How to Use Tesla's Summon Feature?
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Tesla's summon feature can be used as follows: 1. Press the front button twice consecutively to open the vehicle's trunk and frunk; 2. Press the middle button twice consecutively to open the vehicle's doors, causing the door handles to pop out; 3. Press the rear button twice to open the vehicle's frunk. Taking the Tesla Model Y 2021 Long Range Dual Motor AWD version as an example: It is a 5-door, 5-seater SUV with dimensions of 4750mm in length, 1921mm in width, and 1624mm in height, a wheelbase of 2890mm, a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system, an electric all-wheel-drive configuration, and electric power steering.
I often teach newcomers in the Tesla owner group how to use the Summon feature. Open the mobile app, select Summon from the bottom menu, and you'll see three modes: Basic Summon for straight-line forward/backward movement is perfect for tight parking spots. Smart Summon is the coolest—just draw a path on the map to have the car drive to the designated point, but it only works within 60 meters. Key point: Always set the Summon distance limit first, especially in underground parking garages where it should be adjusted to within 3 meters for safety. Remember to update to the latest app version to access all features—last time I helped a friend test it, the old version couldn’t enable perpendicular parking. It’s super convenient on rainy days; summon the car to the building entrance before heading out, and you won’t even need to open your umbrella.
