Front Trunk Opening To open the front trunk, ensure the vehicle is in Park, and then do one of the following before pulling the hood open: • Touch the associated OPEN icon on the touchscreen. • Double-click the front trunk button on the key fob. • Touch the front trunk button in the mobile app.
CAUTION: To prevent damage: • Apply pressure only to the green areas shown. Applying pressure to the red areas can cause damage. 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 46).
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.
• 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. • To avoid scratches, don't have anything in your hands (keys). Jewelry can also cause scratches. 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.
Interior Emergency Release An illuminated interior release button inside the front trunk allows a person locked inside to get out.
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. 16
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