Rear Trunk
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Press and hold the button on the underside of the liftgate for two seconds until you hear a confirmation chime.
Accessing the Cargo Area To access the cargo area inside the rear trunk, pull up the strap at the rear of the cargo cover. You can then fold the cargo cover forward or remove it from Model S.
Confirm that you have set it to the desired height by closing the liftgate, then reopening it.
Caution: Never load more than 175 lbs (80 kg) on the rear load floor (above the lower trunk compartment) or more than 285 lbs (130 kg) in the lower trunk compartment. Doing so can cause damage.
Interior Release To open the rear trunk from inside a Model S equipped with the Tesla Built-In Rear Facing Child Seats, press the interior release switch located inside the rear trunk and push the liftgate up. If Model S is locked and is equipped with a power liftgate, the first press unlocks the rear trunk and the second press opens it. Note: If Model S is not equipped with the Tesla Rear Facing Child Seats, the switch may appear to exist, but it will be inactive and pressing it does not release the liftgate.
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 S has no electrical power. This mechanical release also allows a person locked inside to get out.
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Remove the cover by pulling its lower edge very firmly toward you. Pull the cable to release the latch. Push the rear trunk open.
Note: The button glows for several hours after a brief exposure to ambient light. If Model S is equipped with the power liftgate, you do not need to push it up. When you press the release switch, it opens, and when you pull the switch, it closes. Note: The interior release switch is disabled if child-protection locks are turned on (see Child-Protection Lock on page 11), or if Model S is moving.
Opening and Closing
Warning: Do not allow children to play inside the trunk or become locked inside. An unrestrained child could suffer serious injury or death in a crash. A child could suffer heat exhaustion if trapped in the vehicle, especially without climate control on. If your Model S is equipped with Tesla built-in rear facing child seats, see Tesla Built-In Rear Facing Child Seats on page 15
