With the latest update 2024.26, Tesla has taken another leap forward in ensuring road safety, particularly for young and inexperienced drivers. The new Parental Controls are designed to give parents greater oversight and control over their vehicle’s performance when it’s driven by teens. Let’s dive into what these features offer, how they work, and why they are essential for promoting safe driving habits.
What is Tesla Parental Controls?
Tesla’s Parental Controls provide a comprehensive set of features aimed at enhancing the safety of teen drivers. These include:
- Speed Limit Mode: Allows parents to cap the maximum speed of the vehicle.
- Reduce Acceleration: Limits acceleration to “Chill” mode, reducing the risk of aggressive driving.
- Require Safety Features: Ensures safety features like Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Avoidance, and Forward Collision Warning remain active and cannot be disabled.
- Curfew Notifications: Alerts parents when the vehicle is used between 11 PM and 4 AM, offering greater awareness of vehicle use during late hours.
These features can be configured from both the vehicle’s touchscreen and the Tesla mobile app (version 4.34.5 or higher).
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Where Can You Access and Set Up Tesla’s Parental Controls?
You can access and configure Tesla’s Parental Controls through:
- Vehicle’s Touchscreen: Go to
Controls > Safety > Parental Controls. Here, you can enable or adjust settings such as speed limits, acceleration, and safety features. - Tesla Mobile App: Update to version 4.34.5 or higher. The app allows you to manage and monitor these controls remotely, providing real-time alerts and notifications.
Both methods ensure parents can easily manage the safety settings based on their preferences.
When Did Tesla Introduce Parental Controls?
Tesla began rolling out the initial Parental Controls in 2018 with the “Speed Limit Mode.” With the recent 2024.26 update, these controls have been significantly enhanced, adding more features and improved accessibility. This update continues Tesla’s commitment to enhancing safety through over-the-air updates, making sure all Tesla owners benefit from the latest advancements.
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Why Did Tesla Introduce Parental Controls?
The introduction of Parental Controls reflects Tesla’s commitment to safety and innovation. Teen drivers are statistically more prone to accidents due to inexperience, distractions, or risk-taking behaviors like speeding. Tesla’s new controls aim to mitigate these risks by enforcing safer driving practices. By setting speed limits, limiting acceleration, and requiring active safety features, Tesla hopes to reduce accidents and provide peace of mind to parents and guardians.
Additionally, these controls are beneficial for those renting out their Teslas through services like Turo, allowing owners to limit vehicle capabilities and ensure safe use.
Who Can Benefit from Tesla’s Parental Controls?
- Parents and Guardians: Can monitor and restrict their teen’s driving behavior, ensuring safer use of the vehicle.
- Fleet Managers and Businesses: Can set uniform safety standards for multiple drivers, reducing liability and promoting safe driving practices.
- Vehicle Owners on Rental Platforms: Helpful for those renting out their vehicles, offering control over how the car is driven and preventing misuse.
In essence, these features benefit anyone who wants to maintain oversight of their Tesla’s usage and promote safer driving habits.
How to Enable Tesla’s Parental Controls: Step-by-Step
- Put the Vehicle in Park: Ensure the Tesla is in Park mode.
- Access the Controls Menu: Touch
Controls > Safety > Parental Controlson the vehicle’s touchscreen. - Select Desired Controls:
- Limit Speed: Cap the vehicle’s maximum speed.
- Reduce Acceleration: Limit acceleration to “Chill” mode.
- Require Safety Features: Ensure all critical safety features are enabled and non-modifiable.
- Send Curfew Notifications: Set alerts for vehicle usage between 11 PM and 4 AM.
- Confirm Settings: Touch “Confirm.”
- Set a PIN: Enter a PIN to lock the settings. This PIN will be required to disable these restrictions later.
To disable the restrictions, go to Driver Profile > Parental Controls and re-enter the PIN.
Conclusion
Tesla’s Parental Controls represent a significant advancement in vehicle safety, particularly for young and inexperienced drivers. By offering features that limit speed, enforce safety settings, and provide curfew notifications, Tesla gives parents and vehicle owners the tools they need to ensure responsible driving. As Tesla continues to innovate, we can expect these controls to become even more comprehensive, providing even greater peace of mind for Tesla owners worldwide.
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Final Thoughts
With these new features, Tesla once again demonstrates its commitment to using technology to make driving safer. Whether you’re a parent of a new driver or a business managing a fleet, these controls offer a powerful way to promote safe and responsible driving. Stay updated for more innovations as Tesla continues to push the boundaries of automotive safety.
