Tesla Holiday Update 2024: New Features Include Smart Navigation and Amusing Fart Sounds

Tesla Holiday Update 2024: New Features Include Smart Navigation and Amusing Fart Sounds

By Michael Harrison

December 2, 2024 at 04:20 PM

Tesla's 2024 Holiday Update introduces a range of practical features and playful additions for Tesla owners, delivered through an over-the-air update starting next week.

Cybertruck rear view with open tailgate

Cybertruck rear view with open tailgate

Key Features:

Apple Watch Integration

  • Use Apple Watch as car key
  • Check battery status
  • Control climate settings and frunk

Enhanced Navigation

  • Set desired arrival battery percentage
  • Search destinations along route with detour time estimates
  • Weather information at destination
  • Expanded traffic data for all connectivity packages
  • Improved road closure routing

Safety and Camera Updates

  • Rear cross-traffic alert system
  • Improved Cybertruck rear camera with zoom capability
  • Direct camera clip saving to phone
  • Sentry mode phone notifications for door handle pulls
  • Auto-lowering music volume while reversing

Tesla Santa Mode display screens

Tesla Santa Mode display screens

Model 3 Improvements

  • Autoshift predicts Drive or Reverse preference

Tesla Model Y rear cargo space

Tesla Model Y rear cargo space

Entertainment Features

  • Rear-seat gaming in Cybertruck
  • New game: "Boomerang Fu"
  • Schedulable Light Show mode
  • Holiday-themed Cybertruck sleigh avatar
  • Enhanced "Whoopee Cushion" mode with automatic activation

Colorful graphic with pink-blue gradient

Colorful graphic with pink-blue gradient

This update combines practical functionality improvements with Tesla's characteristic playful features, enhancing both the driving experience and entertainment options across their vehicle lineup.

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