You can also unlock doors and present
handles by pressing the Park button on the
end of the gear selector a second time (for
example, after pressing it one time to engage
the Park gear).
NOTE:
If a door or trunk is still open when
you lock Model S, it locks when you close it.
Door Unlock Mode
You can choose to unlock only the driver's
door when you approach your vehicle
carrying your key or when you shift into Park.
To do so, touch
Controls
>
Vehicle
>
Driver
Door Unlock Mode
.
Child-Protection Lock
Model S has child-protection locks on the rear
doors and liftgate to prevent them from being
opened using interior handles. Use the
touchscreen to turn child-protection locks on
or off. Touch
Controls
>
Vehicle
>
Child-
Protection Lock
.
NOTE:
It is recommended that you turn child-
protection locks on whenever children are
seated in the rear seats.
Drive Away Locking
Model S automatically locks all doors
(including the trunks) whenever your driving
speed exceeds 8 km/h.
Walk-Away Locking
Doors and trunks automatically lock
whenever you walk away carrying the key or
if the key is otherwise not detected by your
vehicle (not present, dead battery, etc.).
To turn this feature on or off, touch
Controls
>
Vehicle
>
Walk-Away Door Lock
.
NOTE:
Depending on date of manufacture
and options selected at time of purchase,
some Model S vehicles are not equipped with
the Walk-Away Locking.
NOTE:
If Model S detects an authenticated
key for five minutes after you exit the vehicle
and close all doors, Walk-Away Lock disables
and will not lock when you leave with the key.
You will need to manually lock your vehicle
until after your next drive.
NOTE:
If all doors are closed and you use the
key to unlock Model S, walk away locking is
temporarily suspended for one minute. If you
open a door within this minute, it does not re-
lock until after all the doors are closed and
you have walked away with the key.
NOTE:
If your vehicle was unlocked using the
mobile app, it automatically locks after a
short period of time with all doors closed. If
parking in an area without cellular service,
such as an indoor parking garage, ensure that
you have a functional key fob readily
available.
Unlocking When the Key
Doesn't Work
If Model S does not unlock when you walk up
to it, or when you double-click the unlock
button on the top of your key, the key’s
battery may be dead. Even if this is the case,
you can still use the key to unlock and drive
Model S.
NOTE:
Although you can still use your key,
you should consider using the mobile app to
remotely unlock and start the vehicle. Then,
replace your key's battery when convenient.
To unlock Model S (and disable the security
alarm) using the key, first position the key
near the base of the passenger side
windshield wiper. Then press the front door
handle on the right side of the vehicle. If
Model S doesn't unlock, try adjusting the
position of the key and try again. The key
must be in the correct position for the vehicle
to unlock.
NOTE:
The following illustration assumes a
left hand drive (LHD) vehicle. On a right hand
drive (RHD) vehicle, the locations are
mirrored.
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