Tesla Updates Software with Blindspot Warning

Feb. 11, 2019
Tesla is starting to release a new software update to add a few new features to its vehicles, including blind spot warning and auto-folding mirrors.

Feb. 11, 2019—Tesla is starting to release a new software update to add a new features to its vehicles, including blind spot warning and auto-folding mirrors, reported Electrek.

Through the Autopilot system, Tesla has the capacity to detect vehicles in blind spots, but it was only actively warning drivers during a lane change. Through the update, the owner of the vehicle can turn on an audible chime to warn of a possible collision when a vehicle or obstacle is detected in a lane.

Tesla has also recently released a feature that can automatically fold and unfold the side mirrors based on location.

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