2021 TESLA MODEL 3 cruise control

NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle
configuration, options purchased, and software version,
your vehicle may not be equipped with Traffic Light and
Stop Sign Control, or the feature may not operate
exactly as described.
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
Model 3 to a stop when using Traffic-Aware
cruise control or Autosteer. This feature uses the
vehicle

Stop Signs and Road Markings
When driving with Autosteer or Traffic-aware Cruise Control engaged, and Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control
enabled,
Model 3 is designed to respond as follows when approaching intersections controlled by stop signs, stop
lines, or road markings:
Type of IntersectionVehicle Intended Response
No Traffic Control
Arm of T-junction
Model 3 assumes the right of way and continues straight without slowing down or
stopping.
End of T-junction
If Model 3 detects a T-junction based on the map data, Model 3 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: Model 3 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).
Stop Sign
Model 3 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
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
pressing down on the drive stalk or briefly pressing the accelerator
pedal before
Model 3 has stopped, your confirmation is ignored. Model 3 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.
Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control
98MODEL 3 Owner

This is often a temporary issue that will clear up when condensation evaporates or a particular environmental
condition is no longer present.
If the alert does not clear by the end of your drive, inspect and clean the front camera area at the top center of the
windshield before your next planned drive. Check the camera surface for condensation, dirt, or other debris and
attempt to clear any obstruction. See the
About Autopilot on page 78 sections “How It Works” and “Cleaning
Cameras and Sensors” for more on front camera location and tips for careful cleaning.
Although condensation on the inside of the front camera enclosure cannot be wiped clean, you can usually clear it
quicker by following these steps:
1.
Pre-condition the cabin with the temperature set to High and A/C turned ON.
2.
Turn on the front windshield defroster.
Once all front cameras regain adequate visibility, the alert will clear and both Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and
Autosteer should again be available.
If this alert persists throughout subsequent drives but no front camera obstruction is visible, schedule service at your earliest convenience. Your vehicle is OK to drive in the meantime.
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Cruise control unavailable
Continue driving to allow cameras to calibrate
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer are unavailable because the cameras on your vehicle are not fully
calibrated. Continue to your destination. Your vehicle is OK to drive.
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer will remain unavailable until camera calibration is complete.
Your vehicle must maneuver with great precision when features like Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer are
active. Before these features can be used for the
first time, the cameras must complete an initial self-calibration.
Occasionally, one or more cameras can become uncalibrated.
For your convenience, a calibration progress indicator is displayed on the touchscreen. Calibration typically completes after your vehicle has driven 20-25 miles (32-40 km), but the distance varies depending on road and
environmental conditions. For example, driving on a straight road with highly visible lane markings helps the cameras calibrate quicker.
See Drive to Calibrate Cameras on page 79 for more information.
When calibration is complete, Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer should be available.
If the alert persists and camera calibration has not completed after your vehicle has driven 100 miles (160 km) or
more, or
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer remain unavailable despite successful camera calibration,
schedule service at your earliest convenience. Your vehicle is OK to drive in the meantime.
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Camera blocked or blinded
Clean camera or wait for it to regain visibility
One or more of the vehicle cameras is blocked or blinded due to external conditions. When the cameras cannot
provide accurate visual information, some or all Autopilot features may be temporarily unavailable.
Cameras can be blocked or blinded due to many factors, including:

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Cruise control unavailable
Cruise Control, including Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, is currently unavailable. Take control and drive your vehicle
manually.
Continue to your destination. Your vehicle is OK to drive.
Cruise Control might become unavailable due to many factors, including:

A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System): 58
absolute speed limit: 115
access panel, removing: 171
accessories: 21
plugging into power socket: 21
adjacent lane speed: 109
aero covers: 163
air circulation: 123
air conditioning: 123
air distribution: 123
air filter: 126
air vents: 125
airbags: 36
alarm: 140
all-season tires: 165
Always Show Estimated Round Trip Energy: 131
ambient lights: 51
anti-lock braking (ABS): 58
application launcher: 4
Arcade: 197
audio: 45, 133, 135
equalizer: 135
immersive sound: 135
playing files: 133
steering wheel scroll button: 45
volume control: 133
auto fold: 47
auto high beam: 52
Auto Lane Change: 88
auto tilt: 47
AUTO wipers: 57
automatic emergency braking: 113
automatic navigation: 128
Autopark: 101
autopilot: 109
blind spot collision warning: 109
side collision warning: 109
Autopilot: 78, 81, 86, 88, 101, 103, 112, 115
Auto Lane Change: 88
automatic emergency braking: 112
Autopark: 101
Autosteer: 86
collision avoidance assist: 112
forward collision warning: 112
overtake acceleration: 81
overview: 78
speed assist: 115
speed limit warning: 115
staying within speed limits: 115
Summon: 103
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control: 81
Autopilot components: 78
Autosteer: 86
average range: 68
B
backup camera: 69
battery (12V): 153, 186
complete discharge: 153
specifications: 186
Battery (high voltage): 153, 171, 186
care of: 153
coolant: 171
specifications: 186
temperature limits: 153
battery (key), replacing: 8
blind spot collision warning: 109
Bluetooth: 134, 136
devices, playing audio files from: 134
general information: 136
phone, pairing and using: 136
body repairs: 176
body touch up: 169
Boombox: 199
brakes: 58, 113, 171, 184
automatic in emergencies: 113
fluid level: 171
overview of: 58
specifications: 184
Bumper Clearance (Summon): 103
C
cabin air filter: 126
cabin camera: 21
cabin temperature control: 123
Calendar app: 138
calibrating windows: 13
California Proposition 65: 201
camera (rear view): 69
cameras (autopilot): 78
Camp Mode: 125
car cover: 169
car wash mode: 167
car washes: 167
card: 7
cargo area: 14
cargo volume: 184
carpets, cleaning: 168
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CCS (Combo): 152
CE certifications: 203
CHAdeMO: 152
chains: 166
change of ownership: 122
charge port: 154
charge port light: 155
charge port manual release: 156
charge port release cable: 156
charging: 151, 152, 154, 156
charge settings: 156
charging status: 156
components and equipment: 151
instructions: 154
public charging stations: 152
scheduling: 156
charging locations, finding: 130
child protection: 13
disabling rear window switches: 13
child seats: 30
installing and using: 30
child-protection locks: 12
cleaning: 167
climate controls: 123
coat hangers: 21
cold weather best practices: 74
collision avoidance assist: 112
connecting to Wi-Fi: 147
console: 19, 21
12V power socket: 21
opening: 19
rear: 19
USB ports: 19
consumption chart: 68
contact information: 194, 203
roadside assistance: 194
Tesla: 203
copyrights: 199
cruise control: 81
D
dashboard overview: 4
Dashcam: 70
data recording: 200
data sharing: 200
declarations of conformity: 203
delivery mileage: 201
devices: 134
Bluetooth, playing audio files: 134
playing audio files from: 134
dimensions: 182
Dog Mode: 125
dome (map) lights: 51
door handles: 11
door labels: 180
doors: 11, 12
Child Lock: 12
exterior door handles: 11
interior locking and unlocking: 12
locking: 11
opening from exterior: 11
opening from interior: 11
Unlock on Park: 12
unlocking: 11
doors function: 12
Walk-Away Door Lock: 12
drive away locking: 12
Drive gear: 50
driver: 43
profiles: 43
driving: 23, 48, 67
seating position: 23
starting: 48
tips to maximize range: 67
E
Easter Eggs: 197
easy entry, driver profile: 43
EDR (event data recorder): 200
electric parking brake: 60
emergency braking: 112
emergency flashers: 53
Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance: 109
emission label: 179
energy: 54, 59
gained from regenerative braking: 59
range information: 54
Energy app: 68
energy use predictions (navigating): 131
Entertainment: 197
Erase & Reset: 122
event data recording: 200
exterior: 2, 51, 167, 169, 182
car cover: 169
cleaning: 167
dimensions: 182
lights: 51
overview: 2
polishing, touch up, & repair: 169
Index

tires: 189
Teslacam: 70
tie-down straps: 195
tilt/intrusion detection: 140
Tire and Loading Information label: 180
tire noise: 166
Tire Pressure Monitoring System: 164
overview of: 164
tire pressures, checking: 161
tires: 161, 162, 165, 166, 186, 187, 189
all-season: 165
balancing: 162
chains: 166
inspecting and maintaining: 161
pressures, how to check: 161
quality grading: 189
replacing: 162
replacing a tire sensor: 165
rotation: 162
specification: 186
summer: 165
temperature grades: 189
tire markings: 187
traction grade: 189
treadwear grade: 189
wheel configuration: 161
winter: 165
toll system transponders, attaching: 174
torque specifications: 184
touch up body: 169
touchscreen: 4, 45, 148, 168
cleaning: 168
overview: 4
restarting: 45
software updates: 148
towing a trailer: 181
towing instructions: 194
Toybox: 197
TPMS: 164
overview of: 164
Track Mode: 65
Tracking Disabled: 128
traction control: 61
trademarks: 199
Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control: 94
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control: 81
trailer hitches: 181
transmission specifications: 184
transponders, attaching: 174
Transport Canada, contacting: 203
Transport Mode: 194
transporting: 194
trip chart: 68
Trip Planner: 131
trunk, adjust opening height: 14
trunk, front: 16
trunk, rear: 14
turn signals: 53
U
ultrasonic sensors: 78
uniform tire quality grading: 189
Unlock On Park: 12
unlocking: 11
USB devices: 19, 134
connecting: 19
playing audio files from: 134
USB flash drive: 140
USB ports: 19
V
Valet mode: 43
vehicle certification label: 180
Vehicle Hold: 64
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 179
vehicle loading: 180
ventilation: 125
videos and recording: 70, 142
videos and recording (Track Mode): 65
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 179
volume control: 4
volume control (media): 133
W
Walk-Away Door Lock: 12
Wall Connector: 152
warning flashers: 53
washer fluid, topping up: 171
washer jets, cleaning: 170
washers, using: 57
weight specifications: 184
wheel chocks: 195
wheels: 162, 163, 186
aero covers, removing and installing: 163
alignment: 162
lug nut covers, removing and installing: 163
replacing: 162
specifications: 186
torque: 186
Wi-Fi, connecting to: 147
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