Before you go jumping to conclusions about her ineptitude, Brianna Janel was actually following the rules laid out by Tesla.
According to the Tesla owner’s manual, “Vehicle functions, including some safety systems and opening or closing the doors or windows, may be limited or disabled when installation is in progress and you could damage the vehicle.”
The Air will start a two-minute countdown when an owner chooses to install an update, giving them enough time to get out prior to the update beginning.
Tesla also recommends owners install software updates as soon as possible, which could cause some owners to feel obligated to initiate an update in a compromised environment.
In a follow-up video, her caption states that she was afraid to mess up her car by getting out during the installation.
If someone living in a town like Phoenix, Arizona or Las Vegas, Nevada were to face the same situation, it could pose a more serious health risk.
If there are any Tesla owners reading, please make sure you are not parked in direct sunlight when you initiate a software update if you are going to remain in the car. »
