Tesla owner tests FSD operation during infotainment reboot
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Summary
The video shows a Tesla driver experiencing a connectivity glitch while using Full Self-Driving (Supervised). The host holds both steering wheel scroll buttons to initiate a reboot, during which the screen goes black and displays the Tesla logo before restarting. FSD remains active throughout, with the vehicle continuing to accelerate, brake, and navigate a stop sign without driver intervention. Navigation and basic driving functions persist as the system reboots. The connectivity issue is not resolved by the reboot.
Editorial Assessment
The real-world test accurately depicts a common user workaround where the double-scroll reboot primarily affects the infotainment screen rather than the separate FSD computer, allowing continued operation based on multiple owner reports and forum discussions. However, the segment lacks context from Tesla's official owner's manual, which explicitly advises performing the touchscreen restart only while stopped and in Park due to temporary loss of displays and warnings. Viewers may overlook this safety recommendation or assume the procedure is officially endorsed. The video is straightforward but would benefit from noting that results can vary by software version and hardware.
Key Moments
Holding both steering wheel buttons reboots the system while FSD remains active
Matches multiple owner videos and forum reports of touchscreen reset not disengaging Autopilot/FSD.
Car continues driving, stopping, and turning normally during reboot
Consistent with user experiences separating infotainment reset from FSD computer functions.
Reboot can be done without taking over from FSD
Demonstrated in the video and echoed in anecdotal Tesla owner accounts.
Notable Concerns
- Omits Tesla official guidance to reboot only when parked
Sources Consulted
- Restarting the Touchscreen - Tesla Service
- Two Button Reboot Gone? - Tesla Motors Club
- What happens if you reboot while driving? - Reddit TeslaLounge
- Soft Reset Of Tesla While On FSD - YouTube
- How to Restart Your Tesla, Reboot or Reset Your Frozen ... - NotATeslaApp
- "Take Over Immediately" message stuck on my screen, but FSD working fine - Cybertruck Owners Club
- Restarting the Touchscreen or Instrument Panel - Tesla Service
- How to Reboot the Centre Touchscreen in a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y - Tesloid
- Full Self-Driving (Supervised) - Tesla Owners Manual
- How To Reset Your Driver Assistance System Computer to Restore FSD - YouTube
- Full Self-Driving (Supervised) - Tesla Support
- A system reboot occurred while driving - Tesla Motors Club