Autopilot - Explanation needed

[skippyinspace]

Love the internet and hate the internet at the same time. You do a search and info from 2016 and 2021 come up and some things are the same and some are not.

Looking for clarification on what features you get with off-the-shelf Autopilot for the M3Sr+ not the Enhanced or FSD.

Ie is it just a fancy name for cruise control and forced lane-keeping?

Thanks

 

[HenryT]

Love the internet and hate the internet at the same time. You do a search and info from 2016 and 2021 come up and some things are the same and some are not.

Looking for clarification on what features you get with off-the-shelf Autopilot for the M3Sr+ not the Enhanced or FSD.

Ie is it just a fancy name for cruise control and forced lane-keeping?

Thanks

yes

 

[OfficialMark_H]

Pretty much, but I love it.

 

[MrBadger]

Basically yes, its typically thought of as TACC and Auto steer (within the same lane) but basically a host of other convenience and safety features are included too. Its in the manual. EAP and FSD add more features.

Importantly, auto steers job is to keep you in your lane, even if that lane has an obstruction or is too tight to negotiate. So if you are not paying attention, the system may not respond in a way that you may want it to. The cars behaviour can also change dramatically from release to release or even weather and traffic conditions.

Both TACC and Autosteer have a whole host of limiting use cases. Again, all in the manual. Many people will show or describe the use of autopilot features in situations that it is not designed for.

 

[HenryT]

Importantly, auto steers job is to keep you in your lane, even if that lane has an obstruction.

Be aware also that the 'obstruction' the car reacts to has in the past included shadows under a bridge or from a passing truck, etc.

 

[Somex]

Love the internet and hate the internet at the same time. You do a search and info from 2016 and 2021 come up and some things are the same and some are not.

Looking for clarification on what features you get with off-the-shelf Autopilot for the M3Sr+ not the Enhanced or FSD.

Ie is it just a fancy name for cruise control and forced lane-keeping?

Thanks

I have repeatedly criticised Tesla for their lack of clarity and detail WRT published specifications.
You SHOULD NOT have to resort to searching the internet to find out what should be made clear on the Tesla web site

 

[Mattallica]

Be aware also that the 'obstruction' the car reacts to has in the past included shadows under a bridge or from a passing truck, etc.

This is the same with VWs and Audis we've had in the past. Approaching a railway bridge with a low sun, and the car slams on the brakes thinking it will 'hit' the shadow.

 

[pdk42]

Truth is, all these driver assist systems (incl Tesla's AP) have significant limitations in some areas. I personally prefer to drive the car myself.

 

[HenryT]

Truth is, all these driver assist systems (incl Tesla's AP) have significant limitations in some areas. I personally prefer to drive the car myself.

Agreed - the key word being 'assist'.

It's a trade off between two imperfect systems.

 

[THF2021MY]

I’ve got a similar question. I purchased a new 2021 MY SR at the end of April. What should I have in the way of autopilot functions?

Summon?
Smart summon?
Lane change? I swear it did it once, but it won’t do it again.
Navigate on autopilot?
What else?

So far I can’t find any of those functions.

Thanks.

 

[btc1k]

I’ve got a similar question. I purchased a new 2021 MY SR at the end of April. What should I have in the way of autopilot functions?

Summon?
Smart summon?
Lane change? I swear it did it once, but it won’t do it again.
Navigate on autopilot?
What else?

So far I can’t find any of those functions.

Thanks.

You're in the UK forum. We don't have Model Y here.

 

[THF2021MY]

You're in the UK forum. We don't have Model Y here.

Sorry!

 

[GRiLLA]

I have repeatedly criticised Tesla for their lack of clarity and detail WRT published specifications.
You SHOULD NOT have to resort to searching the internet to find out what should be made clear on the Tesla web site

How is it not clear?

 

[Somex]

How is it not clear?

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That’s a description of basic autopilot. That description is clear.
What I complained about was that what is not clear/detailed regarding difference in spec between various models.

 

[Gatsojon]

I’ve got a similar question. I purchased a new 2021 MY SR at the end of April. What should I have in the way of autopilot functions?

Summon?
Smart summon?
Lane change? I swear it did it once, but it won’t do it again.
Navigate on autopilot?
What else?

So far I can’t find any of those functions.

Thanks.

None of those with just Autopilot. You have to pay for Enhanced AP or pay even more for FSD to get those.

 

[btc1k]

I do see your point though that it is poorly laid out and difficult to find some info on the site.... To be fair there is no actual big "spec" that you see with other car manufacturers normally.

I googled and downloaded the user manual, at the back are some stats about the car that you don't find anywhere else

 

[Somex]

I do see your point though that it is poorly laid out and difficult to find some info on the site.... To be fair there is no actual big "spec" that you see with other car manufacturers normally.

I googled and downloaded the user manual, at the back are some stats about the car that you don't find anywhere else

I agree, why not make it clear, easy to find (ideally in one obvious place) grrrr

 

[Yev000]

That’s a description of basic autopilot. That description is clear.
What I complained about was that what is not clear/detailed regarding difference in spec between various models.

There are clear explanations of every feature on the Tesla website when you configure the car and click the "Features" button next to the option.

 

[Somex]

There are clear explanations of every feature on the Tesla website when you configure the car and click the "Features" button next to the option.

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Yes, but where is the list of what features are on what model? That’s where you’re playing a guessing game

 

[Alan J]

Yes, but where is the list of what features are on what model? That’s where you’re playing a guessing game

I also have a SR+ which has Autopilot (Lane Assist and TACC) as standard but no NOA, Smart Summon and Autopark which are part of the FSD Software Upgrade, no Current Model 3 has these as standard you need to pay for the Upgrade.