Automatic direction and driver selection - Tesla Model S Plaid instruction explains everything [video]

In Tesla Model S and X, after facelift, you will no longer use the lever to select the direction of travel. According to Musk, everyone Necessity the interaction of the driver with the vehicle is a mistake. The new S Plaid models automatically select the direction of travel, but humans will also influence this process.

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In the standard configuration of the Tesla Model S Plaid, they are launched when the driver gets into the car, fastens the seat belt and presses the brake pedal. To go forward (D), the person will need to touch the screen up to move backward (R) - down. But partially Controls -> Pedals and steering the car owner can activate the function Auto switch out of park (beta)... It will make you after pressing the brake pedal, the car will automatically select the direction of travel based on location and sensor data (curb in front = driving backward, etc.).

Current version Automatic shift does not support multiple direction changes, so if a driver wants to go back and then go forward because the parking lot is too crowded, he will have to change directions on his own (source, switching to the United States is required).

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As for manual control, direct mode (D) only activated when the vehicle is stationary or moving backwards (R) up to 8 km / h. The same with reverse: "reverse" is activated by touching the screen with the brush down while stationary or when moving forward at speeds up to 8 km / h. Most of the time will be with “free” (N): the driver will have to click Controls and hold the N icon.

If the screen is damaged and the car does not select the correct direction of travel, the driver has a different set of buttons at the disposal of the driver to change the driving modes. It is located in the middle tunnel, under the inductive phone chargers. Usually this button belt is inactive, but it can be turned on by holding one of the buttons:

Automatic direction and driver selection - Tesla Model S Plaid manual explains it all [video]

By the way, Sawyer Merritt also posted a video showing the operation of the turn signals. Both control buttons will be on the left side of the steering wheel. Temporary activation of any indicator will occur after touching the button, permanent activation - after pressing it: