Upcoming Tesla Update (2023.12) to include steering wheel customizations and more

[smogne41]

Well, technically, since the speaker faces downwards, the sound waves are pushing the front of the car up, therefore messing up the airflow. That would account for the decrease in range....

Ruining your downforce, limiting hard cornering, watch out for the understeer

 

[Unclepaul]

Not until I get this update...and it understands British English (like there’s another kind)

Looks like you get your wish. Downloaded last night. Includes British English language...ask and ye shall receive.

 

[Transformer]

2022 model S. Just got 2023.12.1. No text size adjustments. I was really looking forward to that, oh well. Maybe next time. The phone control from the left scroll wheel is a nice touch, though.

Does it have the feature to search Controls?

 

[DanDi58]

Looks like you get your wish. Downloaded last night. Includes British English language...ask and ye shall receive.

Blimey!

 

[Bouba]

Ok...just downloaded 12.1....tomorrow I will try an talk to my car.... I wonder if it can understand the Scottish?

 

[h2ofun]

how does one pull the update, or does it have to be pushed?

 

[DownshiftDre]

how does one pull the update, or does it have to be pushed?

It will be pushed.

 

[SoCal Buzz]

Just updated to 2023.12.1 on ‘21 Model S Refresh. Unfortunately it does not include text size or left scroll wheel customization. So basically it just phone control options on left scroll, control search and rear passenger seat control. Meh.

 

[CRM114]

My car has the search function

 

[arbitrage000]

For anyone who has 2023.12.1 can you confirm if this wiper feature is working : Hallelujah (wiper controls)

Basically if you push in on the left stalk to activate a wiper swipe you can now use left scroll wheel to change speeds instead of touching the popup on the screen. I assume this is a 3/Y feature as I believe S/X already can scroll the speeds on the binnacle display?

I was bummed to see that the left scroll wheel customization didn't include wipers but if this undocumented change is working then I'll be happy.

 

[Transformer]

For anyone who has 2023.12.1 can you confirm if this wiper feature is working : Hallelujah (wiper controls)

Basically if you push in on the left stalk to activate a wiper swipe you can now use left scroll wheel to change speeds instead of touching the popup on the screen. I assume this is a 3/Y feature as I believe S/X already can scroll the speeds on the binnacle display?

I was bummed to see that the left scroll wheel customization didn't include wipers but if this undocumented change is working then I'll be happy.

Got 2023.12.1 tonight on Model 3 and indeed, this feature works! It'll be way easier to adjust wipers in rain + traffic + curves.

The Text Size, Scroll Wheel Functions, Controls > Search, and Map POI info all work well and make me happy! Esp. Text Size and Scroll Wheel Functions. Huge usability improvement for me.

Unexpected goodies:

• A set of "Highlighted features" under Controls > Search until you start typing a query. It's shows off new, under-used, and maybe frequently used features with quicker access.
• Various Controls screens tag their NEW features.

This text size control does not yet adjust the browser and owner's guide contents. Another day. It does adjust the brower's query field.

 

[Bouba]

I haven’t done the increase text size yet...but already the speedo is thicker and bolder...good. But that chime on gear change is annoying...hope I can turn it off. Altogether a very good update

 

[gx9901]

I finally got the update last night. I'm pleased with the new features. Not sure about the gear shift chime though. It sounds like the chime that sounds in my AirPods when it's about to die.

 

[bfayer62]

Received the update last night. Best update in a long time. I've been asking Tesla to add the large text option since before my MY was delivered.

The programmable scroll button is useful too.

 

[danarcha]

Received the update last night. Best update in a long time. I've been asking Tesla to add the large text option since before my MY was delivered.

The programmable scroll button is useful too.

Sounds great. Anyone have a photo of the large font vs small font?

 

[TunaBug]

Got 2023.12.1 tonight on Model 3 and indeed, this feature works! It'll be way easier to adjust wipers in rain + traffic + curves.

The Text Size, Scroll Wheel Functions, Controls > Search, and Map POI info all work well and make me happy! Esp. Text Size and Scroll Wheel Functions. Huge usability improvement for me.

Unexpected goodies:

• A set of "Highlighted features" under Controls > Search until you start typing a query. It's shows off new, under-used, and maybe frequently used features with quicker access.
• Various Controls screens tag their NEW features.

This text size control does not yet adjust the browser and owner's guide contents. Another day. It does adjust the brower's query field.

I normally stay on Standard but just switched the car to Advanced to hopefully get this faster.

 

[drtimhill]

Well, technically, since the speaker faces downwards, the sound waves are pushing the front of the car up, therefore messing up the airflow. That would account for the decrease in range....

But could reduce tire wear ..

 

[SoCal Buzz]

Sounds great. Anyone have a photo of the large font vs small font?

2023.12.1 Update - Large text - Finally!

After waiting over two years for a more readable display, the geniuses at Tesla have done it again.

teslamotorsclub.com

 

[Ron J.]

For old folks like me, or anyone wearing glasses with progressive lens, the larger font really helps, I don't have to move my head around as much to find a point where the small text is in good enough focus to actually be able read it. I've always felt the very small text used by Tesla presented a safety issue for those without 20/20 vision and eyeglass wearers. Also Tesla, please never use med. grey text on a white background - use only black text with a white background as the added contrast makes it much easier to quickly locate and read what you are looking for.

 

[Transformer]

The speedometer is much quicker to read now. It's no longer in a thin stroke ("weight") font.