Autopark

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Note
Depending on market region, vehicle configuration, options purchased, and software version, your vehicle may not be equipped with Autopark.

Autopark uses data to simplify parking on public roads by maneuvering Model 3 into parallel and perpendicular parking spaces.

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Note
Autopark is unavailable when Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is enabled. To use Autopark, enable Autosteer by touching Controls > Autopilot.

If your access to Autosteer is suspended, you also lose access to Autopark. For more information, see Autopilot Suspension.

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Warning
It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the limitations of Autopark and the situations in which it may not work as expected. For more information, see Limitations and Warnings.
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CAUTION
Do not use Autopark if anything, such as a ball hitch, bike rack, or trailer, is attached to the tow hitch. Autopark may not stop for hitches when parking between or in front of other vehicles.
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CAUTION
Autopark's performance depends on the ability of the cameras to determine the vehicle's proximity to curbs, objects, and other vehicles. Ensure all cameras are clean and free of obstructions before each drive and before using Autopilot features (see Cleaning a Camera). Dirty cameras and sensors (if equipped), as well as environmental conditions such as rain and faded lane markings, can affect Autopilot performance. If a camera is obstructed or blinded, Model 3 displays a message on the touchscreen and Autopilot features may not be available.

Parameters

Autopark detects potential parking spaces based on the following parameters:

Perpendicular Parking
  • Your driving speed must be below 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 as wide as your vehicle.
  • 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.
Parallel Parking
  • Your driving speed must be below 13 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 or behind the space you want to park in.
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Note
Autopark does not operate on angled parking spaces.

To Use Autopark

When driving, follow these steps to allow Autopark to maneuver Model 3 into a parking space:

  1. While driving slowly, monitor the touchscreen (after making sure that it is safe to do so) to see potential parking spaces detected by Autopilot.
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    Note
    The detected parking spaces appear only if the vehicle's position and/or the circumstances of the surrounding area are such that Autopark can determine an appropriate driving path. If Autopark cannot determine an appropriate path (for example, when driving on a narrow street where moving into the parking space causes the front of the vehicle to extend into the adjacent lane), you can either reposition the vehicle, find a different parking space, or park manually.
  2. Choose a spot, then release the steering wheel and touch Start on the touchscreen.
  3. Autopark displays a message when parking is complete.

If you press the brake pedal when Autopark is actively parking Model 3, the parking process cancels.

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CAUTION
Model 3 does not brake if you choose to override the current speed by pressing the accelerator pedal while Autopark is active. In this case, Autopark cancels if you exceed 10 km/h.
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Warning
Never depend on Autopark to find a parking space that is legal, suitable, and safe. Autopark may not always detect objects in the parking space. Always perform visual checks to confirm that a parking space is appropriate and safe.
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When Autopark is actively steering Model 3:
  • Do not interfere with the movement of the steering wheel. Doing so cancels Autopark.
  • Continually check your surroundings. Be prepared to apply the brakes to avoid vehicles, pedestrians, or objects.
  • Monitor the touchscreen to ensure that you are aware of the instructions that Autopark is providing.

To Cancel Parking

Autopark cancels the parking sequence when:
  • You manually move the steering wheel.
  • You shift.
  • You press the brake pedal.
  • You press the accelerator pedal.
  • You press the right scroll button on the steering wheel.
  • The parking sequence exceeds seven moves.

Take Over Immediately

In situations where Autopark is unable to steer Model 3, Autopark sounds a warning chime and displays the message Take Over Immediately.

This happens when:
  • Model 3 detects that a door is opened or that the driver is exiting the vehicle.
  • One or more of the cameras is damaged, dirty, obstructed (such as by mud, ice, or snow, or by adhesive products such as wraps, stickers, etc.), or has poor visibility (due to heavy rain, snow, hail, etc. or poor lighting).
  • Your speed exceeds 10 km/h.
  • An Automatic Emergency Braking event occurs (see Collision Avoidance Assist).

When you see this message, take over immediately.