Tesla Model Y: Operating Auto Lane Change
Auto Lane Change is available whenever Autosteer is
active. To change lanes using Auto Lane Change:
1. Perform visual checks to make sure it is safe and
appropriate to move into the target lane.
2. Engage the appropriate turn signal, keeping your
hands on the steering wheel.
3. If needed, cancel the turn signal once you are in the
target lane.
NOTE: The minimum speed at which Auto Lane Change
operates may vary depending on region, adjacent lane
speeds, and other factors. Always be ready to manually
steer and change lanes as necessary.
Auto Lane Change moves Model Y into the adjacent lane
in the direction indicated by the turn signal, provided
the following conditions are met:
- The turn signal is engaged.
- Model Y does not detect a vehicle in its blind spot, or
a vehicle or obstacle up to the center of the target
lane.
- Lane markings indicate that a lane change is
permitted.
- Midway through the lane change, Model Y must
detect the target lane's outside lane marking. If this
lane marking is not detected, the lane change is
aborted and Model Y returns to its original driving
lane.
- The view of the camera(s) is not obstructed.
When an automatic lane change is in progress, Overtake
Acceleration is activated, allowing Model Y to accelerate
closer to a vehicle in front (see Overtake Acceleration).
NOTE: Auto Lane Change moves Model Y one lane at a
time. Moving into an additional lane requires you to
engage the turn signal a second time after the first lane
change is complete.
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 instrument panel 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 instrument panel displays a
series of warnings. Therefore, when using Auto Lane
Change, always pay attention to the instrument panel
and be prepared to manually steer Model Y.
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configuration, options purchased, and software version,
your vehicle may not be equipped with Adjacent Lane
Speed, or the feature may not operate exactly a
Autosteer and its associated functions are particularly
unlikely to operate as intended when:
Autosteer is unable to accurately determine lane
markings. For example, lane markings are excessively
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configuration, options purchased, and software version,
your vehicle may not be equipped with Navigate on
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To preserve the cosmetic appearance of the body when
Model Y is not being used, use a genuine Tesla car cover.
Car covers can be purchased from Tesla. See Parts and
Accessories.
CAUTION: Use only a Tesla-approved car cover
when Model Y is plugged in. Using a non-Tesla car
cover can prevent th
Model Y provides seating for up to three
passengers in the second row. The seat back is split 60/40 so adjusting the left
seat back moves the seat backs for both the left and center seating positions,
whereas adjusting the right seat back moves only the rightmost seat back.
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