Tesla S Owner's Manual page 9

Unlocking When the Key Doesn't
Work
If Model S does not unlock when you walk up to it,
or when you press the unlock button on your key,
the key's battery may be dead. If this is the case,
you can still unlock and drive Model S.
To unlock Model S (and disable the security alarm),
position the key near the base of the passenger side
windshield wiper, as shown.
To drive Model S, place the key against the center
console, immediately below the 12V power outlet,
then press and hold the brake pedal to turn Model S
on.
For instructions on how to replace the key's battery,
see Replacing the Key Battery
Note: Unlocking Model S using this method
disables walk-away locking. You must manually re-
enable walk-away locking after replacing the key's
battery.
Opening and Closing
on page 7.
Opening Interior Doors with No
Power
If Model S has no electrical power, front doors open
as usual using the interior door handles. To open
the rear doors, fold back the edge of the carpet
below the rear seats to expose the mechanical
release cable. Pull the mechanical release cable
toward the center.
Doors
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