Opening
To open the front trunk:
1. Ensure that the area around the hood is
free of obstacles.
2. Touch the associated
OPEN
button on the
touchscreen (
Controls
>
Quick Controls
),
double-click the front trunk button on the
key, or touch the front trunk button on
the mobile app.
3. Pull the hood up.
When a door or trunk/
liftgate is open, the
instrument panel displays
the Door Open indicator
light. The image of your
Model S on the
touchscreen also displays
the open front trunk.
WARNING:
Before opening or closing
the hood, it is important to check that
the area around the hood is free of
obstacles (people and objects). Failure
to do so may result in damage or
serious injury.
NOTE:
The front trunk locks whenever closed
and you lock Model S using either the
touchscreen or externally using the key or
mobile app, you leave Model S carrying your
key (if
is
turned on), or when Valet mode is active (see
Closing
The Model S hood is not heavy enough to
latch under its own weight and applying
pressure on the front edge or center of the
hood can cause damage.
To properly close the hood:
1. Lower the hood until the striker touches
the latches.
2. Place both hands on the front of the hood
in the areas shown (in green), then press
down firmly to engage the latches.
3. Carefully try to lift the front edge of the
hood to ensure that it is fully closed.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage:
• Apply pressure only to the green
areas shown. Applying pressure to
the red areas can cause damage.
• Do not close the hood with one
hand. Doing so applies
concentrated force in one area
and can result in a dent or crease.
• Do not apply pressure to the front
edge of the hood. Doing so can
crease the edge.
• Do not slam or drop the hood.
WARNING:
Before driving, you must
ensure that the hood is securely
latched in the fully closed position by
carefully trying to lift the front edge of
the hood upward and confirming there
is no movement.
Front Trunk
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