User's Manual

Liftgate
Doors, Frunk and Liftgate 2.11
Closing
Note: If you leave the Liftgate open for more
than an hour, the power closing feature will be
temporarily disabled. Manually close the
Liftgate to restore powered operation.
Close the powered Liftgate as follows:
• Press the Liftgate button on the key twice in
quick succession.
• Touch the following icons on the
touchscreen Controls > Liftgate.
A chime will sound and the Liftgate will start to
close.
Press the button on the key, touch the icon on
the touchscreen, or press the switch located
under the exterior handle to stop the Liftgate.
If the Liftgate encounters an obstruction while
closing, it will automatically stop and two
chimes will sound. Remove the obstruction and
try closing the Liftgate again. If the Liftgate
cannot close for a second time, the chimes will
sound and power closure will be temporarily
disabled. Manually close the Liftgate to restore
powered operation.
Interior Release
Note: The interior release switch is disabled if
Model S is moving or you have engaged the
child safety locks.
To open the Liftgate, pull down on the interior
release switch and then push up on the Liftgate.
Note: If the powered Liftgate option is installed,
the Liftgate will open when the switch is pulled,
or close when the switch is pushed.