2021.36.8.9 Release Notes

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FSD Beta

FSD Beta 10.6

Release Date

December 4, 2021

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Full Self-Driving (Beta) Suspension

Tesla Full Self-Driving (Beta) Suspension feature in update 2021.36.8.9
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3
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For maximum safety and accountability, Full Self-Driving (Beta) will not operate if improper usage is detected. Improper usage is considered when you, or another driver of your vehicle, receive three 'Forced Autopilot Disengagements'. This is when the Autopilot system disengages for the remainder of a trip after the driver has received several audio and visual warnings for inattentiveness. Keep your hands on the wheel and remain attentive at all times.

FSD v10.6 Release Notes

Tesla FSD v10.6 Release Notes feature in update 2021.36.8.9
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- Improved object detection network architecture for non-VRUs (e.g. cars, trucks, buses). 7% higher recall, 16% lower depth error, and 21% lower velocity error for crossing vehicles.

- New visibility network with 18.5% less mean relative error.

- New general static object network with 17% precision improvements in high curvature and nighttime cases.

- Improved stopping position at unprotected left turns while yielding to oncoming objects, using object predictions beyond the crossing point.

- Allow more room for longitudinal alignment during merges by incorporating modelling of merge region end.

- Improved comfort when offsetting for objects that are cutting out of your lane.

Press the "Video Record" button on the top bar UI to share your feedback. When pressed, your vehicle's external cameras will share a short VIN-associated Autopilot Snapshot with the Tesla engineering team to help make improvements to FSD. You will not be able to view the clip.

Full Self-Driving (Beta)

Tesla Full Self-Driving (Beta) feature in update 2021.36.8.9
Models:
S
3
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Y

Full Self-Driving is in early limited access Beta and must be used with additional caution. It may do the wrong thing at the worst time, so you must always keep your hands on the wheel and pay extra attention to the road. Do not become complacent. When Full Self-Driving is enabled, your vehicle will make lane changes off highway, select forks to follow your navigation route, navigate around other vehicles and objects, and make left and right turns. Use Full Self-Driving in limited Beta only if you pay constant attention to the road, and be prepared to act immediately, especially around blind corners, crossing intersections, and in narrow driving situations.

Driving Visualization Improvements

Tesla Driving Visualization Improvements feature in update 2021.36.8.9
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The driving visualization has been improved to better support Full Self-Driving capabilities. When Full Self-Driving is engaged and apps are not displayed, the driving visualization will expand to show additional surrounding information. To disable the Expanded Full Self-Driving Visualization, tap Controls > Autopilot. With the larger visualization, select items have slightly moved but will continue to look and behave the same.

Cabin Camera

Tesla Cabin Camera feature in update 2021.36.8.9
Available in specific regions
Cabin Camera
Models:
3
Y
Cabin Camera

The cabin camera above your rearview mirror can now detect and alert driver inattentiveness while Autopilot is engaged. Camera data does not leave the car itself, which means the system cannot save or transmit information unless data shared is enabled. To change your data settings, tap Controls > Safety & Security > Data Sharing on your car's touchscreen.

Sentry Mode Live Camera Access

Tesla Sentry Mode Live Camera Access feature in update 2021.36.8.9
Available in specific regions
MCU 2 and HW 2.5+
Models:
New S
3
New X
Y
MCU 2 and HW 2.5+

You can now remotely view your car’s surroundings when parked to confirm the safety of your environment before returning to your car. Live Camera is end-to-end encrypted and cannot be accessed by Tesla. To enable or disable, tap Controls > Safety & Security.

Note: This feature requires iOS mobile app version 4.2.1 or higher, and Premium Connectivity.

2023.38 Release Notes

This is an early look at this update's release notes and additional features may be available for specific vehicles or regions.

Multiplayer Vampire Survivors

Tesla Multiplayer Vampire Survivors feature in update 2023.38
MCU 3
Models:
New S
3
New X
Y
MCU 3

Team up to mow down swarms of the undead, with co-op gameplay for up to four passengers.

To play, shift to Park (P) and go to the App Launcher > Arcade > Vampire Survivors. Requires one controller per player.

Location Sharing

Tesla Location Sharing feature in update 2023.38
Available Worldwide
Models:
S
3
X
Y

An icon appears at the top of your touchscreen when an app requests your vehicle’s live location data.

You can turn off sharing at Controls > Safety > Allow Mobile Access. This also turns off Tesla app access.

When this setting is on, your vehicle communicates directly with the Tesla app and other apps, but Tesla doesn’t track your location (see tesla.com/privacy).

Windows During Update

Tesla Windows During Update feature in update 2023.38
Available Worldwide
Models:
S?
3
X?
Y

During a vehicle software update, the windows may adjust minimally, so doors can open and close more easily. Windows will return to position after the update.

2023.32.7 Release Notes

Hebrew Language Added

Tesla Hebrew Language Added feature in update 2023.32.7
Available Worldwide
Models:
3
Y

You can now choose Hebrew as your touchscreen language.

To change the language, shift into Park, and go to Controls > Display > Touchscreen Language.

Improved Autopilot Visualizations

Tesla Improved Autopilot Visualizations feature in update 2023.32.7
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

Autopilot visualizations (non-FSD) now include some features that were previously only available on FSD Beta.

Improvements include dynamic vehicle sizing and open door visualizations. The vehicle will now determine the width, height and length of each vehicle in its surroundings and size the 3D model appropriately in the visualization. Open doors will also be displayed in gray or orange, depending on whether they're in the vehicle's path.

Improved Reverse Camera View

Tesla Improved Reverse Camera View feature in update 2023.32.7
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
HW 4
Models:
New S
3
New X
Y
Undocumented Change
HW 4

The reverse camera view has been improved by cropping parts of the video to minimize distractions. The top portion of the video feed no longer shows the vehicle trunk and the bumper is now hardly visible along the bottom of the reverse camera.

Service Mode Release Notes

Tesla Service Mode Release Notes feature in update 2023.32.7
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

Service Mode specific release notes have been added with this update. When entering Service Mode, you can now tap on 'Release Notes' near the top of the screen to view any improvements to Service Mode in this vehicle update.

Each new feature is listed with a description and which vehicles it applies to. You can also tap the Service Mode section name in blue to jump directly to that area in Service Mode.

Improved Camera Clarity

Tesla Improved Camera Clarity feature in update 2023.32.7
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

Video post-processing has been improved by providing white and color balance to the vehicle's camera feeds.

This results in more natural-looking videos when using the vehicle's cameras on screen and when utilizing Sentry Mode or the Dashcam.

The clarity of the videos is also notably improved in this update, resulting in clearer video when using the vehicle's reverse or repeater cameras.

Service Mode ECU Status

Tesla Service Mode ECU Status feature in update 2023.32.7
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

Tesla's Service Mode now lets you view the status of the vehicle's Electronic Control Unit (ECU). Under Infotainment > ECU Update Status, you can now view the status of a variety of sensors and vehicle sub-systems.

Service Mode is a special vehicle mode that's typically reserved for service technicians, although it can be accessed by anyone. It is used to view information and test various aspects of a vehicle.

Volume Indicator

Tesla Volume Indicator feature in update 2023.32.7
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
New S
New X
Undocumented Change

Tesla has updated the volume indicator on the instrument cluster to be vertical instead of horizontal.

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