2012 TESLA MODEL S trunk

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.

13OWNER SAFETY INFORMATION
STORING THE TESLA REAR FACING CHILD
SEATS
CAUTION:
Before folding the seats, fasten the seat belts to prevent them
from getting trapped in the seat mechanism and being damaged.
1. Pull the handle to release the seat back and pull the seat back fully
forward.2. Push the lever to release the head supports from the seat back, then
fold back onto the seat.
3. Pull the retaining bracket upwards to secure seat assembly.4. Pull strap at the rear of the seat to release the seat base from the
trunk floor.
5. Fold seat assembly into trunk floor.6. Replace cover on trunk floor.
REAR FACING CHILD SEATS

23OWNER SAFETY INFORMATION
VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT
WARNINGS:
Overloading the vehicle will have an adverse effect on braking and
handling, which could compromise your safety or damage Model S.
Therefore you must understand how much weight your Model S can
safely carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes
the weight of all occupants, cargo and any additional equipment fitted to
Model S since it was manufactured.
Always ensure tires are inflated to their recommended levels. Doing so is
especially important when carrying heavy loads.
To calculate load limit1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s TIRE AND
LOADING INFORMATION label (illustrated on page 16).
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs,
and there will be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in the vehicle,
the amount of available cargo and luggage capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
Example load limit calculationHow much cargo you can carry in Model S depends on the number and
weight of passengers. The following are typical examples of calculated
load limits. These examples assume passengers weighing 150 lbs (68 kg).
If the passengers weigh more or less, the available cargo and luggage
load capacity will decrease or increase respectively.
Example 1: Driver and one passengerDescription Total
Vehicle Capacity Weight 954 lbs
Subtract Occupant Weight (2 x 150 lbs) 300 lbs
Available Cargo Weight 654 lbsExample 2: Driver and four passengersDescription Total
Vehicle Capacity Weight 954 lbs
Subtract Occupant Weight (5 x 150 lbs) 750 lbs
Available Cargo Weight 204 lbsThe available cargo or luggage weight should then be distributed between
the front trunk and the trunk.
CAUTION: Never load more than 300 lbs (136 kg) into the front trunk.
VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT