Tesla update brings new features to Australian cars

Tesla rolled out the latest software update for its vehicles, with Australian-supplied models featuring new features.

This software update is called 2023.12.1.1 and can be downloaded now.

Here is a detailed breakdown of all the new features offered by Australia Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model WILL And Model X media is available in this latest update.

Speed ​​support

This new feature uses the car’s camera to detect speed signs. We understand that this information was previously only available from GPS data in Australia.

Detected speed signs are displayed in the driver display.

By using a car’s camera system to detect speed signs, this could potentially improve data accuracy.

Font size

Tesla has implemented the ability to change the font size on the 15-inch touchscreen of the Model 3 and Model Y.

Owners can now choose between Standard and Large font sizes.

Customize scroll wheel

The left scroll wheel on the Model 3 and Model Y’s steering wheel can now be used to perform different functions.

By pressing and holding the left scroll button, this will display a list of touchscreen functions that you select. The owner needs to tilt the scroll wheel to the right to select the desired function.

These functions include opening the glove box, switching acceleration mode, saving dashcam video, activating the camera system, climate temperature, fan speed, heated steering wheel, screen brightness and lights. interior.

Owners can customize the list of functions in the Controls menu to personalize what pops up on the touchscreen.

Gear bell

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y owners now get a new chime that sounds when you shift gears.

By default, this chime is disabled and you need to enable it in the Controls menu.

Get to know your Tesla

This new feature is essentially a manual built into the vehicle’s touchscreen.

Owners can learn more about their Tesla by watching instructional videos or reading the on-screen manual.

Based on Not a Tesla appThere are images on each topic and a link to the relevant feature if available.

Search control

Tesla owners can now use the search function in the Controls menu to find specific settings faster.

Searched settings can be changed directly from the results page, or when pressed, it goes to that panel in the Controls menu.

Point of interest

When the owner selects a point of interest on the map, it displays photos and reviews of that location.

The feature is currently available on current Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, as well as older Model S and Model X vehicles that were pre-updated with the company’s MCU 2 hardware.

Control phone calls

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y owners can now use the left scroll wheel on the steering wheel to answer or reject incoming phone calls.

While on a call, the owner can use the scroll wheel on the left to mute/unmute as well as hang up.

Voice recognition language

Tesla vehicles can now recognize British English when making voice prompts.

To change the vehicle voice recognition language to British English, you need to go to the Controls menu.

Undocumented change

This latest software update brings a bunch of undocumented changes, as published by Not a Tesla appincluding the ability to rename vehicles in the Tesla mobile app, bolder speedometer fonts, adjusting windshield wiper speeds with the scroll wheel on the left, and distance markers when searching with the controller. direction, and many other features.

One particular undocumented change is that the automatic emergency braking (AEB) system can now stop vehicles traveling perpendicular to your vehicle. Now, it can also reduce the impact of backlashes with “limited functionality”.

The AEB system also now operates at speeds between 5km/h and 200km/h. The previous limit was 150km/h.

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