Tesla’s rolling out several new safety features designed to protect people and pets left in parked vehicles. The company’s Child Left Alone Detection System uses onboard sensors and Tesla Vision technology to spot unattended children inside the car. When the system detects a child alone, it flashes the car’s exterior lights and plays alert sounds. The feature also sends automatic notifications to the owner’s Tesla mobile app at regular intervals.
Tesla’s new Child Left Alone Detection System alerts owners when unattended children are detected inside parked vehicles.
The detection system processes all cabin data locally without sending information to Tesla’s servers. It’s turned on by default, though drivers can disable it through the Controls and Safety menu. This technology works alongside Tesla’s existing safety features for parked vehicles.
Cabin Overheat Protection kicks in automatically when the inside temperature rises above 105°F. The system runs for up to 12 hours after parking to prevent dangerous heat buildup. It can operate in fan-only mode or use full air conditioning, depending on the owner’s settings. The feature stops working when the battery drops to 20% to preserve driving range. It’s designed to maintain safe temperatures for both electronic components and any occupants. The system primarily protects interior surfaces like seats, steering wheel, and electronics from extreme temperature damage. Tesla’s regular filter replacements help maintain optimal air quality during these extended climate control sessions.
Dog Mode takes a different approach for pet safety. This feature keeps the climate control running indefinitely while activated, maintaining a comfortable temperature for pets left in the vehicle. The car displays a message on the exterior screen showing the current temperature and when the owner will return. If the battery level falls below 20%, the system sends alerts to the owner’s phone.
These safety features complement Tesla’s Sentry Mode, which monitors the vehicle’s surroundings using external cameras when parked. The system records suspicious activity and sends real-time alerts to the owner’s phone during security incidents. It displays warning messages on the vehicle screen to deter potential threats and activates the alarm if it detects significant danger. The dash cam continuously records footage while driving, automatically saving important clips when needed.
For extended parking periods, Tesla offers Low Power Mode to conserve battery energy. Owners can activate this manually or set it to turn on automatically at specific battery levels. This helps preserve charge for essential safety systems while the vehicle isn’t in use.