book.book Page 16 Friday, July 19, 2013 12:53 PM Park Assist Park Assist Park Assist objects that are moving, protruding, located How Park Assist Works If Model S is equipped with the Park Assist too far above or below the sensors, or too close option, both the front and rear bumpers include or too far from the sensors. Park Assist is for four sensors. When moving slowly in Drive or guidance purposes only and is not intended to Reverse, the sensors alert you if an object is replace your own direct visual checks for detected close to the front or rear bumper, obstructions or objects. It is not a substitute for respectively. careful driving. Visual and Audio Feedback Whenever Model S is moving slowly in Reverse or Drive at a speed of less than 4.8 km/h, the left side of the instrument panel provides feedback to alert you if an object is detected near the corresponding back or front bumper. When reversing, visual feedback also displays on the touchscreen, immediately below the camera view (see page 4.24). If chimes are turned on (see page 4.17), an audible beep sounds as you approach an object. You can temporarily mute the chime by pressing the scroll wheel on the left side of the steering wheel. Model S detects an object within about 120 cm in Drive, and about 160 cm of the When driving less than 4.8 km/h, the sensors rear bumper in Reverse. are activated. The chime starts to beep (if enabled). As Model S moves closer to the object, the yellow zone and the approximate distance from the object displays. WARNING: Never depend on Park Assist When Model S detects to inform you if an area you are the object within about approaching is free of objects and/or people. 40cm of the front Several external factors can reduce the bumper in Drive, and performance of Park Assist, causing either no about 30 cm of the rear readings or false readings (see page 4.17). bumper in Reverse, the Therefore, depending on Park Assist to red zone and a stop determine if Model S is approaching an advisory displays. The obstruction can result in damage to the vehicle chime’s beep changes to and/or objects, and can cause serious injury to a higher pitch. people. Always inspect the area with your own eyes. When reversing, perform shoulder checks If a sensor is unable to provide feedback, the and use all mirrors. Park assist does not detect instrument panel displays an alert message. children, pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, or 4.16 MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL