Loading New Software
Model S updates its software wirelessly,
providing new features throughout your term
of ownership. The first time you enter Model S after an update is made available, a
scheduling window displays on the
touchscreen.
Note: Some software updates can take from
two to three hours to complete. Model S must
be in P (Park) when the new software is being
installed. To ensure the fastest and most
reliable delivery of software updates, leave
the Wi-Fi turned on and connected whenever
possible (see Connecting to Wi-Fi on page
89).
When a software update is available, a yellow clock icon appears on the touchscreen’sstatus bar.
1. Touch the up and down arrows to change
the time you want the update to begin (if
necessary). Then touch Set For This Time
to schedule the update. Once scheduled,
the yellow clock icon on the touchscreen’s
status bar becomes white.
2. Touch Install Now to immediately start the
update process.
You can reschedule the update any time
before it begins. To do so, touch the clock icon on the touchscreen’s status bar to displaythe update window.
If Model S is charging when the software
update begins, charging stops. Charging resumes automatically when the update is
complete. If you are driving Model S at the scheduled update time, the update is canceled
and you need to reschedule.
If the touchscreen displays a message
indicating that a software update was not successfully completed, contact Tesla.
Viewing Release Notes
When a software update is complete, learn
about the new features by displaying the
release notes. To display release notes at any time touch the Tesla “T” at the top center of
the touchscreen, then touch Release Notes.
Software Updates
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