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Model Y Blind Spot Question
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I've been driving my MYLR for a couple of weeks now. My previous cars always had the light in the mirror and that system works well. I find the Tesla system works well also. I configured the car to show the camera view on the side of the car where I'm changing lanes into when i engage the turn signal. That is a great view for changing lanes, better than turning your head around. The visualization on the left side of the screen also shows cars that are in your blind spot and I think makes them red if you turn on your signal and they are in your path.
With properly adjusted mirrors, no issue at all. Its actually a bit worse on the drivers side to me, not passenger, but it works fine. I use the camera as a final glance / check.
I grew up without fancy blind spot sensors etc though, so perhaps it doesnt bother me like It seems to bother others.
I grew up without fancy blind spot sensors etc though, so perhaps it doesnt bother me like It seems to bother others.
I've installed Suma performance mirrors which are great - Tesla Model Y
And obviously, always do a quick head-turn check as well.
BTW: I don't like the camera view that much as it requires you to look at the screen which can be completely opposite to where you're going. Don't trust the visualisation as it can easily miss vehicles.
BTW2: the Tesla will beep loudly and steer you back (if enabled in the settings) at the point where you are about to steer into another vehicle. That in itself is a good feature, I only wished it would beep earlier (not as loud) as soon as you use the indicator in such a case, which is fairly standard on other vehicles with BSM.
And obviously, always do a quick head-turn check as well.
BTW: I don't like the camera view that much as it requires you to look at the screen which can be completely opposite to where you're going. Don't trust the visualisation as it can easily miss vehicles.
BTW2: the Tesla will beep loudly and steer you back (if enabled in the settings) at the point where you are about to steer into another vehicle. That in itself is a good feature, I only wished it would beep earlier (not as loud) as soon as you use the indicator in such a case, which is fairly standard on other vehicles with BSM.
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I found the little mirror lights were helpful during the first week when I bought a Rav4. After that, I never really noticed them.
Because the lights go on so often (every time a car was beside me), I ended up not really paying attention to them anymore. I don't miss them on my MYLR.
Because the lights go on so often (every time a car was beside me), I ended up not really paying attention to them anymore. I don't miss them on my MYLR.
JayPaul
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I can confirm this to be true for me too. The driver's side wont go out and up enough for me. the round shape of the top of the mirror prevents it from out out as far as I would like it, while pointing high enough. In order for me to move it further out, I have to lower the mirror more than I would like.
Since the passenger side is far away, I don't have the same issue.
As with all vehicles, if you lean to where your head is almost touching the B pillar, then adjust the driver's side mirror out to where it just passes the body, then on the passenger side, lean over the center console and do the same adjustment. In the end, the side view mirrors are an extension of the rear view mirror. It should look almost like 1 continuous mirror. As a vehicle comes up from behind, continues up and passes on either side, just as it comes out of view of the rear view mirror it shows up in the side view mirror, and will stay there until they are fully visible beside you.
Honestly, I too thought this would be an issue but it's not. The side cameras are situated perfectly and eliminate any blind spots, perfect for merging in traffic. I still do the physical spot check but find myself using the cameras a lot more. You get used to using them. As someone also mentioned, if there is a car in the lane next to you, it will appear red when you have the indicator on. If you decide to move into said lane, the car will beep and even maneuver away if it feels a collision is imminent. There is a setting to set the warning level (early, late or something to that effect).
Watts_Up
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For the left side blind spot, I added a small inside mirror showing clearly with no distortion if there is a car passing on the left side.
Note: There are some small mirrors that you can put on top of your side mirroror.
But those small mirrors have a spheric shape and thus showing a big image distortion
not providing good distance information and useless at night as you cannot see anything clearly.
If you adjust your mirrors properly, there is no blind spots. Google "how to adjust mirrors properly" and you might be surprised.
johnnycnote
Member
I don't miss them. I do miss the rear cross traffic alert though. Still can't get used to backing up without that...
I do admit to missing this a bit as well, especially because my 2018 model 3 doesnt have any sound whatsoever. I got used to sssssllllloooowwwwwlllly creeping out of spots when I park in head first, to give people a chance to see the car moving.
Its not the end of the world (and I am not trying to start up another "back in vs head in" debate) but it is a small "first world problem" type annoyance.
Another thing in that vein that I still miss is 360 degree views. All my previous BMWs had it. Again, not trying to start up a debate, and its certainly not "necessary" imo, its just one of the things I still miss a small amount.
johnnycnote
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Not quite sure if this is the page I was looking for but maybe. Adjusting mirrors really did work for me (thought the interior mirror idea has merit too):
www.caranddriver.com
How To Adjust Your Mirrors to Avoid Blind Spots
Adjust the mirrors so far outward that the viewing angle of the side mirrors overlaps that of the cabin’s rearview mirror.
www.caranddriver.com
E90alex
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I’ve done this in every other car but it doesn’t work in my Model 3. The mirrors don’t adjust out far enough for me.
Going to try this.Not quite sure if this is the page I was looking for but maybe. Adjusting mirrors really did work for me (thought the interior mirror idea has merit too):
How To Adjust Your Mirrors to Avoid Blind Spots
Adjust the mirrors so far outward that the viewing angle of the side mirrors overlaps that of the cabin’s rearview mirror.
I missed one in the blind spot and only because i had a rear seat passenger say there is a car in the blind spot did i catch it before moving over. Also had the chime and avoidance turned off maybe re enable it as well.
Thanks Good Link!
That means you still do not know how to properly adjust. You can't possibly run out of range on any car mirrors.I’ve done this in every other car but it doesn’t work in my Model 3. The mirrors don’t adjust out far enough for me.
Better and easier instruction:
www.wikihow.com
How to Set Rear‐View Mirrors to Eliminate Blind Spots: 6 Steps
When first learning to drive, you were most likely taught to adjust a car's mirrors before driving it for the first time. You were then likely warned about the blind spots on each side, which you should always check before changing lanes...
www.wikihow.com
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