Not all Model Y vehicles are equipped with a manual release for the rear doors.
I think I see a problem.
Also: that’s waaaay too many steps for an emergency. Imagine trying to dismantle the door trim when you have a concussion.
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Blackmist@feddit.uk 5 weeks ago
This is what it says on their website. Hope you’ve got the link handy if you’re in a crash, and also that you’re not in one that doesn’t have this…
dejected_warp_core@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
explodicle@sh.itjust.works 5 weeks ago
This is what it looks like when they’re legally forced to do something, but still don’t want to do it, and their customers are idiots who can afford to pay for redundant features.
So you know, goverment inefficiency. /s
Blackmist@feddit.uk 5 weeks ago
I hear the new guy in charge of that is a genius!
DiagnosedADHD@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
Realistically they should show the owners at the dealership and make sure they open it several times before taking it off the lot then reinforce it in software and make them release it once a month.
UnpledgedCatnapTipper@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 weeks ago
If I remember right, it damages the car to use the manual door override.
nieminen@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
Lawl of course it does.
NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
It used to not lower the window and could damage the window.
Shortly after the 3 was released it was changed. When there is power it lowers the window now.
But if there is no power, it can’t lower the window and it may break.
PM_Your_Nudes_Please@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
And what about the passengers? Is the owner going to be required to give an airline attendant “emergency exits are located here” safety speech every time someone hops in the car with them? Can we actually trust them to do so?
Also, not all models have mechanical release mechanisms in the rear doors. There are models where it is 100% possible to just be locked in the back seat. And when you only have ~15 seconds to escape before the lithium flames+smoke cook you, you’re not going to be able to crawl to the front.
DiagnosedADHD@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
Well fuck Tesla. This should be illegal.
madcaesar@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
It’s so easy! When you get in a crash are panicking and disoriented, who needs a simple quick lever that’s there at all times??? Simply follow these complicated 3 steps to extract yourself from the burning vehicle!
lightnsfw@reddthat.com 4 weeks ago
- not available on all models.
iAvicenna@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
make everything electronic because Elon thinks it is super cool
put manual overrides because it was a bad idea
AA5B@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
Or they could try a front door, which is much more straightforward
leftytighty@slrpnk.net 5 weeks ago
What important living beings go in the back anyway? It’s usually just babies, pets, and children.
Blackmist@feddit.uk 5 weeks ago
Man, I bet those dead kids in the back seat feel so stupid now.
nomous@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
They should’ve just read the owners manual (and hoped their car was equipped with an emergency release) not my fault they’re lazy.
grrgyle@slrpnk.net 5 weeks ago
Are you kidding meeeee
Blackmist@feddit.uk 5 weeks ago
Look it’s very simple if you get in a crash and are on fire.
Stop. Drop. Roll. Remove the mat from the bottom of the rear door pocket. Press the red tab to remove the access door. Pull the mechanical release cable forward. Remember that not all Model Y vehicles are equipped with a manual release for the rear doors. Die.
Rolls right off the tongue. If you’re still in trouble call 0118 999 88199 9119 725 3.
nexguy@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
For english press 1. Your call will be answered in the order it was received.
Feathercrown@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
For regicide, press 3