Model Y - Pedestrian Warning System

[DesertSilver]

I picked up my Model Y (VIN 52xxx) yesterday and PWS is on only when in reverse, even when not moving. No sound at all when moving forward, even very slowly.

 

[Hut]

I don't think Tesla is required to install PWS on Model Y, S, nor X for any productions prior to September 1, 2020.

 

[mhcrowder]

Here's someone that added it to their Model Y

 

[DaveORD]

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 141, Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

DATES:
Effective April 27, 2018.

Compliance dates: Compliance with FMVSS No. 141 and related regulations, as amended in this rule, is required for all hybrid and electric vehicles to which these regulations are applicable beginning on September 1, 2020. The initial compliance date for newly manufactured vehicles under the 50-percent phase-in as specified in FMVSS No. 141 is delayed by one year to September 1, 2019.

 

[iamnid]

Last update 2020.36.10 (I think), added the going forward white sound to our Model 3. We previously only had a reverse sound.

 

[Lounanne]

I picked up my Model Y (VIN 52xxx) yesterday and PWS is on only when in reverse, even when not moving. No sound at all when moving forward, even very slowly.

This is true for me as well.

 

[Kabillyhop]

My Sept build has it, like others only in reverse. Version 32.4.

 

[gmtom1]

My May build Y (VIN 66XX) doesn't have the sound in either direction. I haven't been motivated enough to see if the speaker is installed or not. If it is installed and activated later via OTA, I'm unplugging it unless Elon's promise of configurable sounds is added.

 

[DesertSilver]

Actually to provide an update, my MY (52xxx) actually does make a noise when in D. The sound is a lot different than when in R. It’s more of a quiet blow dryer or white noise sound. Not as noticeable than the spaceship sound when in R so didn’t realize it before.

 

[phil4791eng]

I had one in my Altima Hybrid in 2008 and I don’t miss it.

 

[Velcade]

The ped system only seems to be working when reversing. VIN 44xxx

 

[thisisdiddy]

I dont have it in my July 2020 build. VIN 30xxx

 

[DesertSilver]

The ped system only seems to be working when reversing. VIN 44xxx

Not that it really matters much but you may not be hearing the sound when in D since the volume is lower and the sound is different. I barely noticed it myself, initially thinking there was a sound only when in R.

I posted up a sound recording on Reddit at the link below.

https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaModelY/comments/iwpdks/model_y_vin_52xxx_pedestrian_warning_sound/

 

[Kabillyhop]

If the forward sound is so low that I cant hear it with the windows open, I don't think it will serve the purpose of warning pedestrians. Might just be that the amp connects and is a bit noisy.

Reverse sound will get their attention though.

 

[DesertSilver]

If the forward sound is so low that I cant hear it with the windows open, I don't think it will serve the purpose of warning pedestrians. Might just be that the amp connects and is a bit noisy.

Reverse sound will get their attention though.

That was my thought also. For the intended purpose, forward sound should be at least or more prevalent that reverse sound.

 

[Kabillyhop]

That was my thought also. For the intended purpose, forward sound should be at least or more prevalent that reverse sound.

I too thought the car only made a sound in reverse.
But tonight I discovered that this car is smarter than I thought.
It does makes a sound when going forward, but only if there are pedestrians close to the road.
Makes sense doesn't it. Otherwise it would be on all the time in stop and go traffic or in the drive-thru.
Very cool!

 

[zecar]

I too thought the car only made a sound in reverse.
But tonight I discovered that this car is smarter than I thought.
It does makes a sound when going forward, but only if there are pedestrians close to the road.
Makes sense doesn't it. Otherwise it would be on all the time in stop and go traffic or in the drive-thru.
Very cool!

I found the same. Not pedestrians, I think. Just forward ultrasonic sensor pings.

 

[Kabillyhop]

Only pedestrians. When you pass them it stops until it sees more pedestrians.

 

[zecar]

Only pedestrians. When you pass them it stops until it sees more pedestrians.

Mine made the going forward noise at my garage today. No pedestrians. But maybe it saw its reflection and thinks it's a person.

 

[fparent]

All these talks about disabling the pws and no one seems to worry about being sued into oblivion if a pedestrian gets hurt because of it.

I went shopping at Costco and the only times I heard the sound is when I back out of my garage and the parking at Costco for a grand total of 10 seconds. It's really no big deal.