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Please do not hesitate to contact me if some Tesla abbreviations are still missing on this list. A list of Tesla abbreviations ACC Adaptive Cruise Control AP Autopilot = Assistance system for driver support (e.g. lane assistant, steering assistant, acceleration and braking assistant). Is gradually being developed by Tesla towards more and more autonomous driving. AP1 […]
The combination of different driver assistance systems is also called autopilot by Tesla. Since the system is constantly being further developed, there are now several versions. The difference is the autopilot hardware installed in the Tesla vehicle, the activated software options and the resulting possible range of functions. Starting in October 2014, all Tesla vehicles […]
The MCU is the main screen in Model S and Model X. Tesla has installed the MCU0 and MCU1 with Nvidia Tegra-3 processor in its vehicles between 2013 and 2017. Over the years it became apparent that the old processor could no longer keep up with the increased requirements. Operation, such as zooming the navigation […]
On the Tesla Model S the windshield wiper smears very often in winter through the dual jet washer nozzles. Especially in the lower part of the windshield, salt deposits are not removed properly in winter due to the lack of water on this part of the windshield. The two nozzles simply spray the water too […]
Some Model S and Model X vehicles with production dates between approximately early 2016 and late 2017 are eligible for a free performance update. This subsequent increase in performance is also called “uncorking”. It concerns vehicles with an installed battery capacity of 75 kWh. Unfortunately, Tesla does not communicate which other technical requirements must be […]
The VIN number is the chassis number of a Tesla car and it uniquely identifies a vehicle worldwide. Among other things, the vehicle serial number is also part of the VIN. However, other information can also be read out. The VIN number can be found, for example, in the user profile on Tesla.com, at the […]
Where can I find the Tesla parts catalog? In the past, Tesla had been rather reluctant to provide technical information and data sheets on vehicle parts and components. In November 2018, however, online access to the data sheets and parts catalogs was made possible. Tesla parts catalog The information is available and freely accessible on […]
The Tesla Dashcam and the sentry mode requires a USB device to store the videos. Only USB devices with the file system FAT32 (Windows) or ext4 (Linux) format can be used in a Tesla. Most devices up to 32 GB size have already been formatted with FAT32 by the manufacturer. However, larger flash drives are […]
The Tesla sentry Mode is a function for monitoring against burglary and vehicle theft by storing surveillance videos on a USB device. If the sentry mode is activated in the parked vehicle, the environment is continuously monitored by the vehicle cameras. As soon as someone comes very close to the vehicle, the warning mode is […]
With the presentation of his planned truck, Tesla has virtually burst a bomb. Much was speculated in advance about details and what the pickup truck would look like. But nobody had expected this design. Accordingly, the topic polarizes in the media. While some find the design ingenious, futuristic and innovative, others call it a fantasy, […]