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.
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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.

Auto Lane Change
CAUTION: When changing lanes using Auto Lane Change, It is the driver's responsibility to determine whether
a lane change is safe and appropriate. Therefore, before initiating a lane change, always check blind spots, lane
markings, and the surrounding roadway to confirm it is safe and appropriate to move into the target lane.
CAUTION: Be aware of the following limitations while using Auto Lane Change.
• Never depend on Auto Lane Change to determine an appropriate driving path. Drive attentively by
watching the road and traffic ahead of you, checking the surrounding area, and monitoring the touchscreen
for warnings. Always be prepared to take immediate action.
• Do not use Auto Lane Change on roads where traffic conditions are constantly changing and where bicycles
and pedestrians are present.
• The performance of Auto Lane Change depends on the ability of the camera(s) to recognize lane markings.
• Do not use Auto Lane Change on winding roads with sharp curves, on icy or slippery roads, or when
weather conditions (such as heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.) may be obstructing the view from the camera(s).
• Overtake Acceleration can cancel for many unforeseen reasons in addition to those listed above (for
example, lack of GPS data). Stay alert and never depend on Overtake Acceleration to increase your driving
speed.
• Overtake Acceleration increases your driving speed whenever the appropriate turn signal is engaged, and
accelerates Cybertruck closer to the vehicle ahead. Although Traffic-Aware Cruise Control continues to
maintain distance from the vehicle ahead, it is important to be aware that your selected following distance
is reduced when Overtake Acceleration is active, particularly in cases where it may not be your intention to
overtake the vehicle you are following.

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.

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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).

Navigate on Autopilot
WARNING: Never depend on Navigate on Autopilot to determine an appropriate lane at an off-ramp. Stay alert
and perform visual checks to ensure that the driving lane is safe and appropriate.
WARNING: If you turn off Require Lane Change Confirmation, Navigate on Autopilot notifies you of upcoming
lane changes and off-ramps, but it remains your responsibility to monitor the environment and maintain
control of Cybertruck at all times. Lane changes can occur quickly and suddenly. Always keep your hands on
the wheel and your eyes on the driving path in front of you.
WARNING: Navigate on Autopilot does not make driving autonomous. You must pay attention to the road,
keep your hands on the steering wheel at all times, and remain aware of your navigation route.
WARNING: As is the case with normal driving, be extra careful around blind corners, interchanges, and onramps and off-ramps - obstacles can appear quickly and at any time.
WARNING: Navigate on Autopilot may not recognize or detect oncoming vehicles, stationary objects, and
special-use lanes such as those used exclusively for bikes, carpools, emergency vehicles, etc. Remain alert at all
times and be prepared to take immediate action. Failure to do so can cause damage, injury or death.

Autosteer on City Streets (Full Self-Driving (Supervised))
WARNING: Always remember that Full Self-Driving (Supervised) (also known as Autosteer on City Streets)
does not make Cybertruck autonomous and requires a fully attentive driver who is ready to take immediate
action at all times.
WARNING: Full Self-Driving (Supervised) 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 Full Self-Driving (Supervised) and the situations in which it may not
work as expected.
WARNING: Failure to follow all warnings and instructions can result in property damage, serious injury or
death.
CAUTION: Full Self-Driving (Supervised) and its associated functions may not operate as intended and there
are numerous situations in which driver intervention may be needed. Examples include (but are not limited to):
• Interactions with pedestrians, bicyclists, and other road users.
• Unprotected turns with high-speed cross traffic.
• Multi-lane turns.
• Simultaneous lane changes.
• Narrow roads with oncoming cars or double-parked vehicles.
• Rare objects such as trailers, ramps, cargo, open doors, etc. protruding from vehicles.
• Merges onto high-traffic, high-speed roads.
• Debris in the road.
• Construction zones.
• High curvature roads, particularly at fast driving speeds.
Visibility is critical for Full Self-Driving (Supervised) to operate. Low visibility, such as low light or poor weather
conditions (rain, snow, direct sun, fog, etc.) can significantly degrade performance.

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WARNING: Cybertruck may quickly and suddenly make unexpected maneuvers or mistakes that require
immediate driver intervention.
The list above represents only a fraction of the possible scenarios that can cause Full Self-Driving (Supervised)
to make sudden maneuvers and behave unexpectedly. In fact, Cybertruck can suddenly swerve even when
driving conditions appear normal and straight-forward. Stay alert and always pay attention to the roadway so
you can anticipate the need to take corrective action as early as possible. Remember that this is an early
access feature that must be used with extra caution.
CAUTION: As Full Self-Driving (Supervised) deployment expands, Tesla will gradually make it available to
eligible customers in select countries outside the United States. Because every country contains unique
infrastructure, driving behaviors, and traffic patterns that Full Self-Driving (Supervised) must adapt to over
time, it is essential for drivers using Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in newly eligible countries to be extra
attentive and overly cautious. You must be ready to take over safely at any time.

Autopark
CAUTION: Autopark's performance depends on the ability of the cameras to determine the vehicle's proximity
to curbs, objects, and other vehicles. Be aware of the following warnings before and while using Autopark:
• Do not use Autopark if anything, such as a ball hitch, bike rack, or trailer, is attached to the tow hitch.
Autopark may not stop for hitches when parking between or in front of other vehicles.
• Never depend on Autopark to find a parking space that is legal, suitable, and safe. Autopark may not always
detect objects in the parking space. Always perform visual checks to confirm that a parking space is
appropriate and safe.
• When Autopark is actively steering Cybertruck, the steering wheel moves in accordance with Autopark's
adjustments. Do not interfere with the movement of the steering wheel. Doing so cancels Autopark.
• During the parking sequence, continually check your surroundings. Be prepared to apply the brakes to
avoid vehicles, pedestrians, or objects.
• When Autopark is active, monitor the touchscreen to ensure that you are aware of the instructions that
Autopark is providing.
CAUTION:
Autopark is particularly unlikely to operate as intended in these situations:
• The road is sloped. Autopark is designed to operate on flat roads only.
• Visibility is poor (due to heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.).
• The curb is constructed of material other than stone, or the curb cannot be detected.
• The target parking space is directly adjacent to a wall or pillar (for example, the last parking space of a row
in an underground parking structure).
• One or more of the cameras is damaged, dirty, or obstructed (such as by mud, ice, or snow, or by a vehicle
bra, excessive paint, or adhesive products such as wraps, stickers, rubber coating, etc.).
• Weather conditions (heavy rain, snow, fog, or extremely hot or cold temperatures) are interfering with
sensor (if equipped) operation.
WARNING: Many unforeseen circumstances can impair Autopark's ability to park Cybertruck. Keep this in mind
and remember that as a result, Autopark may not steer Cybertruck appropriately. Pay attention when parking
Cybertruck and stay prepared to immediately take control.

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Summon
CAUTION: Summon's performance depends on the ability of the cameras to determine the vehicle's proximity
to objects, people, animals, and other vehicles. Summon is unlikely to operate as intended in the following
types of situations:
• The driving path is sloped. Summon is designed to operate on flat roads only (up to 10% grade).
• A raised concrete edge is detected. Summon does not move Cybertruck over an edge that is higher than
approximately 1 in (2.5 cm).
• Weather conditions (heavy rain, snow, fog, or extremely hot or cold temperatures) are interfering with
sensor operation.
• Cybertruck is in Trailer Mode or an accessory is attached.
WARNING: The list above does not represent an exhaustive list of situations that may interfere with proper
operation of Summon. It is the driver's responsibility to remain in control of Cybertruck at all times. Pay close
attention whenever Summon is actively moving Cybertruck and stay prepared to take immediate action.
Failure to do so can result in serious property damage, injury or death.
WARNING: Cybertruck cannot detect obstacles that are located lower than the bumper, are very narrow, or are
hanging from a ceiling (for example, bicycles). In addition, many unforeseen circumstances can impair
Summon's ability to move in or out of a parking space and, as a result, Summon may not move Cybertruck
appropriately. Therefore, you must continually monitor the vehicle's movement and its surroundings and
remain prepared to stop Cybertruck at any time.

Smart Summon
CAUTION: Smart Summon is a BETA feature. You must continually monitor the vehicle and its surroundings
and stay prepared to take immediate action at any time. It is the driver's responsibility to use Smart Summon
safely, responsibly, and as intended.
CAUTION: Smart Summon is designed and intended for use only on parking lots and driveways located on
private property where the surrounding area is familiar and predictable. Do not use Smart Summon on public
roads.
NOTE: Smart Summon is disabled if Cybertruck is in Valet mode (see Valet Mode on page 126).
CAUTION:
Smart Summon is unlikely to operate as intended in the following types of situations:
• GPS data is unavailable due to poor cellular coverage.
• The driving path is sloped. Smart Summon is designed to operate on flat roads only (up to 10% grade).
• A raised concrete edge is detected. Depending on the height of the concrete edge, Smart Summon may not
move Cybertruck over it.
• One or more of the cameras is damaged, dirty, or obstructed (such as by mud, ice, or snow, or by a vehicle
bra, excessive paint, or adhesive products such as wraps, stickers, rubber coating, etc.).
• Weather conditions (heavy rain, snow, fog, or extremely hot or cold temperatures) are interfering with
sensor (if equipped) or camera operation.
• Cybertruck is in Trailer Mode or an accessory is attached
WARNING: The list above does not represent an exhaustive list of situations that may interfere with proper
operation of Smart Summon. It is the driver's responsibility to remain in control of Cybertruck at all times. Pay
close attention whenever Smart Summon is actively moving Cybertruck and stay prepared to take immediate
action. Failure to do so can result in serious property damage, injury or death.
WARNING: Smart Summon must only be used on paved surfaces.
WARNING: Smart Summon may not stop for all objects (especially very low objects such as some curbs, or
very high objects such as a shelf) and may not react to all traffic. Smart Summon does not recognize the
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WARNING: When using Smart Summon, you must maintain a clear line of sight between you and Cybertruck
and stay prepared to stop the vehicle at any time by releasing the button on the mobile app.
WARNING: When you release the button to stop Cybertruck, a slight delay occurs before the vehicle stops.
Therefore, it is critical that you pay close attention to the vehicle’s driving path at all times and proactively
anticipate obstacles that the vehicle may be unable to detect.
WARNING: Use extreme caution when using Smart Summon in environments where movement of obstacles
can be unpredictable. For example, where people, children or animals are present.
WARNING: Smart Summon may not stop for all objects (especially very low objects such as some curbs, or
very high objects such as a shelf) and may not react to all oncoming or side traffic. Pay attention and be ready
to stop Cybertruck at all times by releasing the button on the mobile app.

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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.
WARNING: 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.
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 179). 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.

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).
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 > Safety > 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
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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
> Safety > 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 Warning Light
Both front door pillars are equipped with a blind spot warning light in the upper speaker grille. You can enable or
disable the warning lights by touching Controls > Safety > Blind Spot Warning Light. 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.
• 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 Warning Light 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).
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• 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
operation.
• 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).
CAUTION: Driver assistance features are automatically disabled when Track Mode is On. It is the driver’s
responsibility to drive safely and be in control of the vehicle at all times, including on track. Driver Assistance
features automatically re-enable when Track Mode is turned Off.
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
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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 and audible warnings in situations when Cybertruck detects that
there is a high risk of a frontal collision (see Forward Collision Warning on page 181).
• Automatic Emergency Braking - automatically applies braking to reduce the impact of a collision (see Automatic
Emergency Braking on page 182).
• Obstacle-Aware Acceleration - reduces acceleration if Cybertruck detects an object in its immediate driving path
(see Obstacle-Aware Acceleration on page 183).
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 296.
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 and audible 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 ).
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 in the front or rear of the vehicle.
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 collisions only.
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.
To disable Obstacle-Aware Acceleration, touch Controls > Autopilot > Obstacle-Aware Acceleration.
WARNING: Obstacle-Aware Acceleration is designed to reduce the severity of an impact. It is not designed to
avoid a collision.
WARNING: Obstacle-Aware Acceleration may not limit torque in all situations, such as performing a sharp turn
into a parking space. Several factors, including environmental conditions, distance from an obstacle, and a
driver's actions, can limit, delay, or inhibit Obstacle-Aware Acceleration.
WARNING: Do not rely on Obstacle-Aware Acceleration to control acceleration or to avoid, or limit, the severity
of a collision, and do not attempt to test Obstacle-Aware Acceleration. Doing so can result in serious property
damage, injury, or death.
WARNING: Several factors can affect the performance of Obstacle-Aware Acceleration, causing an
inappropriate or untimely reduction in motor torque. It is the driver's responsibility to drive safely and remain
in control of Cybertruck at all times.

Limitations and Inaccuracies
Collision Avoidance features cannot always detect all objects, vehicles, bikes, or pedestrians, and you may
experience unnecessary, inaccurate, invalid, or missed warnings for many reasons, particularly if:
• The road has sharp curves.
• Visibility is poor (due to heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.).
• Bright light (such as from oncoming headlights or direct sunlight) is interfering with the view of the camera(s).
• A camera is obstructed (dirty, covered, fogged over, covered by a sticker, etc.).
CAUTION: If a fault occurs with a Collision Avoidance Assist feature, Cybertruck displays an alert. Contact Tesla
Service.
CAUTION: Driver assistance features are automatically disabled when Track Mode is On. It is the driver’s
responsibility to drive safely and be in control of the vehicle at all times, including on track. Driver Assistance
features automatically re-enable when Track Mode is turned Off.
WARNING: The limitations previously described do not represent an exhaustive list of situations that may
interfere with proper operation of Collision Avoidance Assist features. These features may fail to provide their
intended function for many other reasons. It is the driver’s responsibility to avoid collisions by staying alert,
paying attention, and taking corrective action as early as possible.

Speed Assist
How Speed Assist Works
Cybertruck displays a speed limit on the touchscreen and you can choose if and how you are warned when you
exceed the speed limit. Also, instead of using the detected speed limit, you can base warnings on an arbitrary speed
limit that you enter manually.

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In situations where Cybertruck is unable to determine a speed limit, or if Speed Assist is uncertain that an acquired
speed limit is accurate, the touchscreen may not display a speed limit sign and warnings do not take effect.
NOTE: Speed limit warnings go away after ten seconds, or when Cybertruck slows down below the specified limit.
WARNING: Do not rely on Speed Assist to determine the appropriate speed limit or driving speed. Always
drive at a safe speed based on traffic and road conditions.

Controlling Speed Assist
To adjust the Speed Limit Warning setting, touch Controls > Autopilot > Speed Limit Warning, then choose one of
these options:
• Off - Speed limit warnings do not display and chimes are not sounded.
• Display - Speed limit signs display on the and the sign increases in size when you exceed the determined limit.
• Chime - In addition to the visual display, a chime is sounded when you exceed the determined speed limit.
You can also specify how the speed limit is determined:
• Relative - You can set a speed limit offset (+ or -) if you want to be alerted only when you exceed the offset
speed limit by a specified amount. For example, you can increase the offset to +10 mph (10 km/h) if you only
want to be warned when you exceed the speed limit by 10 mph (10 km/h).
• Absolute - Manually specify any speed limit between 20 and 140 mph (30 and 240 km/h).
NOTE: Speed Assist is not always accurate. In some situations, the location of a road can be miscalculated and
Speed Assist can display a speed for a directly adjacent road that may have a different speed limit. For example,
Speed Assist can assume Cybertruck is on a controlled-access highway when it is actually on a nearby surface street,
and vice versa.
NOTE: Your chosen setting is retained until you manually change it.

Limitations and Inaccuracies
Speed Assist may not be fully functional or may provide inaccurate information in these situations:
• Visibility is poor and speed limit signs 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).
• Cybertruck is being driven very close to a vehicle in front of it which 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.).
• Speed limit signs are concealed by objects.
• The speed limits stored in the map database are incorrect or outdated.
• Cybertruck is being driven in an area where GPS or map data is not available or where speed limit signs can not
be detected.
• Traffic signs that do not conform to standard recognizable formats, such as digital or temporary speed signs.
• A road or a speed limit has recently changed.
WARNING: The list above does not represent an exhaustive list of situations that may interfere with proper
operation of Speed Assist. Speed Assist may fail to provide warnings for many other reasons.

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Safety & Security Settings
About the Security System
The vehicle security system activates when Cybertruck does not detect an authenticated phone or key and:
• A locked door is opened
• The locked tailgate is opened
• The powered front trunk is opened
When your vehicle detects this, the siren sounds, headlights and turn signals flash, and you receive a notification on
your mobile app that the security alarm is triggered. To deactivate the alarm, press any button on the mobile app or
tap your key card against the card reader located on the driver's side door pillar.
To enable the alarm system, touch Controls > Safety > Security Alarm. When enabled, Cybertruck.
Sentry Mode and the vehicle alarm system are two separate things: the alarm system works similar to other vehicles
(a siren sounds when a locked door is opened), whereas Sentry Mode uses cameras and audio to detect suspicious
activity nearby (see Sentry Mode on page 189 for more information). If Cybertruck is in Sentry Mode, the Security
Alarm setting is not available.

PIN to Drive
For an added layer of security, prevent Cybertruck from being driven until a 4-digit PIN (Personal Identification
Number) is entered. To enable this setting, touch Controls > Safety > PIN to Drive and follow the on-screen prompts
to create a driving PIN.
When enabled, in addition to entering the 4-digit driving PIN to drive, you must also use it to enter Valet mode for
the first time and create the 4-digit valet PIN to enter and exit Valet mode. In Valet mode, Cybertruck can be driven
without the need for the valet to enter a driving PIN. The PIN to Drive setting is disabled whenever Valet mode is
active.
If you forget your driving PIN, touch the link to enter your Tesla login credentials on the PIN to Drive popup, then
follow the instructions on the touchscreen.
NOTE: In the unlikely event that your touchscreen is unresponsive, you may be unable to enter the PIN. In this case,
first try to restart the touchscreen (see Restarting the Touchscreen on page 10). If the touchscreen is still
unresponsive, you can still bypass PIN to Drive by turning on Keyless Driving in the Tesla mobile app.