2. "-" Ground (White)
3. Trailer Brake Output (Blue)

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4. Right Turn/Stop Light (Green)
5. +12V Auxiliary Power (Orange)
6. Running (or Side Marker) Lights (Brown)
7. Reverse Lights (Gray)
4-PIN Connector

1. Ground (White)
2. Tail and License Plate lights (Brown)
3. Left Turn/Stop Light (Yellow)
4. Right Turn/Stop Light (Green)
Loss of trailer lights when towing may be the result of a fault in the trailer wiring or excessive power consumption by
the lights connected to the trailer output(s). When this occurs, the touchscreen displays a red Trailer Mode icon. Fix
any issues with the wiring and/or reduce the number of lights connected to the trailer output(s), then turn Trailer
Mode off and on to try again.
CAUTION: Always ensure that the trailer's electrical cable does not contact or drag on the ground and there is
enough slack in the cable to allow for turns.
WARNING: Before towing, it is the driver's responsibility to ensure that all electrical connections are working,
all trailer lights are operating as expected, and the braking system is fully functioning. Cybertruck does not
detect faulty electrical connections. You must perform manual checks. Failure to do so can result in property
damage, personal injury, or death.
WARNING: Use only the electrical connection designed by Tesla. Do not attempt to directly splice or attempt
to connect trailer electrical wiring using any other method. Doing so can damage the vehicle electrical system
and cause malfunctions.

Impact on Range
Towing a trailer and carrying accessories increases vehicle weight and drag. As a result, driving range can decrease
significantly. Although Trip Planner attempts to adjust estimates based on Trailer Mode, actual energy consumption
may vary. Plan trip length and charging destinations accordingly.

Carrying Accessories and Crossbars
WARNING: Tesla assumes no responsibility for damage or injuries resulting from installing and using a carrier
or crossbars, for any omissions in the instructions accompanying a carrier or crossbar, or for your failure to
follow the instructions. Damage caused by using a carrier or crossbars is not covered by the warranty.

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Carrying Accessories
CAUTION: The hitch assembly is designed to support vertical loads up to 160 lb (72 kg). Exceeding this
maximum weight can cause damage.
The hitch receiver is designed to support vertical loads up to 160 lb (72 kg). When carrying bicycles, skis, or other
items on the Cybertruck's hitch, always check to ensure that the maximum weight is not exceeded. When the carrier
weighs 40 lbs (18 kg), the weigh threshold is sufficient for carrying two bicycles weighing approximately 60 lb (27
kg) each, or four items weighing approximately 30 lbs (14 kg) each.
CAUTION: An accessory carrier attached to the rear of Cybertruck may obscure your view from the rear view
mirror and the rear camera.
Follow the instructions provided with your accessory carrier to install onto Cybertruck. Observe all regulations and
legal requirements in your state/region that apply to carrying accessories.
Cybertruck includes the wiring necessary for using an accessory carrier equipped with lights (see Electrical
Connections on page 142). Cybertruck also includes Trailer Mode software (see Trailer Mode on page 137).
When you connect an accessory carrier's wiring harness, Cybertruck detects a connection for trailer
lights and displays this indicator on the touchscreen to indicate that Trailer Mode is disabled.

When carrying accessories, periodically confirm that the accessory carrier and its cargo remain secure at all times,
and if applicable, that the lights on the accessory carrier are working.

Installing Brackets onto the Appliques
Draft comment: btrimboli
If you make any changes to this topic, make the same changes in the DIY Guide: #unique_329 on page
1. Open all 8 applique doors.

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2. Use the provided torque wrench to loosen and remove the nuts that are fastened to the threaded studs located
within the applique doors.
3. Install a bracket by positioning the bracket so that the raised arrow on it is directed outward, away from the
vehicle. Align it with the threaded studs and set it in place.

4. Use the nuts that were removed in step 2 and tighten them back onto the threaded studs with the provided
torque wrench.

5. Repeat steps 2-4 for the remaining applique doors.

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NOTE: After installing the brackets once, you can leave them installed for future use, unless you want to move the
crossbars to different locations on the vehicle.

Installing Crossbars
NOTE: Installing the crossbars requires two people.
CAUTION: Crossbars must be installed in tandem. Failure to do so may cause damage.
CAUTION: It is your responsibility to ensure your accessories are secured to the crossbars. Periodically check
to ensure your accessories have not moved or loosened throughout your driving. See the in-box instructions
that come with the crossbars for more information.
To install the crossbars:
1. Locate the FRONT arrow embossed on the bottom of the crossbar. The arrow should point toward the front of
the vehicle.

2. Lower one tower (edge of the crossbar) onto the bracket and extend the crossbar so that the other tower aligns
with the bracket on the opposite side.

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3. Use the key to open the tower doors. Push down to seat both towers.

4. Once the towers are completely seated, close the tower doors securely using the key. You will hear and feel a
“click” when the tower door is closed completely. If there is resistance to closing or if the door physically cannot
be closed, the tower door is not seated properly. Turn the key to open the door, re-position, and use the key to
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5. Repeat this on the other side of the crossbar.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 to install your second crossbar directly in front of or behind the first one.
7. To test the secure installation of the crossbars, push and pull them in all directions. If any movement is observed
at any of the four towers, re-seat the affected crossbars, then retest the installation.
NOTE: Keep the key in a dry, safe area for future use.
Weight limits

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The crossbars are capable of supporting up to 220 lbs per crossbar set. See the in-box instructions that come with
the crossbars for more information.

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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 Cybertruck fully autonomous or replace you as the driver. Autopilot features come
standard with all new Tesla vehicles.
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 154).
• Autosteer: Maintains your speed and distance from a leading vehicle while also intelligently keeping Cybertruck in
its lane (see Autosteer on page 154).
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 Cybertruck into an adjacent lane when you engage the turn signal and Autosteer is
active (see Auto Lane Change on page 155).
• Navigate on Autopilot: Actively guides Cybertruck 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 155).
• Autopark: Parks Cybertruck, either parallel or perpendicularly (see #unique_337 on page ).
• Summon: Moves Cybertruck forward or backward, even while you’re outside the vehicle. This is useful for parking
in tight parking spots (see #unique_338 on page ).
• Smart Summon: Moves Cybertruck 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
#unique_339 on page ).
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.
Full Self-Driving Capability includes:
• Traffic Light & Stop Sign Control: Maintains your speed, keeps a following distance, and keeps Cybertruck in its
lane while also slowing down and stopping for traffic lights and stop signs (see Traffic Light and Stop Sign
Control on page 163).
• 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 #unique_341 on page ).
WARNING: Full Self-Driving Capability 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). Pay attention to the road at all times and always be prepared to take immediate action. Failure to
follow these instructions could cause damage, serious injury or death.
Autopilot uses the cameras on Cybertruck, 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 Cybertruck (see Cameras on page 28).
When Autopilot is engaged, Cybertruck 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.
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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 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.
It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the limitations of Autopilot and be ready to take control at all
times. For more limitations, cautions, and warnings, see Limitations and Warnings on page 169.

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Autopilot Conditions
Ensure all cameras are clean and free of obstructions before each drive and before using Autopilot features (see
Cleaning a Camera on page 31). 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 298.
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 32.
In addition, these features may not work as intended when:
• 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).
The 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 169.
Autopilot
Feature
Traffic-Aware
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 (1.5 meters) ahead of Cybertruck.

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 meters) ahead of Cybertruck.
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 displays a message. The
restricted speed will be the speed limit of the road plus 5 mph (10 km/h).

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 meters) ahead of Cybertruck.
• 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 Cybertruck is at
a standstill, whether or not there is a vehicle detected in front of Cybertruck.

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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
Headlights on page 111) and the wiper is 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 Cybertruck 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 Cybertruck (see Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on page 154).
• 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 Cybertruck in its driving lane (see
Autosteer on page 154).
NOTE: Autosteer is a BETA feature.
• Auto Lane Change: When you engage a turn signal while Autosteer is active, Auto Lane Change moves
Cybertruck into the adjacent lane in the direction indicated by the turn signal (see Auto Lane Change on page
155).
• 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 Cybertruck to suggest and, if configured,
automatically change lanes to pass other vehicles and follow the navigation route (see Navigate on Autopilot on
page 155).
NOTE: Navigate on Autopilot is a BETA feature.
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer use information from the cameras on Cybertruck to detect lane
markings, road edges, and other vehicles and road users around Cybertruck.
CAUTION: Ensure all cameras are clean and free of obstructions before each drive and before using Autopilot
features (see Cleaning a Camera on page 31). 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 298.
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 169.

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).
• Autopilot Activation: Choose how to activate Autosteer. If set to Single Click, both Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
and Autosteer engage when you single-press the right scroll wheel. If set to Double Click, you must double-press
the right scroll wheel to engage Autosteer.
NOTE: Autopilot Activation must be set to Double Click if you want to use Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
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• 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.

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, press the right scroll wheel, 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 Autopilot Activation is set to Single Click, pressing the right scroll wheel once also activates Autosteer
(which includes Traffic-Aware Cruise Control). Touch Controls > Autopilot > Autopilot Activation and choose Double
Click to use Traffic-Aware Cruise Control independently of Autosteer when you single-press the right scroll wheel.
If you want a chime to sound when you engage or cancel Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, touch Controls > Autopilot >
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control Chime.
WARNING: Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is designed for your driving comfort and convenience and is not a
collision warning or avoidance system. It is your responsibility to stay alert, drive safely, and be in control of the
vehicle at all times. Never depend on Traffic-Aware Cruise Control to adequately slow down 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. For more information, see Limitations and Warnings on page 169.

Autosteer
To enable Autosteer:
1. Touch Controls > Autopilot > Autopilot Features > Autosteer (Beta).
2. After carefully reading and understanding the popup window, touch Yes.
To indicate that Autosteer is available (but not actively steering Cybertruck), the top corner of the
touchscreen displays a gray Autosteer icon next to the driving gear. In situations where Autosteer is
temporarily unavailable, the Autosteer icon disappears. (For example, if your driving speed is not within
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 153).
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.

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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 169.

Auto Lane Change
If you engage a turn signal while Autosteer is active, Cybertruck moves into the adjacent lane in the direction
indicated by the turn signal, provided the following conditions are met:
• The turn signal is engaged.
• Lane markings indicate that a lane change is permitted.
• Midway through the lane change, Cybertruck must detect the target lane's outside lane marking. If this lane
marking is not detected, the lane change is aborted and Cybertruck returns to its original driving lane.
• The view of the camera(s) is not obstructed.
• Cybertruck does not detect a vehicle in its blind spot, or a vehicle or obstacle up to the center of the target lane.
If a vehicle or other obstacle is detected in the target lane, it is shown in red in the visualization on the
touchscreen and Cybertruck does not complete the lane change until it is safe to do so.
WARNING: Although Autopilot is designed to detect vehicles and obstacles in adjacent lanes, it is your
responsibility to always perform visual checks to make sure it is safe and appropriate to move into the target
lane. If Autopilot cannot change lanes due to inadequate data, the touchscreen displays a series of warnings.
Therefore, when using Auto Lane Change, always pay attention to the touchscreen and be prepared to
manually steer Cybertruck.
The minimum speed at which Autopilot changes lanes may vary depending on region, adjacent lane speeds, and
other factors. Always be ready to manually steer and change lanes as necessary. When an automatic lane change is
in progress, Overtake Acceleration is activated, allowing Cybertruck to accelerate closer to a vehicle in front (see
Overtake Acceleration on page 161).
When you engage a turn signal, Autopilot moves Cybertruck one lane at a time. Moving into an additional lane
requires you to engage the turn signal a second time after the first lane change is complete.
As Cybertruck changes lanes, it is important to monitor its performance by watching the driving path in front of you
and the surrounding area. Stay prepared to take over steering at any time. As you are crossing over into the adjacent
lane, the touchscreen displays the location in the lane that Cybertruck is moving into.

Navigate on Autopilot
To enable Navigate on Autopilot, touch Controls > Autopilot > Navigate on Autopilot (Beta). Then, to customize
how you want Navigate on Autopilot to operate, touch Customize Navigate on Autopilot:
• Enable at Start of Every Trip: Choose whether to automatically enable Navigate on Autopilot for every navigation
route. When enabled, the Navigate on Autopilot button on the turn-by-turn direction list is already enabled at the
start of every trip.
• Speed Based Lane Changes: Navigate on Autopilot is designed to perform both route-based and speed-based
lane changes. Speed-based lanes changes are optional. You can use this setting to disable speed-based lane
changes or to specify how assertively you want Navigate on Autopilot to change lanes to achieve the set cruising
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• Exit Passing Lane: Choose whether you want Navigate on Autopilot to maneuver out of a passing lane when
navigating to a destination. 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 Cybertruck in a passing lane except when needed to stay on
the navigation route.
If Enable at Start of Every Trip is turned on, Navigate on Autopilot engages automatically when:
• Autosteer is active.
• You are navigating to a destination.
• You are on a controlled-access highway.
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.
If Enable at Start of Every Trip is turned off, touch the Navigate on Autopilot button above the turn-by-turn
directions to enable it. Once the Navigate on Autopilot is selected, it will engage whenever you engage Autosteer.
The Navigate on Autopilot icon shows in the turn-by-turn direction list when you are navigating to a
destination and Navigate on Autopilot is available but not active.

If Navigate on Autopilot is active, the icon is blue. If Enable at Start of Every Trip is turned on, the
Navigate on Autopilot icon is selected whenever you start navigation. Touch the icon to cancel
Navigate on Autopilot and revert to Autosteer.

Whenever Navigate on Autopilot is active, the Navigate on Autopilot button is blue and the touchscreen displays the
driving lane as a single blue line in front of Cybertruck:
The turn-by-turn directions display the Autosteer icon next to the maneuvers (such as off-ramps) that Navigate on
Autopilot will handle.
When Navigate on Autopilot is engaged Cybertruck makes both speed-based and route-based lane changes.
• Speed Based Lane Changes: Navigate on Autopilot changes lanes to reduce driving time to your destination. For
example, if Cybertruck is behind a vehicle going below the set cruising speed, Navigate on Autopilot will move
into the passing lane to pass it. Speed-based lanes changes are optional.
• Route Based Lane Changes: Navigate on Autopilot changes lanes to route you to your destination. For example,
Navigate on Autopilot will move into the exit lane as Cybertruck approaches the off-ramp specified by the
navigation route.
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.
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 201). 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.
CAUTION: 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.
Navigate on Autopilot activates and deactivates based on the type of road you are driving on. 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 Cybertruck onto the off-ramp or interchange.
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When you leave a controlled-access highway 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 Cybertruck). When Navigate
on Autopilot deactivates, Autosteer remains active. Always be prepared to take appropriate action.
WARNING: Navigate on Autopilot 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. It is your responsibility to familiarize
yourself with the limitations of Navigate on Autopilot and the situations in which it may not work as expected.
For more information, see Limitations and Warnings on page 169.

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 180).
• 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:
• You exceed 85 mph (140 km/h).
•

WARNING: If Autopilot Activation is set to Double Click and Autosteer cancels because you , Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control remains active. If Autopilot Activation is set to Single Click and Autosteer cancels because
you , 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 161).
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.
Navigate on Autopilot cancels when Autosteer cancels, as described above. In addition, Navigate on Autopilot
cancels when:
• You touch the Navigate on Autopilot button on the map’s turn-by-turn direction list. In this case, Autosteer is still
active.
• You leave a controlled-access highway. When this happens, Autosteer is still active.
When Navigate on Autopilot cancels but Autosteer remains active, a chime sounds and the visualization goes from a
single blue line in the driving lane to two blue lines on either side of the lane.
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.

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When Autosteer is active, the steering wheel icon is blue and the lane markings are highlighted in blue on the
visualization. If Navigate on Autopilot is also active, the Navigate on Autopilot button is blue and the touchscreen
displays the driving lane as a single blue line in front of Cybertruck.
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 159), 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
Roll the right scroll wheel up to increase, or down to decrease, the set speed.

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

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Adjusting the Following Distance
To adjust the following distance you want to maintain between Cybertruck and a vehicle traveling ahead of you,
touch Controls > Autopilot > Cruise Follow Distance or press the right scroll button on the steering wheel to the left
or right.

The closest following distance is 2.The closest following distance is 1.
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).