2020 TESLA MODEL 3 child lock

Child-Protection Lock
Model 3 has child-protection locks on the rear
doors to prevent them from being opened
using the interior release buttons. On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Locks > Child
Lock .
Note: It is recommended that you turn child-
protection locks on whenever children are
seated in the rear seats.
Unlock on Park
When you stop Model 3 and engage the Park
gear, you can choose to unlock all doors. To
turn this feature on or off, touch Controls >
Locks > Unlock on Park .
Note: If set to OFF, you can unlock all doors
by pressing the Park button a second time
after engaging the Park gear.
Doors
Opening and Closing17

Interior Emergency Trunk ReleaseAn 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.
1. Firmly push the illuminated button in the
direction of the arrow to release the latch.
2. Push the rear trunk open.
Note: The button glows for several hours after
a brief exposure to ambient light.
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.
Rear Trunk
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Seat Belts
Wearing Seat Belts
Using seat belts and child safety seats is the
most effective way to protect occupants if a
collision occurs. Therefore, wearing a seat belt is required by law in most jurisdictions.
Both the driver and passenger seats are
equipped with three-point inertia reel seat
belts. Inertia reel belts are automatically
tensioned to allow occupants to move
comfortably during normal driving conditions.
To securely hold child safety seats, all
passenger seating positions are equipped with
an automatic locking retractor (ALR) that, by
pulling the seat belt beyond the length
needed for a typical adult occupant, locks the
belt into place until the seat belt is unbuckled.
The seat belt reel automatically locks to prevent movement of occupants if Model 3
experiences a force associated with hard acceleration, braking, cornering, or an impact
in a collision.
Seat Belt Reminders
The seat belt reminder on the
touchscreen alerts you if a seat belt
for an occupied driver or passenger
seat is unbuckled. If the belt remains
unbuckled, the reminder

If the pre-tensioners and airbags did not
activate in an impact, this does not mean they
malfunctioned. It usually means that the strength or type of force needed to activate
them was not present.
Warning: Once the seat belt pre-
tensioners have been activated, they must
be replaced. After any collision, have the
airbags, seat belt pre-tensioners and any
associated components checked and, if
necessary, replaced.
Testing Seat Belts
To confirm that seat belts are operating
correctly, perform these three simple checks
on each seat belt.
1. With the seat belt fastened, give the
webbing nearest the buckle a quick pull.
The buckle should remain securely locked.
2. With the belt unfastened, unreel the
webbing to its limit. Check that unreeling
is free from snags, and visually check the
webbing for wear. Allow the webbing to retract, checking that retraction is smooth
and complete.
3. With the webbing half unreeled, hold the
tongue plate and pull forward quickly. The
mechanism should lock automatically and
prevent further unreeling.
If a seat belt fails any of these tests, contact
Tesla immediately.
For information about cleaning seat belts, see
Seat Belts on page 173.
Seat Belt WarningsWarning: Seat belts should be worn by all
occupants at all times, even if driving for
a very short distance. Failure to do so
increases the risk of injury or death if a collision occurs.Warning: Secure small children in a
suitable child safety seat as described in
the Child Safety Seat topic. Always follow
the child safety seat manufacturer

charging (continued)public charging stations 154
scheduling 159
charging locations, finding 132
child protectiondisabling rear window switches 18child seatsinstalling and using 35
child-protection locks 17
cleaning 172
climate controls 125
coat hangers 26
cold weather driving 80
collision avoidance assist 111
connecting to Wi-Fi 150
console12V power socket 26
opening 24
rear 26
USB ports 24
consumption chart 74
contact informationroadside assistance 198
Tesla 208
copyrights 204
cruise control 87
D dashboard overview 2
Dashcam 76
data recording 206
data sharing 206
declarations of conformity 209
delivery mileage 207
devicesBluetooth, playing audio files 138
connecting 24
playing audio files from 138
dimensions 186
Dog Mode 128
dome (map) lights 58
door handles 15
door labels 184
doorsChild Lock 17
exterior door handles 15
interior locking and unlocking 16
keyless entry 15
locking 15
opening from exterior 15
opening from interior 15
Unlock on Park 17
unlocking 15doorsfunctionWalk-Away Door Lock 16
drive away locking 16
Drive gear 56
driverprofiles 48drivingseating position 28
starting 54
tips to maximize range 74
E
Easter Eggs 203
easy entry, driver profile 48
EDR (event data recorder) 206
electric parking brake 67
emergency braking 111
emergency