Front Trunk - Tesla MODEL 3 2020 Owner's Manual

Front Trunk

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, double-click the front
trunk button on the key fob accessory, or
touch the front trunk button on the mobile
app.
3. Pull the hood up.
When a door or trunk is
open, the touchscreen
displays the Door Open
indicator light. The image
of your Model 3 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 3 using the touchscreen,
mobile app, key card, you leave Model 3
carrying your authenticated phone (if Walk-
Away Door Lock is turned on), or if Valet
mode is active (see Valet Mode on page
58).
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Closing
The Model 3 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.
MODEL 3 OWNER'S MANUAL