Tesla is adding more detailed intersection images in Korea
gbmKSquare
Tesla has unveiled a new navigation feature for its Korean customers. Software update 2023.32 now showcases a detailed preview of intricate highway intersections and urban crossroads to facilitate smoother navigation.
Detailed Intersection View
Recently, a tweet by user @gbmKSquare highlighted this new feature. Translated, the release notes elaborate, "Detailed Intersection View - The navigation system displays a detailed preview when approaching complex highway intersections and urban crossroads. In the preview, the lane to be used next is highlighted."
Echoes of China’s Navigation Update
This isn't Tesla's first rodeo with such features. The company rolled out a similar feature in China back in 2020. To aid drivers in maneuvering through intricate highway junctions, the navigation update showcased an image of the junction, highlighting the lane guidance directly in the instrument cluster for Model S and Model X. Moreover, the turn-by-turn instructions on the touchscreen also integrated this visual aid, ensuring drivers could easily navigate challenging intersections.
Also in the 2023.32 update, Tesla now says it supports dark mode for 'most' of these intersection images.
Current Reliance and Future Potential
At present, Tesla seems to be leaning on data providers equipped with images of specific intersections. Thus, this feature is primarily available in select markets where such data is accessible. However, the horizon looks promising.
Considering Tesla's continuous innovation, it's feasible that the company might begin rendering similar visuals using vision and map data, such as lane counts. Such a development would not only refine the existing system but could potentially lead to a global rollout of this advanced navigation aid.
Ordering a New Tesla?
Consider using our referral code (nuno84363) to get up to $2,000 off your new Tesla and get 3 Months of FSD for free.
Tesla continuously updates their vehicle owner’s manuals to reflect the latest software updates and the Holiday update is no exception. We often comb through (thanks Niner!) the owner’s manual and find all the undocumented changes that weren’t mentioned in the release notes.
The 2024.44.25 update included several changes which we’ve categorized into various categories below to make them easier to read.
Service Maintenance Changes
Front Camera Window Cleaning
Tesla has added new instructions indicating that the inside of the windshield within the front camera enclosure (behind the rearview mirror) must be cleaned periodically. Previously, there was no indication of this being a regular maintenance item.
Tesla now advises users to schedule cleaning service if it is needed by checking the new maintenance section under Vehicle Controls > Service > Maintenance. Tesla recommends that cleaning be scheduled through a service appointment.
If you’re interested in doing this task as a DIY, you can search your relevant vehicle’s Service Manual for “Quad Camera Cover - Upper (Remove and Replace).” The procedure is not too difficult, but you’ll, at a minimum, need a tool to pry trim-free safely. We recommend a service appointment if you’re not confident in doing that.
Desiccant Bags
Tesla has also gone ahead and removed another set of instructions. Previously, Tesla indicated that the desiccant bag in the A/C portion of the heat pump required replacement every four years. This has now been removed from the manual.
This change is likely because Tesla saw no need to continue replacements of these desiccant bags, which could have been superfluous. It seems likely that the desiccant bags last far longer than 4 years - likely well past the vehicle’s warranty period.
This particular change only applies to vehicles with heat pumps. Older vehicles not equipped with heat pumps (such as a legacy Model S or older Model 3s) still have the desiccant replacement indicated at the 4-year mark.
Vehicle Dynamics
Regenerative Braking Setting
Tesla offers two regenerative braking options on older vehicles, Low and Standard. However, the low setting was removed on vehicles after January 2024. While the normal setting may take a while to get used to for new EV owners, it increases the vehicle’s efficiency and affects the numbers Tesla can show for the vehicle’s EPA range.
What’s interesting in this version of the owner’s manual removed the note saying that regenerative braking options are not available on vehicles manufactured after January 2024.
This appears to indicate that regen braking options could come back as a setting in the future, at least in some fashion. Keep in mind that this doesn’t indicate that the also-removed Stopping Modes are coming back - that part of the manual still has the relevant text about it being removed.
Steering Wheel Weight
This is a relatively simple naming change. Tesla has renamed the steering wheel weight option from Medium to Standard. There are no additional changes here except renaming.
Construction and Accident Alerts in More Regions
Tesla began adding new map icons, including road closures, accidents, and construction within the US, as part of update 2024.2. The text indicating this feature was limited to the United States has now been removed, which means that the feature is expected to roll out to other regions.
Construction and Road Closures are already available in Canada, so we’re likely just waiting for more data providers to work with Tesla for this addition.
Parental Controls
When you enable Require Safety Features in your vehicle’s parental controls, the below options will be automatically enabled and won’t be able to be changed or removed.
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration
Automatic Blind Spot Camera
Blind Spot Collision Warning Chime
Automatic 911 (Emergency) Call
Allow Mobile Access
Park Assist Chimes
Lane Departure Avoidance - Locked to “Assist”
Speed Limit Warning Set to Chime
Speed Limit: Set to Relative
Offset Set to +5 mph (8 km/h)
Forward Collision Warning - Locked to “Early”
New to parental controls are the speed limit setting being set to relative and the offset being set to +5 mph.
Valet Mode
Not a Tesla App
Additionally, Valet Mode, which prevents drivers from using certain vehicle features such as Autopilot/FSD and other features, also improves privacy by removing home and work addresses, access to driver profiles and more.
With the Christmas update, it’s adding one more thing to the list. If your device is still connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth while Valet Mode is turned on, the vehicle will no longer show or read text messages.
Valet Mode prevents access to over a dozen features and even forces the vehicle to remain in Chill Mode to reduce acceleration. Check out our guide to read all the features and restrictions of Tesla’s Valet Mode.
Strike Outs & Autopark
Vehicles with a cabin camera can receive up to five strikes before Autopilot features are no longer available. While vehicles without a cabin camera can receive three strikes. Autopark was previously considered to be a part of this, meaning if you strike out, you’d also lose access to automated parking.
However, now, even if you strike out, you’ll still have access to Autopark. Remember that strikes reset one per week for every week of strike-free driving.
Camp Mode Ports & Sockets
As part of a text change (no feature change), Tesla now points out that Camp Mode will keep the vehicle’s USB ports and 12V sockets operational. There is no change to this functionality after Tesla disabled Sentry Mode 12V Socket access.
Cabin Radar
Last but not least, is that the Cabin Radar is now primarily used for cabin occupancy rather than seat sensors. Tesla did this to both address a recall, and to use the cabin camera sensor as a backup. The cabin radar is located right above the rearview mirror in newer Tesla models, close to the cabin camera.
Tesla now indicates in the manual that blocking the cabin radar or cabin camera will throw errors and prevent Autopilot or FSD from engaging.
This version of the owner’s manual includes various changes. While some are minor, some are definitely interesting and hint at other features coming soon.
Have you ever hopped into your Cybertruck, admired the perfectly straight wiper, and then hit highway speeds—only to notice it shift slightly to the side? Did you wonder if it was loose or even considered reaching out to Tesla Service for a potential motor replacement?
Turns out that it’s not loose at all. In fact, it’s yet another clever aerodynamic trick the Cybertruck employs at higher speeds to boost efficiency. Let’s take a closer look at how it works.
Aero Mode Wiper
Matt Wallace over on X spoke to Wes Morril - Tesla’s Cybertruck Lead Engineer - who revealed some clever engineering Tesla built into the Cybertruck’s massive wiper. At higher speeds - roughly around 45 mph (75 km/h), the Cybertruck will move its wiper about an inch or two inwards. This movement inward optimizes the aerodynamic profile of the trick.
While Wes didn’t mention just how much of an efficiency boost it provides - we image it to be in the range of 1-2% - not negligible, but not much either. However, when traveling longer distances at highway speeds, that 1-2% can add up quickly.
If you’re going 500 miles, that adds up to an additional 5-10 miles. While it doesn’t seem like a lot, imagine that stretched across an average year of driving - 15,000 mi. That’s an annual savings of anywhere from 150 mi to 300 mi, which is pretty much an entire charging stop.
Wiper Down
Here’s another feature that non-Cybertruck owners may not have known. The Cybertruck’s massive wiper actually stays down after wiping some times to ensure that the water that’s been pushed down gets pushed away from the windshield and doesn’t come back up. This is generally done when the wiper is either on Auto, or at a low intermittent speed.
From personal experience, this little technique does a fantastic job of ensuring that the windshield remains clear, but just like the Aero Mode, it can be a little bit odd seeing the wiper down until you understand why.
Cybertruck has plenty of unique tricks up its stainless steel sleeves, and we’re excited to hear about more of them as they’re uncovered. However, Tesla, we would love it if you put some of these tips and tricks into the Owner’s Manual. It would save a lot of hassle and prevent vehicle owners from putting undue stress on the already hard-working Service Centers.
![Tesla Introduces Multi-Vehicle Coordinated Light Shows [VIDEO]](https://www.notateslaapp.com/img/containers/article_images/2024/ct_overhead_lightshow.jpg/dc4220dc0e71ca3e52e818c0f1494716/ct_overhead_lightshow.jpg)
![Tesla FSD V13 Makes Big Improvements Around Emergency Vehicles, School Buses and Speed Zones [VIDEO]](https://www.notateslaapp.com/img/containers/article_images/fsd-beta/emergency-vehicle-school-bus.webp/6f1dd57e47f6aec0e257cdc6b0d13d4c/emergency-vehicle-school-bus.jpg)
