Tesla Model S: Parameters
Autopark detects potential parking spaces based on the
following parameters:
Perpendicular Parking
- Your driving speed must be below 8 mph (13 km/h). If
driving too fast, Autopark may not be able to
accurately detect your desired parking space.
- The parking space must be at least 7.2 feet (2.2
meters) wide.
- The parking space must have at least three visible
lines for the vehicle to park into, such as parking lines,
road markings, or distinct curbs. Autopark may not
work in a garage, for example, without three visible
parking lines.
- Autopark may not work with textured road surfaces
such as cobblestone or brick.
Parallel Parking
- Your driving speed must be below 13 mph (21 km/h).
If driving too fast, Autopark may not be able to
accurately detect your desired parking space.
- There must be a vehicle in front of the space you
want to park in.
- A distinct curb or edge must be visible. Autopark
may not correctly identify the parking space if the
curb is not distinct, such as grass or dirt.
NOTE: Autopark does not operate on angled parking
spaces.
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When driving, follow these steps to allow Autopark to
maneuver Model S into a parking space:
1. While driving slowly on a public road, monitor the
instrument panel to determine when Autopark has
de
To pause Autopark, press the brake pedal once. Model S
stops and remains stopped until you touch Resume on
the touchscreen.
To Cancel Parking
Autopark cancels the parking sequence when you
manually
NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle
configuration, options purchased, and software version,
your vehicle may not be equipped with Summon, or the
feature may not operate exactly as described.
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Track Mode is always disabled when you start Model S.
To enable Track Mode for your current drive, shift into
Park and follow these steps:
1. Touch Controls > Pedals & Steering > Track Mode.
When enabled, TRACK displays on the instrument
panel above the driving speed, and a Track Mode
Removal
Remove door handle for access (refer to procedure)
Position handle assembly on a soft working surface.
Remove door handle rear seal.
Remove cable ties securing door pressure sensor and motor
wiring.
Release motor wiring connector.
Remove screws (x4) securing