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
speed (Mild, Average, or Mad Max).

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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 202). 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 171.

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 181).
• 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 163).
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 161), 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).
• 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.
NOTE: If Navigate on Autopilot is active, Cybertruck will perform a route-based lane change to enter the exit lane
and take the off-ramp as necessary to follow the navigation route.
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. If Navigate on Autopilot is engaged, it
disengages as you leave the controlled-access highway (see Canceling Autopilot on page 159). In this case,
Autosteer remains active.

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).
NOTE: If Autosteer is active and you fully engage the turn signal, Cybertruck will change lanes automatically (see
Auto Lane Change on page 157).
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. If equipped with Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control, you can enable this
feature to automatically stop Cybertruck at traffic lights and stop signs (see Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control on
page 165).

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:

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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.
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.

Autosteer Suspension
Use of Autosteer will be suspended if improper usage is detected.
When you or another driver of your vehicle receives five forced Autopilot disengagements, use of Autosteer is
suspended for a week. A forced disengagement is when the Autopilot system disengages for the remainder of a trip
after the driver receives several audio and visual warnings for inattentiveness. Driver-initiated disengagements do
not count as improper usage.
You can see how many disengagements are remaining before Autosteer access is suspended by touching Controls >
Autopilot.
NOTE: If your access to Autosteer is suspended, you are still able to use Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and all active
safety features are still enabled.

Take Over Steering Immediately
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.

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Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control
NOTE: Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control is a BETA feature and works best on roads that are frequently driven by
Tesla vehicles. Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control attempts to stop at all traffic lights and may also stop at green
lights.
Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control is designed to recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs, slowing
Cybertruck to a stop when using Traffic-Aware cruise control or Autosteer. This feature uses the vehicle's forwardfacing cameras, in addition to GPS data, and slows the car for all detected traffic lights, including green, blinking
yellow, and off lights in addition to stop signs and some road markings. As Cybertruck approaches an intersection,
the touchscreen displays a notification indicating the intention to slow down. You must confirm that you want to
continue or Cybertruck stops at the red line displayed on the touchscreen's driving visualization.
WARNING: NEVER make assumptions and predict when and where Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control will
stop or continue through an intersection or road marking. From a driver's perspective, the behavior of Traffic
Light and Stop Sign Control may appear inconsistent. Always pay attention to the roadway and be prepared to
take immediate action. It is the driver's responsibility to determine whether to stop or continue through an
intersection. Never depend on Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control to determine when it is safe and/or
appropriate to stop or continue through an intersection.

Before Using
Before using Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control, you must:
• Ensure that forward-facing cameras are unobstructed (see Cleaning a Camera on page 31) and calibrated (see
Drive to Calibrate Cameras on page 32). Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control depends on the ability of the cameras
to detect traffic lights, stop signs, and road markings.
• Ensure that the latest version of maps has been downloaded to Cybertruck. Although Traffic Light and Stop Sign
Control primarily uses visual data received from the vehicle's cameras, greater accuracy is achieved when using
the most recent map data. To check which version of maps is currently downloaded, touch Controls > Software.
You must connect to a Wi-Fi network to receive updated maps (see Map Updates on page 208).
• Enable the feature. With the vehicle in Park, touch Controls > Autopilot > Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control.
Once enabled, Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control operates whenever Traffic-Aware Cruise Control or Autosteer is
active.

How it Works
When Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control is enabled and you are using Autosteer, Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, or
Full Self-Driving (Beta), the touchscreen displays a popup message to inform you that an upcoming traffic light, stop
sign, or road marking has been detected. As it approaches the stop location, even at an intersection where the
traffic light is green, Cybertruck slows down and displays a red line to indicate where Cybertruck will stop. To
continue through the intersection—even if the traffic light is green —you must briefly press the accelerator pedal to
give the vehicle permission to proceed. When you've confirmed that you want to proceed, the red stop line turns
gray and Cybertruck continues through the intersection and resumes your set cruising speed.
NOTE: If Cybertruck is approaching a green light and detects that a vehicle in front of you is continuing through the
intersection, Cybertruck continues through the intersection without requiring your confirmation, provided you are
not in a turning lane and the vehicle can detect that your hands are on the steering wheel.
NOTE: If, after you briefly press the accelerator pedal to confirm that you want to continue through the intersection,
the traffic signal changes before you enter the intersection (for example, the light changes from green to yellow or
from yellow to red), Cybertruck may determine that it is not appropriate to proceed. Therefore, Cybertruck stops
and you must press the accelerator to proceed. At all times, it is your responsibility to ensure the vehicle stops or
accelerates appropriately and safely.
WARNING: Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control DOES NOT turn Cybertruck through an intersection unless Full
Self-Driving (Beta) is engaged. When in a turning lane, Cybertruck stops at the red stop line. To proceed,
briefly press the accelerator pedal—Cybertruck continues straight through the intersection (even when in a
turning lane), so you MUST manually steer Cybertruck through the intersection (which cancels Autosteer).
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• Autosteer, Full Self-Driving (Beta), or Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is engaged.
• The cameras can detect an upcoming traffic light, stop sign or road marking (for example, cameras are
unobstructed and have a clear line-of-sight to the traffic light, stop sign, or road marking).
• The touchscreen on Cybertruck is displaying an upcoming traffic light in "bold" format. Cybertruck does not
acknowledge traffic lights that the touchscreen shows as faded. If a traffic light is not directly ahead of the
camera (for example, it is located at an angle of the camera's view, or located in an adjacent lane) the
touchscreen displays it as faded and Cybertruck does not slow down and stop for it.
WARNING: If the touchscreen is not displaying a red stop line at an upcoming intersection, Cybertruck does
not slow down or stop. It is the driver's responsibility to pay attention to upcoming intersections and monitor
traffic conditions to determine when and if the vehicle should stop and then to take appropriate action as
needed.
WARNING: Never depend on Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control to determine whether to stop at, or proceed
through, an intersection. Drive attentively by watching the road and paying attention to the roadway,
upcoming intersections, traffic conditions, crosswalks, and other road users. It is always the driver's
responsibility to determine whether to stop or proceed. Be prepared to take immediate action. Failure to do so
can result in injury or death.
WARNING: In some situations, Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control may inaccurately detect a traffic light or
stop sign, causing Cybertruck to slow down unexpectedly. Be prepared to take immediate action at all times.
WARNING: You must briefly press the accelerator pedal to confirm that you want to proceed through an
intersection, regardless of the status of the traffic light. If you do not confirm, Cybertruck stops at the red stop
line displayed on the touchscreen, even if stopping may be inappropriate. Stopping at a green light may
confuse other drivers and may result in a collision, injury or death. Therefore, always pay attention to upcoming
intersections and be prepared to manually brake or accelerate in response to surroundings.
WARNING: Never assume that your ability to see a traffic light, stop sign, or road marking (especially at a
complex intersection, or an intersection in which a traffic light or sign is partially obstructed, etc.) means that
Cybertruck can also see it and respond appropriately.
WARNING: Even the most recent map data does not include all traffic lights and stop signs. Therefore, Traffic
Light and Stop Sign Control relies heavily on the ability of the cameras to detect traffic lights, stop signs, road
markings, etc. As a result, Cybertruck may ignore an intersection that is blocked from the camera's view (for
example, obstructed by a tree or a large vehicle or object, or located near a steep hill or sharp curve).
WARNING: Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control is not a substitute for attentive driving and sound judgment.

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

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

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

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

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Type of Traffic Light

Vehicle Intended Response

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

Cybertruck slows down and comes to a complete stop at the red stop line
displayed on the touchscreen. When you want to proceed through the intersection
(for example, traffic laws and conditions indicate it is safe and legal to proceed),
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Stop Signs and Road Markings
When driving with Autosteer or Traffic-Aware Cruise Control engaged, and Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control
enabled, Cybertruck is designed to respond as follows when approaching intersections controlled by stop signs, stop
lines, or road markings:
Type of Intersection

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

No Traffic Control

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

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

Vehicle Intended Response

Stop Sign and Road Marking

Road Marking
WARNING: Cybertruck also slows down and stops at a roundabout. You must take over steering (which cancels
Autosteer) and briefly press the accelerator pedal to confirm that you want to continue through the
roundabout.
WARNING: At crosswalks, Cybertruck may slow down and may stop, depending on whether the crosswalk is
controlled by a traffic light and whether the cameras detect pedestrians, bicyclists, etc. in the crosswalk. Pay
particular attention at crosswalks and be prepared to take over at any time. Failure to do so can result in injury
or death.

Limitations
Depending on many different circumstances and environmental conditions, Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control may
or may not stop at:
• Railroad crossings.
• Keep-out zones.
• Toll booths.
• Crosswalk systems.
• Yield signs or temporary traffic lights and stop signs (such as at construction areas).
• Miscellaneous traffic U-turn lights, bicycle and pedestrian crossing lights, lane availability lights, etc.
In addition, Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control is particularly unlikely to operate as intended, can disengage, or may
not operate, when one or more of the following conditions are present:
• Driving through consecutive light-controlled intersections that are very close to each other.
• Visibility is poor (heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.) or weather conditions are interfering with camera operation.
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• A camera is obstructed, covered, damaged, or not properly calibrated.
• Driving on a hill or on a road that has sharp curves on which the cameras are unable to see upcoming traffic lights
or stop signs.
• A traffic light, stop sign, or road marking is obstructed (for example, a tree, a large vehicle, etc.).
• Cybertruck is being driven very close to a vehicle in front of it, which is blocking the view of a camera.
WARNING: The limitations listed above are not an exhaustive list of reasons why Cybertruck may not operate
as expected. Many unforeseen circumstances can adversely impact the accurate operation of Traffic Light and
Stop Sign Control. Using this feature does not reduce or eliminate the need to drive attentively and
responsibly. You must be prepared to take appropriate and immediate action at all times.

Limitations and Warnings
This topic includes warnings, cautions, and limitations pertaining to the following Autopilot features.
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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 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 296.

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.
• There may be situations where the cruising speed may not change when the speed limit changes.
• 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.

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• 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