2012 TESLA MODEL S remove seats

6OWNER SAFETY INFORMATIONSEAT BELTS
USING SEAT BELTSSeat belts and child safety seats are the most effective means of
protecting occupants if a collision occurs. Therefore, wearing a seat belt
is required by law in most jurisdictions.
Both the driver and passenger seating positions are equipped with three-
point inertia reel seat belts. Inertia reel belts are tensioned automatically
to allow occupants to move comfortably during normal driving conditions.
The belt reel automatically locks to prevent movement of occupants when
Model S experiences a force associated with hard acceleration, braking,
cornering or an impact in a collision. To fasten a belt1. Ensure correct positioning of the seat.
2. Draw the belt out
smoothly, ensuring the
belt lays flat across the
pelvis, chest and mid-
point of the collar bone
between the neck and
shoulder.
3. Insert the latch plate into
the buckle and press
down until you hear a
“click” indicating it is
locked in place.
4. Pull the belt to check that it’s securely fastened.
5. Pull the diagonal part of the belt towards the reel to remove excess
slack.
To release a beltHold the belt near the buckle to prevent the belt from retracting too quickly,
then press the button on the buckle. The belt retracts automatically. Wearing seat belts when pregnantDo not put the lap portion or shoulder portion of
the seat belt over the abdominal area. Wear the
lap portion of the belt as low as possible across
the hips, not the waist. Position the shoulder
portion of the belt between the breasts and to
the side of the abdomen. Consult your doctor for
specific guidance.Seat belt reminder
The seat belt reminder on the instrument panel alerts you
if the seat belt for an occupied front seat is not fastened.
If the belt remains unfastened, this reminder flashes, and
you’ll hear an intermittent chime.
Seat belt pre-tensionersThe front seat belts are equipped with
pre-tensioners that work in conjunction with
the airbags in a severe frontal collision. The
pre-tensioners automatically retract both the seat
belt buckle and the seat belt webbing, reducing
slack in both the lap and diagonal portions of the
belts, resulting in reduced forward movement of
the occupant. Once the seat belt pre-tensioners
have been activated, they must be replaced. After any accident, have the
airbags, seat belt pre-tensioners, and any associated components checked
and, if necessary, replaced.

7OWNER SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNINGS:
All occupants must wear seat belts, even for short drives. Failure to do so
increases the risk of death or serious injury in the event of a collision.
Secure infants and small children in a rear seat using a suitable child
safety seat as described on page 9.
Regularly check the condition of all seat belts. Replace belts if you notice
any damage to the webbing, fittings, retractor mechanisms or buckles.
Seat belts should be worn low across the pelvis, over the shoulder and
across the chest. Avoid wearing the lap section of the belt across the
abdominal area. Always adjust the belt to remove slack. Seat belts worn too
loose allow excessive forward movement in a collision. Seat belts should
not be worn with any part of the strap twisted. An improperly worn seat belt
increases the risk of serious injury or death in the event of a collision.
Do not wear seat belts over hard, fragile or sharp items in clothing, such as
pens, keys, eyeglasses, etc. In a collision, the pressure from the seat belt
can cause them to break, which in turn can cause injury.
Each seat belt assembly must only be used by one occupant; it is
dangerous to put a belt around a child being carried on an occupant’s lap.
Seat belts that have been worn in an accident must be replaced, even if
damage is not obvious. The belt anchors must also be checked.
Avoid contaminating any component of a seat belt assembly with
chemicals, liquids, grit, dirt or cleaning products.
If a seat belt fails to retract or latch into the buckle, immediately contact
Tesla to have it replaced.
THREE SEAT BELT TESTS1. With the seat belt fastened, give the webbing nearest the buckle a
quick pull. The buckle should remain securely locked.
2. With the belt unfastened, unreel the webbing to its limit. Check that
unreeling is free from snags and visually check the webbing for wear.
Allow the webbing to retract, checking that retraction is smooth and
complete.
3. With the webbing half unreeled, hold the tongue plate and pull forward
quickly. The mechanism should lock automatically and prevent further
unreeling.
If a seat belt fails any of these tests, contact Tesla immediately.HEAD SUPPORTSModel S seats include integrated head supports that cannot be adjusted or
removed.
SEAT BELTS

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.