What is this purpose on model x rear trunk?

[Alluck]

What is this purpose on model x rear trunk?

I pressed it nothing happens , I pull it off and there is nothing connected to it, can see a cable behind routing through the empty trunk panel space .

 

[Alluck]

I thought it would open it but it doesn’t

 

[RedTesY]

Looks to me like it would be an emergency tailgate release. If it doesn't work, perhaps a mobile technician visit could connect the wiring behind it?

 

[Alluck]

Does other model x have this function ? Emergency tailgate release from inside?

 

[Mike7564]

Hope they wired your brakes better.

 

[ShawnA]

Hi @Alluck,

It is an emergency trunk release.
If the power fails pulling on the tab will pull on the cable which will release the trunk latch.

If the cable has worked its way out of the tab
you may be able to put it back.
If not a service center or mobile technician will be able to fix it for you.

Good luck,

Shawn

 

[Alluck]

thanks !

 

[doghousePVD]

All US cars are required to have an emergency exit from the trunk in case one is locked in.