Tesla Adds Forward Camera Cleaning Panel in Service Mode

User Max (@maxbrco) shared new Service Mode improvements on X, including a dedicated forward camera panel (Forward Camera View Cleaning Panel).

In the post, Max shows the in-car interface with additional options inside service mode, aimed at technicians and advanced owners who need to diagnose or maintain sensors and cameras.

Forward camera cleaning panel

According to the screenshots, Tesla adds a specific section for the forward camera view and its maintenance. This fits the manufacturer's recent trend of offering more on-screen diagnostic tools, especially on models that rely on camera vision for assisted driving and FSD.

The panel would let you check image quality and simplify cleaning or verification tasks without relying only on external tools.

Screenshots shared by Max

Original post on X

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Service Mode is Tesla's advanced menu for authorized technicians and, in some cases, owners with specific knowledge. From there you can review sensors, calibrations, logs, and other vehicle parameters.

These improvements arrive as Tesla strengthens both end-user software (such as update 2026.20) and internal maintenance tools. Teslarios is not affiliated with Tesla, Inc.