Owner's Guide

In most cases, Autosteer attempts to center
Model 3 in the driving lane. However, if the
sensors detect the presence of an obstacle
(such as a vehicle or guard rail), Autosteer
may steer Model 3 in a driving path that is
oset from the center of the lane.
Warning: Autosteer is not designed to,
and will not, steer Model 3 around objects
partially or completely in the driving lane.
Always watch the road in front of you and
stay prepared to take appropriate action.
It is the driver's responsibility to be in
control of Model 3 at all times.
Restricted Speed
Autosteer is intended for use only by a fully
attentive driver on freeways and highways
where access is limited by entry and exit
ramps. If you choose to use Autosteer on
residential roads, a road without a center
divider, or a road where access is not limited,
Autosteer may limit the maximum allowed
cruising speed. The maximum allowed cruising
speed on such roads is calculated based on
the detected speed limit including a Speed
Assist oset of up to +10 km/h. Any Speed
Assist oset above +10 km/h is rounded down
to +10 km/h. However, you can select a more
restrictive cruising speed by reducing the
speed limit oset (see Controlling Speed
Assist on page 89) or by changing the set
speed (see Changing the Set Speed on page
71).
In situations where the speed limit cannot be
detected when Autosteer is engaged,
Autosteer reduces your driving speed and
limits the set speed to 70 km/h. Although you
can manually accelerate to exceed the limited
speed, Model 3 may not brake for detected
obstacles. Autosteer will slow down to the
limited speed when you release the
accelerator pedal. When you leave the road, or
disengage Autosteer by using the steering
wheel, you can increase your set speed again,
if desired.
Hold Steering Wheel
Autosteer uses data from the camera(s),
sensors, and GPS to determine how best to
steer Model 3. When active, Autosteer requires
you to hold the steering wheel. If it does not
detect your hands on the steering wheel for a
period of time, a flashing blue light appears at
the top of the car status section of the
touchscreen and the following message
displays:
Autosteer detects your hands by recognizing
light resistance as the steering wheel turns, or
from you manually turning the steering wheel
very lightly (without enough force to retake
control).
Note: When your hands are detected, the
message disappears and Autosteer resumes
normal operation.
Note: Autosteer may also sound a chime at
the same time that the message is initially
displayed.
Autosteer requires that you pay attention to
your surroundings and remain prepared to
take control at any time. If Autosteer still does
not detect your hands on the steering wheel,
the request escalates by sounding chimes that
increase in frequency.
If you repeatedly ignore hands-on prompts,
Autosteer displays the following message and
is disabled for the rest of the drive. If you
don't resume manual steering, Autosteer
sounds a continuous chime, turns on the
warning flashers, and slows the vehicle to a
complete stop.
For the rest of the drive, you must steer
manually. Autosteer is available again after
you stop and shift the vehicle into Park.
Take Over Immediately
In situations where Autosteer is unable to
steer Model 3, Autosteer sounds a warning
chime and displays the following message on
the touchscreen:
When you see this message, TAKE OVER
STEERING IMMEDIATELY.
Canceling Autosteer
Autosteer cancels when:
• You start steering manually.
• You press the brake pedal.
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