wtibbit
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@ABILISK, I think the problem is the definition of "Autopilot" for the Cybertruck. Yours and Tesla's might be different.Every Tesla gets base autopilot. It would go against pretty much everything they stand for to leave one of their vehicles without it. It absolutely beyond a shadow of a doubt is coming soon. They’re waiting for their lab rats (aka, us) to gather FSD data before cutting it loose. Here’s my specs, base autopilot is already listed. It’s on the window sticker, too.
I've copied the text below from the current version of the Cybertruck Owners Manual. It clearly states Tesla's definition of "Autopilot" as it applies to the Cybertruck. The key sentence in the text is:
"Basic Autopilot includes Traffic-Aware Cruise Control."
All of the other features described in this text are listed under Full Self Driving; Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control, Auto Park, and (somewhat confusingly) Full Self Driving.
So there is (basic) Autopilot, which doesn't include auto steering. And there is Full Self Driving, which includes auto steering along with other self driving features.
And, there is this note in the text that gives Tesla a wide leeway if anything in the manual does work that way for us:
"Depending on date of manufacture, software version, and vehicle configuration, your vehicle may not be equipped with the following features, or a feature may not operate exactly as described."
It's possible that auto steer could be added to Cybertruck's Basic Autopilot in the future, but that's not the case now.
Here's the Owner's Manual text.....
About Autopilot
Autopilot is a suite of advanced driver assistance features that are intended to make driving safer and less stressful. None of these features make Cybertruck fully autonomous or replace you as the driver. Autopilot features come standard with all new Tesla vehicles.
Note
Depending on date of manufacture, software version, and vehicle configuration, your vehicle may not be equipped with the following features, or a feature may not operate exactly as described.
Basic Autopilot includes Traffic-Aware Cruise Control.
- Traffic-Aware Cruise Control: Maintains your speed and an adjustable following distance from the vehicle in front of you, if there is one (see Traffic-Aware Cruise Control).
Basic Autopilot is a hands-on feature. Keep your hands on the steering wheel at all times and be mindful of road conditions, surrounding traffic, and other road users (such as pedestrians and cyclists). Always be prepared to take immediate action. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage, serious injury, or death.
Full Self-Driving includes additional features that are designed to further reduce driver workload and make common actions, such as changing lanes or parking, easier.
- Traffic Light & Stop Sign Control: Maintains your speed, keeps a following distance, and keeps Cybertruck in its lane while also slowing down and stopping for traffic lights and stop signs (see Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control).
- Full Self-Driving (Supervised): Attempts to drive to your destination by following curves in the road; stopping at and negotiating intersections, stop signs, and roundabouts; making left and right turns; and entering/exiting highways (see Full Self-Driving (Supervised)).
- Autopark: Parks Cybertruck, either parallel or perpendicularly (see Autopark).
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