Tesla Seems to Have a Small Problem With People Getting Locked Inside Its Cars
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Tesla car owners continue to note a minor issue wherein their vehicles experience a power loss and become immobilized. Furthermore, this occurrence results in the owners being unable to exit their cars.
According to an article from Insider, which aims to guide Tesla drivers on escaping their cars when they are stuck, it is highlighted that this problem is becoming more prominent. However, it varies in its manifestations for different drivers, although there are certain similarities.
According to the report, the batteries of certain individuals tend to discharge naturally, whereas some individuals experience an abrupt shutdown of their vehicles without any apparent cause. However, in all situations, locating the manual door unlock mechanism proves to be challenging, and there have been instances where the windows of the cars shatter inexplicably during the process of attempting to free oneself.
According to driver Rick Meggison from Arizona, the manual release does not have any clear indication or label. It remains undiscoverable unless you possess prior knowledge of its existence.
To add to the unfortunate situation, the elderly gentleman, aged 73, found himself confined within his Model Y amidst scorching 100-degree temperatures in June. It was not until his sister came to the rescue and unlocked the car using a Tesla application that the window accidentally shattered, enabling his escape.
Per the handy guidelines provided in Tesla car manuals, you can find the door release switch conveniently placed ahead of the window switch panels. Simply give it a gentle pull upwards and backwards to liberate the front doors.
While certain models, such as the Model S, come with intricate mechanisms to manually release the rear doors, which involve uncovering the mechanical release cable by folding the carpet beneath the rear seats and pulling it towards the center of the vehicle, not all models have these convenient escape options. Therefore, if you find yourself locked in the backseat of a model without such features, you'll unfortunately be unable to free yourself.
Being stuck inside your Tesla due to power loss is definitely not the most terrible situation one can face while driving an electric vehicle. However, it showcases the flawed nature of these cars, despite their increasing popularity. Have you ever heard of someone being trapped inside their Hondas?
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