9OWNER SAFETY INFORMATION
TWO WAYS TO INSTALL CHILD SAFETY SEATSThere are two ways to install a child safety seat:
• Secure using seat belts
• Attach LATCH type child safety seats to anchor bars built into the rear
seat
Check the child safety seat manufacturer’s instructions to see which
method to use. Some child safety seats can be installed using either
method. Always follow the child safety seat manufacturer’s instructions.SAFETY SEATS FOR LARGER CHILDRENIf a child is too large to fit into a child safety seat, but too small to safely fit
into the standard seat belts, use a booster seat appropriate for the child’s
age and size. Carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
INSTALLING SEAT BELT RETAINED CHILD
SAFETY SEATS• Make sure that the child falls into the correct weight range for the seat.
• Avoid dressing a child in bulky clothing and do not place any objects
between the child and the restraint system.
• Adjust harnesses for every child, every trip.
Always follow detailed
instructions provided by the child
safety seat manufacturer and
the general guidelines provided
below.
1. Place the child seat in the
Model S, route the seat belt
and secure the buckle in
accordance with the child
safety seat manufacturer’s
fitting instructions.
2. Allow the seat belt to retract
and remove all slack in the
seat belt while firmly pushing the child seat into the Model S seat.
3. If your seat belt restrained child seat has an upper tether, attach as
described on page 10.
WARNINGS:
Ensure the child’s head is properly supported by either the booster seat
or the Model S seat. The seat back must be at or above the center of the
child’s ears.
Ensure the Model S seat belt properly fits the child. The shoulder portion of
the belt must be away from the face and neck, and the lap portion must not
be over the stomach.
CHILD SAFETY SEATS
12OWNER SAFETY INFORMATIONREAR FACING CHILD SEATS
OPENING THE TESLA REAR FACING CHILD SEATSIMPORTANT! Rear facing seats are child restraint systems and must only
be used for children over 37 “ (94 cm) tall and weighing between 35 and
77 lbs (16.2 to 35.2 kg). Always ensure the top of the child’s head can not
contact the vehicle and that the child is seated comfortably with the seat
belts positioned and latched correctly. Follow all instructions provided and
do not use supplemental child restraint systems in these seats.
The rear facing child seats are folded into the floor of the trunk. Follow
these steps to open:
1. Remove cover from the trunk floor.2. Pull the yellow strap attached to the seat to lift up the seat assembly.
3. Push the seat assembly into position and make sure the retaining
catches engage.
4. Check that the seat base is securely retained by trying to pull the rear
of the seat assembly towards you.
5. Pull the retaining bracket towards you to release.6. Fold the head supports towards you.
7. Raise the seat back to the upright position and push until it locks into
position.8. Check that the seat back and seat base are securely retained in the
upright position by trying to pull the seat back towards you.
WARNING: The rear facing seats are child safety seats. They are not
intended to seat adults or children outside the height and weight ranges
provided above.
WARNING: Follow all instructions and heed all warnings related to the rear
facing child seats. Failure to do so can compromise occupant safety.
14OWNER SAFETY INFORMATIONREAR FACING CHILD SEATS
SEATING A CHILD IN THE TESLA REAR FACING CHILD SEATS
WARNING: The rear facing seats are child safety seats. They must only be used for children over 37 “ (94 cm) tall and weighing between 35 and 77 lbs (16.2
to 35.2 kg). Ensure the top of the child’s head can not contact the vehicle. Do not use supplemental child restraint systems in these seats. Follow all instructions
provided.
Releasing1. Release the seat belts by
pressing the button on the buckle.
2. Release the chest clip.
3. Separate the two halves of the
seat restraint.
Fastening1. Position the child in the
seat with arms through the
loops of the seat belts.
2. Connect the two halves
of the seat belt and latch
together.
3. Insert the seat belt tongue
latch into the buckle
and ensure it is securely
fastened.
4. Adjust the shoulder belts so that they run over the top of the child’s
shoulders and away from the face.
5. Connect the chest clip.
6. Pull the lower straps until the child is securely held in the seat.
