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Heated Steering Wheel on Model 3 SR+ 2021 - August Delivery
- Thread starter corriedotdev
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We’ve had various half and half model changes in the past so there’s every possibility of that. The numbers I posted were for the published numbers for previous models and for the new base Model 3 for 2022.
I managed to grab some of the configuration code for one of the new Inventory M3s with the bigger battery while they were listed (this is all buried in the web page so no magic to get it but it tells you a lot more about the car).
{
"code": "$RSF0",
"group": "HEATED_SEAT",
"long_name": "No Rear Heated Seats",
"name": "No Rear Heated Seats"
}
Key thing is it explicitly states No rear heated seats. Whereas if you look at the same info for the Long Range
{
"code": "$RSF1",
"name": "Front and Rear Heated Seats",
"long_name": "",
"description": "Rear Heated Seats"
}
Whats also interesting is the 0-60 time of 5.8s is listed but cars with the equivalent codes but measured in km do have 0-100 in 5.6 so I imagine somebody at Tesla has simply typed them in the wrong way round and why so many people are getting the 2 confused - Tesla themselves have them transposed and its not an interim model, the 5.6s to 60 is the 0-60 and its just recorded incorrectly in the cars meta data.
I wouldn't be selling the rear seat blanket just yet on the SR+ until someones taken delivery and actually confirmed it.
{
"code": "$RSF0",
"group": "HEATED_SEAT",
"long_name": "No Rear Heated Seats",
"name": "No Rear Heated Seats"
}
Key thing is it explicitly states No rear heated seats. Whereas if you look at the same info for the Long Range
{
"code": "$RSF1",
"name": "Front and Rear Heated Seats",
"long_name": "",
"description": "Rear Heated Seats"
}
Whats also interesting is the 0-60 time of 5.8s is listed but cars with the equivalent codes but measured in km do have 0-100 in 5.6 so I imagine somebody at Tesla has simply typed them in the wrong way round and why so many people are getting the 2 confused - Tesla themselves have them transposed and its not an interim model, the 5.6s to 60 is the 0-60 and its just recorded incorrectly in the cars meta data.
I wouldn't be selling the rear seat blanket just yet on the SR+ until someones taken delivery and actually confirmed it.
Simonix
Member
Great find!
Interesting about the 0-60/0-100 confusion too, as it's been a lengthy discussion of conflicting info and opinions over on the pending delivery thread!
The current rear wheel drive model has a 0-60 time of 5.8 s and a 0-62 time of 6.1 s. If times of 5.6 and 5.8 are being quoted then they are an interim specification as the old SR+ spec was 5.3 and 5.6 s.
Another interesting note: I have a July 2021 SR+ US version. If you say the command "turn on heated steering wheel" car response this feature is not yet available.
I don't think that means anything ... you get similar responses if you ask it to switch on/off the lights etc. I know it uses the exciting word "yet" but I wouldn't take it to necessarily mean the feature is on its way.
The responses have changed though. It used to say (and may still do) "Failed to turn on steering wheel heater" on older cars. I will test mine tomorrow (which has a heated steering wheel fitted, but not working). I suspect I'll get the same error message.
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Thanks. I'm not holding my breath given Tesla time. The only chance I've got, I think, is 2021 SR+ owners getting it as an (probably paid) OTA upgrade and somehow the mothership giving me the option to unlock it to. I've got exactly nowhere trying to get anyone in Tesla to activate it, but I don't have any contacts on the inside.
For what it's worth - the online configurator doesn't show enabled heated steering wheel or rear heated seats on SR+s (aka "Model 3") specced now, and they have the 5.8 0-60 and increased range. The LR and P specs specifically mention those features as being part of the car, the "Model 3" doesn't.
It would not be the first time that a service centre has communicated something that is wrong. I will be surprised (but happy for those that get it) if 2022 "Model 3"s come with a heated steering wheel pre-activated, when Tesla could quite easily add a paid OTA option for it, and actually said they were going to do just that back in April.
My SR+ (2019) actually had the rear heated seats activated for about the first couple of months (though I knew they weren't part of the official configuration). They eventually stopped working and there was then the option to buy the feature through the Tesla app. Neither me nor my wife make much use of the heated seats in the front* and we only occasionally have passengers so we chose not to buy the additional heater function for the back. Anyway it remains an option on the app so we could buy them at any time if we particularly wanted to.
*The ability to pre-warm the car before you even get in it is a joy in winter so there is less need for the seats to be warmed or to have a heated steering wheel IMHO. However, some people choose to have lower cabin heat and use the heated seats in preference ... they reckon they can even use a little less battery by doing this.
Mr H
Active Member
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Turns out I was wrong 
Tesla website has been updated for the standard car with Partial Premium interior to have heated steering wheel and seats as standard. On FB someone has collected their car today and has it enabled.
I guess the only differences now between the base car and LR are AWD, longer range and upgraded speakers?
So FYI for you lucky 2022 “SR+” owners, you’re getting a good upgrade.
Tesla website has been updated for the standard car with Partial Premium interior to have heated steering wheel and seats as standard. On FB someone has collected their car today and has it enabled.
I guess the only differences now between the base car and LR are AWD, longer range and upgraded speakers?
So FYI for you lucky 2022 “SR+” owners, you’re getting a good upgrade.
