Park Assist
How Park Assist Works Model X has several sensors designed to detect the presence of objects. When driving slowly in Drive or Reverse (for example, when parking), the sensors alert you if an object is detected in close proximity of your Model X. Objects are only detected in the direction of the gear you selected; front objects in Drive, rear objects in Reverse. Warning: You may not be alerted if Model X rolls freely in the opposite direction of the gear you selected (for example, you will not receive an alert if Model X rolls backwards down a hill while in Drive).
is free of objects and/or people. Several external factors can reduce the performance of Park Assist, causing either no readings or false readings (see Limitations and False Warnings on page 66). Therefore, depending on Park Assist to determine if Model X is approaching an obstruction can result in damage to the vehicle and/or objects, and can potentially cause serious injury. Always inspect the area with your own eyes. When reversing, perform shoulder checks and use all mirrors. Park assist does not detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, or objects that are moving, protruding, located too far above or below the sensors, or too close or too far from the sensors. Park Assist is for guidance purposes only and is not intended to replace your own direct visual checks. It is not a substitute for careful driving.
Visual and Audio Feedback When you shift to Reverse, the Park Assist view displays on the left side of the instrument panel, showing objects that are in close proximity to the front and rear of Model X. This view closes when you shift into Drive unless an object is detected close to the front of Model X, in which case the Park Assist view closes automatically when your driving speed exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h). When reversing, visual feedback also displays on the touchscreen, immediately below the camera view (see Rear View Camera on page 73). You can manually close the park assist view on the touchscreen by touching the X in the upper left corner. The sensors are activated when driving slower than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Note: Rear sensors are disabled when a bicycle is detected or Model X is in trailer mode. Warning: Never depend on Park Assist to inform you if an area you are approaching Driving
When driving with the Camera app displayed on the touchscreen, you can switch to the Park Assist view when driving at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h). Touch the button located in the upper left corner of the Camera app window. This is useful if you need assistance with parallel parking. If chimes are turned on (see Controlling Audible Feedback on page 66), an audible beep sounds as you approach an object. You can temporarily mute the chime by pressing the scroll wheel on the left side of the steering wheel or by touching the mute button located on the bottom left corner of the Park Assist view. Note: If a sensor is unable to provide feedback, the instrument panel displays an alert message. 65
