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 or touch the front trunk button on the mobile app. 3. Pull the hood up. Caution: To prevent damage: When a door or trunk is open, the • Apply pressure only to the green touchscreen displays the Door Open areas shown. Applying pressure to indicator light. the red areas can cause damage. • Do not close the hood with one hand. Warning: Before opening or closing the Doing so applies concentrated force hood, it is important to check that the in one area and can result in a dent or area around the hood is free of obstacles crease. (people and objects). Failure to do so • Do not apply pressure to the leading may result in damage or serious injury. edge of the hood. Doing so can Note: The front trunk locks whenever you lock crease the edge. Model 3 using the touchscreen, mobile app, • Do not slam or drop the hood. key card, or when you leave Model 3 carrying Warning: Before driving, you must ensure your authenticated phone (if Walk Away Lock that the hood is securely latched in the is turned on). fully closed position by carefully trying to lift the front edge of the hood upward Closing and confirming there is no movement. The Model 3 hood is not heavy enough to Interior Emergency Release latch under its own weight and applying pressure on the front edge or center of the An illuminated interior release button inside hood can cause damage. the front trunk allows a person locked inside To properly close the hood: to get out. 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 lift the front edge of the hood to ensure it is fully closed. Opening and Closing 13