Traffic-Aware Cruise Control Note: Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is a BETA Operating Traffic-Aware Cruise feature. Control If you have purchased the optional Enhanced Autopilot or Full Self-Driving Capability The touchscreen displays a package, the forward looking cameras and the gray speedometer icon to radar sensor are designed to determine when indicate that Traffic-Aware there is a vehicle in front of you in the same Cruise Control is available lane. If the area in front of Model 3 is clear, but is not currently active. Traffic-Aware Cruise Control maintains a set The number shown in gray is driving speed. When a vehicle is detected, determined by Speed Assist Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is designed to (see Controlling Speed Assist slow down Model 3 as needed to maintain a on page 78). Unless a selected time-based distance from the vehicle vehicle is detected ahead of in front, up to the set speed. Traffic-Aware you, you must be driving at Cruise Control does not eliminate the need to least 18 mph (30 km/h) to watch the road in front of you and to manually use Traffic-Aware Cruise apply the brakes when needed. Control. If a vehicle is Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is primarily detected ahead of you, you intended for driving on dry, straight roads, can use Traffic-Aware Cruise such as highways and freeways. It should not Control at any speed, even be used on city streets. when stationary. The minimum set speed is 18 mph Warning: Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is (30 km/h). designed for your driving comfort and convenience and is not a collision warning When driving at your desired speed, set the or avoidance system. It is your cruising speed by moving the gear lever fully responsibility to stay alert, drive safely, down once then releasing. and be in control of the vehicle at all times. Never depend on Traffic-Aware Cruise Control to adequately slow down Model 3. 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 Model 3 down for them. 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. The gray speedometer icon Warning: Do not use Traffic-Aware Cruise on the touchscreen gets Control on city streets or on roads where larger, turns blue, and traffic conditions are constantly changing. displays the set speed to Warning: Do not use Traffic-Aware Cruise indicate that Traffic-Aware Control on winding roads with sharp Cruise Control is active. The curves, on icy or slippery road surfaces, minimum set speed is 18 mph or when weather conditions (such as (30 km/h). heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.) make it inappropriate to drive at a consistent speed. Traffic-Aware Cruise Control does not adapt driving speed based on road and driving conditions. 58 Model 3 Owner's Manual
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