How to Turn On FSD (Supervised) in a Tesla

Tap Controls > Self-Driving > Full Self-Driving (Supervised), accept the agreements, then tap Start Self-Driving under 85 mph (Tesla, checked 31 Oct 2026). The option only appears once the car has FSD: a $99/mo subscription, a trial or an old purchase.

Last checked 31 Oct 2026. Sources: Tesla Support: FSD (Supervised).

Self-DrivingFull Self-Driving (Supervised)CONTROLS > SELF-DRIVING

Where is the FSD setting?

  1. Controls
  2. Self-Driving
  3. FSD (Supervised)
  4. Accept

How do I turn on FSD, step by step?

  1. Get FSD on the carSubscribe for $99/mo in the Tesla app (Upgrades > Software Upgrades > Subscribe > Add) or on the touchscreen (Controls > Upgrades, then swipe). Only the account that owns the car can subscribe. Or start a free trial (below).
  2. Install the software updateTesla: the car must finish an over-the-air update before FSD (Supervised) features appear.
  3. Turn it onOn the touchscreen tap Controls > Self-Driving > Full Self-Driving (Supervised), then read the user agreements.
  4. Start it on a driveBelow 85 mph, tap Start Self-Driving on the touchscreen. It is on when Self-Driving shows blue and a blue path line appears.
  5. Pick a speed profileControls > Self-Driving > Speed Profile: Sloth, Chill, Standard, Hurry or Mad Max.
  6. Know how to stop itPress the brake, steer yourself, push the gear stalk up (if your car has one), or press the right scroll wheel (if equipped).

Tesla notes that controls differ by model and year; the Owner's Manual on the car (Controls > Service > Owner's Manual) has the version for yours. FSD (Supervised) is an advanced driver assistance system that is intended to be used only with a fully attentive driver. It does not turn a Tesla into a fully autonomous vehicle.

No FSD on the car yet?

  1. Tesla app
  2. Upgrades
  3. Subscribe
  4. Add

Before you pay $99/mo, check whether you get a free month:

Step 0 · no FSD yet? Try it free · checked 30 Oct 2026

Do you own a Tesla that is registered to your Tesla account?
Have you never bought FSD, and not paid for an FSD subscription in the last 12 months?
If your new Tesla came with an FSD trial, did it end more than 12 months ago? (Yes if you never had one.)
Try FSD free · 1 month

Answer the three questions to unlock the link.

Our referral link gives a one-month FSD (Supervised) trial in the Tesla app. We get a Tesla credit too if you subscribe after it. Full Self-Driving (Supervised) requires the driver to remain attentive and does not make the vehicle autonomous.

What did Musk say the button would do by now?

Missed
FSD reliable enough for no attention by end of 2020
"Full self-driving reliable enough that you do not need to pay attention, in our opinion, won't be available until the end of next year."
Said 23 Oct 2019, due 31 Dec 2020
Missed
Unsupervised FSD for personal use by end of 2025 in certain areas
"I think it will be available for unsupervised personal use by the end of this year in certain geographies."
Said 23 Jul 2025, due 31 Dec 2025
Pending
Millions of Teslas fully autonomous in the second half of 2026
"I predict that there will be millions of Teslas operating fully autonomously in the second half of next year."
Said 22 Apr 2025, due 31 Dec 2026

More on cost: Is FSD worth it? and FSD free trial.

Questions

How do I turn on FSD in my Tesla?

On the touchscreen tap Controls > Self-Driving > Full Self-Driving (Supervised) and accept the user agreements. Then, below 85 mph, tap Start Self-Driving. The car needs an active FSD subscription, trial or purchase, and the latest software.

Why can't I see the FSD option?

Usually the car has no active FSD (Supervised) or hasn't installed the update yet. Check Controls > Software for "Full Self Driving Capability" and install any waiting update. Features also vary by hardware, region, model and year.

How do I know if my Tesla has FSD?

Tesla: open Controls > Software and look for "Full Self Driving Capability" in the included package, and "Full Self-Driving (Supervised) Software" under Software.

How do I turn off FSD while driving?

Press the brake pedal or take over the steering. If your car has them, pushing the gear stalk up or pressing the right scroll wheel also works.

Why was my FSD suspended?

Three or five strikeouts (depending on the car) suspend FSD (Supervised) for a week; a strikeout is forgiven after half a week without another. Controls > Self-Driving shows how many strikeouts are left.
More owner toolsTesla loan calculatorModel 3 vs Model YRural internetBuying a used TeslaTesla maintenance costStarlink return policyTesla test driveTesla trade-inTesla warrantyStarlink installationBest home EV chargerTesla Roadster priceStarlink for RVStarlink speedStarlink for boatsIs FSD worth it?Autopilot vs FSDFSD free trialFSD on HW3Used Tesla with FSDStarlink priceTesla leaseTesla referralStarlink referralTesla FSD costTesla home chargerStarlink MiniIs a Tesla worth it?Is Starlink worth it?Battery health testBattery replacement costVIN decoderCharging costRange calculatorTire pressuresInsurance costRoad trip plannerSoftware updatesWrap designer

Independent fan project. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Tesla, Inc. or SpaceX. Figures checked on 31 Oct 2026 from the linked official pages; they change, and your address or account can change them. Not a quote. Referral links are ours: we get the referrer reward if you order.

/// The Daily Verdict
Know the moment a prediction lands — or doesn't.
One email a day, only when something changes: a new promise, a blown deadline, a goalpost move, or a rare on-time delivery. No spam, instant unsubscribe.