Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
Overtake Acceleration
Note: Model S automatically determines
whether the turn signal indicates a move into
a passing lane based on if you are driving in a
region with right or left hand traffic. When
driving in right hand traffic, only the left turn
signal (moving the turn signal lever down)
provides acceleration. In left hand traffic, only
the right turn signal (moving the turn signal
lever up) provides acceleration.
When following a vehicle with Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control operating, engaging the turn
signal to indicate a move into the passing lane
briefly accelerates Model S towards the
vehicle ahead. By engaging or momentarily
holding the turn signal, you can quickly
accelerate up to your set speed without
having to press the accelerator pedal. The
turn signal accelerates Model S only when the
following conditions are met:
Warning: Overtake acceleration can
cancel for many unforeseen reasons in
addition to those listed above. Stay alert
and never depend on Overtake
Acceleration to increase your driving
speed.
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Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is operating
and detecting a vehicle in front.
Model S is travelling below the set speed,
but over 45 mph (72 km/h).
The turn signal indicates a move into the
passing lane.
The Overtake Acceleration setting is
turned ON (Controls > Settings > Driver
Assistance > Overtake Acceleration).
Warning: Overtake Acceleration increases
your driving speed whenever the
appropriate turn signal is engaged, even
when it may not be your intention to
overtake the vehicle you are following.
Although Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
maintains a safe driving distance from the
vehicle ahead, it is the driver's
Overtake Acceleration is intended as an aid
when passing a vehicle ahead of you. When
the turn signal is engaged, Traffic Aware
Cruise Control continues to maintain distance
from the vehicle ahead, but allows you to
drive slightly closer than your selected
distance.
responsibility to drive safely and stay in
control of the vehicle at all times.
Warning: Model S uses its onboard GPS
(Global Positioning System) to determine
if you are currently driving in a region
with right hand or left hand traffic. GPS
data is not always accurate and may not
always be available. It is the driver's
responsibility to stay in control of the
vehicle at all times. Never depend on
Overtake Acceleration to appropriately
increase your driving speed. Conversely,
when using Traffic-Aware Cruise Control,
never assume that using a turn signal will
not increase your driving speed.
Acceleration cancels when:
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You reach your set cruising speed.
Changing lanes takes too long.
Model S gets too close to the vehicle
ahead.
OR
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You disengage the turn signal.
To turn Overtake Acceleration on or off, touch
Controls > Settings > Driver Assistance >
Overtake Acceleration. When Overtake
Acceleration is turned off, engaging a turn
signal when Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is
active does not increase your driving speed.
Depending on this feature can result in
serious injury or death.
Note: Overtake Acceleration occurs when you
either fully engage the turn signal, or you hold
the turn signal in the momentary position
(partially engaged). When you release or
disengage the turn signal, Model S stops
accelerating (in the same way as when you
release the accelerator pedal) and resumes
the set speed.
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