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Doors, Frunk and Liftgate

Doors

2.2 Doors, Frunk and Liftgate

Doors

Doors, Frunk and L iftgateDoors

Using the Key

There are three buttons on the key, these are a

softer area of the surface.

The buttons on the key transmit a coded radio

signal to your Model S. It is not necessary to

point the key at Model S, but you must be within

operating range. The operating range will vary

according to the condition of the key battery

and other factors.

Use the buttons as follows:

1. Liftgate

• Press twice in quick succession to open

the Liftgate.

Note: If a powered Liftgate is installed, the

Liftgate will raise.

• Press once to stop a powered Liftgate.

• Press twice in quick succession to close a

powered Liftgate.

2. Lock/Unlock

• Press once to lock all doors and the

Liftgate. The hazard warning lights will

flash once and a tone will sound to

confirm.

• Press twice in quick succession to unlock

the drivers door. The hazard warning

lights will flash twice and two tones will

sound to confirm.

Note: If the multi-door unlock setting is

enabled, all the doors and the Liftgate will

unlock.

• Press and hold to lower all the windows.

3. Frunk

• Press twice in quick succession to open

the Frunk.

If you can not lock or unlock Model S using the

key, you may need to change the key battery.

Note: Interference from other radio equipment

may affect key operation. If this happens,

operate the key as close to Model S as possible.

If you are still unable to unlock Model S with the

key, you can unlock the doors and disarm the

alarm by positioning the key against the

passenger side front fender.

WARNING: Remove all keys from Model S

when it is left unattended. This will ensure

Model S is left in a secure and safe condition.

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Caring for the key

CAUTION: Protect the key from impact,

water damage and high temperatures.

Avoid contact with solvents, waxes and

abrasive cleaners. Do not expose to direct

sunlight.

Summary of content (12 pages)

PAGE 1
Doors Doors Using the Key Doors, Frunk and Liftgate Doors If you can not lock or unlock Model S using the key, you may need to change the key battery. Note: Interference from other radio equipment may affect key operation. If this happens, operate the key as close to Model S as possible. If you are still unable to unlock Model S with the key, you can unlock the doors and disarm the alarm by positioning the key against the passenger side front fender.
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Doors Replacing the key battery Obtaining additional or replacement keys When the key battery is low, a message will be displayed on the instrument cluster. Change the battery as soon as possible. If you lose a key or require an additional one, contact Tesla. Model S can recognize three keys. Note: Life of a key battery is approximately one year depending on use. When ordering a new key for Model S, take all available keys with you so the system can be reprogrammed. To change the key battery: 1.
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Doors Doors Passive Unlocking Walk away locking Select P (Park) and close all the doors. Check that you have the key when you exit Model S, and the doors and the Liftgate will automatically lock. The hazard warning lights will flash once and a tone will sound to confirm. Enable or disable this feature using the touchscreen. Note: Touch the interior lock icon on the touchscreen with the driver’s door open to enable the feature for a single lock cycle.
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Doors Opening the Doors Interior handles Exterior handles If you unlock Model S using the key, the door handles will automatically extend. If passive unlocking is installed, the door handles will extend when a front door handle is touched and a recognized key is detected. If you do not open a door within five minutes, the handles will retract into the door. Pull the interior door handle towards you to open the door.
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Doors Doors Interior Lock and Unlock Icon Child Safety Locks You can lock and unlock Model S using the touchscreen, provided the key is inside the cabin. Child safety locks are fitted to the rear doors and the Liftgate. Enable the safety locks to prevent the rear doors and the Liftgate from being opened using the interior handles. Touch the CONTROLS icon on the touchscreen to access the Model S controls screen. Touch the icon to change the lock status.
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Doors Emergency Door Opening Rear doors - interior release Door opening backup process If you experience an electrical failure, pull the mechanical release cable located below the outer rear seats to manually open the rear doors from inside Model S. If you can not unlock Model S using the key, you can unlock the doors and disarm the alarm by positioning the key on the windshield as shown in the illustration.
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Frunk Frunk Opening and Closing Frunk Closing Opening Lower the Frunk to the closed position and then push down on the center of the front edge to engage the primary and secondary catches. The catches click into position. Open the Frunk as follows: • Press the Frunk button on the key twice in quick succession. • Touch the following icons on the touchscreen Controls > Frunk. WARNING: Do not drive with the Frunk retained by the secondary catch alone.
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Frunk Mechanical Release Emergency Release Button If you experience an electrical failure, or you can not open the Frunk using the touchscreen or key, use the backup mechanical release lever located below the glove box. An emergency release button, inside the Frunk, provides a means of escape, should a person become locked inside the Frunk. Make occupants aware of the operation and location of the button. Note: The button is luminous and glows for hours after a brief exposure to ambient light.
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Liftgate Liftgate Manual Liftgate Powered Liftgate Opening and Closing The powered Liftgate option allows you to open and close the Liftgate with the touch of a button. Liftgate Opening Open the powered Liftgate as follows: • Press the Liftgate button on the key, twice in quick succession. • Touch the following icons on the touchscreen Controls > Liftgate. • Unlock Model S and press the switch located under the exterior handle. A chime will sound and the Liftgate will start to move.
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Liftgate Closing Interior Release Note: If you leave the Liftgate open for more than an hour, the power closing feature will be temporarily disabled. Manually close the Liftgate to restore powered operation. Note: The interior release switch is disabled if Model S is moving or you have engaged the child safety locks. Close the powered Liftgate as follows: • Press the Liftgate button on the key twice in quick succession. • Touch the following icons on the touchscreen Controls > Liftgate.
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Liftgate Liftgate Emergency Release If you experience an electrical failure, the liftgate can be opened from the inside using the mechanical release cable. 1. Pull the lower edge of the cover towards you to remove the cover. 2. Pull the cable to release the latch and push up on the liftgate to open. 2.
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Declarations of Conformity Key and Passive Unlocking System Declarations of Conformity FCC certification This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Tesla Motors could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.