But this is just a point update, it's not 8.1. I'd say it's a lot if you consider it's just a minor update.
) I simply selected my profile, and then selected "Tie this profile to Fob 2", or something along those lines.
...but does the steering wheel retract and seat automatically go back upon turning off the vehicle in preparation for driver exit ...then make the profile changes when you turn the vehicle on, like my former Lexus, MBZ and BMWs all did? That combination makes it easy to get in/out and have our luxury vehicle also automatically set driver items based on sensing the fob catching-up with what the competition has done for years. If Tesla also does that with this point update, I'll also say they got it right.I'll see if I can capture something shortly, but it's basically shown in the release notes.
Connecting my fob to my profile couldn't have been easier. I accessed the driver profile settings, and the only fob available to connect to a profile was the one in the car with me, which I learned was named "Fob 2", or something along those lines. (Apparently my wife has Fob 1.
I tested whether or not it worked, and when the adjustment would take place, by getting out of the car, leaning in awkwardly, which has always been a pain in the butt, and selecting my wife's profile in the usual way, from the screen. I then closed the door, locked the car, and walked away. When I approached the car, the handles presented, so my fob was recognized. The seat and steering wheel did not adjust to my profile settings until I opened the door, which is exactly as it should work, since those adjustments should not happen any time a different fob is near the car.
I have to give credit where it is due, and Tesla got this right! I'll say it again--well done, Tesla!
That combination makes it easy to get in/out and have our luxury vehicle also automatically set driver items based on sensing the fob catching-up with what the competition has done for years. If Tesla also does that with this point update, I'll also say they got it right.
Park. I bet most owners would take the benefits over the perhaps slight inconvenience of having the seat/steering wheel move out of the way if say you parked, but were going to remain in the vehicle for some amount of time. IMHO, the vehicle giving me more space would be a benefit in that example if I were going to play with my phone, tablet or just take a quick nap waiting for my charge to complete or someone else to return from running an errand.
I, e.g. had the steering wheel move, but not the seat ... because it allowed my dog who rode with me much of the time in her backseat more room to enter/exit if I didn't move the seat.
