About Self-Driving

Self-Driving refers to a suite of advanced driver assistance features that are intended to make driving more convenient and less stressful. None of these features make Model S fully autonomous or replace you as the driver.

It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the limitations of these features, pay attention to the road, and be ready to take immediate action at any time. For more limitations, cautions, and warnings, see Self-Driving Limitations and Warnings.

Traffic-Aware Cruise Control

All Tesla vehicles are equipped with Traffic-Aware Cruise Control. Traffic-Aware Cruise Control maintains your speed and an adjustable following distance from the vehicle in front of you, if there is one. For more information, see Traffic-Aware Cruise Control.

Full Self-Driving (Supervised)

Full Self-Driving (Supervised) attempts to drive to your destination by following curves in the road; stopping at and negotiating intersections, stop signs, and roundabouts; making left and right turns; and entering/exiting highways. For more information, see Full Self-Driving (Supervised).

Note

Depending on market region, vehicle configuration, options purchased, Self-Driving hardware, and software version, your vehicle may not be equipped with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) , or the feature may not operate exactly as described.

Other Self-Driving Features

In addition, the following Self-Driving features may be available for your vehicle. The specific features enabled depend on market region, date of manufacture, software version, Self-Driving hardware, and vehicle configuration. For information that is customized to your vehicle, view the Owner’s Manual on your vehicle’s touchscreen by touching the app launcher and then selecting the Manual app.

Autosteer : Maintains your speed and distance from a leading vehicle while also intelligently keeping Model S in its lane (see Autosteer). Autosteer includes Auto Lane Change (Auto Lane Change) and Navigate on Autosteer (see Navigate on Autosteer).
Note
Autosteer , Auto Lane Change , and Navigate on Autosteer are available for select Tesla vehicles. To check if your vehicle is equipped with a specific Self-Driving feature, refer to the Owner's Manual on your vehicle's touchscreen or touch Controls > Self-Driving. Feature availability depends on vehicle configuration, region, model, vehicle trim and model year.
Autopark : Parks Model S, either parallel or perpendicularly (see Autopark).
Summon: Allows you to park and retrieve Model S using the Tesla mobile app while you are standing outside of your vehicle (see Summon).
Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control: Maintains your speed, keeps a following distance, and keeps Model S in its lane while also slowing down and stopping for traffic lights and stop signs (see Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control).
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Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control is available for select Tesla vehicles. To check if your vehicle is equipped with a specific Self-Driving feature, refer to the Owner's Manual on your vehicle's touchscreen or touch Controls > Self-Driving. Feature availability depends on vehicle configuration, region, model, vehicle trim and model year.

How It Works

Self-Driving feature use the cameras on Model S. There are cameras mounted on the front, rear, left, and right sides of Model S (see Cameras).

Model S is equipped with a cabin camera, mounted in the rear-view mirror, that monitors driver attentiveness. It is your responsibility to pay attention to the road and be ready to take immediate action at any time.

When Autosteer or Full Self-Driving (Supervised) is engaged, Model S shows a series of escalating warnings reminding you of your responsibilities. If there is no response, Self-Driving disengages and is unavailable for the remainder of the drive.

Warning

Self-Driving features do not guarantee collision warning or avoidance. It is your responsibility to stay alert, drive safely, and be in control of the vehicle at all times. Never depend on Self-Driving to adequately slow down Model S. Always watch the road in front of you and be prepared to take corrective action at all times. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.

It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the limitations of Self-Driving and be ready to take control at all times. For more limitations, cautions, and warnings, see Self-Driving Limitations and Warnings.