150).
• Smart Summon: Moves Model 3 out of a parking space and through more complex environments, maneuvering
around obstacles and other vehicles, to meet you or go to a predetermined target (see Smart Summon on page
153).
WARNING: Enhanced Autopilot is a hands-on feature. Keep your hands on the steering wheel at all times and
be mindful of road conditions, surrounding traffic, and other road users (such as pedestrians and cyclists).
Always be prepared to take immediate action. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage, serious
injury or death.
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• Traffic Light & Stop Sign Control: Maintains your speed, keeps a following distance, and keeps Model 3 in its lane
while also slowing down and stopping for traffic lights and stop signs (see Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control on
page 141).
• Autosteer on City Streets (Full Self-Driving (Beta)): Attempts to drive to your destination by following curves in
the road; stopping at and negotiating intersections, stop signs, and roundabouts; making left and right turns; and
entering/exiting highways (see Full Self-Driving (Beta) on page 135).
WARNING: Full Self-Driving (Beta) is a hands-on feature. Keep your hands on the steering wheel at all times
and be mindful of road conditions, surrounding traffic, and other road users (such as pedestrians and
cyclists). Always be prepared to take immediate action. Failure to follow these instructions could cause
damage, serious injury or death.
Autopilot uses the cameras on Model 3, which monitor the surrounding area and detect other vehicles, pedestrians,
road markings, and obstacles such as barriers and curbs. There are cameras mounted on the front, rear, left, and
right sides of Model 3 (see Cameras on page 23).
Model 3 is also equipped with a cabin camera, mounted in the rear-view mirror, that monitors driver attentiveness. It
is your responsibility to keep your hands on the wheel and be ready to take immediate action at any time.
When Autopilot is engaged, Model 3 shows a series of escalating warnings reminding you to keep your hands on the
wheel and pay attention to the road. If there is no response, Autopilot disengages and is unavailable for the
remainder of the drive.
WARNING: Autopilot 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 Autopilot to adequately slow down Model 3. 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.
It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the limitations of Autopilot and be ready to take control at all
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Autopilot Conditions
Ensure all cameras are clean before each drive and before using Autopilot features (see Cleaning a Camera on page
247). Dirty cameras and sensors (if equipped), as well as environmental conditions such as rain and faded lane
markings, can affect Autopilot performance. If a camera is obstructed or blinded, Model 3 displays a message on the
touchscreen and Autopilot features may not be available.
Before you can use Autopilot features, and after some Service visits, you must drive a short distance to calibrate
cameras. For more information, see Drive to Calibrate Cameras on page 25.
In addition, these features may not work as intended when:
• The road has sharp curves.
• Visibility is poor (due to heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.).
• Bright light (such as from oncoming headlights or direct sunlight) interferes with the view of the camera(s).
The above list above does not represent an exhaustive list of situations that may interfere with proper operation of
Autopilot features. For more information, see Limitations and Warnings on page 155.
Autopilot
Feature
TrafficAware
Cruise
Control

Available When

• You are driving between 18 mph (30 km/h) and 90 mph (150 km/h)85 mph (140 km/h)
NOTE: You can activate Traffic-Aware Cruise Control at lower speeds if there is a vehicle detected
at least 5 feet (1.50 m) ahead of Model 3.

Autosteer
• You are driving between 18 mph (30 km/h) and 90 mph (150 km/h)85 mph (140 km/h)
NOTE: You can activate Autosteer at lower speeds if there is a vehicle detected at least 5 feet (1.5
m) ahead of Model 3.
NOTE: On a residential road, a road without a center divider, or a road that is not controlled
access, the maximum allowed cruising speed is limited and the touchscreen displays a message.
The restricted speed will be the speed limit of the road plus 5 mph (10 km/h)
• Headlights are set to On or Auto. Although Autopilot is available both during the day and in low
light conditions (dusk or dark), Autosteer aborts or is unavailable if headlights are set to Off.
When Autosteer is engaged, Auto High Beam is automatically enabled (see High Beam
Headlights on page 95) and wipers are set to Auto.
Navigate on
Autopilot

• You are driving between 18 mph (30 km/h) and 90 mph (150 km/h)85 mph (140 km/h).
NOTE: You can activate Navigate on Autopilot at lower speeds if there is a vehicle detected at
least 5 feet (1.5 m) ahead of Model 3,
• You are driving on a controlled-access highway. When you leave a controlled-access highway,
Navigate on Autopilot reverts to Autosteer.

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• You are driving less than 85 mph (150 km/h).
NOTE: You can activate Full Self-Driving (Beta) at lower speeds, including when Model 3 is at a
standstill, whether or not there is a vehicle detected in front of Model 3.

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Feature

Available When
• Headlights are set to On or Auto. Although Full Self-Driving (Beta) is available both during the
day and in low light conditions (dusk or dark), it aborts or is unavailable if headlights are set to
Off. When Full Self-Driving (Beta) is engaged, Auto High Beam is automatically enabled (see
High Beam Headlights on page 95) and wipers are set to Auto.

Autopilot Features
This topic describes how to enable and use the following driver assistance features.
• Traffic-Aware Cruise Control: Like traditional cruise control, Traffic-Aware Cruise Control maintains a set driving
speed. However, Traffic-Aware Cruise Control also slows down or accelerates Model 3 as needed to maintain the
following distance from the vehicle in front of you. While Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is engaged, you are still
responsible for steering Model 3 (see Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on page 125).
• Autosteer: Like Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, Autosteer maintains a set speed (if there is not a vehicle in front of
you) or a set following distance (if there is a vehicle in front of you). In addition, Autosteer detects lane markings,
road edges, and the presence of vehicles and objects to intelligently keep Model 3 in its driving lane (see
Autosteer on page 125).
NOTE: Autosteer is a BETA feature.
• Auto Lane Change: When you engage a turn signal while Autosteer is active, Auto Lane Change moves Model 3
into the adjacent lane in the direction indicated by the turn signal (see Auto Lane Change on page 126).
• Navigate on Autopilot: Navigate on Autopilot builds on the features of Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and
Autosteer. While Autosteer is active, Navigate on Autopilot allows Model 3 to suggest and, if configured,
automatically change lanes to pass other vehicles and follow the navigation route (see Navigate on Autopilot on
page 127).
NOTE: Navigate on Autopilot is a BETA feature.
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer use information from the cameras on Model 3 to detect lane markings,
road edges, and other vehicles and road users around Model 3.
CAUTION: Before using Autopilot features, ensure that all cameras are clean and free of obstructions (see
Cleaning a Camera on page 247). Dirty cameras and sensors (if equipped), as well as environmental conditions
such as rain and faded lane markings, affect Autopilot performance.
CAUTION: It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the limitations of Autopilot and the situations in
which driver intervention may be needed. For more information, see Limitations and Warnings on page 155.
Autopilot Settings
Before you use Autopilot features, customize how they work by touching Controls > Autopilot.
• Set Speed: Choose whether Autopilot engages at the currently detected speed limit or your current driving
speed. Touch Controls > Autopilot > Set Speed and choose either Speed Limit or Current Speed.
• Offset: If you choose Speed Limit, you can specify an offset by touching Set Speed Offset. You can choose Fixed
(the cruising speed adjusts by a specific amount on all roads) or Percentage (the cruising speed is adjusted as a
percentage of the road's detected speed limit).
• Autosteer Activation: Choose how to activate Autosteer. If set to Single Pull, both Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
and Autosteer engage when you pull the drive stalk down once. If set to Double Pull, you must pull the drive stalk
down twice in quick succession to engage Autosteer.
NOTE: Autosteer Activation must be set to Double Pull if you want to use Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
independently of Autosteer.
• Green Traffic Light Chime: In Canada and U.S.: If on, a chime will sound when you are waiting at a red traffic light
and the light turns green. If you are not actively using Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and are waiting at a red light
with a car in front of you, the chime sounds when the car ahead of you advances.
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Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is always enabled.
When Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is available but not engaged, the touchscreen displays the cruising
speed in gray. The number shown represents the speed that will be set when you engage Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control.

When Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is actively cruising at a set speed, the speed is highlighted with blue
text.

To engage Traffic-Aware Cruise Control when it is available (the car status area of the touchscreen displays the gray
cruising speed icon), pull the drive stalk down once, then release the accelerator pedal to allow Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control to maintain the cruising speed. You can apply the accelerator at any time to temporarily override the set
cruising speed.

NOTE: If Autosteer Activation is set to Single Pull, pulling the drive stalk down once also activates Autosteer (which
includes Traffic-Aware Cruise Control). Touch Controls > Autopilot > Autosteer Activation and choose Double Pull to
use Traffic-Aware Cruise Control independently of Autosteer when you pull the drive stalk down once.