TESLA MODEL Y 2021 Owner´s Manual
Manufacturer: TESLA, Model Year: 2021, Model line: MODEL Y, Model: TESLA MODEL Y 2021Pages: 250, PDF Size: 8.4 MB
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WARNING: It is the driver
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NOTE: When Traffic-Aware Cruise Control cancels, 
Model Y does not coast. Instead, regenerative braking 
slows down 
Model Y in the same way as when you move 
your foot 
off the accelerator when driving without 
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (see Regenerative Braking 
on page 61).
WARNING: Traffic-Aware Cruise Control cancels, 
or may not be available, in the following situations:
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NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle 
configuration, options purchased, and software version, 
your vehicle may not be equipped with Autosteer, or the 
feature may not operate exactly as described.
NOTE: Autosteer is a BETA feature.
Autosteer builds upon Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (see 
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on page 86), intelligently 
keeping 
Model Y in its driving lane when cruising at a set 
speed. 
Autosteer also allows you to use the turn signals 
to move Model Y into an adjacent lane (see Auto Lane 
Change on page 93). Autosteer detects lane markings 
and the presence of vehicles and objects to 
steer Model 
Y.
NOTE: To display more details about the roadway and its 
surroundings, such as road markings, stop lights, objects  (such as trash cans and poles), etc., touch 
Controls > 
Autopilot > Full Self-Driving Visualization Preview (if 
equipped).
CAUTION: Ensure all cameras and sensors are 
clean. Dirty cameras and sensors, as well as 
environmental conditions such as rain and faded 
lane markings, affect performance.
WARNING: Autosteer is a hands-on feature. You 
must keep your hands on the steering wheel at all 
times.
WARNING: Autosteer is intended for use on 
highways and limited-access roads with a fully 
attentive driver. When using Autosteer, hold the 
steering wheel and be mindful of road conditions 
and surrounding traffic. Do not use Autosteer on 
city streets, in construction zones, or in areas 
where bicyclists or pedestrians may be present. 
Never depend on Autosteer to determine an 
appropriate driving path. Always be prepared to 
take immediate action. Failure to follow these 
instructions could cause damage, serious injury or 
death.
Operating Autosteer
Before you can operate Autosteer, you must enable it by  touching 
Controls > Autopilot > Autosteer (Beta).
To indicate that Autosteer is available (but 
not actively steering 
Model Y), the 
touchscreen displays a gray Autosteer 
icon .
To initiate Autosteer, move the drive stalk fully down 
twice in quick succession.
Autosteer briefly displays a message on the touchscreen 
reminding you to pay attention to the road and be ready 
to take over at any time. To indicate that Autosteer is 
now actively steering 
Model Y, the touchscreen displays 
the Autosteer icon in blue. When Autosteer is able to  detect lane markings, it also displays the driving lane in blue.
To initiate Autosteer when no vehicle is detected ahead 
of you, you must be driving at least 
18 mph (30 km/h), 
unless certain vehicle and environmental conditions are  met, in which case, you may be able to initiate it at lower speeds. If a vehicle is detected ahead of you, you can 
Autosteer
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initiate Autosteer at any speed, even when stationary, 
provided 
Model Y is at least 5 feet (150 cm) behind the 
detected vehicle.
NOTE: The maximum cruising speed is 90 mph (150 
km/h). It is the driver
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When you see this message, TAKE OVER STEERING 
IMMEDIATELY.
Canceling Autosteer
Autosteer cancels when:
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When using Auto Lane Change, it is important to monitor its performance by watching the driving path in front of you and the surrounding area. Stay prepared to take over steering at any time. As you are crossing over  into the adjacent lane, the 
touchscreen displays the 
location in the lane that 
Model Y is moving into.
In situations where Auto Lane Change is unable to  operate at optimal performance, or cannot operate due to inadequate data, the 
touchscreen displays a series of 
warnings. Therefore, when using Auto Lane Change, 
always pay attention to the 
touchscreen and be 
prepared to manually steer 
Model Y.
Stop Light and Stop Sign Warning
NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle 
configuration, options purchased, and software version, 
your vehicle may not be equipped with Stop Light and 
Stop Sign Warning, or the feature may not operate 
exactly as described.
While Autosteer is in use, Model Y displays a warning on 
the 
touchscreen and sounds a chime if it detects that 
you are likely to run through a red stop light or stop  sign. If this happens, 
TAKE IMMEDIATE CORRECTIVE 
ACTION!
The visual and audible warnings cancel after a few seconds, or when you press the brake pedal, whichever 
comes 
first.
Stop Light and Stop Sign Warning provides warnings 
only. It makes no attempt to slow down or stop 
Model Y 
at red traffic lights, stop signs, road markings, etc. If your 
vehicle is equipped with Traffic Light and Stop Sign 
Control, you can enable this feature to automatically 
stop Model Y at traffic lights and stop signs (see Traffic  
Light and Stop Sign Control on page 99).
NOTE: Touch Controls > Autopilot > Full Self-Driving 
Visualization Preview (if equipped) to display more 
details about the roadway and its surroundings, such as  road markings, stop lights, objects (such as trash cans 
and poles), etc.
CAUTION: Stop Light and Stop Sign Warning 
requires the vehicle
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WARNING: Many unforeseen circumstances can 
impair the operation of Autosteer. Always keep this 
in mind and remember that as a result, Autosteer 
may not steer Model Y appropriately. Always drive 
attentively and be prepared to take immediate 
action.
Autosteer
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NOTE: Navigate on Autopilot is a BETA feature.
NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle 
configuration, options purchased, and software version, 
your vehicle may not be equipped with Navigate on 
Autopilot, or the feature may not operate exactly as 
described.
When using Autosteer on a controlled-access road (such as a highway or freeway), Navigate on Autopilot guides 
Model Y to off-ramps and interchanges based on your 
navigation route. Along the highway portion of a  navigation route, Navigate on Autopilot also changes 
lanes to prepare for exits and to minimize the driving  time to your destination.
WARNING: Navigate on Autopilot does not make 
driving autonomous. You must pay attention to the 
road, keep your hands on the steering wheel at all 
times, and remain aware of your navigation route.
WARNING: As is the case with normal driving, be 
extra careful around blind corners, highway 
interchanges, and exits because obstacles can 
appear quickly and at any time.
WARNING: Navigate on Autopilot may not 
recognize or detect oncoming vehicles, stationary 
objects, and special-use lanes such as those used 
exclusively for bikes, carpools, emergency vehicles, 
etc. Remain alert at all times and be prepared to 
take immediate action. Failure to do so can cause 
damage, injury or death.
Enabling and Customizing Navigate 
on Autopilot
To enable Navigate on Autopilot, touch Controls > 
Autopilot > Navigate on Autopilot (Beta). Then, to 
customize how you want Navigate on Autopilot to  operate, touch 
CUSTOMIZE NAVIGATE ON AUTOPILOT:
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Whenever Navigate on Autopilot is active, the 
touchscreen displays the driving lane as a single blue 
line in front of 
Model Y:
When Navigate on Autopilot is active and you approach  an 
off-ramp or freeway interchange along your 
navigation route, the appropriate turn signal engages  and Autosteer maneuvers 
Model Y onto the off-ramp or 
interchange.
WARNING: Never depend on Navigate on 
Autopilot to determine an appropriate lane at an 
off-ramp. Stay alert and perform visual checks to 
ensure that the driving lane is safe and 
appropriate.
When you leave a controlled-access road (for example,  you exit a freeway or you enter a section of the navigation route that is no longer supported), Navigate  on Autopilot reverts back to Autosteer
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If Require Lane Change Confirmation is turned off, 
Navigate on Autopilot engages the appropriate turn  signal, checks for vehicles and objects, and when appropriate, maneuvers 
Model Y into the adjacent lane.
If Require Lane Change Confirmation is turned on, you 
must 
engage the appropriate turn signal to confirm that 
you want Navigate on Autopilot to proceed with the  lane change. If you do not 
confirm the lane change 
within three seconds, a chime sounds to remind you that  Navigate on Autopilot requires your 
confirmation to 
change lanes.
NOTE: If you ignore a route-based lane change 
suggestion (for example, you are driving in the left lane  while approaching an 
off-ramp on the right side of the 
highway), Navigate on Autopilot is unable to maneuver  onto the 
off-ramp and as a result, you are re-routed to 
your destination.
WARNING: Navigate on Autopilot may not always 
attempt to exit at an off-ramp or change lanes, 
even when an exit or lane change is determined by 
the navigation route. Always remain alert and be 
prepared to manually steer onto an off-ramp, or 
make a lane change to prepare for, or to exit at, an 
off-ramp or interchange.
Be Ready to Assist
When attempting to change lanes or maneuver Model Y, 
or when approaching construction zones, Navigate on  Autopilot may be unable to determine the appropriate driving lane (for example, complex clover leafs and 
multi-lane 
off-ramps) and the touchscreen displays an 
alert indicating that Navigate on Autopilot is trying to 
maneuver and may require assistance. When you see the 
message, be prepared to take immediate action to  ensure that it is safe and appropriate to complete the  lane change or maneuver.
Navigate on Autopilot
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