Tesla Model 3: How Park Assist Works
Model 3 has several sensors designed to detect the presence of objects. When driving slowly in Drive or Reverse (for example, when parking), the sensors alert you if an object is detected in close proximity of your Model 3.
Objects are only detected in the direction of the gear you selected; front objects in Drive, rear objects in Reverse
Warning: You may not be alerted if Model 3 rolls freely in the opposite direction of the gear you selected (for example, you will not receive an alert if Model 3 rolls backwards down a hill while in Drive).
The sensors are activated when driving slower than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Warning: Never depend on Park Assist to inform you if an area you are approaching is free of objects and/or people. Several external factors can reduce the performance of Park Assist, causing either no readings or false readings. Therefore, depending on Park Assist to determine if Model 3 is approaching an obstruction can result in damage to the vehicle and/or objects, and can potentially cause serious injury. Always inspect the area with your own eyes.
When reversing, perform shoulder checks and use all mirrors. Park assist does not detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, or objects that are moving, protruding, located too far above or below the sensors, or too close or too far from the sensors. Park Assist is for guidance purposes only and is not intended to replace your own direct visual checks. It is not a substitute for careful driving.
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Visual and Audio Feedback
When you shift to Reverse, the Park Assist
view displays on the touchscreen, showing
objects that are in close proximity to the front
and rear of Model 3. This view closes when
you shift into Driv
Vehicle Hold
When Model 3 is stopped, Vehicle Hold can
continue to apply the brakes even after you
remove your foot from the brake pedal. When
driving on a hill or on a flat surface, brake as
you normally woul
Track Mode
Track Mode, available only on Performance
Model 3 vehicles, modifies the vehicle's
stability control, traction control, regenerative
braking, and cooling system to increase
performance and han
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HOLD State
When following a vehicle, Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control remains active at low speeds, even
when Model 3 comes to a full stop. When the
vehicle is moving again, Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control resumes operating at the set speed.
However, under the following circumstances,
Traffic-Aware Cruise Con
Stop Light and Stop Sign Warning
(U.S. only)
Depending on market region or vehicle
configuration, Stop Light and/or Stop Sign
Warning may not be available on your vehicle.
While Autosteer is in use, Model 3 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
