2024.8.9 Release Notes

Written on 04/12/2024
Abdulla

1. One-Time Charge Limit

• Functionality: Allows setting a higher charge limit for a single session, useful for long trips; the limit reverts to the normal setting after charging.
• Activation: Increase the charge limit via the charging screen and select the One-Time Charge option.
• Models: Available on Model S, 3, X, and Y.
• Availability in Qatar: Should be available as it pertains to the software handling of battery management.

2. Danger Zones on Your Route

• Functionality: Navigation system displays symbols to indicate potential danger zones along the route.
• Activation: Requires Navigation > Online Routing turned on and premium connectivity.
• Models: Available on Model S, 3, X, and Y.
• Availability in Qatar: Available, assuming premium connectivity and online routing are supported in Qatar.

3. Adaptive High Beams

• Functionality: Headlights adjust brightness and pattern to minimize glare for other drivers, enhancing night-time visibility.
• Activation: Go to Lights > Adaptive High Beams in vehicle settings.
• Models: Available on Model S, 3, X, and Y.
• Availability in Qatar: Available, especially useful in areas with varying road lighting conditions.

4. Security Improvements

• Functionality: General security updates and bug fixes to improve vehicle safety and data security.
• Activation: Automatically applied with the update.
• Models: Available on Model S, 3, X, and Y.
• Availability in Qatar: Standard across all regions as part of Tesla’s global software update.

5. Windshield Washer and Fold Mirrors Button

• Functionality: Enhanced control over windshield cleaning and mirror folding.
• Activation: Windshield washer functionality is accessed via the stalk or button specific to the model; mirror settings are adjusted under Controls.
• Models: Available on Model S, 3, X, and Y.
• Availability in Qatar: Standard feature enhancements, likely available.

6. Fold Mirrors Button

• Functionality: This feature allows for multiple new states of the side mirrors, enabling more control over their folding and unfolding.
• Activation: The Fold Mirrors button under Controls now allows for setting a location where the mirrors will automatically fold when the vehicle arrives. Additionally, there are options to save these locations or remove them if they are no longer needed.
• Models: Available on Model S, 3, X, and Y.
• Availability in Qatar: This feature is part of the vehicle’s software and should be available in Qatar, as it does not depend on regional regulations.

7. Connectivity Icon

• Functionality: The connectivity icon, which indicates the vehicle’s network signal strength, is now persistently displayed in the status bar.
• Activation: This feature does not require manual activation and is automatically visible after the update.
• Models: Available on Model S, 3, X, and Y.
• Availability in Qatar: As this feature involves only the display of existing functionality (signal strength), it should be available in Qatar.

8. Turn Signals

• Functionality: The design of the turn signal icons has been updated to be more visible and easier to interpret by the driver. The new icons are simple arrows, which are more intuitive compared to the previous design.
• Activation: These changes are automatically applied with the software update and do not require manual activation.
• Models: Available on Model 3 and Y.
• Availability in Qatar: The update to the turn signals is a visual change and should be available in all regions including Qatar.

9. New WiFi Menu

• Functionality: The WiFi settings menu has been redesigned for easier access and management of WiFi connections. This includes improvements in how the WiFi list is displayed and how users interact with network settings.
• Activation: Access the new WiFi menu under Controls > WLAN (WiFi). The new interface replaces the previous overlay menu with a more integrated and streamlined design.
• Models: Available on Model 3 and Y.
• Availability in Qatar: Since this feature is related to the vehicle’s internal software system managing WiFi connections, it should be available in Qatar.