Tesla Model 3: How It Works
Your Model 3 includes the following Autopilot components that actively
monitor the surrounding
roadway:

- A camera is mounted above the rear license plate.
- Ultrasonic sensors are located in the front and rear bumpers.
- A camera is mounted in each door pillar.
- Three cameras are mounted to the windshield above the rear view mirror.
- A camera is mounted to each front fender.
- Radar is mounted behind the front bumper
Model 3 is also equipped with high precision electronically-assisted braking
and steering systems.
Features
These safety features are available on all
Model 3 vehicles:
- Lane Assist
- Collision Avoidance Assist
- Speed Assist
- Auto High Beam
These Autopilot convenience features are
designed to reduce driver workload:
- Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
- Autosteer
- Auto Lane Change
- Autopark
- Summon
- Smart Summon
- Navigate on Autopilot
- Stop Light and Stop Sign Warning
Note: Depending on market region, options
purchased, and software version, your vehicle
may not be equipped with all Autopilot
features.
You can enable/disable some of these features
and in some cases, control how they work. To
access settings, touch Controls > Autopilot.
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Model 3 must maneuver with a great deal of
precision when Autopilot features are being
used. Therefore, before some features (for
example, Traffic-Aware Cruise Control or
Autosteer) can be used fo
Note: Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is a BETA
feature.
Note: If your vehicle is not equipped with an
optional Autopilot package, refer to the
owner's manual on your vehicle's touchscreen
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To use Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, you must
be driving at least 18 mph (30 km/h), unless a
vehicle is detected ahead of you. If a vehicle is
detected ahead of you, you can use Traffic-
Aware Cru
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Smart Summon (if equipped) is designed to
allow you to move Model 3 to your location
(using your phone's GPS as a target
destination) or to a location of your choice,
maneuvering around and stopping for objects
as necessary. Smart Summon works with the
Tesla mobile app when your phone is l
To pause Autopark, press the brake pedal
once. Model 3 stops and remains stopped until
you touch Resume on the touchscreen.
To Cancel Parking
Autopark cancels the parking sequence when
you manually move the steering wheel,
change gears, or touch Cancel on the
touchscreen. Autopark also cancel