hood latch TESLA MODEL 3 2020 Owner's Manuals
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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 49).
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: