Tesla offers multiple ways to lock a car, including auto-lock options. If your Tesla isn’t locking, check that the doors and trunk are closed properly. Also, make sure that the key card is not stacked with other cards.
Finally, double-check that no one has access to the keys, app or phone key. If that is the case, reset these.
Locking
Locking a Tesla Model 3 is an essential security measure to ensure your vehicle is safe and secure. Tesla provides multiple options for locking the car from inside and outside, providing different levels of security to suit your needs. This guide will explore the various locking mechanisms available, auto-locking options, and how to manually lock the car from the inside or outside. You will also learn how to enable or disable the lock confirmation sound, a helpful cue that tells you the car is locked.
If you are seated inside your car, you can lock it by tapping the lock icon on the touchscreen. This will display a green or yellow status indicator, depending on whether the doors and trunk are already locked or open.
You can also use a key fob or phone to lock the car from the outside. In order to do this, you must first have the Tesla app installed and be logged in with your Tesla account. You must then have your phone enabled for NFC (Near Field Communication) and be within range of the car. Place the key fob or phone near the Tesla’s door handle until you receive a notification on your phone that the car is locked.
Tesla offers a feature called “Walk-Away Door Lock” that will automatically lock your car when you are six feet or more away from it. You can enable this feature by navigating to Controls and selecting the Locks option. Once the feature is enabled, you will need to be seated in your car and have an authorized phone or key fob in your possession to unlock it.
The main reason why your Tesla might not be locking is that one or more of the doors aren’t shut properly. This could be because of a defective latch or other mechanical problem with the door itself. Another possibility is that you have the car set to exclude your home location from automatic locking, which you can change by navigating to Settings and selecting “Locks”.
It’s possible that there is a bug in the software or hardware of the Tesla, which is why it’s important to always keep the software up to date. If you’ve done all of the above and still can’t get your car to lock, contact customer support and explain the issue. They will be able to provide further advice and possibly book you in for a service appointment.
Can You Lock Your Tesla Without a Key Fob or Phone?
You can lock your Tesla without a key fob or phone by using the touchscreen or a key card. To lock the car from the touch screen, you must first press the lock button and then hold an authorized device or key card close to the Tesla’s door handle until you receive the notification that the car is locked.
You can also enable the walk-away door lock feature on the Tesla app by navigating to Settings and selecting the Locks option. This will allow the car to automatically lock when you are six feet or more away from the vehicle, as long as it is in Park gear.