The 2022 Tesla Model 3's Autopilot includes Lane Departure Avoidance that warns or corrects when the vehicle drifts from its lane. When this feature is off, understanding Tesla's settings and requirements helps restore protection.
Tesla Lane Departure Avoidance
Tesla's Lane Departure Avoidance is separate from Autosteer. It provides lane departure warning (steering wheel vibration) and/or lane departure avoidance (automatic steering correction) even when Autopilot isn't engaged. This passive safety feature works during normal driving.
Why Lane Departure May Be Off
Lane Departure Avoidance settings can be adjusted. The feature may be disabled in the settings menu. It may be set to warning-only rather than avoidance. Speed below operating threshold keeps it inactive. Camera calibration issues can affect availability.
Enabling Lane Departure Features
Access Settings > Autopilot > Lane Departure Avoidance. Options include Off, Warning (steering wheel vibration only), and Assist (steering correction). Choose your preferred setting. Note this is separate from Autosteer—both can be configured independently.
Camera Calibration Requirements
Tesla's camera-based system requires proper calibration. If the vehicle was recently delivered or cameras were serviced, calibration may be in progress. A message about "Autopilot features unavailable" with a calibration percentage indicates this process.