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Tesla software update traps TikToker inside a 115-degree car. Tesla warns owners that opening their doors or windows while installing a software update could damage the vehicle, so she stayed put. (jalopnik.com)

submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) by InevitableSwing@hexbear.net to c/chapotraphouse@hexbear.net

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I swear I'm not looking for Elon or Tesla content. It's just popping up on Bluesky without me making any effort at all.

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[-] FlakesBongler@hexbear.net 45 points 9 months ago

The number of comments on people being like She could have used the auxiliary latch to open the doors! is astonishing

A car should not seal you inside for any reason

[-] chungusamonugs@hexbear.net 39 points 9 months ago

Just uncover the sealed joint-locked, Spring loaded connector, then back pressure the torque locked torsion spring while applying forward jerk to the counter rotating turnbuckle, then undo the cotter pin and pull the quick release! What about that is so hard when you're ~~drowning in a pond~~ burning to death?

spoiler

In all seriousness, the way they actually do it is legitimately terrible and unsafe. Even if it requires less actions