Traffic-Aware Cruise Control Traffic-Aware Cruise Control Note: Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is a BETA driving speed based on road and driving feature. conditions. Note: If your vehicle is not equipped with an optional Autopilot package, refer to the To Use Traffic-Aware Cruise Control owner's manual on your vehicle's touchscreen To use Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, you must for instructions on how to use Cruise Control. be driving at least 18 mph (30 km/h), unless a Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (if equipped) vehicle is detected ahead of you. If a vehicle is uses the forward looking cameras and the detected ahead of you, you can use Traffic- radar sensor to determine when there is a Aware Cruise Control at any speed, even when vehicle in front of you in the same lane. If the stationary, provided Model X is at least 5 feet area in front of Model X is clear, Traffic-Aware (150 cm) behind the detected vehicle. Cruise Control maintains a set driving speed. When a vehicle is detected, Traffic-Aware When Traffic-Aware Cruise Cruise Control is designed to slow down Control is available but is not Model X as needed to maintain a selected actively cruising at a time-based distance from the vehicle in front, specified set speed, the up to the set speed. Traffic-Aware Cruise instrument panel displays a Control does not eliminate the need to watch gray speedometer icon on the road in front of you and to manually apply the left side of your current the brakes when needed. driving speed. The number Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is primarily shown in gray is the speed intended for driving on dry, straight roads, limit that is being such as highways and freeways. It should not determined by Speed Assist be used on city streets. (see Controlling Speed Assist on page 127). Warning: Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is designed for your driving comfort and Note: On roads where the map data convenience and is not a collision warning determines that a conditional speed limit or avoidance system. It is your exists (for example, a speed limit based on responsibility to stay alert, drive safely, time of day or weather conditions), a second and be in control of the vehicle at all speed limit displays below the first speed limit. times. Never depend on Traffic-Aware It is the driver's responsibility to determine Cruise Control to adequately slow down whether the conditional speed limit is Model X. Always watch the road in front currently in effect and adjust the driving of you and be prepared to take corrective speed accordingly. action at all times. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death. Warning: Although Traffic-Aware Cruise Set the Cruising Speed Control is capable of detecting You can set the cruising speed to either: pedestrians and cyclists, never depend on Traffic-Aware Cruise Control to • Your current driving speed. The minimum adequately slow Model X down for them. speed you can set is 18 mph (30 km/h) Always watch the road in front of you and and the maximum is 90 mph (150 km/h). be prepared to take corrective action at It is the driver's responsibility to cruise at all times. Failure to do so can result in a safe speed based on road conditions serious injury or death. and speed limits. Warning: Do not use Traffic-Aware Cruise • The speed limit, plus any offset you have Control on city streets or on roads where specified (see Speed Assist on page 127). traffic conditions are constantly changing. To set the cruising speed to your current Warning: Do not use Traffic-Aware Cruise driving speed, move the cruise control lever Control on winding roads with sharp up or down. curves, on icy or slippery road surfaces, or when weather conditions (such as heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.) make it inappropriate to drive at a consistent speed. Traffic- Aware Cruise Control does not adapt Autopilot 99