Tesla Model Y: Lane Changes
Navigate on Autopilot changes lanes to either prepare Model Y for an upcoming off-ramp, to increase your driving speed (not to exceed your set cruising speed), or to move Model Y out of a passing lane when you are not actively passing other road users. A message displays at the top of the map's turn-by-turn direction list to notify you when an upcoming lane change is required to stay on your navigation route. The instrument panel displays the upcoming driving path:
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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 instrument panel 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.
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Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control
NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle
configuration, options purchased, and software version,
your vehicle may not be equipped with Traffic Light and
Stop Sign Control, or the feature may not o
Before Using
Before using Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control, you
must:
Ensure that forward-facing cameras are unobstructed
(see Cleaning Cameras and Sensors)
and calibrated (see Drive to Calibrate Cameras
Traffic Lights
When driving with Autosteer or Traffic-Aware Cruise Control engaged, and
Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control
enabled, Model Y is designed to respond as follows when approaching
intersections contro
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Attaching and Removing the Ball
Mount
The Model Y towing package does not include a ball mount. You must purchase a
ball mount suitable for the type of trailer you are towing. The Model Y hitch
receiver supports a ball mount with a length of up to 8.5" (22 cm) and a rise of
up to 0.75" (2 cm). Do not use any type of drop ball mount t
Creating a Driver Profile
When you first adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel
position, or exterior side mirrors, the touchscreen
prompts you to create a driver profile to save these
adjustments. Your profile also saves various preferences
you make while customizing Model Y. See Using Tesla Profiles to learn more abo
