Tesla Model Y: Limitations
Smart Summon is unlikely to operate as intended in the
following types of situations:
- GPS data is unavailable due to poor cellular coverage.
- The driving path is sloped. Smart Summon is
designed to operate on flat roads only (up to 10%
grade).
- A raised concrete edge is detected. Depending on
the height of the concrete edge, Smart Summon may
not move Model Y over it.
- One or more of the ultrasonic sensors or cameras is
damaged, dirty, or obstructed (such as by mud, ice,
or snow, or by a vehicle bra, excessive paint, or
adhesive products such as wraps, stickers, rubber
coating, etc.).
- Weather conditions (heavy rain, snow, fog, or
extremely hot or cold temperatures) are interfering
with sensor or camera operation.
- The sensors are affected by other electrical
equipment or devices that generate ultrasonic waves.
- Model Y is in Trailer Mode or an accessory is
attached.
NOTE: Smart Summon is disabled if Model Y is in Valet
mode (see Valet Mode).
WARNING: The list above does not represent an
exhaustive list of situations that may interfere with
proper operation of Smart Summon. It is the
driver's responsibility to remain in control of
Model Y at all times. Pay close attention whenever
Smart Summon is actively moving Model Y and
stay prepared to take immediate action. Failure to
do so can result in serious property damage, injury
or death.
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Model Y monitors the markers on the lane you are
driving in as well as the surrounding areas for the
presence of vehicles or other objects.
When an object is detected in your blind spot or near
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Lane Assist provides steering interventions if Model Y
drifts into (or close to) an adjacent lane in which an
object, such as a vehicle, is detected. In these situations,
Model Y automatically stee
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Tesla recommends using the USB port located in the
glovebox. Doing so increases security and minimizes
power consumption.
One or more features on your Model Y requires the use
of a flash drive (for example, Dashcam, Sentry Mode that
meets these
Model Y is designed to determine the distance from a
detected object traveling in front of it. When a frontal
collision is considered unavoidable, Automatic
Emergency Braking is designed to apply the brakes to
reduce the vehicle's speed and therefore, the severity of
the impact. The amount of s