Park Assist Park Assist How Park Assist Works is free of objects and/or people. Several external factors can reduce the Model X has several sensors designed to performance of Park Assist, causing detect the presence of objects. When driving either no readings or false readings (see slowly in Drive or Reverse (for example, when Limitations and False Warnings on page parking), the sensors alert you if an object is 75). Therefore, depending on Park Assist detected in close proximity of your Model X. to determine if Model X is approaching an Objects are only detected in the direction of obstruction can result in damage to the the gear you selected; front objects in Drive, vehicle and/or objects, and can rear objects in Reverse. potentially cause serious injury. Always Warning: You may not be alerted if inspect the area with your own eyes. Model X rolls freely in the opposite When reversing, perform shoulder checks direction of the gear you selected (for and use all mirrors. Park assist does not example, you will not receive an alert if detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, Model X rolls backwards down a hill while animals, or objects that are moving, in Drive). protruding, located too far above or below the sensors, or too close or too far from the sensors. Park Assist is for guidance purposes only and is not intended to replace your own direct visual checks. It is not a substitute for careful driving. Visual and Audio Feedback When you shift to Reverse, the Park Assist view displays on the left side of the instrument panel, showing objects that are in close proximity to the front and rear of Model X. This view closes when you shift into Drive unless an object is detected close to the front of Model X, in which case the Park Assist view closes automatically when your driving speed exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h). When reversing, visual feedback also displays on the touchscreen, immediately below the camera view (see Rear View Camera on page 82). You can manually close the park assist view on the touchscreen by touching the X in the upper left corner. When driving with the Camera app displayed The sensors are activated when driving slower on the touchscreen, you can switch to the than 5 mph (8 km/h). Park Assist view when driving at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h). Touch the button located in the upper left corner of the Camera app window. This is useful if you need assistance with parallel parking. If chimes are turned on (see Controlling Audible Feedback on page 75), an audible beep sounds as you approach an object. You can temporarily mute the chime by pressing the scroll button on the left side of the Note: Rear sensors are disabled when a steering wheel or by touching the mute button bicycle is detected or Model X is in trailer on the bottom left corner of the Park Assist mode. view. Warning: Never depend on Park Assist to Note: If a sensor is unable to provide inform you if an area you are approaching feedback, the instrument panel displays an alert message. 74 Model X Owner's Manual