• Lane Change Notification: You can specify if or how you want to be notified of lane changes (Off, Chime, Vibrate, or Both).
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 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
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.
When the touchscreen 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
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 95). 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.

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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 Cybertruck onto the off-ramp or interchange.
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 65.

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 76).
• 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 TrafficAware 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 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 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.
• 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 340).
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 38).
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While Using Autopilot
When Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is active and Autopilot is maintaining a set speed, the speed is highlighted with blue text
on the touchscreen.
When Autosteer is active, the steering wheel icon is blue and the lane markings are highlighted in blue on the visualization. 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 337), up to the set speed.
You can manually accelerate at any time by pressing the accelerator pedal, but when you release the pedal Cybertruck
resumes cruising at the set speed.
Cybertruck also adjusts the cruising speed when entering and exiting curves.
When Cybertruck is actively slowing down to maintain the selected distance from the vehicle ahead, brake lights turn on. You
may notice slight movement of the brake pedal. However, when Cybertruck is accelerating, the accelerator pedal does not
move.

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

Adjusting the Following Distance
To adjust the following distance you want to maintain between Cybertruck and a vehicle traveling ahead of you, 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.
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
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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 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, 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 335). 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 333).
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 53).

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:
Steering yoke alert:
Steering wheel alert:
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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.
Autopilot unavailable for current drive. Autopilot Strikeout - Attention warnings ignored.
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.

Autopilot Suspension
Use of Autopilot features will be suspended if improper usage is detected.
Use of Autosteer and Full Self-Driving (Supervised) is suspended for a week when you or another driver of your vehicle
receives Autopilot "strikeouts." A strikeout is when the Autopilot system disengages for the remainder of a trip after the driver
receives several audio and visual warnings for inattentiveness.
You can see how many strikeouts are remaining before Autopilot access is suspended by touching Controls > Autopilot.
A strikeout is forgiven after 7 days, as long as you don't receive another strikeout in that time.
NOTE: If your access to Autosteer and Full Self-Driving (Supervised) is suspended, you can still use Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control and all active safety features are still enabled.
There may be occasions where driver intervention is required and you must take over immediately to maintain safe driving.
Driver-initiated disengagements do not count as improper usage and are expected from the driver.

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 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 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 203) and calibrated (see Drive to
Calibrate Cameras on page 204). 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 WiFi network to receive updated maps (see Map Updates on page 101).
• 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 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 SelfDriving (Supervised) 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).
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).
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• 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
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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), you must briefly press the
accelerator pedal.

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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.
• Bright light (such as direct sunlight) is interfering with the view of the camera(s).
• A camera is obstructed, covered, damaged, or not properly calibrated.

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• 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.
• Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on page 331
• Autosteer on page 332
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 203). 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 488.

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.
• 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.

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WARNING: Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is particularly unlikely to operate as intended in the following types of
situations:
• The road has sharp curves or significant changes in elevation.
• Road signs and signals are unclear, ambiguous, or poorly maintained.
• Visibility is poor (due to heavy rain, snow, hail, etc. or poorly lit roadways at night)
• You are driving in a tunnel or next to a highway divider that interferes with the view of the camera(s)
• Bright light (such as from oncoming headlights or direct sunlight) interferes with the view of the camera(s).
WARNING: The list above does not represent an exhaustive list of situations that may interfere with proper operation of
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control. Traffic-Aware Cruise Control can cancel unexpectedly at any time for unforeseen
reasons. Always watch the road in front of you and stay prepared to take appropriate action. It is the driver's
responsibility to be in control of Cybertruck at all times.
WARNING: Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is designed for your driving comfort and convenience and is not a collision
warning or avoidance system. Never depend on Traffic-Aware Cruise Control to adequately slow down Cybertruck.
Always watch the road in front of you and be prepared to take corrective action at all times. Failure to do so can result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING: Although Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is capable of detecting pedestrians and cyclists, never depend on
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control to adequately slow Cybertruck down for them. Failure to do so can result in serious injury
or death.

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