Tesla MODEL S Operating Manual page 14

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 5 mph (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.
Opening and Closing
Keys and Doors
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.
To drive Model S after gaining access to the
cabin, place the bottom of the key against the
center console, immediately below the 12V
power outlet, then press and hold the brake
pedal to start Model S.
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