No blindspot warning on Model 3?

[MrBigSmiles]

The ultrasonic sensors work but aren’t all that reliable. Compared with those on my Model S, I’d say the Model 3 sensors are probably 10-20% more reliable. I Dont believe the range of these sensors has improved by 2X from earlier models, which had limited range and only picked up vehicles already moving out of my blind spots.

 

[insaneoctane]

Just tweeted this.....

@elonmusk since our Teslas have like 12 ultrasonics, how about some help with blind spot detection? Seems easy enough for an audio warning if you signal and there's a car next to you? Make #tesla even safer!

 

[K-MTG]

I really miss blind-spot detection...maybe an audible tone if I try to change lanes while a car is in my blindspot?

 

[cwerdna]

I use the Click & Clack method of adjusting side mirrors (described above) but I also look over my shoulder.

Ditto.

I had to point my mirrors outwards once I got a Nissan 350Z. Rear visibility was awful. Now I'm so used to that method, I do it on all cars.

 

[MMHouston]

With every car I have owned, I looked over my shoulder to check blind spots. Until my 2014 Model S (pre-AP). I feel like it doesn’t have blind spots - my mirrors cover everything.

 

[Jdcorbitt3]

Pg 74 in the manual does describe it as blind spot monitoring. It is in the Lane Assist section. I am not clear whether the steering wheel vibrates only with lane departure or is it also vibrates with an amber or red blind spot intrusion. I will test this on the way home tomorrow. We will have two cars to test it with.

John

 

[eSpiritIV]

Blind spot warning ligh or not you should always turn your head when changing langes and backing up. Lets not get lazy

 

[smartgroup]

My preference would be a yellow warning in the side mirrors. It helps especially at night.

 

[ChrisH]

My preference would be a yellow warning in the side mirrors. It helps especially at night.

Yep. Love this feature on the Honda CRV

 

[Az_Rael]

If you need to look over your shoulder there is a chance that you are doing something wrong. You should adjust your mirrors so you don't see the rear of the car, or you barely see it. There is at least one thread about it: How do you adjust your side mirrors?
Since I adjusted the mirrors to do that I have never had the need to look over my shoulder, since when I can't see a car in the mirror anymore I will immediately see it in my peripheral vision, and I have tried it in different cars. I have always felt that the yellow warnings in the mirrors were useless (in cars that have that warning light).
This is not a solution to the warning, but it may help you feel safer without one.

Agree.

How To: Adjust Your Mirrors to Avoid Blind Spots | Feature | Features | Car and Driver

Here it is in action on my car:
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I truly embraced this method after driving the S for a while which does have some large blind spots without the mirrors adjusted properly. The 3 was a bit tougher to get used to due to the high rear end and the loss of visibility of folks close behind you at night, but it still works great.

 

[boiler81]

My preference would be a yellow warning in the side mirrors. It helps especially at night.

Yes, the warning tone combined with the indicator in the mirror is the best approach.
Wish Tesla wouldn't have cut corners on this useful safety feature, but they could still add in the warning tone, without hardware change.

 

[insaneoctane]

Yes, the warning tone combined with the indicator in the mirror is the best approach.
Wish Tesla wouldn't have cut corners on this useful safety feature, but they could still add in the warning tone, without hardware change.

Warning tone and/or steering wheel shake.,,,

 

[daniel]

I would not want it to make a noise whenever there's a car in my blind spot. I'd like it to make a noise if I signal a turn or lane change or if I start to drift towards a car in my blind spot or in the area I'm moving towards or signaling to move towards.

I'd like it to show a visual indication any time there's a car next to me or in my blind spot, but only make a noise if I take an action to move towards it (signaling or actually moving). The best visual would be to show it on the screen. Second-best would be a light on the side mirror and simultaneously on the screen.

 

[boiler81]

I would not want it to make a noise whenever there's a car in my blind spot. I'd like it to make a noise if I signal a turn or lane change or if I start to drift towards a car in my blind spot or in the area I'm moving towards or signaling to move towards.

Yes, this is basically how the one's I've experienced work. They only audible alarm when you active the turn signal in direction of the "blind spot" vehicle. This works fine most of the time, except those dual left turn lanes, when your in the inside lane, and use your turn signal

 

[insaneoctane]

There's no way for Tesla to add the little lights in the mirror now. They could introduce them at any time, but I don't think they prefer them.

That said, I would settle for adding wheel vibe and/or audio warning (ideally user selectable) that sounds IF you signal or move deep into the next lane when the sensors see a car. It would be a great solution for the car since it lacks the light hardware in the side mirrors....

 

[daniel]

They could have the voice of HAL say, "You're about to drive into the side of the car next to you, Dave."

 

[xav-]

I find it interesting that Tesla sells FSD yet something basic like blind spot detection doesn't work.

I guess they are planning to do that LA-NY FSD trip without making a single lane change?

 

[03DSG]

I guess they are planning to do that LA-NY FSD trip without making a single lane change?

Autopilot won’t change lanes unless it is clear in the adjacent lane to do so.

 

[boiler81]

Autopilot won’t change lanes unless it is clear in the adjacent lane to do so.

If the sensors can tell Autopilot the adjacent lanes occupied, why couldn't Tesla share that info with the lowly human driver

 

[Snow Drift]

The manual, Pg 73 Lane Assist (standard not AP), says it has BSD, but it shows arcs in varying colors (red close, orange, yellow, white) on the screen.

Does this exist?