Rear Trunk
Opening
To open the rear trunk, ensure Model S 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 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 liftgate's exterior handle (a valid key must be detected).
Model S must be unlocked or detect a key before you can use the switch to open the liftgate.
The instrument panel informs you when a door or trunk is open.
To stop a liftgate while it is moving, single-click the rear trunk button on the key fob. Then, when you double-click the rear trunk button, it moves again, but in the opposite direction (provided it was not almost entirely open or closed when you stopped it). For example, if you single-click to stop the liftgate while opening, when you double-click, it closes.
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 S chimes and the trunk opens. To cancel the request, step away from the vehicle.
Adjusting Liftgate Opening Height
You can adjust the opening height of the liftgate 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 the liftgate to the desired opening height.
- Press and hold the button on the underside of the liftgate for three seconds until you hear a confirmation chime.
- Confirm that you have set it to the desired height by closing the liftgate, then reopening it.
Closing
To close the liftgate, do one of the following:
- Touch .
- Double-click the rear trunk button on the key fob.
- Press the switch located on the underside of the liftgate
If the liftgate senses an obstruction when closing, it stops moving and chimes two times. Remove the obstruction and try closing it again.
If the liftgate loses its calibration when opened, the liftgate chimes three times and does not move. To restore calibration, manually pull the liftgate down to close it.
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 S.
Secure all cargo before moving Model S, and place heavy cargo in the upper trunk compartment.
Rear Trunk Load Limits
Distribute the weight of cargo as evenly as possible between the front and rear trunks.