2012 TESLA MODEL S height

2OWNER SAFETY INFORMATIONDRIVER SEATING
CORRECT DRIVING POSITIONThe seat, head support, seat belt and airbags work together to maximize
your safety. Using these correctly ensures greater protection.
Position the seat so you can wear the seat belt correctly while being as far
away from the front airbag as possible:
1. Sit upright with both feet on
the floor and the seat back
reclined no more than 30
degrees.
2. Make sure you can easily
reach the pedals and that
your arms are slightly bent
when holding the steering
wheel. Your chest should
be at least 10” (254 mm)
from the center of the airbag
cover.
3. Place the seat belt mid-way
between your neck and your
shoulder. Fit the strap tightly
across your hips, not across
your stomach.
ADJUSTING THE DRIVER’S SEAT1. Adjust lumbar support.
2. Adjust backrest.
3. Move seat forward/backward and adjust the
height and tilt angle of the seat.
WARNINGS:
Do not make adjustments while driving. Doing so increases the likelihood
of a collision.
Riding in a moving vehicle with the seat back reclined can result in serious
injuries in a collision as you could slide under the lap belt or be propelled
into the seat belt. Ensure your seat back is reclined no more than 30
degrees when the vehicle is moving.

8OWNER SAFETY INFORMATIONCHILD SAFETY SEATS
ABOUT CHILD SAFETY SEATSYour Model S seat belts in the front and second row seats are designed
for adults and larger children. You must restrain infants and small children
in the second row seats only and you must use a suitable child safety
seat appropriate for the child’s age, weight, and size. Carefully follow the
instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child safety seat. Never
use child safety seats in the front row passenger seat.
If your Model S is equipped with rear facing child seats, these seats are
child safety seats and are designed only for children within a specific
height and weight range (see page 12).
CHOOSE A SUITABLE CHILD SAFETY SEATAll children age 12 and under should ride in the rear seats. Always use a
child safety seat suitable for a young child’s age and weight:
Infants Toddlers Young Children
AgeBirth to 1 year Over 1 year 4 and older
(unless over 57” tall)
WeightUp to at least 20
lbs.Over 20 lbs (minimum)
Over 40 lbs
(recommended) Over 40 lbs
Type of
seatRear facing (or
convertible) infant
seatForward facing (or
convertible)Belt retained
booster seat
Seat
positionRear facing only* Forward facing Forward facing
* Many child safety seats currently available allow children to ride rear facing using the child
safety seat’s integrated 5 point harness for a longer period of time. Using these systems for as
long as possible is strongly recommended.
WARNINGS:
According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained
in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions.
To ensure children are safely seated, follow all instructions provided in
this document and provided by the manufacturer of the child safety seat.
Failure to do so increases the risk of death or serious injury.
Do not allow an infant to be held on a lap. To reduce the risk of injury, a
child must be restrained in an appropriate child safety seat.
CAUTION: Laws that governs how and where children should be carried
when travelling in a vehicle are subject to change. It is the driver’s
responsibility to comply with all current regulations.

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.

20OWNER SAFETY INFORMATION
UNDERSTANDING TIRE MARKINGSFederal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information
on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes
the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides the tire
identification number (TIN) for safety standard certification and in case of
a recall.1 Tire category. P indicates that the tire is for passenger vehicles
2Tire width. This 3-digit number is the width (in millimeters) of the tire from
sidewall edge to sidewall edge.
3Aspect ratio. This 2-digit number is the sidewall height as a percentage of the
tread width. So, if the tread width is 205 mm, and the aspect ratio is 50, the
sidewall height will be 102 mm.
4Tire construction. R indicates that the tire is of Radial ply construction.
5 Wheel diameter. This 2-digit number is the diameter of the wheel rim in inches.
6Load index. This 2 or 3-digit number is the weight each tire can support. This
number is not always shown.
7Speed rating. When stated, indicates the maximum speed at which the tire can
be used for extended periods.
Q 99 T 118 V 149
R 106 U 124 W 168
S 112 H 130 Y 186
8Tire composition and materials. The number of plies in both the tread area,
and the sidewall area, indicates how many layers of rubber coated material
make up the structure of the tire. Information is also provided on the type of
materials used.
9 Maximum tire load. The maximum load which can be carried by the tire.
10Maximum permissible inflation pressure. The maximum inflation pressure for
the tire. This pressure should not be used for normal driving.
11U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN). Begins with the letters DOT and
indicates that the tire meets all federal standards. The next 2 digits/letters
represent the plant code where it was manufactured, and the last 4 digits
represent the week and year of manufacture. For example, the numbers 1712
means the 17th week of 2012. The other numbers are marketing codes used
at the manufacturer’s discretion. This information can be used to contact
consumers if a tire defect requires a recall.
12Treadwear grade. This number indicates the tire’s wear rate. The higher the
treadwear number is, the longer it should take for the tread to wear down. A
tire rated at 400 for example, will last twice as long as a tire rated at 200. See
page 21.
13Traction grade. Indicates a tire’s ability to stop on wet roads. A higher graded
tire should allow you to stop your vehicle in a shorter distance than a tire with
a lower grade. Traction is graded from highest to lowest as AA, A, B, and C.
See page 21.
14Temperature grade. The tire’s resistance to heat is grade A, B, or C, with A
indicating the greatest resistance. This grading is provided for a correctly
inflated tire, which is being used within its speed and loading limits. See page
21.
TIRE MARKINGS