Mark knew that rushing a firmware update is like skipping steps in a recipe. He started with the basics: Battery Check

| | Release Period | Target Models | Key Changes & Owner Feedback | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 02.04.00 | 2023–2024 | Pre‑facelift / early Max | Basic version; often freezes after 1 hour of driving; frequently requires a battery terminal reset. | | 02.06.00 | 2024 | Max / some pre‑facelift | Dealers often advise against it because it might introduce new bugs. | | 02.08.00 | Late 2024 – 2025 | Max facelift, Kaluga assembly | Fixes most freezes; better sound quality; new instrument cluster theme with panorama view. However, some owners lost blind‑spot and mirror functions. | | 02.08.00.01 | 2025 | Max facelift | Fixes the bugs from 02.08.00 (blind spots, mirrors restored). Considered the most stable version for 2025–2026. | | 02.09.00 | January 2025+ | Max facelift, hardware 2.1.0 | Fully official; good sound; smooth translation and display. Widely recommended for Russian‑spec vehicles. | | 02.13.00 | 2025–2026 | Various | Some concerning reports that after this update the car would not accelerate above 130 km/h on the highway. Dealers insist the head unit firmware cannot affect the engine/transmission—but the reports exist. |

Disconnect the vehicle 12V battery for 10 minutes to reset, or contact service. Bluetooth/Wi-Fi cache mismatch after update.

Some owners choose to update manually using a USB drive if they cannot reach a dealer. Prepare Hardware : Use a FAT32-formatted USB drive. Source Files

Optimizes sensor calibration for adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and automatic emergency braking.