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How to use Autopilot
Autopilot combines cruise control and autosteer in Tesla vehicles. While not a self-driving setting, it helps drivers keep a safe distance from cars in front and remain in their lane.
Both Traffic Aware Cruise Control (TACC) and Autosteer are controlled using the touchscreen, gear selector stalk and right-hand steering wheel scroll. However, the driver remains responsible for steering and braking at all times.
Switch off either setting by pushing the gear selector stalk upwards or lightly pressing the brake pedal.
How Do I Engage Traffic-Aware Cruise Control?
When TACC is available, a gray circle with a speed-limit number in it appears to the right of the speedometer. To engage, push down once on the gear selector stalk. The associated circle will turn blue when TACC is engaged. Adjust your speed via the touchscreen or right-hand scroll on the steering wheel. Push the stalk up once or lightly touch the brake pedal to disengage TACC.
How Do I Engage Autosteer?
When Autosteer is available, a gray steering wheel icon will appear next to the TACC circle on the touchscreen. To engage, push down twice on the gear selector stalk. The steering wheel icon will turn blue when Autosteer is engaged. Push the stalk up once or lightly touch the brake pedal to disengage Autosteer. However, the driver remains responsible for steering at all times.
Can I Set A Following Distance When Using Tacc?
While TACC is engaged, push the right-hand scroll on the steering wheel to the right or left to set your preferred following distance. As traffic slows, TACC will maintain the programmed following distance between the Tesla and the car in front of you, helping prevent rear-end collisions.
Will Tesla models brake automatically?
To maintain the programmed following distance when using TACC, Tesla models will brake automatically. Additionally, regen braking automatically applies the brakes when you take your foot off the gas and Tesla models includes an Automatic Emergency Braking feature. However, the driver remains responsible for braking at all times.
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