the speed required for Autosteer to operate.)
To initiate Autosteer, press the right scroll wheel.
NOTE: If the setting for Autopilot Activation is set to Double Click, you must double-press the right scroll wheel to
engage Autosteer (see Autopilot Settings on page 144).
Autosteer confirms activation with an audible chime and briefly displays a message on the touchscreen reminding
you to pay attention to the road and be ready to take over at any time.
To indicate that Autosteer is now active, the touchscreen displays the Autosteer icon in blue.

When Autosteer is able to detect lane markings, it displays the edges of the driving lane in blue on the touchscreen.
Whenever Autosteer is active, Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is active as well.
In situations where the speed limit cannot be detected when Autosteer is engaged, Autosteer reduces your driving
speed and limits the set cruising speed to 45 mph (70 km/h). Although you can manually accelerate to exceed the
limited speed, Cybertruck will not brake for detected obstacles as long as you are applying the accelerator pedal.
Autosteer slows down to the limited speed when you release the accelerator pedal. When you leave the road or
disengage Autosteer by using the steering wheel, you can increase your set speed again, if desired.
WARNING: Autosteer is a hands-on assistance feature. Keep your hands on the steering wheel at all times, be
mindful of road conditions and surrounding traffic, and always be prepared to take immediate action. Failure to
follow these instructions could cause damage, serious injury or death. It is your responsibility to familiarize
yourself with the limitations of Autosteer and the situations in which it may not work as expected. For more
information, see Limitations and Warnings on page 151.

Canceling Autopilot
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control cancels when:
• You press the right scroll wheel on the steering wheel.
• You press the brake pedal.
• You exceed 90 mph (150 km/h).
• You shift into Reverse, Park, or Neutral.
• A door is opened.
• An Automatic Emergency Braking event occurs (see Collision Avoidance Assist on page 158).
• The driver's seatbelt is released, and/or the driver gets out of their seat.
When Traffic-Aware Cruise Control cancels, the cruising speed icon on the touchscreen turns gray to indicate that
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is no longer active.
Autosteer cancels when any of the above actions are taken. In addition, Autosteer cancels when:

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• You exceed 85 mph (140 km/h).
• You take over steering manually.
WARNING: If Autopilot Activation is set to Double Click and Autosteer cancels because you started
steering manually, Traffic-Aware Cruise Control remains active. If Autopilot Activation is set to Single Click
and Autosteer cancels because you started steering manually, Traffic-Aware Cruise Control also cancels.
• You do not respond to repeated reminders to keep your hands on the wheel and subsequent messages on the
touchscreen (see Driver Attentiveness on page 150).
When Autosteer cancels, a chime sounds and the Autosteer icon either turns gray to indicate that Autosteer is no
longer active, or disappears to indicate that it is not currently available.
When Traffic-Aware Cruise Control or Autosteer cancels, Cybertruck does not coast. Instead, regenerative braking
slows down Cybertruck in the same way as when you move your foot off the accelerator when driving without
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (see Regenerative Braking on page ).

While Using Autopilot
When Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is active and Autopilot is maintaining a set speed, the speed is highlighted with
blue text on the touchscreen.
When Autosteer is active, the steering wheel icon is blue and the lane markings are highlighted in blue on the
visualization.
To display more details about the roadway and its surroundings, such as road markings, stop lights, and objects
(such as trash cans and poles), touch Controls > Autopilot > Full Self-Driving Visualization Preview.
If unable to detect lane markings, Autosteer may determine the driving lane based on a vehicle you are following. In
most cases, Autosteer attempts to center Cybertruck in the driving lane. However, there may be situations in which
Autosteer follows a driving path that is offset from the center of the lane (for example, if guard rails are detected).

Maintaining the Set Speed
When Autopilot is active, Cybertruck maintains your set cruising speed whenever a vehicle is not detected in front of
it. When cruising behind a vehicle, Cybertruck accelerates and decelerates as needed to maintain a chosen following
distance (see Adjusting the Following Distance on page 147), up to the set speed.
You can manually accelerate at any time by pressing the accelerator pedal, but when you release the pedal
Cybertruck resumes cruising at the set speed.
Cybertruck also adjusts the cruising speed when entering and exiting curves.
When Cybertruck is actively slowing down to maintain the selected distance from the vehicle ahead, brake lights
turn on. You may notice slight movement of the brake pedal. However, when Cybertruck is accelerating, the
accelerator pedal does not move.

Changing the Set Speed
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It may take a few seconds for Cybertruck to reach the new cruising speed.

Adjusting the Following Distance
To adjust the following distance you want to maintain between Cybertruck and a vehicle traveling ahead of you,
press the steering wheel's right scroll button to the left or right.
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Each setting corresponds to a time-based distance that represents how long it takes for Cybertruck, from its current
location, to reach the location of the rear bumper of the vehicle ahead of you. Autopilot retains your setting until you
change it again.
As you adjust the following distance, the touchscreen displays the current setting.

Stopping and Slowdowns
When moving significantly faster than vehicles in adjacent lanes, Cybertruck automatically reduces the driving
speed. This is especially helpful in heavy traffic situations or when vehicles are constantly merging into different
lanes. When Cybertruck detects other vehicles driving significantly slower, the touchscreen highlights the adjacent
lanes with arrows and detected vehicles in gray, and Cybertruck reduces the driving speed as appropriate. To
temporarily override this feature, press the accelerator pedal.

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When following a vehicle, Autopilot remains active at low speeds, even when Cybertruck comes to a full stop. For
example, Autopilot remains active even if Cybertruck slows down to a complete or near-complete stop in heavy,
stop-and-go traffic on a highway. When traffic starts moving more rapidly, Autopilot again accelerates up to the set
speed.
Sometimes when Cybertruck is at a full stop, Autopilot goes into a HOLD state. If this happens, briefly press the
accelerator pedal to resume cruising.
When the HOLD status is active, the touchscreen displays the HOLD icon and a message that indicates
that you need to resume cruise control.

Cybertruck goes into HOLD state while Autopilot is active in the following circumstances:
• Cybertruck has been at a standstill for 5 minutes.
• Cybertruck detects a pedestrian (the HOLD state may clear when the pedestrian is no longer detected).
• Cybertruck suddenly loses visibility of the vehicle in front of you.
• An obstacle is detected in front of Cybertruck.

Cruising Near or On Exits
When you are cruising near an exit on a controlled-access highway and engage the turn signal toward the off-ramp,
Autopilot assumes you are exiting and begins to slow down Cybertruck. If you do not drive onto the off-ramp,
Autopilot resumes cruising at the set speed.
In a region with right hand traffic, this occurs only when you engage the right turn signal when driving in the rightmost lane within 164 ft. (50 meters) of an exit. Likewise in regions with left hand traffic, this occurs when engaging
the left turn signal when driving in the left-most lane within 164 ft. (50 meters) of an exit.
When enabled while on a highway interchange or off-ramp, Traffic-Aware Cruise Control may reduce your set speed
in 5 mph (5 km/h) increments – to as slow as 25 mph (40 km/h) – to better match the reported speeds of other
Tesla vehicles that have driven at that specific location. To override this and continue cruising at your set speed, tap
the accelerator pedal. The new set speed is maintained for the duration of the interchange or off-ramp (unless you
override it or cancel Autopilot). After the interchange or off-ramp, the set speed may revert or change as necessary
based on the new location. For example, if you merged onto a different highway, the set cruising speed reverts to
what it was before driving on the interchange.

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WARNING: In some cases (such as having insufficient data), Traffic-Aware Cruise Control may not
automatically reduce the set speed on the highway interchange or off-ramp. Do not rely on Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control to determine an appropriate driving speed. Tesla recommends driving at a speed that is safe for
road conditions and within posted speed limits.
When cruising onto an on-ramp to a controlled-access highway, Autopilot automatically adjusts the set cruising
speed to the speed limit of the highway, plus any offset you have specified.

Overtake Acceleration
Engage the turn signal momentarily to accelerate Cybertruck towards the vehicle ahead of it. By momentarily
holding the turn signal, you can quickly accelerate up to your set speed without having to press the accelerator
pedal as long as:
• Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is operating and detects a vehicle in front of you.
• No obstacles or vehicles are detected in the target lane.
• Cybertruck is traveling below the set speed, but over 45 mph (72 km/h).
Cybertruck stops accelerating when you reach your set cruising speed, if changing lanes takes too long, or if
Cybertruck gets too close the vehicle ahead. Cybertruck also stops accelerating if you disengage the turn signal.

Stop Light and Stop Sign Warning
While Autopilot is in use, Cybertruck displays a warning on the touchscreen and sounds a chime if it detects that you
are likely to run through a red stop light or stop sign. If this happens, TAKE IMMEDIATE CORRECTIVE ACTION!
The visual and audible warnings cancel after a few seconds or when you press the brake pedal, whichever comes
first.
Stop Light and Stop Sign Warning provides warnings only. It does not slow down or stop Cybertruck at red traffic
lights, stop signs, road markings, etc.

Emergency Vehicles
Cybertruck automatically reduces driving speed when lights from an emergency vehicle are detected when using
Autosteer at night on a high speed road. When this happens, the touchscreen displays a message informing you of
the slowdown. You will also hear a chime, and see a reminder to keep your hands on the steering wheel. When the
light detections pass by or cease to appear, Autopilot resumes your cruising speed. Alternatively, you may tap the
accelerator to resume your cruising speed.
Never depend on Autopilot features to determine the presence of emergency vehicles. Cybertruck may not detect
lights from emergency vehicles. Keep your eyes on your driving path and always be prepared to take immediate
action.

Driver Attentiveness
Autosteer determines how best to steer Cybertruck. When active, Autosteer requires you to hold the steering wheel.
If it does not detect your hands on the steering wheel for a period of time, a flashing blue light appears at the top of
the vehicle status section of the touchscreen and the following message displays:
Apply slight turning force to steering wheel

When your hands are detected, the message disappears and Autosteer resumes normal operation. Autosteer detects
your hands by recognizing slight resistance as the steering wheel turns, or from you manually turning the steering
wheel very lightly (without enough force to take over steering). Autosteer also qualifies your hands as being
detected if you engage a turn signal or use a button or scroll wheel on the steering wheel.

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Autosteer requires that you pay attention to your surroundings and remain prepared to take control at any time. If
Autosteer still does not detect your hands on the steering wheel, the flashing light on the vehicle status section of
the touchscreen increases in frequency and a chime sounds.
If you repeatedly ignore Autosteer's prompts to apply slight force to the steering wheel, Autosteer disables for the
rest of the drive and displays the following message requesting you to drive manually.
Autosteer unavailable for the rest of this drive. Hold steering wheel to drive manually.

For the rest of the drive, you must steer manually. Autosteer is available again on your next drive (after you stop and
shift Cybertruck into Park).
If you don't resume manual steering, Autosteer sounds a continuous chime, turns on the warning flashers, and slows
the vehicle to a complete stop.
If Autosteer repeatedly disengages due to driver attentiveness, your access to Autosteer may be suspended.
In situations where Autosteer is unable to steer Cybertruck, Autosteer sounds a warning chime and displays the
following message on the .
Take over immediately

When you see this message, TAKE OVER STEERING IMMEDIATELY.

Limitations and Warnings
This topic includes warnings, cautions, and limitations pertaining to the following Autopilot and Full Self-Driving
(Beta) features.
• Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on page 151
• Autosteer on page 152
WARNING: Read the following warnings and limitations carefully before using Autopilot. Failure to follow all
warnings and instructions can result in property damage, serious injury, or death.
NOTE: Ensure all cameras are clean and free of obstructions before each drive and before using Autopilot features
(see Cleaning a Camera on page 30). Dirty cameras as well as environmental conditions such as rain and faded lane
markings, can affect Autopilot performance. If a camera is obstructed or blinded, Cybertruck displays a message on
the touchscreen and Autopilot features may not be available. For more information on specific alerts, see
Troubleshooting Alerts on page 264.

Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
While using Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, it is the driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive safely, and be in control
of the vehicle at all times. Always keep your eyes on the road when driving and be prepared to take corrective
action as needed.
In addition, it is the driver’s responsibility to cruise at a safe speed and maintain a safe following distance based on
road conditions and applicable speed limits. Be aware of the following limitations while Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
is active.
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• Traffic-Aware Cruise Control does not adapt driving speed based on road and driving conditions. 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.
• Do not rely on Traffic-Aware Cruise Control to maintain an accurate or appropriate following distance.
• Traffic-Aware Cruise Control may be unable to provide adequate speed control because of limited braking
capability and hills. It can also misjudge the distance from a vehicle ahead. Driving downhill can increase driving
speed, causing Cybertruck to exceed your set speed (and potentially the road's speed limit).
• Traffic-Aware Cruise Control may occasionally cause Cybertruck to brake when not required or when you are not
expecting it. This can be caused by closely following a vehicle ahead, detecting vehicles or objects in adjacent
lanes (especially on curves), etc.
• Due to limitations inherent in the onboard GPS (Global Positioning System), you may experience situations in
which Cybertruck slows down, especially near exits or off-ramps where a curve is detected and/or you are
navigating to a destination and not following the route.
• In some cases (such as having insufficient data), Traffic-Aware Cruise Control may not automatically reduce the
set speed on the highway interchange or off-ramp.
• Traffic-Aware Cruise Control may not detect all objects and, especially when cruising over 50 mph (80 km/h),
may not brake/decelerate when a vehicle or object is only partially in the driving lane or when a vehicle you are
following moves out of your driving path and a stationary or slow-moving vehicle or object is in front of you.
• Traffic-Aware Cruise Control may react to vehicles or objects that either do not exist, or are not in your lane of
travel, causing Cybertruck to slow down unnecessarily or inappropriately.
WARNING: Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is particularly unlikely to operate as intended in the following types of
situations:
• The road has sharp curves or significant changes in elevation.
• Road signs and signals are unclear, ambiguous, or poorly maintained.
• Visibility is poor (due to heavy rain, snow, hail, etc. or poorly lit roadways at night)
• You are driving in a tunnel or next to a highway divider that interferes with the view of the camera(s)
• Bright light (such as from oncoming headlights or direct sunlight) interferes with the view of the camera(s).
WARNING: The list above does not represent an exhaustive list of situations that may interfere with proper
operation of Traffic-Aware Cruise Control. Traffic-Aware Cruise Control can cancel unexpectedly at any time for
unforeseen reasons. Always watch the road in front of you and stay prepared to take appropriate action. It is
the driver's responsibility to be in control of Cybertruck at all times.
WARNING: Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is designed for your driving comfort and convenience and is not a
collision warning or avoidance system. Never depend on Traffic-Aware Cruise Control to adequately slow down
Cybertruck. 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 Cybertruck down for them. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury or death.

Autosteer
WARNING: Autosteer is a hands-on feature. Keep your hands on the steering wheel at all times, be mindful of
road conditions and surrounding traffic, and always be prepared to take immediate action. Failure to follow
these instructions could cause damage, serious injury or death.
WARNING: Autosteer is intended for use on controlled-access highways with a fully attentive driver. Do not use
Autosteer in construction zones, or in areas where bicyclists or pedestrians may be present.
WARNING: Never depend on Autosteer to determine an appropriate driving path.

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CAUTION: Autosteer and its associated functions are particularly unlikely to operate as intended when:
• Autosteer is unable to accurately determine lane markings. For example, lane markings are excessively
worn, have visible previous markings, have been adjusted due to road construction, are changing quickly
(lanes branching off, crossing over, or merging), objects or landscape features are casting strong shadows
on the lane markings, or the road surface contains pavement seams or other high-contrast lines.
• Visibility is poor (heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.) or weather conditions are interfering with sensor operation.
• A camera(s) or sensor(s) is obstructed, covered, or damaged.
• Driving on hills.
• Approaching a toll booth.
• Driving on a road that has sharp curves or is excessively rough.
• Bright light (such as direct sunlight) is interfering with the view of the camera(s).
• A vehicle is detected in your blind spot when you engage the turn signal.
• Cybertruck is being driven very close to a vehicle in front of it, which is blocking the view of the camera(s).
WARNING: Many unforeseen circumstances can impair the operation of Autosteer. Always keep this in mind
and remember that as a result, Autosteer may not steer Cybertruck appropriately. Always drive attentively and
be prepared to take immediate action.
WARNING: Autosteer is not designed to, and will not, steer Cybertruck around objects partially in a driving
lane and in some cases, may not stop for objects that are completely blocking the driving lane. Always watch
the road in front of you and stay prepared to take immediate action. It is the driver's responsibility to be in
control of Cybertruck at all times.

Stop Light and Stop Sign Warning
WARNING: Stop Light and Stop Sign Warning requires on-board maps to know that a particular stop light or
stop sign exists at a location. In some cases, map data is inaccurate or outdated and may not include all stop
lights or stop signs. Therefore, Stop Light and Stop Sign Warning may not detect all stop lights and stop signs.
WARNING: The Stop Light and Stop Sign Warning feature does not apply the brakes or decelerate Cybertruck
and may not detect all stop lights and stop signs. Stop Light and Stop Sign Warning is designed for guidance
purposes only and is not a substitute for attentive driving and sound judgment. Keep your eyes on the road
when driving and never depend on Stop Light and Stop Sign Warning to warn you of a stop light or stop sign.
WARNING: Stop Light and Stop Sign Warning is designed to warn you only when approaching a visible red
stop sign, solid red or later portion of a yellow traffic light. It may not warn you of intersections with flashing
lights and it does not warn you of yield signs or temporary stop and yield signs (such as those used in
construction areas). Additionally, Stop Light and Stop Sign Warning does not warn you of approaching stop
lights or stop signs when you are pressing the accelerator pedal or brake pedal (which disables Autosteer).

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Lane Assist
Cybertruck monitors the markers on the lane you are driving in as well as the surrounding areas for the presence of
vehicles or other objects.
When an object is detected in your blind spot or near the side of Cybertruck (such as a vehicle, guard rail, etc.), the
displays colored lines radiating from the image of your vehicle. The location of the lines correspond to the location of
the detected object. The color of the lines (white, yellow, orange, or red) represent the object's proximity to
Cybertruck, with white being the farthest and red being the closest and requiring your immediate attention. These
colored lines only display when driving between approximately 7 and 85 mph (12 and 140 km/h). When Autosteer is
active, these colored lines also display if driving slower than 7 mph (12 km/h). However, the colored lines do not
display if Cybertruck is at a standstill (for example, in heavy traffic).
WARNING: Ensure all cameras are clean and free of obstructions before each drive and before using Autopilot
features (see Cleaning a Camera on page 30). Dirty cameras as well as environmental conditions such as rain
and faded lane markings, can affect Autopilot performance. If a camera is obstructed or blinded, Cybertruck
displays a message on the touchscreen and Autopilot features may not be available. For more information on
specific alerts, see Troubleshooting Alerts on page 264.
WARNING: Lane Assist features are for guidance purposes only and are not intended to replace your own
direct visual checks. Before changing lanes, always use side mirrors and perform the appropriate shoulder
checks to visually determine if it is safe and appropriate to change lanes.
WARNING: Never depend on Lane Assist to inform you if you unintentionally drive outside of the driving lane,
or to inform you that there is a vehicle beside you or in your blind spot. Several external factors can reduce the
performance of Lane Assist (see Limitations and Inaccuracies on page 156). It is the driver's responsibility to
stay alert and pay attention to the driving lane and other road users. Failure to do so can result in serious injury
or death.

Lane Departure Avoidance
NOTE: Depending on date of manufacture, software version, and vehicle configuration, your vehicle may not be
equipped with Lane Departure Avoidance, or the feature may not operate exactly as described.
Lane Departure Avoidance is designed to warn you if Cybertruck is drifting out of, or nears the edge of, your driving
lane.
Lane Departure Avoidance operates when driving between 40 and 90 mph (64 and 145 km/h) on roads with clearly
visible lane markings. You can choose if and how you want Lane Departure Warning to operate by touching Controls
> Autopilot > Lane Departure Avoidance and selecting between these options:
• Off: You are not warned of lane departures or potential collisions with a vehicle in an adjacent lane.
• Warning: If a front wheel passes over a lane marking, the touchscreen displays a warning.
• Assist: Corrective steering is applied to keep Cybertruck in a safe position if Cybertruck drifts into an adjacent
lane or near the edge of the road.
When Lane Departure Avoidance is enabled and Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is active, if Cybertruck drifts out of the
driving lane when the associated turn signal is off, Lane Assist also checks to see whether your hands are on the
steering wheel. If hands are not detected, the displays a series of alerts, similar to those that are used when driving
with Autosteer. If hands are repeatedly not detected Cybertruck gradually slows down to 15 mph (25 km/h) below
the detected speed limit, or below the set cruising speed, and the hazard lights start flashing.
NOTE: Lane Departure Avoidance does not warn you of lane departures, or provide steering interventions, if the
associated turn signal is on, which indicates an intentional lane change.
WARNING: Lane Departure Avoidance is intended to help keep you safe, but it does not work in every situation
and does not replace the need to remain attentive and in control.
WARNING: Keep your hands on the steering wheel and drive attentively at all times.
WARNING: Steering interventions are minimal and are not designed to move Cybertruck out of its driving lane.
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Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance
NOTE: Depending on date of manufacture, software version, and vehicle configuration, your vehicle may not be
equipped with Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance, or the feature may not operate exactly as described.
Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance automatically applies steering to avoid a potential collision in situations
where:
• Cybertruck is departing a lane and may collide with a vehicle traveling in the same direction in the adjacent lane
(regardless of the status of the turn signal).
• Cybertruck is departing a lane into an oncoming lane, the turn signal is off, and an oncoming vehicle is detected.
• Cybertruck is departing the road and the turn signal is off (for example, very close to the edge of the road and a
collision may occur).
To turn this feature on or off, touch Controls > Autopilot > Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance.
When Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance applies steering, a chime sounds and the displays a warning and
highlights the lane marking in red.
Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance operates when Cybertruck is traveling between 40 and 90 mph (64 and 145
km/h) on a road with clearly visible lane markings, curbs, etc.
WARNING: Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance is not a substitute for attentive driving and sound judgment.
Keep your eyes on the road when driving and never depend on Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance to
prevent a collision. Several factors can reduce or impair performance. Depending on Emergency Lane
Departure Avoidance to prevent a potential collision can result in serious injury or death.

Blind Spot Assist
Automatic Blind Spot Camera
You can turn it on/off by touching Controls > Autopilot > Automatic Blind Spot Camera on the touchscreen.
Once enabled, when the turn signal is engaged, the touchscreen displays the image from the corresponding side
repeater camera. You can move the image to a different location on the touchscreen. To do so, touch and drag the
image to the new location (valid locations are indicated by shaded areas that display when you touch and hold the
image).
WARNING: Automatic Blind Spot Camera does not eliminate the need to drive attentively and manually
perform shoulder checks when changing lanes.
Blind Spot Collision Warning Chime
If you want a chime to sound when a vehicle is in your blind spot and a possible collision is detected, touch Controls
> Autopilot > Blind Spot Collision Warning Chime.
WARNING: Blind Spot Camera does not eliminate the need to drive attentively and manually perform shoulder
checks when changing lanes.
WARNING: Blind Spot Collision Warning Chime cannot detect every collision. It is the driver's responsibility to
remain alert and perform the appropriate shoulder checks when changing lanes.
Blind Spot Indicator
Both front door pillars are equipped with a blind spot indicator in the upper speaker grille. You can enable or disable
the indicators by touching Controls > Safety > Blind Spot Indicator. When a vehicle is detected in your blind spot in
an adjacent lane a red light appears in the upper speaker grille.
• A solid red light indicates a vehicle has been detected in your blind spot.
• A blinking red light indicates that a vehicle is in your blind spot while the turn signal is indicating your intent to
turn that direction.

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• A rapid blinking red light indicates that a vehicle is detected and immediate corrective action is required to avoid
a collision.

WARNING: Do not rely on Blind Spot Indicator to detect a vehicle in your blind spot. Always visually confirm
that a lane is free from obstacles and vehicles before exiting your lane.

Limitations and Inaccuracies
Lane Assist features cannot always detect lane markings and you may experience unnecessary or invalid warnings
when:
• Visibility is poor and lane markings are not clearly visible (due to heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.).
• Bright light (such as from oncoming headlights or direct sunlight) is interfering with the view of the camera(s).
• A vehicle in front of Cybertruck is blocking the view of the camera(s).
• The windshield is obstructing the view of the camera(s) (fogged over, dirty, covered by a sticker, etc.).
• Lane markings are excessively worn, have visible previous markings, have been adjusted due to road construction,
or are changing quickly (for example, lanes branching off, crossing over, or merging).
• The road is narrow or winding.
• Objects or landscape features are casting strong shadows on lane markers.
Lane Assist may not provide warnings, or may apply inappropriate warnings, when:
• One or more of the cameras is damaged, dirty, or obstructed (by mud, ice, or snow, or by a vehicle bra, excessive
paint, or adhesive products such as wraps, stickers, rubber coatings, etc.).
In addition, Lane Assist may not steer Cybertruck away from an adjacent vehicle, or may apply unnecessary or
inappropriate steering, in these situations:
• You are driving Cybertruck on sharp corners or on a curve at a relatively high speed.
• Bright light (such as from oncoming headlights or direct sunlight) is interfering with the view of the camera(s).
• You are drifting into another lane but an object (such as a vehicle) is not present.
• A vehicle in another lane cuts in front of you or drifts into your driving lane.
• Cybertruck is not traveling within the speeds at which the Lane Assist feature is designed to operate.
• Weather conditions (heavy rain, snow, fog, or extremely hot or cold temperatures) are interfering with sensor
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• Visibility is poor and lane markings are not clearly visible (due to heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.).
• Lane markings are excessively worn, have visible previous markings, have been adjusted due to road construction
or are changing quickly (for example, lanes branching off, crossing over, or merging).
WARNING: The lists above do not represent every possible situation that may interfere with Lane Assist
features. There are many reasons why Lane Assist may not operate as intended. To avoid a collision, stay alert
and always pay attention to the road so you can anticipate the need to take corrective action as early as
possible.

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Collision Avoidance Assist
The following collision avoidance features are designed to increase the safety of you and your passengers:
• Forward Collision Warning - provides visual, audible, and haptic feedback warnings in situations when Cybertruck
detects that there is a high risk of a frontal collision (see Forward Collision Warning on page 158).
• Automatic Emergency Braking - automatically applies braking to reduce the impact of a collision (see ).
• Obstacle-Aware Acceleration - reduces acceleration if Cybertruck detects an object in its immediate driving path
(see Obstacle-Aware Acceleration on page 160).
CAUTION: Ensure all cameras are clean and free of obstructions before each drive and before using Autopilot
features (see Cleaning a Camera on page 30). Dirty cameras as well as environmental conditions such as rain
and faded lane markings, can affect Autopilot performance. If a camera is obstructed or blinded, Cybertruck
displays a message on the touchscreen and Autopilot features may not be available. For more information on
specific alerts, see Troubleshooting Alerts on page 264.
WARNING: Forward Collision Warning is for guidance purposes only and is not a substitute for attentive
driving and sound judgment. Keep your eyes on the road when driving and never depend on Forward Collision
Warning to warn you of a potential collision. Several factors can reduce or impair performance, causing either
unnecessary, invalid, inaccurate, or missed warnings. Depending on Forward Collision Warning to warn you of a
potential collision can result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Automatic Emergency Braking is not designed to prevent all collisions. In certain situations, it can
minimize the impact of a collision by attempting to reduce your driving speed. Depending on Automatic
Emergency Braking to avoid a collision can result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Obstacle-Aware Acceleration is not designed to prevent a collision. In certain situations, it can
minimize the impact of a collision. Depending on Obstacle-Aware Acceleration to avoid a collision can result in
serious injury or death.

Forward Collision Warning
Cybertruck monitors the area in front of it for the presence of an object such as a vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, or
pedestrian. If a collision is considered likely unless you take immediate corrective action, Forward Collision Warning
is designed to sound a chime and highlight the vehicle in front of you in red on the touchscreen. If this happens,
TAKE IMMEDIATE CORRECTIVE ACTION!
Visual, audible, and haptic feedback warnings cancel automatically when the risk of a collision has been reduced (for
example, you have decelerated or stopped Cybertruck, or the object in front of your vehicle has moved out of your
driving path).
If immediate action is not taken when Cybertruck issues a Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking
(if enabled) may automatically apply the brakes if a collision is considered imminent (see ).
NOTE: Your chosen setting is retained until you manually change it.
WARNING: The camera(s) associated with Forward Collision Warning are designed to monitor an approximate
area of up to 525 feet (160 meters) in your driving path. The area being monitored by Forward Collision
Warning can be adversely affected by road and weather conditions. Use appropriate caution when driving.
WARNING: Forward Collision Warning is designed only to provide visual and audible alerts. It does not attempt
to apply the brakes or decelerate Cybertruck. When seeing and/or hearing a warning, it is the driver's
responsibility to take immediate corrective action.
WARNING: Forward Collision Warning may provide a warning in situations where the likelihood of collision may
not exist. Stay alert and always pay attention to the area in front of Cybertruck so you can anticipate whether
any action is required.
Forward Collision Warning operates only when driving between approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) and 124 mph (200
km/h).
WARNING: Forward Collision Warning does not provide a warning when the driver is already applying the
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Automatic Emergency Braking
Cybertruck is designed to determine the distance from detected objects. When a collision is considered unavoidable,
Automatic Emergency Braking is designed to apply the brakes to reduce the vehicle's speed and therefore, the
severity of the impact. The amount of speed that is reduced depends on many factors, including driving speed and
environment.
When Automatic Emergency Braking applies the brakes, the touchscreen displays a visual warning and sounds a
chime. You may also notice abrupt downward movement of the brake pedal. The brake lights turn on to alert other
road users that you are slowing down.
Emergency braking in progress

Automatic Emergency Braking operates only when driving between approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) and 124 mph
(200 km/h).
Automatic Emergency Braking does not apply the brakes, or stops applying the brakes, when:
• You turn the steering wheel sharply.
• You press and release the brake pedal while Automatic Emergency Braking is applying the brakes.
• You accelerate hard while Automatic Emergency Braking is applying the brakes.
• The vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, or pedestrian is no longer detected ahead.
Automatic Emergency Braking is always enabled when you start Cybertruck. To disable for your current drive, shift
into Park and touch Controls > Autopilot > Automatic Emergency Braking. When disabled, the touchscreen displays
a visual message.
Automatic Emergency Braking is disabled

WARNING: It is strongly recommended that you do not disable Automatic Emergency Braking. If you disable it,
Cybertruck does not automatically apply the brakes in situations where a collision is considered likely.
NOTE: Automatic Emergency Braking is designed to reduce the impact of frontal and reverse collisions with limited
functionality while in Reverse.
In the event Automatic Emergency Braking is unavailable, the touchscreen displays a visual warning.
Automatic Emergency Braking is not available

WARNING: Automatic Emergency Braking is designed to reduce the severity of an impact. It is not designed to
avoid a collision.
WARNING: Several factors can affect the performance of Automatic Emergency Braking, causing either no
braking or inappropriate or untimely braking, such as when a vehicle is partially in the path of travel or there is
road debris. It is the driver’s responsibility to drive safely and remain in control of the vehicle at all times. Never
depend on Automatic Emergency Braking to avoid or reduce the impact of a collision.
WARNING: Automatic Emergency Braking is not a substitute for maintaining a safe traveling distance between
you and the vehicle in front of you.
WARNING: The brake pedal moves downward abruptly during automatic braking events. Always ensure that
the brake pedal can move freely. Do not place material under or on top of the driver’s floor mat (including an
additional mat) and always ensure that the driver’s floor mat is properly secured. Failure to do so can impede
the ability of the brake pedal to move freely.

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Obstacle-Aware Acceleration
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration is designed to reduce the impact of a collision by reducing motor torque and in some
cases applying the brakes, if Cybertruck detects an object in its driving path. The displays a visual warning and
sounds a chime when the brakes are automatically applied. For example, Cybertruck, while parked in front of a
closed garage door with Drive engaged, detects that you have pressed hard on the accelerator pedal. Although
Cybertruck still accelerates and hits the garage door, the reduced torque may result in less damage.
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration is designed to operate only when all of these conditions are simultaneously met:
• Drive or Reverse is engaged.
• Cybertruck is stopped or traveling less than 10 mph (16 km/h).
• Cybertruck detects an object in its immediate driving path.