I know the system tell you not to pull the manual door release in the Model 3 because it could damage trim (I assume because the window doesn’t lower).
However, I pulled it a few weeks ago (for science!) on the driver’s side - and nothing bad happened. The window does lower as it would when you press the button!
Now, I’ve only had my car from May. I tried it on a buddy’s Model 3 a few weeks back - which he bought in September, 2018. His window also lowered and no damage or any other concerns either.
So, I’m not sure what the warning in the car is for anymore. I understand if the 12V battery dies the door won’t open with the button, and obviously the window won’t lower without power - but then again that’s a necessity to pull the manual handle at that point just to get out of the car.
I feel like, based on my experience with the driver’s side door, there’s no longer any harm in pulling the manual door release. I prefer to, and always - push the button, obviously - but this is more to allay people’s fears about unsuspecting passengers pulling the handle. Doesn’t appear like it’s an issue at all.
Anyone with any further input here?
However, I pulled it a few weeks ago (for science!) on the driver’s side - and nothing bad happened. The window does lower as it would when you press the button!
Now, I’ve only had my car from May. I tried it on a buddy’s Model 3 a few weeks back - which he bought in September, 2018. His window also lowered and no damage or any other concerns either.
So, I’m not sure what the warning in the car is for anymore. I understand if the 12V battery dies the door won’t open with the button, and obviously the window won’t lower without power - but then again that’s a necessity to pull the manual handle at that point just to get out of the car.
I feel like, based on my experience with the driver’s side door, there’s no longer any harm in pulling the manual door release. I prefer to, and always - push the button, obviously - but this is more to allay people’s fears about unsuspecting passengers pulling the handle. Doesn’t appear like it’s an issue at all.
Anyone with any further input here?