Tesla owners are already creating a mess of software update parking spaces
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apparently has something to do with the latest "Smart Summon" autonomous driving software, which basically allows drivers to "call" their cars as far away as 200 meters. [19659003] Here's how it works:
Where did you park Tesla?
But also, who cares?
Our Smart Summon feature means your car collects * you * from the parking lot. pic.twitter.com/boEtjJlY1V
– Tesla (@Tesla) September 26, 2019
But in recent days, videos of Tesla owners trying out the feature have been shared on social media, and As you can see, things didn't always go as planned.
Check this out almost missed:
So, @elonmusk – My first test of the Smart Summon did not go as we would. @Tesla #Tesla # Model3 pic.twitter.com/yC1oBWdq1I
– Roddie Hasan – راضي (@eiddor) September 28, 2019
Not all were as lucky:
Be warned @Tesla @elonmusk Improved calling is not safe or production ready. Tried in my empty way. A car came forward and ran into the side of the garage. Love the car, but sad. #Tesla # TeslaModel3 pic.twitter.com/tRZ88DmXAW
– AB (@abgoswami) September 28, 2019
Here is an incorrect attempt to navigate a Walmart parking lot:
And the question of insurance:
Soday 1 with V10 Smart Summon worked beautifully. But some did not notice my M3 and did damage to the front bumper. We want to claim our insurance, but who is to blame, do you think it will be? Should I present these videos? @teslaownersSV @ Model3Owners @LikeTeslaKim @TesLatino pic.twitter.com/fhSA78oD6C
– David F Guajardo (@ DavidFe83802184) [194590311968]: Not all
@Tesla @elonmusk You've destroyed all other cars on the planet for me, and especially my kids who are anywhere from 2 to 10 years away from driving. pic.twitter.com/E4MS4WekP9
– Shareef Yousef (@ shareef777) September 28, 2019
Tesla warns on its website that drivers are still "responsible for your car and must monitor it and its environment at all times and be within the field of view because it may not detect obstacles. "Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment on these videos.
Tesla shares were less than 1% in Monday trading.
