A closer look at the new features in Tesla update 2022.36.2
Tesla has started rolling out its most recent update, version 2022.36.1, which includes some exciting new features.
Release notes from 2022.36 revealed some new features last month, including the updated Energy App, Supercharger details, car unlocked notifications and new language support.
With the release of 2022.36.1, there are even more features to explore.
Video of the New Energy App
Cabin Overheat Protection
Cabin Overheat Protection (COP) is a fantastic feature available on all Teslas. If the inside of your vehicle gets too hot, COP will automatically turn on the fans, helping to cool down the interior of the car.
Alternatively, COP gives you the option to use the AC to keep down the temperature of the car even further, although this option uses more energy.
Until now, the temperature at which Cabin Overheat Protection is activated has been set at 105° F (40° C), and there hasn't been a way to configure it.
Back in July, Elon Musk said that Tesla will allow users to customize the activation temperature for COP in a future update.
Now, with update 2022.36.1, you can adjust the activation temperature from within the vehicle. You can pick from three preset temperatures, 90° F (30° C), 95° F (35° C) and 100° F (40° C).
Keep in mind that selecting a lower temperature will drastically increase energy usage while the vehicle is parked.
To choose the activation temperature for Cabin Overheat Protection according to your preferences tap Controls > Safety and scroll down to Cabin Overheat Protection.
Caraoke
Caraoke is Tesla's version of Karaoke that allows users to "sing your heart out with friends on a road trip — or by yourself" using its "massive library of music and song lyrics" in multiple languages. This feature was previously available to legacy Model S and X owners, as well as Model 3 and Y owners.
However, the feature has been noticeably absent in Tesla's latest flagship models, but with the release of 2022.36.1, Karaoke fans can rejoice.
In addition to being able to use Caraoke on the front display of the new Model S and Model X, users can also display the lyrics on the rear display, allowing rear passengers to join the fun.
To add or remove vocal tracks during playback, tap on the microphone icon on the 'Now Playing' screen.
Video of Caraoke on the new Model S
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Dynamic Brake Lights
Dynamic brake lights have also been added to more countries with the release of 2022.36.1. Now, the feature is available in most of Europe, Australia, New Zealand, China and some additional countries. It's available for the Model 3 and Model Y with this release.
The release notes state: "If you are driving over 50 km/h (31 mph) and brake forcefully, the brake lights will now flash quickly to warn other drivers that your car is rapidly slowing down. If your car stops completely, the hazard warning lights will flash until you press the accelerator or manually press the hazard warning lights button to turn them off."
Video of Dynamic Brake Lights
Autopilot Disengagement at Highway Merges
In the European Union, some of Autopilot's functionality has been reduced due to government regulations. Autopilot will now disengage on the highway if the vehicle is expected to merge onto a lane that has a painted line.
The vehicle will display an alert and automatically disengage, putting the driver in control unless the turn signal is used to switch lanes
Sentry Mode Live Camera Access
Another useful feature included in the 2022.36.1 release is Sentry Mode Live Camera Access which has been expanded to additional countries including Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand among others.
For Tesla owners with Premium Connectivity, users can now view their car's surroundings directly from the Tesla app. This feature only works while the vehicle is parked and can be used to assess the vehicle's environment before returning to it. Sentry Mode Live Camera is end-to-end encrypted and cannot be accessed by Tesla.
To enable or disable, tap Controls > Safety > View Live Camera via Mobile App' from the touchscreen display.
Video of Sentry Mode Live Access
Improvements to Mobile App
With update 2022.36.1 Tesla has also made several improvements to its mobile app. The app will now display information for the currently selected song and if the vehicle's GPS is being used, it will also display the destination and ETA in the app.
We also took a closer look at these new app features.
The 2022.36.1 release is host to some fantastic new features and has expanded old features to many new regions. You can also read the full release notes. Additionally, the latest 2022.36.2 release includes some minor bug fixes.
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