Autopilot needs control from the steering wheel

[Yedsla]

I hope that in a future fw they allow the right steering wheel knob to control the AP when in AP mode.
For example: roll to adjust speed and move right and left to adjust separation between cars.

 

[sdorn]

Are the AP controls on the M3 different from the MS and MX? They are already right at the wheel on a dedicated stalk.

 

[MorrisonHiker]

Are the AP controls on the M3 different from the MS and MX? They are already right at the wheel on a dedicated stalk.

Yes. There's no dedicated stalk on the Model 3. AP is engaged by using the drive select lever.

 

[RyanS]

then how do you adjust speed?
in MS, you have move stalk up or down for speed adjustment.
I agree that it would be nice to have it on steering wheel

 

[pcpro]

find videos - you adjust by tapping the little plus/minus buttons on the screen. You can hold down the button for 5 unit increments, or you can press the speed limit sign to set it to that

 

[Yedsla]

then how do you adjust speed?
in MS, you have move stalk up or down for speed adjustment.
I agree that it would be nice to have it on steering wheel

The speed you adjust it on the screen, to adjust separation you have to go to autopilot settings...ugh

 

[RyanS]

Wow. I didn't know about that . That doesn't sound very efficient.
When using AP, I sometimes have to adjust speed quickly. Doing it from screen sounds too cumbersome and slow.
Doesn't Tesla want driver to keep their hands on steering wheel?
I also need to adjust separation quickly depending on traffic and how often people cut in.
Hmmmm..... I need to rethink about my M3 purchase plan. AP was my main motivation for Tesla

 

[LCR1]

find videos - you adjust by tapping the little plus/minus buttons on the screen. You can hold down the button for 5 unit increments, or you can press the speed limit sign to set it to that

The speed you adjust it on the screen, to adjust separation you have to go to autopilot settings...ugh

The most retarded thing I've heard yet about this car. They say it's supposed to be a minimalist design but all it does is cause complex problems, reminds me of the apple wheel.

 

[MorrisonHiker]

then how do you adjust speed?
in MS, you have move stalk up or down for speed adjustment.
I agree that it would be nice to have it on steering wheel

Hopefully they will eventually add scrollwheel control of AP in the Model 3.

 

[pcpro]

Wow. I didn't know about that . That doesn't sound very efficient.

Yeah it's probably not wise. I bet they'll figure something out with a software update to use the knobs to adjust speed

 

[supersnoop]

Maybe I’m just not understanding, but wouldn’t you just use the accelerator or brake to change speed and then simply re-engage AP?

 

[WileyTheMan]

I agree that they could easily route the function to the steering wheel buttons as an option. I have a feeling its on their to-do list once they are feature complete.

 

[gregincal]

I actually prefer tapping on the screen over using the stalk. It's faster to tap quickly than bump a stalk multiple times. But the separation distance is a pain. Control from the scroll wheel for both would be ideal.

 

[RyanS]

Maybe I’m just not understanding, but wouldn’t you just use the accelerator or brake to change speed and then simply re-engage AP?

You could but sometimes it doesn't re-engage right away. I just need to be able to adjust max speed down without disengage AP, especially when you see a sharp curve or heavy traffic ahead. I may need to pay attention to road and traffic. Adjusting it without looking at the screen would be ideal.

 

[GHmagic6]

I called support and asked if I could submit a feature request for Autopilot controls on the steering wheel. They happily obliged. The person I spoke with said they wouldn't really be able to ignore the feedback if enough people requested the added functionality.

 

[insaneoctane]

I called support and asked if I could submit a feature request for Autopilot controls on the steering wheel. They happily obliged. The person I spoke with said they wouldn't really be able to ignore the feedback if enough people requested the added functionality.

Brings up a question... What is the "standard" method to make feature enhancement suggestions to Tesla? If everyone does it in a different way then we do not get as accurate or trackable message to Tesla. Ideally the preferred method would allow voting!

 

[Twiglett]

I called support and asked if I could submit a feature request for Autopilot controls on the steering wheel. They happily obliged. The person I spoke with said they wouldn't really be able to ignore the feedback if enough people requested the added functionality.

Yep ^^This^^
Feedback to Tesla is taking action. Commenting about it here - not so much
Edited to add [email protected] also works.

 

[Beckler]

They say it's supposed to be a minimalist design but all it does is cause complex problems, reminds me of the apple wheel.

Yup. Most people here drink the apple wheel kool-aid though and think everything is just fine. See my poll on similar topic: Would you buy an option to add controls? Of course I don't consider this an even cross section of ordinary drivers. Tesla has taken a risk by going radical minimalist. I'm not even considering cancelling because of it, but it still makes no sense.

 

[N5329K]

Doesn't Tesla want driver to keep their hands on steering wheel?
I think they'd prefer to do away with the wheel, too.
Robin

 

[gaswalla]

using the screen really isn't challenging at all.. the menu is there immediately and very obvious on how to use.
On the other hand, there is a bit of a safety issue if you think you should use the stalk in the Model 3.. if you push up, you'll take the car out of Drive.. nuts