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Valet Mode! (confirmed by Elon)
- Thread starter Mike_Schlechter
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I keep the following in my web favorites and pull it up whenever I valet.
Tesla Valet Operation
I've only used valet 4-5 times so far, but haven't had any issues yet. As a matter of fact, I don't really 'say' anything, and they all act like I am in a Ferrari or Lambo - all attentive and reassuring, but unsolicited. The grin they have when they bring it back does always make me wonder :biggrin: But, I have to admit, I do like the attention
And its fun to ease drop a little as you walk away, and the valet kids are all goo-goo over it.
Tesla Valet Operation
I've only used valet 4-5 times so far, but haven't had any issues yet. As a matter of fact, I don't really 'say' anything, and they all act like I am in a Ferrari or Lambo - all attentive and reassuring, but unsolicited. The grin they have when they bring it back does always make me wonder :biggrin: But, I have to admit, I do like the attention
And its fun to ease drop a little as you walk away, and the valet kids are all goo-goo over it.
TurboFroggy
Member
Well it appears that Dodge has beat Tesla to the punch here:
http://www.torquenews.com/106/dodge-uses-two-keys-and-valet-mode-limit-challenger-srt-hellcat
http://www.torquenews.com/106/dodge-uses-two-keys-and-valet-mode-limit-challenger-srt-hellcat
islandbayy
Active Member
Nothing that new. My parents old Lincoln from the Late 90's had a second Grey colored key that was for Vallet, when used it would limit vehicle speed. Cant remember the model though...
Connect to the car, open location, Speed and power will appear in the upper right corner, when the car is on.
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The speed only shows if the car is in drive. Basically it duplicates the center part of the driver console.
I run the Visible Tesla application on OSX. I keep it running all the time (Actually have it installed on an OSX server). It data logs everything and I can go pick any day and it will have all its data, including speed, GPS location on the map and all. I keep this data just in case one of those lousy cops pulls me over and lies as thats happened to me several times over the years. This for sure would have been the proof you needed for a valet. You can also set it to trigger emails alerts for various things if you like. I busted the wife for speeding that way as she has a few too many tickets already and can't afford another point on her record :biggrin:
NigelM
Recovering Member
Id file a police report and raise hell just to CYA. For all you know they robbed someone with your car or racked up tickets
2015 Corvettes include a valet feature that can be enabled with a PIN. When in valet mode:
Accessory storage is locked
Infotainment (media playback) is disabled
Audio and video is recorded for later review by the owner
See demo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeO2dxH9tUI
I'd like the Tesla implementation to be a bit smarter and take advantage of the fact that the car has an always-on data connection and an owner with the smartphone app. Some things that Tesla could do:
Enable valet mode anytime the owner's smartphone is not present in the car
Send an alert if the car goes beyond a certain distance or above a certain speed
Log history of location and speed (like GPS trail), visible anytime via smartphone or center dash
Enable 2-way voice communication between smartphone and car
Accessory storage is locked
Infotainment (media playback) is disabled
Audio and video is recorded for later review by the owner
See demo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeO2dxH9tUI
I'd like the Tesla implementation to be a bit smarter and take advantage of the fact that the car has an always-on data connection and an owner with the smartphone app. Some things that Tesla could do:
Enable valet mode anytime the owner's smartphone is not present in the car
Send an alert if the car goes beyond a certain distance or above a certain speed
Log history of location and speed (like GPS trail), visible anytime via smartphone or center dash
Enable 2-way voice communication between smartphone and car
TurboFroggy
Member
No HP or speed limit on the valet mode on the Vette, that is a mistake. I would much rather have a 100KW limit and 55 mph top speed (configurable) in addition to the hatch, frunk, glovebox, and most of the touch screen disabled.
Chuck Lusin
Chuck P10548 Jenny P10614
Wow, 100KW limit, would more like a 20KW or maybe a 15KW limit (to acceleration). Also the valet should not get getting on the freeway, so maybe a 25 mph limit, they should stay in parking lots.
MartinAustin
Active Member
Nice. Also, it would be clearly printed on the main screen:
VALET MODE ENABLED.
ROUTE, SPEED AND PEDAL TELEMETRY ARE BEING LOGGED FOR LATER VIEWING.
(accelerator pedal telemetry is visible on the phone if you're using the smartphone app while the valet is driving)
Hopefully this would deter any valets from doing anything other than what they're supposed to. If they are dumb enough to abuse the car while that is printed on the main screen, they should be taken to the cleaners
DrTaras
R254->R725->S->X->M3->M3P-->R2020?
So when is Valet mode coming in a software upgrade to the Model S?
Still don't understand how something that seems so simple, I mean was also on my 2008 Roadster and 2010 Roadster, could still be lacking!
Now Corvette is trying to claim this space and it looks like they've got a bunch of great tools to their valet mode!
http://usat.ly/VG9AcT
PS-Wish I could embed the video here but don't see a direct link from USA Today and not sure how to use the embed code.
Still don't understand how something that seems so simple, I mean was also on my 2008 Roadster and 2010 Roadster, could still be lacking!
Now Corvette is trying to claim this space and it looks like they've got a bunch of great tools to their valet mode!
http://usat.ly/VG9AcT
PS-Wish I could embed the video here but don't see a direct link from USA Today and not sure how to use the embed code.
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Nice. Also, it would be clearly printed on the main screen:
VALET MODE ENABLED.
ROUTE, SPEED AND PEDAL TELEMETRY ARE BEING LOGGED FOR LATER VIEWING.
(accelerator pedal telemetry is visible on the phone if you're using the smartphone app while the valet is driving)
Hopefully this would deter any valets from doing anything other than what they're supposed to. If they are dumb enough to abuse the car while that is printed on the main screen, they should be taken to the cleaners
Personal preference, but I wouldn't include the first (underlined) sentence. I wouldn't want to tip the driver off that there is a way to turn it off. I want them to think it's a gimped vehicle full-time.
Chevrolet has an interesting solution with their new Corvette:
New Corvette feature allows owners to watch cars when valet parked - Videos - CBS News
New Corvette feature allows owners to watch cars when valet parked - Videos - CBS News
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