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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When navigating to a destination, Model S helps you
anticipate your charging needs by calculating the
amount of energy that remains when you reach your
destination. When navigating, the map displays this
calculation next to the battery icon on the turn-by-turn
direction list (see Navigating to
Note: This procedure
applies to vehicles with the vacuum brake booster only. If the
vehicle has the electromechanical brake booster assembly, the
master cylinder and reservoir assembly are part of the brake
booster assembly. Refer to procedure 33031402
(refer to procedure).