How It Works
Your Model 3 includes the following components that actively monitor the surrounding area:
- A camera is mounted above the rear license plate.
- Ultrasonic sensors (if equipped) are located in the front and rear bumpers.
- A camera is mounted in each door pillar.
- Three cameras are mounted to the windshield above the rear view mirror.
- A camera is mounted to each front fender.
- Radar (if equipped) is mounted behind the front bumper.
Model 3 is also equipped with high-precision electronically-assisted braking and steering systems. In addition, the cabin camera can determine driver inattentiveness and provide alerts when Autopilot is engaged. By default, data from the camera does not leave the vehicle itself. In other words, data is not saved or transmitted unless you enable data sharing. To enable data sharing, touch . Cabin Camera Analytics helps Tesla continue to develop even safer vehicles in the future. See Cabin Camera.