How to Adjust and Save the Tesla Trunk Opening Height ? July, 2025

How to Adjust and Save the Tesla Trunk Opening Height (Step-by-Step Guide ) Updated: 20 July 2025

If you're a Tesla owner parking in a low-ceiling garage, you might be worried about your power trunk opening too high and hitting the ceiling. Thankfully, Tesla allows you to adjust and save your trunk opening height either permanently or based on location. This guide will walk you through all the steps using both the manual method and the touchscreen interface.

✨ Why You Might Need to Limit Trunk Height

• Parking in underground garages or buildings with low ceilings

• Preventing damage to the trunk or surrounding structure

• Customizing your Tesla to fit your daily parking habits

🔧 Method 1: Manually Set and Save Trunk Opening Height

1. Open the trunk fully using the button on your touchscreen or key fob.
    
   
   

2. Manually adjust the height by pushing the trunk down gently to the desired opening level. 
   
   
   

3. Once you have the trunk positioned where you want it, press and hold the trunk button (located on the underside of the trunk door) for a few seconds. 
   
   

4. You will hear a chime 🎵🎶 confirming that the height has been saved. 

✅ This sets the new default opening height of your trunk at the current location.

📅 Save Trunk Height by Location (Geo-Based)

Tesla can remember different trunk heights based on GPS location, which is helpful if you park in multiple spots with different height restrictions.

1. After adjusting the height manually or using the screen (see below), a message will appear on your Tesla screen:
   “Save height at this location?”
   
   
   

2. Tap "Yes" to confirm.

3. Tesla will now automatically limit the trunk height only when parked at this saved location.

🔹 Reset or Clear Saved Trunk Height

If you no longer need the saved setting:

1. Go to your Tesla's touchscreen.

2. While parked at the saved location, open the trunk.
   
   
   

3. Tap the message that says "Clear saved height at this location".
   
   
   

4. The next time you open the trunk, it will open fully.

🔹 How to Adjust Trunk Height from the Tesla Screen

You can also set the opening height digitally, without touching the trunk manually:

1. Tap "Controls" > "Trunk" on the touchscreen.

2. Tap "Open" and wait for the trunk to rise.

3. Tap "Pause" once the trunk reaches the desired height.
   
   
   

4. Choose "Save as default" or "Save at this location" if prompted.
   
   
   

⚡ Tip: Use "Save as default" if you want all future openings to follow this new height, regardless of location.

🚀 Final Thoughts

Tesla’s smart trunk height adjustment is a small feature with big daily benefits. Whether it’s about safety, convenience, or customizing your Tesla to your parking needs, using this setting can save you from costly repairs.

Bookmark this guide or share it with a fellow Tesla owner who parks in tight spaces.

Stay tuned to the Jowua Blog for more Tesla tips, upgrades, and product guides!

Sources:

• Tesla Vehicle Support: https://www.tesla.com/support

• YouTube: Tesla How To "Tesla How To Adjust The Opening Height of Trunk - Tesla Save Trunk Opening Height To Location" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_tkxrRLIKc