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Driver left horrified after 'getting stuck' in Tesla car 'during 103F heat'

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Published 17:25 5 May 2024 GMT+1

Driver left horrified after 'getting stuck' in Tesla car 'during 103F heat'

Brianna explained that she didn't want to open the doors while the car was updating

Lucy Devine

Lucy Devine

A woman was left horrified after she ended up 'stuck' in her Tesla.

Brianna Janel was sitting in a Chick-fil-A parking lot when she updated the vehicle's system - but it took longer than she imagined.

Brianna was updating her vehicle when she was 'trapped' in the car. (Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)
Brianna was updating her vehicle when she was 'trapped' in the car. (Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)

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Brianna explained in a TikTok video that she had been 'trapped' in the Tesla for 40 minutes - and in 103°F heat no less.

While the cars do have a feature which allows the doors to be released manually, Brianna was cautious of doing this in case she caused any damage to the vehicle.

She explained: "Guys I'm literally a moron. Updating my car, by the way it's been updating for 30 minutes.

"It says it's only supposed to update for 24 minutes and when your car is updating you are stuck in your car if you activate it when you're in here.

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"So I did that and now I'm stuck in my car, literally dripping with sweat.

"Inside my car it's 103 degrees, so I'm slightly freaking out. I hope I don't run out of air."

She was worried about damaging the vehicle. (Oscar Wong/Getty Images)
She was worried about damaging the vehicle. (Oscar Wong/Getty Images)

She added: "I can't open up the doors or the windows otherwise I could potentially damage my car, so I'm just stuck in here roasting like a frickin chicken dripping sweat.

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"My Chick-fil-A order has been done for 30 minutes. I'm literally sitting outside."

Brianna later shared a follow-up video explaining that the update had finally completed and that she had been able to turn on the air conditioning.

"I literally made it out of my car. Look I'm sweating. The AC has never felt so good and I’ve never felt better. I feel like I just took a bath," she said.

"Do not update it when you're sitting in the car. Stick to updating it at 2am like I used to do it."

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She also wanted to clear up a couple of comments she'd received on her previous video, explaining that she would have opened the car manually if she felt like she was in a life-threatening situation.

Although many people told Brianna she should have simply opened her door, the Tesla website warns: "Do not attempt to use the vehicle while the software is being installed. Vehicle functions, including some safety systems and opening or closing the doors or windows, may be limited or disabled when installation is in progress and you could damage the vehicle."

UNILAD has contacted Tesla for comment.

Featured Image Credit: brianna__janel/TikTok/Bruce Bennett/Getty Images

Topics: Cars, Tesla, Technology

Lucy Devine
Lucy Devine

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