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A TikTok locked inside her Tesla Model 3 40 minutes hot sun while it is being installed Software update, as of this writing, her video has been viewed more than 10.7 million times just one day after it went live.before you jump to conclusions about her inabilityBrianna Janel actually follows Tesla.
According to the Tesla owner’s manual“During installation, vehicle functions, including certain security systems and opening or closing doors and windows, may be restricted or disabled, and damage to the vehicle may occur.” Janelle Choose to Listen Tesla’s Warning, and didn’t try to open the doors or windows during the installation for fear of damaging her vehicle, but this seems like a very dangerous oversight on the Tesla’s part and she was simply trapped inside.
door mechanism Tesla Model 3 and Y type It is electrically operated and under normal circumstances the door can be opened from the inside using a simple button.If the vehicle does not have power, these models also have an auxiliary manual cable release lever on the door panel, but Tesla Warns against using manual overrides and states that they should only be used when the car is powered off. Janelle said she was aware of the option but didn’t want to risk damaging the car, and she was confident she could withstand the heat.
In comparison Tesla’s Potential hazard warning, Lucid Motor Company Require all occupants to exit the vehicle before the installation process begins, and Lucid Air User Manual It states that owners will not be able to lock or unlock their vehicle doors during the update. When a user chooses to install the update, the Air will start a two-minute countdown to give them enough time to leave before the update begins.
this Tesla The owner’s manual states that the car will not initiate a software update if “Keep Climate” mode, “Dog” mode, “Sentinel” mode or “Camping” mode is enabled, but it does not require passengers in the car to begin the debilitating installation process. before leaving the vehicle. Tesla Owners are also advised to install software updates as soon as possible, which may result in some owners feeling obligated to initiate updates in an infected environment.
Janel said her car was expected to only take 24 minutes to install, but it actually took 40 minutes, which was enough to get the interior of her car to 115 degrees. In a follow-up video, her caption said she was worried about messing up her car if she got out of the car during the installation process.She claims to have a Tesla Six years on, she said that despite the experience, she will continue to own her car for many more years.
Tesla There needs to be a need to either require all occupants to exit the vehicle before starting to install the software, or at least change its wording to prevent this from happening, especially as we approach summer when global temperatures are warmer than usual. If someone living in towns like Phoenix, Arizona, or Las Vegas, Nevada faced the same situation, it could pose more serious health risks.if so Tesla Car owners please read, if you plan to stay in your car, make sure you are not parked in direct sunlight while initiating the software update.