Tesla software program replace 2023.38.8 provides rear seat Bluetooth audio assist and new Autosteer activation

Tesla is repeatedly updating their automobiles and including new options by way of free over-the-air (OTA) software program updates. The newest replace rolling out this week, 2023.38.8, consists of an often-requested Bluetooth function, and a brand new option to activate Autosteer that mimics how it’s achieved with the brand new Model S and Model X.

Bluetooth Support

Tesla first launched a rear display with the Model S and Model X refresh in 2021. The display allowed backseat passengers to regulate among the HVAC features, but in addition entry leisure choices. The drawback was that rear passengers had no option to join Bluetooth headphones in order that they may take heed to their very own audio with out interfering with what was taking place within the entrance.

While the corporate has but to roll out Bluetooth headphone assist for the Model S/X, they’ve now added the function for the brand new Model 3, which additionally gained a rear display with the just lately up to date design. According to an proprietor on the TFF discussion board who obtained the replace this week, it gives assist for as much as two units of Bluetooth headphones. (h/t: @TeslaNewswire)

Single Pull Autosteer

Another new addition to 2023.38.8 is Single Pull Autosteer. As the title implies you now solely want to tug down on the gear stalk as soon as to activate Autosteer, making it simpler to activate Autopilot or Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta, relying on what your automobile is supplied with. This is an possibility nevertheless, and you may maintain it because it was, a double pull to activate Autosteer and a single pull to activate Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (TACC).

This new technique with the one pull is much like how Autosteer is activated on the Model S and Model X, which require only a single push of one of many buttons on the steering wheel. It seems as if with this selection enabled, you do lose the flexibility to activate TACC, so if that’s one thing you employ frequently, you’ll most likely wish to skip turning this function on.

Interesting new addition in Tesla’s 2023.38.8 software program replace.

Single Pull Autosteer

Previously a single pull on the flip sign would activate TACC.

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