2023 TESLA MODEL 3 cruise control

NOTE: If Autosteer cancels because you started steering
manually, Traffic-Aware Cruise Control remains active.
Disengage
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control as you normally
would, by pressing the brake pedal
moving the drive
stalk upward.
NOTE: If you move the drive stalk upward and hold it up
for more than one second,
Model 3 shifts into Neutral
after canceling Autosteer.
To disable Autosteer so it is no longer available, touch
Controls > Autopilot > Autosteer (Beta).
Auto Lane Change
NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle
configuration, options purchased, and software version,
your vehicle may not be equipped with Auto Lane
Change, or the feature may not operate exactly as
described.
When Autosteer is active, engage a turn signal to move
Model 3 into an adjacent lane (moving the steering
wheel would cancel Autosteer).
WARNING: It is the driver

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

Traffic Lights
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 a traffic light:
Type of Traffic LightVehicle Intended Response
At a solid green traffic light, or at a traffic light that is currently off (not
illuminated),
Model 3 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, Model 3 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
pressing down on the drive stalk or briefly

pressing the accelerator pedal. If you don

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
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How Speed Assist Works
Model 3 displays a speed limit on the touchscreen and
you can choose if and how you are warned when you exceed the speed limit. Also, instead of using the detected speed limit, you can base warnings on an arbitrary speed limit that you enter manually.
NOTE: When using Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, you can
touch this speed limit sign to change your set cruising
speed to the detected speed limit (including any
offsets

that you have set).
In situations where Model 3 is unable to determine a
speed limit, or if Speed Assist is uncertain that an acquired speed limit is accurate, the
touchscreen may
not display a speed limit sign and warnings do not take
effect.
NOTE: Speed limit warnings go away after ten seconds,
or when
Model 3 slows down below the specified limit.
WARNING: Do not rely on Speed Assist to
determine the appropriate speed limit or driving
speed. Always drive at a safe speed based on
traffic and road conditions.
Controlling Speed Assist
To adjust the Speed Limit Warning setting, touch
Controls > Autopilot > Speed Limit Warning, then
choose one of these options:

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Autosteer speed limit exceeded
Take control of steering wheel
What this alert means:
Autosteer is unavailable because your vehicle has exceeded the maximum speed limit for this driver assistance
feature.
What to do:
Take immediate control of the steering wheel and maintain control until you reach your destination.
In most cases, Autosteer will not be available for the rest of your current drive. To reset it, bring the vehicle to a
complete stop and shift into Park. When you shift into Drive to travel to your next destination, Autosteer should be
available again.
NOTE: If this alert becomes active while you are driving in Germany, Autosteer should be available again once your
vehicle is traveling below the Autosteer speed limit.
If Autosteer is not available during your next drive, and remains unavailable throughout subsequent drives, schedule
service at your convenience. Your vehicle is OK to drive in the meantime.
For more information, see Autosteer on page 85.
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Cruise control unavailable
Reduced front radar visibility
What this alert means:
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer are unavailable because the radar located in the front bumper area of
your vehicle has no or low visibility.
This could be a temporary obstruction caused by factors like snow, ice, dirt, or mud.
What to do:
Continue to your destination. Your vehicle is OK to drive. Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer will remain
unavailable as long as the radar lacks adequate visibility.
If the alert persists throughout your drive, examine the front bumper before your next planned drive and attempt to
clear any obstruction. See the About Autopilot on page 77 sections “How It Works” and “Cleaning Cameras and
Sensors” for more information on clearing dirt or debris from that area of the vehicle.
If this alert persists throughout subsequent drives but no obstruction is visible on the front bumper where the radar
is located, schedule service at your earliest convenience. Your vehicle is OK to drive in the meantime.
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Cruise control unavailable
Reduced front camera visibility
What this alert means:
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer are unavailable because one or more of the front cameras in your vehicle
is blocked or blinded by external conditions.
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer will remain unavailable while a front camera lacks adequate visibility.
Cameras can be blocked or blinded by:
Troubleshooting Alerts
228MODEL 3 Owner

Take control and drive your vehicle manually.
When any condition preventing Cruise Control activation is no longer present, Cruise Control should be available. If
this alert persists throughout subsequent drives, schedule service at your earliest convenience. Your vehicle is OK to
drive in the meantime.
For more information, see Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on page 80.
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Autopark canceled
Take control
What this alert means:
Autopark has been canceled.
Autopark might have been canceled because:

A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System): 60
absolute speed limit: 114
acceleration, chill: 68
acceleration, sport: 68
acceleration, standard: 68
accessories: 23
plugging into power socket: 23
adjacent lane speed: 85
aero covers: 178
air conditioning: 116
air filter: 120
air vents: 119
airbag safety information: 44
airbags, location: 38
alarm: 127, 131
all-season tires: 181
Always Show Estimated Round Trip Energy: 146
ambient lights: 53
anti-lock braking (ABS): 60
apps: 5
Arcade: 151
audio: 47, 148, 151
playing files: 148, 151
settings: 148
steering wheel scroll button: 47
volume control: 148
auto fold: 49
auto high beam: 54
Auto Lane Change: 87
auto tilt: 49
AUTO wipers: 59
automatic emergency braking: 112
automatic navigation: 142
navigating: 142
Autopark: 100
autopilot: 108
side collision warning: 108
Autopilot: 77, 80, 85, 87, 100, 102, 111, 114
Auto Lane Change: 87
automatic emergency braking: 111
Autopark: 100
Autosteer: 85
collision avoidance assist: 111
forward collision warning: 111
overtake acceleration: 80
overview: 77
speed assist: 114
speed limit warning: 114
staying within speed limits: 114
Summon: 102
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control: 80
Autopilot components: 77
Autosteer: 85
average range: 165
B
backup camera: 72
Battery (high voltage): 156, 211
care of: 156
specifications: 211
temperature limits: 156
battery (key), replacing: 12
battery (low voltage): 156, 211
complete discharge: 156
specifications: 211
Blind Spot Camera: 108
Blind Spot Collision Warning: 108
Blind Spot Collision Warning Chime: 108
Bluetooth: 122, 149
devices, playing audio files from: 149
general information: 122
phone, pairing and using: 122
body repairs: 192
body touch up: 185
Boombox: 151, 152
brakes: 60, 112, 210
automatic in emergencies: 112
overview of: 60
specifications: 210
Bumper Clearance (Summon): 102
C
cabin air filter: 120
cabin camera: 115
cabin temperature control: 116
Calendar: 122, 124
calibrating windows: 16
California Proposition 65: 283
camera, rear-facing: 72
cameras (autopilot): 77
Camp: 118
car cover: 185
car wash mode: 183
car washes: 184
Caraoke): 149
card: 10
cargo area: 18
cargo volume: 210
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