will handle.
When Navigate on Autopilot is engaged CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y automatically makes both speed-based
and route-based lane changes after driver confirmation.
• Speed Based Lane Changes: Navigate on Autopilot changes lanes to reduce driving time to your destination. For example, if
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y 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 CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y approaches the off-ramp specified by
the navigation route.
When the instrument clustertouchscreen displays a message asking you to confirm the lane change, engage the appropriate
turn signal. If you do not confirm the lane change within 3 seconds, a chime sounds to remind you that Navigate on Autopilot
requires your confirmation to change lanes. Auto Lane Change cancels if the lane change cannot be completed in 5 seconds.
If you ignore a route-based lane change suggestion (for example, you are driving in the left lane while approaching an offramp on the right side of the highway), Navigate on Autopilot is unable to maneuver onto the off-ramp and as a result, you are
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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 697). 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 offramp, 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 CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y onto the off-ramp or interchange.
When you leave a controlled-access highway Navigate on Autopilot reverts to Autosteer—a chime sounds and the instrument
clustertouchscreen displays the driving lane lines in blue (instead of the single blue in front of
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y). 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 wheelsteering yoke (or
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 629.

Canceling Autopilot
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control cancels when:
• You move the drive stalk upward.
◦ CAUTION: If you move the drive stalk upward and hold it up for more than one second,
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y shifts into Neutral after canceling Autosteer.
• You move the drive stalk upward.
◦ CAUTION: If you move the drive stalk upward and hold it up for more than one second,
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y shifts into Neutral after canceling Autosteer.
• You press the right scroll wheel on the steering wheelsteering yoke (or steering wheel).
• You press the right scroll wheel on the steering wheelsteering yoke (or 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 643).
• The driver's seatbelt is released, and/or the driver gets out of their seat.

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When Traffic-Aware Cruise Control cancels, the cruising speed icon on the instrument clustertouchscreen 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).
• You take over steering manually.You apply rotational force to the steering wheelsteering yoke (or steering wheel) (even a
slight amount).
WARNING: If Autopilot Activation is set to Double Click and Autosteer cancels because you started steering
manuallyapplied rotational force to the steering wheelsteering yoke (or steering wheel), Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
remains active. If Autopilot Activation is set to Single Click and Autosteer cancels because you started steering
manuallyapplied rotational force to the steering wheelsteering yoke (or steering wheel), Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
also cancels.
WARNING: If Autopilot Activation is set to Double Click and Autosteer cancels because you started steering
manuallyapplied rotational force to the steering wheel, Traffic-Aware Cruise Control remains active. If Autopilot
Activation is set to Single Click and Autosteer cancels because you started steering manuallyapplied rotational force
to the steering wheel, Traffic-Aware Cruise Control also cancels.
WARNING: If Autopilot Activation is set to Double Pull and Autosteer cancels because you started steering
manuallyapplied rotational force to the steering wheel, Traffic-Aware Cruise Control remains active. If Autopilot
Activation is set to Single Pull and Autosteer cancels because you started steering manuallyapplied rotational force
to the steering wheel, Traffic-Aware Cruise Control also cancels.

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WARNING: If Autopilot Activation is set to Double Pull and Autosteer cancels because you started steering
manuallyapplied rotational force to the steering wheel, Traffic-Aware Cruise Control remains active. If Autopilot
Activation is set to Single Pull and Autosteer cancels because you started steering manuallyapplied rotational force
to the steering wheel, 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 instrument
clustertouchscreen (see Driver Attentiveness on page 574).
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, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y does not coast.
Instead, regenerative braking slows down CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y 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 463).

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 instrument clustertouchscreen.
When Autosteer is active, the steering wheelsteering yoke (or 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
instrument clustertouchscreen displays the driving lane as a single blue line in front of CybertruckModel SModel XModel
3Model Y.
To display more details about the roadway and its surroundings, such as road markings, stop lights, and objects (such as trash
cans and poles), touch Controls > Autopilot > Full Self-Driving Visualization Preview.
If unable to detect lane markings, Autosteer may determine the driving lane based on a vehicle you are following. In most
cases, Autosteer attempts to center CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y 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, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y maintains your set cruising speed whenever a vehicle is
not detected in front of it. When cruising behind a vehicle, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y accelerates and
decelerates as needed to maintain a chosen following distance (see Adjusting the Following Distance on page 569), up to the
set speed.
You can manually accelerate at any time by pressing the accelerator pedal, but when you release the pedal
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y resumes cruising at the set speed.
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y also adjusts the cruising speed when entering and exiting curves.
When CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y 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
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y 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.
You can also change the cruising speed to the current speed limit (including any offset you've specified), by either:

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You can also change the cruising speed to the current speed limit (including any offset you've specified), by either:
• Pushing the drive stalk downward and briefly holding.
• Touching and briefly holding the speed limit sign on the touchscreen until you see the cruising speed change.
• Pushing the drive stalk downward and briefly holding.
• Touching and briefly holding the speed limit sign on the touchscreen until you see the cruising speed change.

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It may take a few seconds for CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y to reach the new cruising speed.

Adjusting the Following Distance
To adjust the following distance you want to maintain between CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y and a vehicle
traveling ahead of you, press the steering wheel's right scroll button to the left or right.
NOTE: If Full Self-Driving (Supervised) is active, pressing the steering wheel's right scroll button to the left or right changes
the Full Self-Driving (Supervised) profile (see Full Self-Driving (Supervised) on page 603).
To adjust the following distance you want to maintain between CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y and a vehicle
traveling ahead of you, touch Controls > Autopilot > Cruise Follow Distance.
To adjust the following distance you want to maintain between CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y 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.

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

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Each setting corresponds to a time-based distance that represents how long it takes for CybertruckModel SModel XModel
3Model Y, 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.
As you adjust the following distance, the touchscreen displays the current setting.

Stopping and Slowdowns
When moving significantly faster than vehicles in adjacent lanes, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y automatically
reduces the driving speed. This is especially helpful in heavy traffic situations or when vehicles are constantly merging into
different lanes. When CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y detects other vehicles driving significantly slower, the
instrument clustertouchscreen highlights the adjacent lanes with arrows and detected vehicles in gray, and
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y reduces the driving speed as appropriate. To temporarily override this feature,
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When following a vehicle, Autopilot remains active at low speeds, even when CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y
comes to a full stop. For example, Autopilot remains active even if CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y 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 CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y 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 instrument clustertouchscreen displays the HOLD icon and a message that
indicates that you need to resume cruise control.

CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y goes into HOLD state while Autopilot is active in the following circumstances:
• CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y has been at a standstill for 5 minutes.
• CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y detects a pedestrian (the HOLD state may clear when the pedestrian is no
longer detected).
• CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y suddenly loses visibility of the vehicle in front of you.
• An obstacle is detected in front of CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y.

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 CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y. 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 right-most 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, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y 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 564). In this case, Autosteer remains active.

Overtake Acceleration
Engage the turn signal momentarily to accelerate CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y towards the vehicle ahead of it.
By momentarily holding the turn signal stalk up or down stalk up or down, 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.
• CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y 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, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y will change
lanes automatically (see Auto Lane Change on page 559).
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y stops accelerating when you reach your set cruising speed, if changing lanes
takes too long, or if CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y gets too close the vehicle ahead.
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y also stops accelerating if you disengage the turn signal.

Stop Light and Stop Sign Warning
While Autopilot is in use, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y displays a warning on the instrument
clustertouchscreen 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 CybertruckModel SModel XModel
3Model Y 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 CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y at traffic lights and stop signs (see
Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control on page 597).

Emergency Vehicles
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y 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 instrument clustertouchscreen 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
wheelsteering yoke (or 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. CybertruckModel SModel XModel
3Model Y 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 CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y. 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 instrument clustertouchscreen and the following message displays:
Steering yoke alert:

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Apply slight turning force to steering yoke

Steering wheel alert:
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 instrument
clustertouchscreen 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 wheelsteering yoke (or 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
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y 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 CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y, Autosteer sounds a warning
chime and displays the following message on the touchscreeninstrument panel.
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
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y to a stop when using Traffic-Aware cruise control or Autosteer. This feature uses
the vehicle's forward-facing 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 CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model
Y approaches an intersection, the instrument clustertouchscreen displays a notification indicating the intention to slow down.
You must confirm that you want to continue or CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y stops at the red line displayed on
the instrument clustertouchscreen'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 777Cleaning a Camera on page
777Cleaning a Camera on page 777Cleaning a Camera on page 778Cleaning a Camera on page 1138) and calibrated (see
Drive to Calibrate Cameras on page 108Drive to Calibrate Cameras on page 1138). 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 CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y. 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 704).
• 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 SelfDriving (Supervised), the instrument clustertouchscreen 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, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y slows down and displays a red line to indicate where
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y will stop. To continue through the intersection—even if the traffic light is green —
you must pull the Autopilot stalk toward you orpress down on the drive stalk orpress down on the drive stalk or 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 CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y continues through the intersection and resumes your set
cruising speed.
NOTE: If CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is approaching a green light and detects that a vehicle in front of you is
continuing through the intersection, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y 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 wheelsteering yoke (or steering wheel).
NOTE: If, after you pull the Autopilot stalk toward you or press down on the drive stalk or press down on the drive stalk or
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),
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y may determine that it is not appropriate to proceed. Therefore,
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y 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.

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WARNING: Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control DOES NOT turn CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y through an
intersection unless Full Self-Driving (Supervised) is engaged. When in a turning lane, CybertruckModel SModel XModel
3Model Y stops at the red stop line. To proceed, pull the Autopilot stalk toward you or press down on the drive stalk or
press down on the drive stalk or briefly press the accelerator pedal—CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y
continues straight through the intersection (even when in a turning lane), so you MUST manually steer
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y through the intersection (which cancels Autosteer).
Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control is designed to operate as described only when the following conditions are met:
• Autosteer, Full Self-Driving (Supervised), 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 instrument clustertouchscreen on CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is displaying an upcoming traffic light
in "bold" format. CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y does not acknowledge traffic lights that the instrument
clustertouchscreen 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 instrument clustertouchscreen displays it as faded and
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y does not slow down and stop for it.
WARNING: If the instrument clustertouchscreen is not displaying a red stop line at an upcoming intersection,
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y 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 CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y to slow down unexpectedly. Be prepared to take immediate action
at all times.
WARNING: You must pull the Autopilot stalk toward you or press down on the drive stalk or press down on the drive stalk
or 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, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y stops at the red stop line
displayed on the instrument clustertouchscreen, 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
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y 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, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y 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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When driving with Autosteer or Traffic-Aware Cruise Control engaged, and Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control enabled,
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y 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),
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y slows down.
If you are following a car in front of you that continues through the intersection, the
instrument clustertouchscreen displays a green stop line and provided your hands are
detected on the steering wheelsteering yoke (or steering wheel),
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y also continues. If a car is not in front of you,
the instrument clustertouchscreen displays a red stop line and you must confirm that you
want to continue through the intersection by pulling the Autopilot stalk toward you or
press down on the drive stalk or press down on the drive stalk or briefly pressing the
accelerator pedal. If you don’t confirm, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y
stops at the red stop line.
NOTE: CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y resumes the set cruising speed when
it continues through the intersection, taking into consideration the speed of a vehicle in
front of you.

CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y slows down and comes to a complete stop at
the red stop line displayed on the instrument clustertouchscreen. When you want to
continue through the intersection (for example, the light turns green again, or once
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y has come to a complete stop), you must pull
the Autopilot stalk toward you or press down on the drive stalk or press down on the drive
stalk or briefly press the accelerator pedal.

CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y slows down and comes to a complete stop at
the red stop line displayed on the instrument clustertouchscreen. When you want to
proceed through the intersection (for example, the light turns green again), you must pull
the Autopilot stalk toward you or press down on the drive stalk or press down on the drive
stalk or 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), CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y
may stop instead of continuing, especially if CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y
determines that it can safely stop before entering the intersection.
NOTE: CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y 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
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Type of Traffic Light

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CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y slows down. To proceed, you must pull the
Autopilot stalk toward you or press down on the drive stalk or press down on the drive
stalk or briefly press the accelerator pedal. If you don’t,
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y stops at the red stop line displayed on the
instrument clustertouchscreen.
NOTE: To prevent CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y from stopping, and to
minimize how much it slows down as it approaches, you can confirm that you want to
proceed by pulling the Autopilot stalk toward you or press down on the drive stalk or
press down on the drive stalk or briefly pressing the accelerator pedal at any time after
the instrument clustertouchscreen displays the red stop line.
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y 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.

CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y slows down and comes to a complete stop at
the red stop line displayed on the instrument clustertouchscreen. When you want to
proceed through the intersection (for example, traffic laws and conditions indicate it is
safe and legal to proceed), you must pull the Autopilot stalk toward you or press down on
the drive stalk or press down on the drive stalk or briefly press the accelerator pedal.

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When driving with Autosteer or Traffic-Aware Cruise Control engaged, and Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control enabled,
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is designed to respond as follows when approaching intersections controlled by
stop signs, stop lines, or road markings:
Type of Intersection

Vehicle Intended Response
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y assumes the right of way and continues straight
without slowing down or stopping.

No Traffic Control

Arm of T-junction
If CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y detects a T-junction based on the map data,
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y slows down and comes to a complete stop at the
red stop line displayed on the instrument clustertouchscreen. When you want to proceed, you
must take over steering and acceleration.
WARNING: CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y 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
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y slows down and comes to a complete stop at the
red stop line displayed on the instrument clustertouchscreen. When you want to proceed
through the intersection, you must pull the Autopilot stalk toward you or press down on the
drive stalk or press down on the drive stalk or briefly press the accelerator pedal.
NOTE: If you confirm that you want to proceed through an intersection controlled by a stop
sign by pulling the Autopilot stalk toward you or press down on the drive stalk or press down
on the drive stalk or briefly pressing the accelerator pedal before
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y has stopped, your confirmation is ignored.
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is not designed to proceed through a stop sign
without stopping.
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NOTE: Even when using Autosteer, and even if you have engaged a turn signal, you must turn
the steering wheelsteering yoke (or steering wheel) yourself (which cancels Autosteer) to
complete a turn at an intersection.

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Vehicle Intended Response

Stop Sign and Road Marking

Road Marking
WARNING: CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y also slows down and stops at a roundabout. You must take over
steering (which cancels Autosteer) and pull the Autopilot stalk toward you or press down on the drive stalk or press
down on the drive stalk or briefly press the accelerator pedal to confirm that you want to continue through the
roundabout.
WARNING: At crosswalks, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y 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 or sensor operation.
• Bright light (such as direct sunlight) is interfering with the view of the camera(s).
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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.).
• CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is being driven very close to a vehicle in front of it, which is blocking the view
of a camera.