This thread begins with this comment from the poster: "Another great design decision. Make doors that can't unlock manually."
THAT STATEMENT IS FALSE. According to autoblog.com, the doors do unlock manually from the inside if you just pull the lever all the way.
As for permitting a locked car to be unlocked from the outside, that would defeat the purpose of the locks. A first responder should break a window.
For others, here is the link again:
https://www.autoblog.com/2019/02/28/tesla-fiery-crash-closer-look-door-locks/
The interior mechanism is essentially a traditional-style door release pull with two stops. The first stop triggers an electronic door release, and opens the door. Open to full extension, and a mechanical door release operates, even if there's a loss of power — it isn't confusing to operate.
Correct. There's more to the story that's still being investigated.
You are supposed to be able to unlock it manually BUT some other failure prevented that. Side note, there is NO way to open rear doors from the inside manually on model 3.
You'll find this article below a bit better. Highlight: "When an airbag inflates, Model S unlocks all doors, the trunk, and extends all door handles." - which didn't happen here.
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https://www.autoblog.com/2019/02/28/tesla-fiery-crash-closer-look-door-locks/