Pektron Group 002 Users Manual

Doors

2.2 Doors, Frunk and Liftgate

Doors

Doors, Frunk and LiftgateDoors

Using the Key

There are three buttons on the key, these are a
softer area of the surface.

The buttons on the key transmit a coded radio
signal to your Model S. It is not necessary to
point the key at Model S, but you must be within
operating range. The operating range will vary
according to the condition of the key battery
and other factors.

Use the buttons as follows:

1. Liftgate

• Press twice in quick succession to open

the Liftgate.

Note: If a powered Liftgate is installed, the
Liftgate will raise.

• Press once to stop a powered Liftgate.

• Press twice in quick succession to close a

powered Liftgate.

2. Lock/Unlock

• Press once to lock all doors and the

Liftgate. The hazard warning lights will
flash once and a tone will sound to
confirm.

• Press twice in quick succession to unlock

the drivers door. The hazard warning
lights will flash twice and two tones will
sound to confirm.

Note: If the multi-door unlock setting is
enabled, all the doors and the Liftgate will
unlock.

• Press and hold to lower all the windows.

3. Frunk

• Press twice in quick succession to open

the Frunk.

If you can not lock or unlock Model S using the
key, you may need to change the key battery.

Note: Interference from other radio equipment
may affect key operation. If this happens,
operate the key as close to Model S as possible.
If you are still unable to unlock Model S with the
key, you can unlock the doors and disarm the
alarm by positioning the key against the
passenger side front fender.

WARNING: Remove all keys from Model S

when it is left unattended. This will ensure

Model S is left in a secure and safe condition.

Caring for the key

CAUTION: Protect the key from impact,

water damage and high temperatures.
Avoid contact with solvents, waxes and
abrasive cleaners. Do not expose to direct
sunlight.

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Replacing the key battery

When the key battery is low, a message will be

displayed on the instrument cluster. Change the
battery as soon as possible.

Note: Life of a key battery is approximately one
year depending on use.

To change the key battery:

1. Place the key, button side down on a soft

surface.

2. Using a small flat bladed tool, carefully

release the rear cover from the key.

3. Remove the rear cover.

Obtaining additional or replacement keys

If you lose a key or require an additional one,
contact Tesla. Model S can recognize three keys.

When ordering a new key for Model S, take all
available keys with you so the system can be
reprogrammed.

4. Push the battery towards the center of the

key to release it from the front retaining
clips and then remove the battery.

5. Fit the new battery (type CR2032) with the

‘+’ side facing upwards. Finger marks will
reduce battery life. Avoid touching the flat
surfaces of the battery, and wipe the battery
clean before fitting.

6. Align the front edges of the two key halves,

then press them together until they snap
into place.

Used batteries contain harmful
substances. Seek advice on disposal from

Tesla or your local authority.

Doors

2.4 Doors, Frunk and Liftgate

Doors

Passive Unlocking

Your Model S may be equipped with sensors

that can recognize the presence of a key
outside the vehicle. The sensors are located at
each end of the dash panel and behind the rear
bumper, and have a range of approximately 3 ft
(1 m).

If you are carrying a recognized key (e.g. in your
pocket), touch a front door handle. The door
handle will extend and you can open the door.

Similarly, press the switch located under the
exterior handle to open the Liftgate.

Note: The key may not be detected if you are
carrying a cell phone, personal computer,
wireless communication device, coins, metal
wallet, CDs or DVDs.

Walk away locking

Select P (Park) and close all the doors. Check
that you have the key when you exit Model S,
and the doors and the Liftgate will
automatically lock. The hazard warning lights
will flash once and a tone will sound to confirm.

Enable or disable this feature using the
touchscreen.

Note: Touch the interior lock icon on the
touchscreen with the driver’s door open to
enable the feature for a single lock cycle.

If you leave the key inside Model S, the doors
and Liftgate will remain unlocked.

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Opening the Doors

Exterior handles

If you unlock Model S using the key, the door
handles will automatically extend. If passive
unlocking is installed, the door handles will
extend when a front door handle is touched and
a recognized key is detected.

If you do not open a door within five minutes,
the handles will retract into the door.

If Model S is still unlocked, touch a door handle
and it will extend.

Note: Lock Model S using the touchscreen to
prevent the door handles extending.

Lightly pull the door handle to release the door
lock and partially open the door.

The door handles will automatically retract

three seconds after the door is closed.

Interior handles

Pull the interior door handle towards you to
open the door.

Note: Engage the child safety locks to prevent
the interior handles being used to open the rear
doors.

Note: If you lock Model S using the key or with
walk away locking, the alarm will sound if a front
door is opened. The rear doors can not be
opened using the interior handles.

Door open warning

When you open a door, the Frunk or the
Liftgate, the door open warning light will
illuminate.

With Model S in Drive mode, the left side of the
instrument cluster will show a plan view of the
vehicle with the aperture open and a warning
message.

After a collision

If you are in a collision and the air bags deploy,
the door handles will automatically extend after
30 seconds and remain extended until Model S
is locked using either the key or the
touchscreen.