Model 3 / Everyday controls

Tesla Model 3: how to open and close the front trunk safely

2 min readReviewed 25 October 2026

CHECK YOUR CARTesla Model 3 2024+; North America online owner's manual, software 2026.32, checked 25 October 2026.

Check the manufacturer illustration before pressing. One-handed pressure or slamming can dent the hood.

THE QUICK ANSWER

Release the frunk in Park using the screen or app. Close it with pressure at both approved hand positions, never by dropping it.

Step by step

1Release the hoodUse the front-trunk Open control, then lift the hood.
2Use the illustrated hand positionsLower it to the latches and place both hands in the approved areas shown in the linked manual.
3Verify the latchPress evenly, then gently try lifting the front edge to check it is secure.

Tick steps as you go. Your progress stays in this tab.

Should I let it drop shut?+

No. The hood is not designed to latch under its own weight.

SOURCES & SCOPE

Written from the official references below, reviewed on 25 October 2026. This is a source-based guide, not a claim of hands-on vehicle testing.

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