Valet Mode! (confirmed by Elon)

[dsm363]

When was this confirmed by Elon (as in the thread title)?

 

[NigelM]

When was this confirmed by Elon (as in the thread title)?

Back here on 5/24/2013. Tweet from Elon that was apparently later deleted.

 

[jerry33]

So I guess Tesla decided that it would be confusing to show four pressures without being able to tie a specific pressure to a specific tire, better to just display if a tire was too low.

I'd rather have the pressures shown, even if I don't know which tire it is. At least I'll know how many tires are low.

 

[PhilBa]

Yes! The individual tire pressure readouts are also something that the Roadster had and the Model S doesn't! Agree with you 100%!
Also, great to see another 'oldtimer' still on TMC (Join Date: Dec 2008)

PS-If you want to get Elon to add your pet project, then put it in an ad!
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Elon says a lot of things. Some of which actually happen...

 

[yobigd20]

Elon just said in conf call valet mode coming in the v7 software update yey!

 

[LetsGoFast]

The press release says you can set max speed, lock glove box and frunk and disable homelink and driver profiles. It will be a very nice addition.

 

[apacheguy]

Elon just said in conf call valet mode coming in the v7 software update yey!

6.2 per the press kit.

 

[LetsGoFast]

Elon just said in conf call valet mode coming in the v7 software update yey!

I'm pretty sure valet mode was promised in 6.2, not v7

 

[SherSlick]

6.2 per the press kit.

Where did you get this press kit? I don't see anything on IR.teslamotors.com

 

[DDotJ]

Where did you get this press kit? I don't see anything on IR.teslamotors.com

Press Kit | Tesla Motors

 

[markb1]

I wonder how much of valet mode will be available on older (classic!) cars? For instance, until fairly recently, there was a manual release for the frunk underneath the glove box. That make a frunk lockout defeatable, but a frunk lockout might still be useful. Will Tesla give that to us?

I also seem to remember reading somewhere that the glove box button was not connected to the computer at all. If true, then a glovebox lockout would be impossible.

 

[iadbound]

I also seem to remember reading somewhere that the glove box button was not connected to the computer at all. If true, then a glovebox lockout would be impossible.

The press kit indicates that the frunk and glove box will be lockable. However, it doesn't say which Model S vehicles will have the feature.

 

[FlasherZ]

I wonder how much of valet mode will be available on older (classic!) cars? For instance, until fairly recently, there was a manual release for the frunk underneath the glove box. That make a frunk lockout defeatable, but a frunk lockout might still be useful. Will Tesla give that to us?

I also seem to remember reading somewhere that the glove box button was not connected to the computer at all. If true, then a glovebox lockout would be impossible.

You could have the frunk set off the alarm if the manual release were pulled in valet mode. Not sure if there's anything that could be done about the glove box.

 

[liuping]

I wonder how much of valet mode will be available on older (classic!) cars? For instance, until fairly recently, there was a manual release for the frunk underneath the glove box. That make a frunk lockout defeatable, but a frunk lockout might still be useful. Will Tesla give that to us?.

I think one of the main concerns, at least for me, is the valet accidentally popping the frunk with the keyfob, then damaging it when they try to close it.

Disabling the keyfob frunk opening should be disable-able on our classic Model S cars.

 

[ecarfan]

I wonder how much of valet mode will be available on older (classic!) cars? For instance, until fairly recently, there was a manual release for the frunk underneath the glove box. That make a frunk lockout defeatable, but a frunk lockout might still be useful. Will Tesla give that to us?
I also seem to remember reading somewhere that the glove box button was not connected to the computer at all. If true, then a glovebox lockout would be impossible.

Well, here is what the press release says, verbatim. It addresses your concerns, and there is no indication that it will not apply to all cars (obviously the announced Auto Pilot features only apply to the newer cars):
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Valet Mode
Valet Mode conveniently and discreetly limits Model S’s driving performance and restricts access to certain settings and personal information. With the touch of a button, owners can place a limit on speed, lock the glove box and frunk, and disable personal information like driver profiles and homelink settings.

 

[markb1]

Well, here is what the press release says, verbatim. It addresses your concerns, and there is no indication that it will not apply to all cars (obviously the announced Auto Pilot features only apply to the newer cars):
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Valet Mode
Valet Mode conveniently and discreetly limits Model S’s driving performance and restricts access to certain settings and personal information. With the touch of a button, owners can place a limit on speed, lock the glove box and frunk, and disable personal information like driver profiles and homelink settings.

I don't see where it says that all of those valet mode features will be available on all cars, or even that any of those features will be available on all cars. So that doesn't address my concerns.

 

[AmpedRealtor]

I wonder how much of valet mode will be available on older (classic!) cars? For instance, until fairly recently, there was a manual release for the frunk underneath the glove box. That make a frunk lockout defeatable, but a frunk lockout might still be useful. Will Tesla give that to us?

I also seem to remember reading somewhere that the glove box button was not connected to the computer at all. If true, then a glovebox lockout would be impossible.

Most valets won't know about a manual frunk release, and hopefully they are too busy to think about it. Most owners store their owner's manual in the glove box, and that would be locked from prying eyes. Almost everything in the Model S is controlled by software. It would be difficult to understand why Tesla would decouple the glove box control from the rest of the system. I think the valet mode will be for all cars.

We'll find out soon!

 

[Rheazombi]

Maybe it's implied but I hope the valet mode hides ALL previously searched map locations, as well as all internet bookmarks. There's definitely some personal stuff in there.

 

[OrlandoKen]

Did you ever watch the movie: "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"

 

[andrewket]

Did you ever watch the movie: "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"

Who hasn't?

Just drive backwards...