Model 3 / Keys & locking
Tesla Model 3: how to protect the glovebox with a PIN
CHECK YOUR CARTesla Model 3 2024+; North America online owner's manual, software 2026.32, checked 25 October 2026.
This code is separate from PIN to Drive.
THE QUICK ANSWER
Open Controls > Safety > Glovebox PIN and follow the screen instructions to set a four-digit glovebox code.
Step by step
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Common questions
Can the glovebox open in Valet mode?+
With Glovebox PIN enabled, the correct PIN still allows it to open.
SOURCES & SCOPE
Where this guide comes from
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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