Tesla Model Y: 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 Y.
Secure all cargo before moving Model Y, and place heavy cargo in the lower trunk
compartment.
The cargo weight should be distributed as evenly as
possible between the front and rear trunks.
CAUTION: Never load more than 176 lbs (80 kg) in the lower tub
compartment of the rear trunk or more than 397 lbs (180 kg) on the upper floor.
Doing so can cause damage.
WARNING: When loading cargo, always consider
the vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
(see Vehicle Loading). The GVWR is
the maximum allowable total mass of the vehicle
including all passengers, fluids, and cargo.
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To open the front trunk, ensure Model Y is in Park, and
then do one of the following before pulling the hood
open:
Touch the associated Open icon on the touchscreen.
Double-click the front trunk
The Model Y hood is not heavy enough to latch under its
own weight and applying pressure on the front edge or
center of the hood can cause damage.
To properly close the hood:
1. Lower the hood unti
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An illuminated interior release button inside the front
trunk allows a person locked inside to get out.
Press the interior release button to open the front trunk,
then push up on the hood.
NOTE: The interior release button glows following a brief
exposure to ambient light.
WARNING: People shoul
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is
available
but is not actively controlling your speed
until you activate it. The number shown in
gray is the cruising speed that will be set
when you engage Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control.
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is
actively
cruising and is either mainta