Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
Canceling and Resuming
•
The cruise control system is failing
and requires service.
To manually cancel Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control, briefly push the cruise control lever
away from you. The message on the
instrument panel turns off, but the set speed
remains displayed until Model S powers off.
When Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is
unavailable or cancels, all cruise control
functionality is unavailable. Model S no
longer drives consistently at a set speed
and no longer maintains a specified
distance from the vehicle ahead.
Warning: Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
can cancel unexpectedly at any time for
unforeseen reasons. 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 S
at all times.
To resume cruising at the previously set
speed, briefly pull the cruise control lever
toward you.
Limitations
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is particularly
unlikely to operate as intended in the
following types of situations:
•
The road has sharp curves.
•
Visibility is poor (due to heavy rain, snow,
fog, etc.).
•
Bright light (oncoming headlights or
direct sunlight) is interfering with the
camera's view.
Note: When Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
cancels, Model S does not coast. Instead,
regenerative braking slows down Model S in
the same way as when you move your foot off
the accelerator when driving without cruise
control (see Regenerative Braking on page
53).
•
•
The radar sensor in the center of the front
grill is obstructed (dirty, covered, etc.).
The windshield area in the camera's field
of view is obstructed (fogged over, dirty,
covered by a sticker, etc.).
Caution: If your Model S is equipped with
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, you must
take your vehicle to Tesla Service if a
windshield replacement is needed. Failure
to do so can cause Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control to malfunction.
Warning: Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
may immediately cancel, or may not be
available, in the following situations:
•
•
You press the brake pedal.
Your driving speed drops below
18
Model S does not detect a vehicle
ahead within the specified distance.
You shift Model S out of Drive.
The driver's seat belt is unbuckled.
A door is opened.
The view from the radar sensor or
camera is obstructed. This could be
caused by dirt, mud, ice, snow, fog,
etc.
The traction control setting is
manually disabled or is repeatedly
engaging to prevent wheels from
slipping.
The wheels are spinning while at a
standstill.
mph (30 km/h) in situations when
Warning: Many unforeseen circumstances
can impair the operation of Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control. Always keep this in mind
and remember that as a result, Traffic-
Aware Cruise Control may not slow down
or may brake or accelerate Model S
inappropriately. Always drive attentively
and be prepared to take immediate
action.
•
•
•
•
Warning: Traffic-aware cruise control
may not brake/decelerate for stationary
vehicles, especially in situations when you
are driving over 50 mph (80 km/h) and a
vehicle you are following moves out of
your driving path and a stationary vehicle
or object is in front of you instead.
•
•
Always pay attention to the road ahead
and stay prepared to take immediate
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Model S Owner's Manual
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| Language | English |
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