book.book Page 2 Friday, July 19, 2013 12:53 PM Doors Doors OPEDoorNsING AND CLOSING Keyless Locking and Unlocking Using the Key Model S has sensors that can recognize the To quickly familiarize yourself with the key, presence of a key. The sensors are located at think of the key as a miniature version of each end of the dash panel and behind the rear ModelS, with the Tesla badge representing the bumper, and have a range of approximately front. The key has three buttons that feel like three feet (one meter). softer areas on the surface. 1. Trunk If Model S is equipped with the optional tech • Double-click to open the rear trunk. package, walking up to Model S when you have • If Model S is equipped with a powered your key with you automatically unlocks the liftgate, double-click to close the rear doors. Similarly, open the trunk by just walking trunk. You can also single-click to stop up to Model S with your key with you and press the liftgate when it is moving. the switch located under the trunk’s exterior 2. Lock/Unlock All handle. • Double-click to unlock doors and the rear Press a door handle, and it extends. Or, if the trunk. Hazard warning lights flash twice AUTO-PRESENT HANDLES setting is turned on and door handles extend. (see page 2.4), door handles extend • Single-click to lock doors and trunks (all automatically when Model S unlocks. doors and trunks must be closed). Hazard If you turn on the walk-away locking setting warning lights flash once and door using the touchscreen, Model S locks when you handles retract. walk away carrying your key with you (see • Press and hold to lower all windows. page2.5). 3. Front trunk (also called the “frunk”) • Double-click to open the front trunk. You do not need to point the key at Model S, but you must be within operating range (which varies depending on the strength of the key’s battery). If Model S is unable to detect the key, the touchscreen displays a message indicating that a key is not inside. Place the key where Model S can best detect it, which is below the 12V power socket (see page 4.6). Radio equipment on a similar frequency can affect the key. If this happens, move the key at least 30 cm away from other electronic devices (phone, laptop, etc). 2.2 MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL