Rear Trunk
Opening
To open the rear trunk, ensure Model 3 is in Park, then do one of the following:
- Touch the associated button on the touchscreen.
- Double-click the rear trunk button on the key fob.
- Touch the rear trunk button on the mobile app.
- Press the switch located under the rear trunk's exterior handle (a valid key must be detected).
Model 3 must be unlocked or detect a key before you can use the switch to open the rear trunk.
When a door or trunk is open, the touchscreen displays the Door Open indicator light. The image of your Model 3 on the touchscreen also displays the open trunk.
You can stop a powered trunk (if equipped) while it is moving by single-clicking the rear trunk button on the key fob accessory. Then, when you double-click the rear trunk button, it moves again, but in the opposite direction (provided it was not almost entirely open or closed when you stopped it). For example, if you single-click to stop the powered trunk while it is opening, when you double-click, it closes.
To open the rear trunk from inside the vehicle in the unlikely situation that Model 3 has no power, see Interior Emergency Trunk Release.
Adjusting Opening Height of Powered Trunk
Customize the opening height of your trunk (if equipped) and save it as the default or for a specific location, such as your garage.
- To set a height, pause the trunk while it's moving, using the touchscreen. Alternatively, manually adjust to the preferred height by manually lowering or raising the rear trunk.
- To save the preferred height, follow the prompts on the touchscreen or press and hold the button on the underside of the rear trunk until you hear a confirmation chime.
- To reset your existing trunk opening to the factory default settings, or to clear any saved locations, go to .
Closing
- Double-click the rear trunk button on the key fob.
- Press the switch located on the underside of the rear trunk
To close the powered trunk (if equipped), do one of the following:
- Touch the associated button on the touchscreen.
- Press the switch located by the rear trunk's exterior handle.
- Double-click the rear trunk button on the key fob.
If the powered trunk senses an obstruction when closing, it stops moving and sounds two chimes. Remove the obstruction and try closing it again.
Accessing the Cargo Area
To access the cargo area inside the rear trunk, pull up the cargo cover. You can then fold the cargo cover forward or remove it from Model 3.
Secure all cargo before moving Model 3, and place heavy cargo in the lower trunk compartment.
Rear Trunk Load Limits
Distribute the weight of cargo as evenly as possible between the front and rear trunks.
Interior Emergency Trunk Release
An illuminated mechanical release located inside the rear trunk allows you to open the rear trunk from the inside if Model 3 has no electrical power. This mechanical release also allows a person locked inside to get out.
- Firmly press and hold the illuminated button in the direction of the arrow to release the latch.
- While pressing the button, push the rear trunk open.