Things you may not have discovered about your Model S?!

[mknox]

"These go to ELEVEN!"

I laughed when I realized this. Someone at Tesla software engineering has a sense of humor.

Try your HVAC fan. I believe it goes to eleven as well.

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I'm thinking of attaching a spare fob battery somewhere to the outside of the car with some sort of tape.

I put a spare in an envelope in the glove box. You can always unlock the car via the mobile app.

 

[brianman]

Try your HVAC fan. I believe it goes to eleven as well.

Original firmware only went to 8 for HVAC, IIRC.

 

[deonb]

You can always unlock the car via the mobile app.

Can't use the app while you're in Canada.

 

[mknox]

Original firmware only went to 8 for HVAC, IIRC.

Mine goes to 8 when I have it in Range Mode but (I believe) to 11 when not in Range Mode. (I get throttling the compressor in Range Mode, but I wish they'd still let the fan go up to full).

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Can't use the app while you're in Canada.

Interestingly, us Canadians can use the app (and the 3G works) in the US!

 

[Doug_G]

Original firmware only went to 8 for HVAC, IIRC.

That is correct. IIRC the "goes to 11" for the HVAC fan appeared on 4.4. (But not in Range mode.)

 

[jcadman22]

The graphic on the suspension settings shows the carbon fiber chin spoiler on my standard P60

 

[Doug_G]

The graphic on the suspension settings shows the carbon fiber chin spoiler on my standard P60

Most likely your Ranger can fix that for you. There are a bunch of settings in there somewhere that define the color, wheels, etc.

 

[brianman]

Most likely your Ranger can fix that for you. There are a bunch of settings in there somewhere that define the color, wheels, etc.

Doesn't even have to be a ranger. Fire off a mail to @ownership and the can fix it remotely.

 

[jcadman22]

Doesn't even have to be a ranger. Fire off a mail to @ownership and the can fix it remotely.

"Dear Tesla: The graphic of my car on the center display does not match my actual vehicle. Please install the carbon fiber spoiler to match the graphic. Thanks!" I wish life was that easy.

 

[brianman]

"Dear Tesla: The graphic of my car on the center display does not match my actual vehicle. Please install the carbon fiber spoiler to match the graphic. Thanks!" I wish life was that easy.

Not exactly what I meant...

 

[stsanford]

Last week I noticed that when I had pre-cooled the car, when I went out to open the door handle, there was cold air blowing onto the handle at the driver and passenger front door handles... Not sure if it was intentional or by design, but much appreciated to have a (somewhat) cool handle.

 

[HHHH]

Last week I noticed that when I had pre-cooled the car, when I went out to open the door handle, there was cold air blowing onto the handle at the driver and passenger front door handles... Not sure if it was intentional or by design, but much appreciated to have a (somewhat) cool handle.

You mean on the exterior correct? If so, that's great, I live in Vegas and these past few weeks it gets up to 120+ degrees when you get in the car. A cold door handle would be very welcome.

 

[cloroxbb]

Haha is that a "tea cup" graphic underneath the temperature? What does the tea cup signify?

 

[Eikrokei]

Haha is that a "tea cup" graphic underneath the temperature? What does the tea cup signify?

Coffee cup actually, it means that attention assist is enabled.

 

[cfOH]

OK...what is "attention assist"?

 

[Lloyd]

ASSIST

Keeping an eye on you: Early warning for driver drowsiness.

Even in the most exciting vehicle, a long journey can bring about driver fatigue. An industry first, ATTENTION ASSIST takes note of over 70 parameters in the first minutes of a drive to get to know your unique driving style. As your journey continues, it can detect certain steering corrections that suggest the onset of drowsiness. It then considers a wide array of other factors, from crosswinds and road smoothness to how often you're interacting with the vehicle's controls and switches. If it all adds up to driver fatigue, ATTENTION ASSIST sounds an alert encouraging you to stop for a rest. (Disclaimer)





Driving while drowsy or distracted is dangerous and must be avoided. ATTENTION ASSIST and/or Lane Keeping Assist may be insufficient to alert a fatigued or distracted driver of lane drift and cannot be relied on to avoid an accident or serious injury.



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[TurboZo]

Last week I noticed that when I had pre-cooled the car, when I went out to open the door handle, there was cold air blowing onto the handle at the driver and passenger front door handles... Not sure if it was intentional or by design, but much appreciated to have a (somewhat) cool handle.

That is really cool feature. Has anyone noticed this?

 

[Kaivball]

That is really cool feature. Has anyone noticed this?

The car is not airtight and the handles are a spot where air can escape.

I doubt it's by design and would bet that almost any other car has air escaping in the handle area.

 

[HHHH]

The car is not airtight and the handles are a spot where air can escape.

I doubt it's by design and would bet that almost any other car has air escaping in the handle area.

Nevertheless, it is very helpful to those living in extreme heat such as Las Vegas!

 

[lov2krz]

This is a great thread. I learned a few things this morning about the car that I've owned for 6 months. The seat front pouch, the charger adapter storage, rear seat release and phone call mute/unmute/disconnect.

Thanks for putting this together.