Favorite Gravity Feature of the Day

It seems the massaging seats only run about 20 minutes or so. Then when I try and turn on again they run a few seconds and stop. I have to manually turn off, wait a minute, and then turn on again. Anyone else run into this?
This is definitely known on the forums -- and it's very hard to characterize. I've noticed the massage sometimes stop after a period of time, only some of the massagers working, and also not being able to turn it on at all. Some of this suggests an overheat-protection mechanism, but it's probably just another software bug.
 
Totally random one today. The four metal (I believe) tie downs for cargo in the trunk are a good feature. I highly doubt I will ever use them as I’ve never used the ones on our R1S that look like they could be used for repelling points.

But, as we enter the holiday season, I am sure some folks will have good use for them and it’s a thoughtful design piece. My hope is it helps folks avoid the Christmas Vacation look. 🤣
They could also be used for restraining misbehaving children. :)
 
This is definitely known on the forums -- and it's very hard to characterize. I've noticed the massage sometimes stop after a period of time, only some of the massagers working, and also not being able to turn it on at all. Some of this suggests an overheat-protection mechanism, but it's probably just another software bug.
I've had a few instances where the touchscreen glitches out and it cannot turn on massaging (it looks like it's stuck in an inconsistent state in the UI, the button turns itself off), but then I have a custom shortcut set on the physical buttons and that seems to work all the time and bypasses the touchscreen glitchiness.
 
Easy one today - and it’s not super unique, but very helpful and thoughtful.

Headrest drop for third row seats from pilot panel up front. As someone who uses third row a bunch, this is incredibly useful.
Have you tried this while there are people in the backseat? I’m curious to know whether this feature is disabled while there is someone in the backseat. I was driving carpool the other night and really tempted to use the headrest drop to bop an annoying child in the head.
 
Have you tried this while there are people in the backseat? I’m curious to know whether this feature is disabled while there is someone in the backseat. I was driving carpool the other night and really tempted to use the headrest drop to bop an annoying child in the head.
I will henceforth be asking my teenager to sit in the 3rd row
 
Have you tried this while there are people in the backseat? I’m curious to know whether this feature is disabled while there is someone in the backseat. I was driving carpool the other night and really tempted to use the headrest drop to bop an annoying child in the head.
Be sure to follow the concussion protocol.
 
A small one, but pretty nice- In the Air, to open the door you have to fully engage the 'trigger' all the way to open the doors. On the Gravity, a light touch does it, and the door just opens. In the larger scheme of things, it's a total non-issue, but I find myself enjoying it every time. Also like that the window drops about 1/4" as part of the process.
 
I wasn’t sure if this was a fluke or a feature at first, but now I’m pretty sure it’s on purpose:

If it’s raining and you put the car in reverse, it will (sometimes?) sweep the back wiper a few times automatically.
 
I wasn’t sure if this was a fluke or a feature at first, but now I’m pretty sure it’s on purpose:

If it’s raining and you put the car in reverse, it will (sometimes?) sweep the back wiper a few times automatically.
Yup. It’ll also lower the rear shade in the Air if you have it up (I know this thread is Gravity, but it’s a good indicator that they think about this and it isn’t a fluke)

And yes, it does raise it again once you drive
 
Good to see this thread light up again this week...was getting worried.
 
Feature today may be somewhat controversial as I know some folks have had issues (no, it’s not the fob!).

It’s entry/exit from third row. Middle seats move (albeit slowly!) very well and really make a good amount of space for folks to get in and out. As well, the placement of the button on the side, versus the “typical” top next to headrest is really helpful for my kids.

Use this a lot and find it to be quite thoughtful.
 
This thread will be short, daily posts about my favorite features. Some will be features many cars have, some unique. Feel like we need a thread that highlights features and not only bugs, etc. Let some love in here…

Feature 1 - Real Buttons - love the real buttons for hvac, volume and customization. Great mix/balance of screen and easy access. And now, a haiku to show my gratitude.

Big screen shouts at me,
but a few buttons reply -
“Click!” and I just grin.
Huge fan of real buttons! This was one of my reasons getting the Air. I didn’t want to navigate through 2 screens and five clicks to move the air vents, increase/decrease temperature, and change music volume. There are certain things where technology overcomplicates simple tactile mechanical function.
 
This is going to be a lame one, but…..

I just picked up alterations from the cleaner and…. Hung them up in the back seat from the laundry hook by the grab handles!!!!!

I’ve had a Tesla S for the last 8 years. This is the first time in 8 years I haven’t had to lay my clothes across the back seat or in the trunk, or hung them awkwardly from an aftermarket hook over the front seat backs.
 
This is going to be a lame one, but…..

I just picked up alterations from the cleaner and…. Hung them up in the back seat from the laundry hook by the grab handles!!!!!

I’ve had a Tesla S for the last 8 years. This is the first time in 8 years I haven’t had to lay my clothes across the back seat or in the trunk, or hung them awkwardly from an aftermarket hook over the front seat backs.
You know, this actually answers a question that my wife asked me recently. We have an aftermarket hook in our current car that won't work int he Gravity and she was wondering if the Gravity had a good hook in the back (the one in our current car is so small it barely fits one hangar).

I showed her this comment and she said "oh, I'm delighted" :D
 
Does anyone have a picture of the Gravity interior at night that doesn't have the tech package? Just curious to where the interior lights are...
 
Does anyone have a picture of the Gravity interior at night that doesn't have the tech package? Just curious to where the interior lights are...
This is what my SA sent me and I have the GGT without tech and this is accurate.
 

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This is what my SA sent me and I have the GGT without tech and this is accurate.
That’s accurate. The only really noticeable “accent” light is on the windshield. That pic is really a great representation. The others DO change color, but it’s hard to notice.
 
We just spent four straight hours in Ursa (our GGT) not by design. We were in stopped traffic waiting for a lane to clear on 275. The massage seats were a lifesaver! We also discovered the benefits of seat heating with massage and reclining. I think without those features we would have had to call 911 to extract us from the car. Old and stiff don’t ya know😎
 
You know, this actually answers a question that my wife asked me recently. We have an aftermarket hook in our current car that won't work int he Gravity and she was wondering if the Gravity had a good hook in the back (the one in our current car is so small it barely fits one hangar).

I showed her this comment and she said "oh, I'm delighted" :D
Four wire hangers on the hook were no problem. Obviously the handle itself can handle a lot more but they’d be at the wrong angle. I’d imagine another aftermarket hook you could hang from the handle would let you get a lot more on if needed.
 
I stumbled upon a new feature today.
It didn't exist at delivery, so it came with one of the OTAs.

The Pilot Panel custom buttons can be set to turn the Pilot Panel on or off.
I had the right button set for the glove box since delivery and the left one for massage.

Changed the left button to Pilot Panel on/off today.
Previously, during night time driving, I would use the Quick Control feature to dim the panel lighting level.
Now I can just turn it on as needed and back off when done.

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