Tesla Model Y: Opening
To open the front trunk, ensure Model Y is in Park, and then do one of the following before pulling the hood open:
- Touch the associated Open icon on the touchscreen.
- Double-click the front trunk button on the key fob.
- Touch the front trunk button in the mobile app.
When a door or trunk/liftgate is
open, the touchscreen displays the Door Open indicator light. The image of your
Model Y on the touchscreen also displays the open front trunk.
WARNING: Before opening or closing the hood, it is important to check that the area around the hood is free of obstacles (people and objects). Failure to do so may result in damage or serious injury.
The cargo weight should be distributed as evenly as possible between the front and rear trunks.
CAUTION: Never load more than 110 lbs (50 kg) in the front trunk. Doing so can cause damage.
WARNING: When loading cargo, always consider the vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (see Vehicle Loading). The GVWR is the maximum allowable total mass of the vehicle including all passengers, fluids, and cargo.
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Closing
The Model Y hood is not heavy enough to latch under its
own weight and applying pressure on the front edge or
center of the hood can cause damage.
To properly close the hood:
1. Lower the hood unti
Interior Emergency Release
An illuminated interior release button inside the front
trunk allows a person locked inside to get out.
Press the interior release button to open the front trunk,
then push up on the hood.
NOTE: T
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Guidelines for Seating Children
Your Model Y seat belts are designed for adults and larger children. You must
restrain infants and small children in
rear seats only, and you must use a suitable child safety seat appropriate for
the child's age, weight, and size.
WARNING: Never seat a child in the front passenger seat, even if u
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):
1. Open the trunk, then manually lower or raise the
liftgate to the desired opening height.
2. Press and hold the button on the undersid
