Rear Trunk
Opening
To open the rear trunk, ensure Model 3 is in Park, then do one of the following:
- Approach the trunk with your phone key in your front pocket (see Hands-Free Trunk).
- Touch the associated button on the touchscreen.
- Double-click the rear trunk button on the key fob.
- Touch the rear trunk button on the mobile app.
- Press the switch located under the rear trunk's exterior handle (a valid key must be detected).
Model 3 must be unlocked or detect a key before you can use the switch to open the rear trunk.
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 trunk.
To open the rear trunk from inside the vehicle in the unlikely situation that Model 3 has no power, see Interior Emergency Trunk Release.
Hands-Free Trunk
- To enable, touch . Select Exclude Home to disable the automatic hands-free trunk at your set home location (see Home, Work, and Favorite Destinations to set your home location).
- With your phone key in your front pocket, approach the trunk and stand still. When your phone key has been detected, Model 3 chimes and the trunk opens. To cancel the request, step away from the vehicle.
Adjusting Opening Height of Powered Trunk
You can adjust the opening height of the powered trunk (if equipped) to make it easier to reach or to avoid low-hanging ceilings or objects (for example, a garage door or light):
- Open the trunk, then manually lower or raise it to the desired opening height.
- Press and hold the button on the underside of the trunk for three seconds until you hear a confirmation chime.
- Confirm that you have set it to the desired height by closing the powered trunk, then reopening it.
Closing
- Touch the associated button on the touchscreen.
- Double-click the rear trunk button on the key fob.
- Press the switch located on the underside of the rear trunk
Accessing the Cargo Area
To access the cargo area inside the rear trunk, pull up the strap at the rear of the cargo cover. You can then fold the cargo cover forward or remove it from Model 3.
Secure all cargo before moving Model 3, and place heavy cargo in the lower trunk compartment.
Rear Trunk Load Limits
Distribute the weight of cargo as evenly as possible between the front and rear trunks.
Interior Emergency Trunk Release
An illuminated mechanical release located inside the rear trunk allows you to open the rear trunk from the inside if Model 3 has no electrical power. This mechanical release also allows a person locked inside to get out.
- Firmly press and hold the illuminated button in the direction of the arrow to release the latch.
- While pressing the button, push the rear trunk open.