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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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.
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)
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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
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.

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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.
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 on-ramps 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.

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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.
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
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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.
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.
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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 direction of traffic, does
not navigate around empty parking spaces, and may not anticipate crossing traffic.
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.
Summon
This section contains limitations, cautions, and warnings that apply to both (see #unique_222 on page ) and (see
#unique_223 on page ).
NOTE: Summon is disabled if Cybertruck is in Valet mode (see Valet Mode on page 46).
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 20% grade). When Summon is
moving Cybertruck on a grade higher than 10%, vehicle speed is reduced to 3 mph (5 km/h). Summon may not
operate at grades above 10% if conditions are poor.
• A raised edge is detected. Summon does not move Cybertruck over steep edges.
• Weather conditions (heavy rain, snow, fog, or extremely hot or cold temperatures) are interfering with camera
operation.
• Cybertruck is in Trailer Mode or an accessory is attached.
• GPS data is unavailable due or there is poor cellular coverage.
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 is
actively moving Cybertruck and stay prepared to take immediate action. Failure to do so can result in serious property
damage, injury or death.
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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.
NOTE: For vehicles manufactured as of approximately January 2023, Lane Assist does not show visualizations (colored lines
on the touchscreen corresponding to detected objects) when Cybertruck is in motion, or the visualizations may not look
exactly as described.
NOTE: Enabling Tesla Vision Park Assist disables Lane Assist visualizations. For more information, see Park Assist on page 41.
WARNING: 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.
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 74). 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.
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning alerts you of undesired lane departures by slightly vibrating the steering wheel if a front wheel passes
over a lane marking when the associated turn signal is off. To turn this warning on or off, touch Controls > Autopilot > Lane
Departure Warning. Lane Departure Warning is active only when driving between approximately 40 and 90 mph (64 and 145
km/h).
Lane Departure Avoidance
NOTE: Depending on date of manufacture, software version, and vehicle configuration, your vehicle may not be equipped with
Lane Departure Avoidance, or the feature may not operate exactly as described.
Lane Departure Avoidance is designed to warn you if Cybertruck is drifting out of, or nears the edge of, your driving lane.
Lane Departure Avoidance operates when driving between 40 and 90 mph (64 and 145 km/h) on roads with clearly visible lane
markings. You can choose if and how you want Lane Departure Warning to operate by touching Controls > Autopilot > Lane
Departure Avoidance and selecting between these options:
• Off: You are not warned of lane departures or potential collisions with a vehicle in an adjacent lane.
• Warning: If a front wheel passes over a lane marking, the touchscreen displays a warning. (For vehicles equipped with Full
Self-Driving (Supervised): if a front wheel passes over a lane marking, the steering wheel vibrates.)
• Assist: Corrective steering is applied to keep Cybertruck in a safe position if Cybertruck drifts into an adjacent lane or near
the edge of the road.
When Lane Departure Avoidance is enabled and Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is active, if Cybertruck drifts out of the driving
lane when the associated turn signal is off, Lane Assist also checks to see whether your hands are on the steering wheel. If
hands are not detected, the displays a series of alerts, similar to those that are used when driving with Autosteer. If hands are
repeatedly not detected Cybertruck gradually slows down to 15 mph (25 km/h) below the detected speed limit, or below the
set cruising speed, and the hazard lights start flashing.
NOTE: Lane Departure Avoidance does not warn you of lane departures, or provide steering interventions, if the associated
turn signal is on, which indicates an intentional lane change.
WARNING: Lane Departure Avoidance is intended to help keep you safe, but it does not work in every situation and does
not replace the need to remain attentive and in control.
WARNING: Keep your hands on the steering wheel and drive attentively at all times.
WARNING: Steering interventions are minimal and are not designed to move Cybertruck out of its driving lane. Do not
rely on steering interventions to avoid side collisions.
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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).
To turn this feature on or off, touch Controls > Autopilot > Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance.
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 perform shoulder
checks when changing lanes.
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
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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).
• The road is narrow or winding.
• 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
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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 possible.

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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 76).
• Automatic Emergency Braking - automatically applies braking to reduce the impact of a collision (see Automatic Emergency
Braking on page 77).
• Obstacle-Aware Acceleration - reduces acceleration if Cybertruck detects an object in its immediate driving path (see
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration on page 78).
CAUTION: 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.
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 ).
By default, Forward Collision Warning is turned on. To turn off or adjust sensitivity, touch Controls > Autopilot > Forward
Collision Warning. Instead of the default warning level of Medium, you can turn the warning Off, or you can choose to be
warned Late or Early.
NOTE: Your chosen setting is retained until you manually change it.
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 7 mph (10 km/h) and 90 mph (150 km/h).
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Forward Collision Warning operates only when driving between approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) and 124 mph (200 km/h).
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 brake.
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 6 mph (10 km/h) and 90 mph (150 km/h).
Automatic Emergency Braking operates only when driving between approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) and 90 mph (150 km/h).
Automatic Emergency Braking operates only when driving between approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) and 124 mph (200 km/h).
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
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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.
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.