Firmware 5.0

[mknox]

Tow Mode interests me. Does this mean Model S can now be towed instead of flat-bedded?

 

[NigelM]

With acknowledgements to Photo Fanatics for his/her photo set on Flickr:

 

[Iz]

Looking forward to the new release. Will be very interested to see what the new "Vampire Load" on 5.0 will be - if there is one at all. :biggrin:

 

[FlasherZ]

The best feature is screen cleaning mode.

 

[radiod77]

Maybe it was just my eyes, but I couldn't read the small print under the cleaning mode button that I assume would tell you how to get OUT of cleaning mode.

 

[mitch672]

The best feature is screen cleaning mode.

Have to disagree, the best feature is reduced power usage, the Model S has been criticized harshly for wasting so much power when not in use, hopefully this will quiet the critics. WiFi is nice as well, notice they said they plan to prioritize future updates to cars connected via WiFi (faster and it costs them less). I imagine after most of the existing Model S's have this update (which allows WiFi and and Tethering), they will soon announce the 3G data plan pricing...

 

[Owner]

I had physical parking sensors on my loaner, but no functionality. It was on 4.x. But these release notes don't seem to indicate either way. But I doubt there are too many parking sensors out there yet.

Perhaps the parking sensors REQUIRE firmware 5+ and that's why these new cars have it?

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Here are his pics of the 5.0 release notes. Looks very cool!

http://flic.kr/s/aHsjHupgtc

 

[NigelM]

I had physical parking sensors on my loaner, but no functionality. It was on 4.x. But these release notes don't seem to indicate either way. But I doubt there are too many parking sensors out there yet.

Th EU cars with parking sensors have v5.5 IIRC.

 

[FlasherZ]

I imagine after most of the existing Model S's have this update (which allows WiFi and and Tethering), they will soon announce the 3G data plan pricing...

Given there's a "connectivity" button in the My Tesla screen, I'd have to guess you're correct.

 

[jomo25]

wow lots of great new features and improvements. hope its stable. will want this, but having just upgraded to 4.5 after watching several iterations of it before "stable", it might be awhile before I go 5.0.

 

[riceuguy]

Given there's a "connectivity" button in the My Tesla screen, I'd have to guess you're correct.

Where do you see that?

 

[Lloyd]

Mine delivered this am with 5.0. There are some bugs. Seat heaters do not display, remote app not working, Music through blue tooth not there from my iphone.

 

[NigelM]

Where do you see that?

 

[cinergi]

Mine delivered this am with 5.0. There are some bugs. Seat heaters do not display, remote app not working, Music through blue tooth not there from my iphone.

Can you add detail behind those? e.g. seat heaters work but doesn't show that they're on in the UI? Remote app -- what message do you get? Music ... does it pair up? Does the phone & car show it's playing but it's muted... ?

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also what exact version are you running?

 

[brianman]

4.5.69 I think is next? or maybe it was .68 I forgot what it was. still the same though.

To my knowledge, we won't see a version number like 4.5.69 ... probably ever. Please use one of the two official numbering systems not a hybrid.

 

[SFOTurtle]

Have to disagree, the best feature is reduced power usage, the Model S has been criticized harshly for wasting so much power when not in use, hopefully this will quiet the critics. WiFi is nice as well, notice they said they plan to prioritize future updates to cars connected via WiFi (faster and it costs them less). I imagine after most of the existing Model S's have this update (which allows WiFi and and Tethering), they will soon announce the 3G data plan pricing...

I'm assuming FlasherZ's comment was intended to be a joke, especially given how many folks have been clamoring for months and months for a fix to the vampire loss.

 

[Lloyd]

Can you add detail behind those? e.g. seat heaters work but doesn't show that they're on in the UI? Remote app -- what message do you get? Music ... does it pair up? Does the phone & car show it's playing but it's muted... ?

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also what exact version are you running?

Seat heaters do not show on the UI

My car does not show up on the remote app yet. Ownership tells me it can take 24 hours.

Phone is paired and works fine, but does not show music when paired from the phone.

 

[NigelM]

Seat heaters do not show on the UI.

Possibly your car thinks it has cloth seats?

 

[brianman]

Here are his pics of the 5.0 release notes. Looks very cool!
http://flic.kr/s/aHsjHupgtc

v5.0 (1.35.96)

With this release, Model S owners will be able to use Wi-Fi for connected features
and software updates and to choose either a "heading-up" or "north-up" orientation
to view their map. There are also a variety of other map improvements that make it
more versatile and easier to use. In addition, there are new features and performance
enhancements to improve power management, driving experience, and car
maintenance.

New Features

• Wi-Fi & Tethering
• Tow Mode
• Screen Cleaning Mode
• Radio Presets Access via Steering Wheel Controls

Enhancments

• Maps Improvements
• Improved Power Management When Not In Use
• Additions to Driver Profiles
• Improved Creep Performance

NEW FEATURES

Wi-Fi & Tethering

Wi-Fi is available as an alternative
data connection method with this
release. You can take advantage of a
Wi-Fi network at home or work (e.g.,
useful for enabling the Tesla mobile
app or downloading software
updates in low-connectivity areas).
You can also use a mobile hotspot or
your phone's Internet connection via
Wi-Fi tethering.

To connect to a Wi-Fi network, tap
the 3G icon in the status bar. Model S
will start scanning and display the
networks in range. Select the Wi-Fi
network you'd like to use and enter a
password if necessary to connect.

You can also connect to a hidden network that isn't shown on the list of scanned
networks. Just tap on "Wi-Fi Settings" and enter the name of the network in the
resulting dialog.

Once you've connected to a network, Model S will auto-connect to the network
whenever it's in range. If more than one previously connected network is in range,
Model S will connect to the last one used.

Note that we plan to prioritize roll-out of future software updates to customers using
a home Wi-Fi network; they'll be among the first to receive new updates.

Tow Mode

If your Model S needs to be towed,
you can engage Tow Mode. Tow
Mode will keep the parking brake
disengaged and the car in Neutral.
Note that the car must be in Park with
the brake pedal pressed before Tow
Mode can be engaged. To engage
Tow Mode, go to the Controls>E-Brake &
Power Of. To exit Tow Mode, you
can either press the Tow Mode button again or shift to Park.

Screen Cleaning Mode

To facilitate touchscreen cleaning,
there is now a "Screen Cleaning
Mode" which will block any touch
interactions from inadvertently
activating buttons and charging
settings during cleaning and will darken the screen so it's easier to see any dust or
smudges on the screen. To use this go to Controls>Displays.

Radio Presets Access via Steering Wheel Controls

You can now cycle through your AM/FM/XM radio presents via the left (prev/next)
steering wheel buttons when there are two or more presets. If you have fewer than
two presets, the steering wheel controls will seek the previous/next station instead.

ENHANCEMENTS

Maps Improvements

Maps Orientation

You now have the option to orient the map in the direction of travel. You can
switch between the "heading-up" mode--where the map is oriented in the
direction of travel--and the "north-up" mode by tapping the control in the center
of the Maps control bar:

Heading-up tracking mode:
Map is oriented in the direction of travel. Note that the map labels
will not adjust as the map rotates so they will be upside down
when you are driving south.

North-up tracking mode:
Map is oriented north.

Whenever you tap this control, the icon will turn blue, indicating that the map is
tracking the car. If you pan or rotate the map with your finger(s) the icon will turn
gray and the map will stop tracking the car. Tap it again to re-enable tracking.

Compass

A compass will appear in the lower left corner of the Maps app
when the map is in heading-up orientation. You can tap the
compass to switch to north-up tracking mode.

Other Improvements

• You can now also rotate the map manually with a two-finger rotation motion. Remeber that any manual interaction with the map will turn tracking off.
• Performance improvements have been made so the map should be faster and smoother, and any interaction with the map (e.g., rotatin, pinch & zoom, etc.) should be smoother and more responsive.
• Navigation route line and traffic display have been improved so the route line no longer fully blocks traffic.
• Satellite and traffic buttons now have icons instead of text labels.
• Satellite mode now turns off when the car switches to night mode. Tap the satellite button if you'd like to view satellite images at night. Note that the satellite mode settings is preserved for day mode.
• Search results for "chain" searches (e.g., Starbucks) have been improved. The nearest location should now always show up first.

Improved Power Management When Not In Use

Model S now consumes less power when not in use. The instrument cluster and
numerous touchscreen systems (e.g., Bluetooth, 3G connectivity) may take a few
seconds to fully power up when you return to your Model S. The mobile app may
also take a while (~45 sec) for the secure connection to the car to be re-established
when in this low-power mode.

Additions to Driver Profiles

Front seat heaters' settings are now included in Driver Profiles.

Improved Creep Performance

Creep performance has been tuned so that creep torque is smoother at low
speed (< 5 MPH).

 

[SFOTurtle]

Lloyd, any chance you might be able to take some pictures of the release notes when you get a few minutes and post them? Some of the pictures in the link above, especially those relating to power management, are quite blurry.