Tesla MODEL S 2012 - Opening and Closing; Keys and Doors

Keyless Locking and Unlocking
Locking and unlocking Model S is convenient. Although
you must be carrying a valid key fob, there is no need to
use it. Model S has sensors around the driver's door that
can recognize the presence of a key fob within a range
of approximately
three feet (one meter). So, you can
keep your key fob in your pocket or purse and Model S
detects it as you approach.
When you walk up to Model S carrying your key fob, the
doors automatically unlock if Passive Entry is on
(Controls > Safety > Passive Entry). If a door handle is
retracted, press it and it extends. If the Auto-Present
Handles setting is turned on (see Using Exterior Door
Handles on page 9), you do not need to touch the
door handle. Instead, door handles extend automatically
as you approach Model S. To open the rear trunk, press
the switch located under the powered liftgate’s exterior
handle.
NOTE: Model S must detect your key fob near the
driver's door before the doors or powered liftgate
unlock.
NOTE: If Passive Entry is o, you must use the key fob to
unlock
Model S. See Using the Key Fob on page 8.
NOTE: You can choose whether you want all doors, or
just the driver's door, to unlock when you approach
Model S carrying your key fob (see Door Unlock Mode
on page 10).
When carrying your key fob with you, you can also open
the rear trunk without having to use the key fob. Simply
press the switch located under the powered liftgate’s
exterior handle. Driver Door Unlock Mode (see
Door
Unlock Mode on page 10) must be o and the vehicle
must detect the key fob near the driver's door before
opening the rear trunk.
Model S also locks automatically. If you enable Walk
Away Door Lock, Model S locks when you walk away
carrying your key fob with you (see Walk-Away Door
Lock on page 10).
While sitting inside Model S, you can also lock and
unlock the vehicle by touching the icon on the
touchscreen's status bar or by touching
Controls.
NOTE: Depending on date of manufacture and options
selected at time of purchase, some Model S vehicles are
not equipped with the automatic locking and unlocking
feature.
Using the Key Fob
To quickly familiarize yourself with the key fob, think of
the key fob as a miniature version of Model S, with the
Tesla badge representing the front.
The key fob has
three buttons that feel like softer areas on the surface.
1.
Trunk
◦
Double-click to open the rear trunk.
◦
If equipped with a powered liftgate, double-click
to close the rear trunk. You can also single-click to
stop the liftgate when it is moving.
◦
Hold the button down for one to two seconds to
open the charge port door.
2.
Lock/Unlock All
◦
Single-click to lock doors and trunks (all doors
and trunks must be closed). Hazard warning lights
flash once and door handles retract. If a door or
the powered liftgate is open, hazard warning lights
flash three times and doors do not lock.
◦
Double-click to unlock. Hazard warning lights flash
twice and door handles extend. If a door or the
rear trunk is open, hazard warning lights flash
three times and doors do not lock.
3.
Front trunk
◦
Double-click to open the front trunk.
You do not need to point the key fob at Model S, but you
must be within operating range (which varies depending
on the strength of the key fob’s battery).
If Model S is unable to detect the key fob, the
touchscreen displays a message indicating that a key
fob is not inside. Place the key fob where
Model S can
best detect it, which is below the low voltage power
socket (see Key Fob Not Inside on page 46).
Radio equipment on a similar frequency can aect the
key fob. If this happens, move the key fob at least one
foot (30 cm) away from other electronic devices (phone,
laptop, etc). If the key fob does not work, you may need
to change its battery. If the key fob’s battery is
Keys and Doors
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