Blog Model 3 Owner Shows Off Autopark Feature

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tesla has been releasing new Model 3 software updates specific to Autopilot that are enabling new features like Autopark. A Model 3 owner released a video on YouTube this week that offers a demonstration of the self-parking feature on Tesla’s new vehicle.

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[jsanford]

Questions:

Will Autopark also back into a space?
Could it be used to back out of a space?

Still debating this feature, as I want to back the car down a sloped driveway and will have just 10” clearance on the sides.

 

[drock3800]

Isn't this the same auto-park feature that the model S has had for a while now?

 

[melindav]

Isn't this the same auto-park feature that the model S has had for a while now?

it is, but hadn't been activated with AP2.5 until now.

 

[daniel]

Questions:

Will Autopark also back into a space?
Could it be used to back out of a space?

Still debating this feature, as I want to back the car down a sloped driveway and will have just 10” clearance on the sides.

That video was showing the rear-view camera. It was backing into the parking space.

 

[CarlitoDoc]

Ok, that's cool, unfortunately it will be old technology in 2-3 years when the M3 is actually available in decent numbers.

 

[narcoleptic]

I suppose if this is an AP thing then the car would be doing everything itself (steering and pedals etc), but aside from the pedals my 2016 Golf can auto park like this, as well as parallel park itself. However I have never used it as it takes 6 times longer than doing it yourself.

 

[T34ME]

However I have never used it as it takes 6 times longer than doing it yourself.

When my DW is driving, I guarantee Autopark will be MUCH faster!

 

[gregincal]

I suppose if this is an AP thing then the car would be doing everything itself (steering and pedals etc), but aside from the pedals my 2016 Golf can auto park like this, as well as parallel park itself. However I have never used it as it takes 6 times longer than doing it yourself.

If you are controlling the pedals, isn't the speed dependent on how much you are pressing the pedals? Do you need to brake before hitting car as well? That seems kind of useless.

 

[narcoleptic]

It's mainly just taking care of the steering and positioning. I guess it mostly takes longer as I don't exactly trust it so I'm being more careful. Obviously it's only using a few simple sensors unlike a Tesla so it's been a bit off on a couple of occasions.

 

[billchase2]

So, does this feature require the Autopilot package? It sounds like it might, but I'm hoping that it doesn't.

 

[diplomat33]

So, does this feature require the Autopilot package? It sounds like it might, but I'm hoping that it doesn't.

Yes, auto park requires the autopilot option.

 

[Vsasson]

Isn't this the same auto-park feature that the model S has had for a while now?

 

[Vsasson]

Yes. Very same. But I haven't tried to back into or dive into a parking space like the one shown.

 

[Erik100]

When I test drove the MS a month ago I had the opportunity to use autopark. Slowly drive past parked cars and it will show the P when it sees a good spot. After that it parks itself!

The spot had only 1 car next to it, the 2 adjacent spots were empty. It stopped midway, lost its bearings.... finished it manually
(Bought a MS anyway)

 

[Electroman]

Autopark is a party trick. You will use it once or twice, and after a bump or a scrape you will stop using it.

 

[Erik100]

Autopark is a party trick. You will use it once or twice, and after a bump or a scrape you will stop using it.

Hmm dont know, the car parked fine (slow) in respect to t lye car on the left. Just could not finish parking without a car for reference on the other side. Did 3/4 of the job.
Bit of tweaking and it’ll work fine (still hoping)

 

[Tedkidd]

Isn't this the same auto-park feature that the model S has had for a while now?

I did that with my Aunt's AP1 model s, it is as unsettling as when you first try autopilot, with less opportunity to get used to it.