Tesla updates your vehicle's software
wirelessly, constantly providing new features.
Tesla recommends you install software
updates as soon as they are available on your
vehicle. To ensure the fastest and most reliable
delivery of software updates, leave Wi-Fi
turned on and connected whenever possible.
In most cases, your vehicle must be connected
to Wi-Fi to start an update Note: On an as-needed basis, Tesla also sends
software updates using a cellular connection. Note: Software updates are not performed
when Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, or Camp
Mode is active. Warning: Do not attempt to use the
vehicle while the software is being
updated. Vehicle functions, including
some safety systems, may be limited or
disabled when a software update is in
progress and you could damage the
vehicle. When a software update is available, a yellow
clock icon appears at the top of the
touchscreen. There are three ways you can
install software updates: Note: Some software updates can take up to
three hours to complete. Model 3 must be in
Park while the software is being updated. To
ensure the fastest and most reliable delivery of
software updates, leave the Wi-Fi turned on
and connected whenever possible The yellow clock icon becomes a green
download icon when a software update is
downloading. If a yellow download icon
displays, a software update is available but
your vehicle is not connected to Wi-Fi.
Connect your vehicle to Wi-Fi to start the
download. You can choose how quickly and often you
receive software updates. To change your
preference, navigate to Controls > Software >
Software Update Preferences and choose
either of these options:
When a software release is made available
it has generally been running on other
customer vehicles for a period of time.
Keep in mind that although you receive
updates as soon as they are available for
your specific vehicle, you may not be in
the first Tesla group of Tesla owners to
receive the update. Choosing Advanced
does not enroll your vehicle in Tesla's early
access program. Note: Tesla does not update software upon
request for those wanting to receive the latest
features and improvements. Selecting
ADVANCED and consistently connecting to
Wi-Fi is the best way to receive the latest software
updates. Note: The software update window persists
until you install the update. You must install a
software update as soon it becomes available.
Any harm resulting from failure to install a
software update is not covered by the
vehicle's warranty. Failure or refusal to install
updates can cause some vehicle features to
become inaccessible, digital media devices to
become incompatible, and can limit Tesla's
ability to diagnose and service your vehicle. Note: Reverting to a previous software version
is not possible. If the touchscreen displays a message
indicating that a software update was not
successfully completed, contact Tesla. Charging If Model 3 is charging when the software
update begins, charging stops. Charging
resumes automatically when the software
update is complete. If you are driving Model 3
at the scheduled update time, the update is
canceled and must be rescheduled. Viewing Release Notes When a software update is complete, read the
release notes displayed on the touchscreen to
learn about changes or new features. To
display release notes about the current
version of your vehicle's software at any time,
touch the Tesla "T" at the top center of the
touchscreen, then touch Release Notes. You
can also view the release notes by touching
Controls > Software.
Tesla strongly recommends reading all release
notes. They may contain important safety
information or operating instructions for your
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