User's Manual

Liftgate
2.10 Doors, Frunk and Liftgate
Liftgate
Liftgate
Manual Liftgate
Opening and Closing
Open the Liftgate as follows:
• Press the Liftgate button on the key twice in
quick succession.
• Touch the following icons on the
touchscreen Controls > Liftgate.
• Unlock Model S and press the switch located
under the exterior handle.
Open the Liftgate. An indicator light
illuminates on the instrument cluster.
With Model S in Drive mode, the left side of the
instrument cluster will show a plan view of the
vehicle with the Liftgate open and a warning
message.
Note: You can not open the Liftgate when Model
S is moving. If you try to open it, a warning
message will appear on the instrument cluster.
Closing
Pull down on the Liftgate and then firmly push
shut. Check that the Liftgate is fully closed.
Powered Liftgate
The powered Liftgate option allows you to open
and close the Liftgate with the touch of a
button.
Opening
Open 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.
• Unlock Model S and press the switch located
under the exterior handle.
A chime will sound and the Liftgate will start to
move.
Press the button on the key, touch the icon on
the touchscreen, or press the switch on the
exterior handle to stop the Liftgate.
Liftgate opening height
You can set the height to which the powered
Liftgate opens to give easier access to the
Liftgate closing button.
Set the Liftgate opening height as follows:
1. Lower the Liftgate to the desired height.
2. Press and hold the Liftgate closing button
for two seconds. A chime will sound to
confirm that the new height has been set.
3. Close and then open the Liftgate to confirm
that the desired height is set.