[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/221199071″ video_title=”1″][vc_column_text]The “smooth as silk” Autopilot algorithm promised by Elon Musk is beginning to roll out to Tesla’s equipped with Autopilot 2.0.
Model S owner James Hansbert published a video of the new firmware (17.22.46) in action and offered some first impressions, including:
- Some “dancing” between lines, but better at tracking lanes through intersections where lane are missing lines
- No problems in rain
- Smooth braking at traffic lights
- Difficulty getting Autopark parallel parking to detect open spots
Hansbert also commented on two new features highlighted in the release notes:
Autopark: Perpendicular Parking
To make it easier to park in a variety of situations, Model S can now also back up into perpendicular spaces using Autopark. Drive completely past the space at no more than 10 mph until the ‘P’ appears in the instrument panel. Then use the same Autopark functions as in parallel Autopark – starting canceling, pausing, resuming, and so on.
Display Brightness
With Display Brightness, you can clearly see the touchscreen and instrument panel throughout the day and night. This feature adjusts screen brightness based on your Model S surroundings. It also learns from your preferences: if you adjust the brightness manually, Display Brightness uses your update to make future adjustments.
Display Brightness is enabled by default. To disable, uncheck Auto-adjust in Controls > Displays > BRIGHTNESS & MODES.
A wide release of the firmware is expected this week.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]