Keyless Locking and
Unlocking
Locking and unlocking Model 3 is easy and
convenient. Just carry your authenticated
phone or paired key fob with you. Model 3
recognizes the presence of an authenticated
phone or paired key fob and automatically
unlocks when you press a door handle, and
locks when you leave (see Walk-Away Door
Lock on page 17).
NOTE: If you don't have your authenticated
phone or paired key fob with you (or if the
phone's battery is dead or its Bluetooth
setting is turned o), place the key card
against the driver's side door pillar to
manually unlock or lock
Model 3 (see Keys on
page 11).
NOTE: Due to market region or vehicle
configuration, an authenticated phone or
Passive Key Fob may not be available for your
vehicle.
NOTE: Your key fob (https://shop.tesla.com)
also allows you to press buttons to lock and
unlock Model 3.
NOTE: Walk-Away Door Lock operates only
when using an authenticated phone or paired
key fob. When you walk away from Model 3
carrying a key card or unpaired key fob
accessory,
Model 3 does not automatically
unlock/lock, even if this feature is turned on
(see
Walk-Away Door Lock on page 17).
NOTE: Accessory key fobs manufactured
before approximately October, 2019 are not
equipped with passive functionality.
Using Exterior Door
Handles
Use your thumb to push the wide part of the
door handle. The handle pivots toward you,
and you can open the door by pulling the
handle or pulling the edge of the door.
The handle retracts automatically.
When a door or trunk is
open, the touchscreen
displays the Door Open
indicator light.
NOTE: See Cold Weather Best Practices on
page 104 to ensure the vehicle's door
handles function properly in cold weather.
Opening Doors from the
Interior
Model 3 doors are electrically powered. To
open a door while sitting inside, press the
button located at the top of the interior door
handle and push the door open.
Doors
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