Tesla back-up open page updated

Tesla back-up open

We have fully updated the Tesla back-up open page. It adds changes made to Model S and X open procedures as well as the first time addition of the Cybertruck. The Model 3 and Y procedures remain the same.

In essence, all Tesla models now provide a touch point on the pilar between the two doors on the driver’s side that can read either a key fob with a dead key fob battery or a key card (below right).

A key fob is no longer provided as standard equipment, but one can be ordered for any model except the Cybertruck. The vehicles rely primarily on a smart phone app to both enter and start the vehicles. But in our opinion, a smart phone simply must be backed up by the key card.

So, assuming you have not procured a key fob, we highly, highly recommend that the key card be carried at all times. Multiple cards can be had for all potential drivers. Each vehicle can support as many as 19 fobs, phones and/or cards.

The Tesla back-up open page can be seen here.

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