APP_w216_driverOverriding
Vehicle will not brake
What does the APP_w216_driverOverriding alert mean?
The driver overrides the Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (TACC) feature by using the accelerator pedal. This results in Autopilot not applying the brakes, favoring the driver's input instead.
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Vehicle will not brake
- Accelerator pedal is pressed
What triggers it
The driver overrides the Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (TACC) feature by applying the accelerator pedal for at least 10 seconds.
When it clears
The alert will clear when the driver stops applying the accelerator pedal or the Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (TACC) feature is disengaged.
Potential impact
The Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (TACC) feature will not apply braking while the override is detected.
Affected models
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