How to Lift Up the Rear Seats of a Tesla?
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Tesla rear seat lifting method is as follows: 1. There are two sets of physical buttons on the outer side of both rear seats in a Tesla. The button on the outer side of the seat cushion facilitates passenger adjustment of the integrated seat, while the button on the outer side of the backrest allows one-touch forward or backward movement of the seat. 2. Press and hold the button on the outer side of the rear seat cushion to lift the seat; Below is a brief introduction about Tesla: 1. Tesla's advantages in electric vehicles are not only in hardware aspects like battery technology but also in software capabilities. It has ventured into autonomous driving and periodically introduces new features through remote upgrades. 2. Foreign media reports indicate that Tesla recently launched rear seat heating functionality for Model 3 owners in the US. If purchased, users can enable this feature via remote upgrade without requiring any hardware modifications.
I just researched this issue recently. When you need to transport large items, you have to fiddle with the seats. Tesla has a hidden webbing strap next to the rear seat headrests, which you can see by crouching outside the car door. Pull the strap upward firmly while pushing the seat forward, and you'll hear a click sound indicating it's unlocked. If it doesn't budge, don't force it—check if the seatbelt buckle is stuck in the seat gap. The Model Y even allows you to fold down the left and right sides separately, which is super convenient for loading long items like skis. Once the seats are flattened, the storage space practically doubles. Last time, I managed to fit in an entire Christmas tree.
I've placed a stroller in the back seat of my Model 3 several times. After getting in, I kneel on the seat cushion and reach into the gap between the backrest and the cushion. There's a hard plastic handle hidden in a groove—hook it with your index finger and lift at a 45-degree angle to unlock. Remember to empty the seat pocket first; last time, my wife's makeup bag got stuck in the mechanism, and it was a hassle to remove. When folding it down, you should hear a click—if there's no sound, a hook might not have released. The design is clever but requires the right technique.
Personal experience tells you there's a trick to folding down Tesla rear seats. Look for a strap hidden in the cushion folds near the door side of the seat. Use your right hand to pull the strap upward while pushing the seatback with your left hand - the angle of force application is crucial. It's easier to operate from outside with the trunk open. Newer models may require unlocking the rear seats via the touchscreen - check the control menu. Don't forget to lift the carpet to inspect the hook engagement.
