2014 TESLA MODEL S Owner's manual (Europe)

Front and Rear Seats
SEATING AND SAFETY RESTRAINTS 3.3
Folding Rear Seats
Model S has a split rear seat that can fold
forward.
Before folding, remove items from the seats
and the rear foot well. To allow the rear seat
backs to fold completely flat, you may need to
move the front seats forward.
To fold a rear seat, press the corresponding
lever and fold the seat forward.
Raising Rear Seats
Before raising a rear seat, make sure that the
seat belts are not trapped behind the backrest.
Pull the seat back upward until it locks into
place.
To confirm that the seat back is locked in the
upright position, try pulling it forward.
WARNING: Always ensure the seat backs
are locked in their upright position.
Failure to do so increases the risk of injury.
Head Supports
Seats include integrated head supports that
cannot be adjusted or removed.
Seat Covers
Do not use seat covers on Model S. Doing so
could restrict deployment of the side air bags
if an accident occurs. It can also reduce the
accuracy of the occupant detection system.
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Seat BeltsSeat Belts
3.4MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL
Seat BeltsWearing Seat Belts
Using seat belts and child safety seats is the
most effective way to protect occupants if a
collision occurs. Therefore, wearing a seat belt
is required by law in most jurisdictions.
Both the driver and passenger seats are
equipped with three-point inertia reel seat
belts. Inertia reel belts are automatically
tensioned to allow occupants to move
comfortably during normal driving conditions.
The seat belt reel automatically locks to prevent
movement of occupants if Model S experiences
a force associated with hard acceleration,
braking, cornering, or an impact in a collision.
The seat belt reminder on the
instrument panel alerts you if a seat belt
for an occupied seat is not fastened. If
the belt remains unfastened, the reminder
flashes and an intermittent chime sounds. If all
occupants are buckled up and the reminder
stays on, re-fasten seat belts to ensure they are
correctly latched. Also remove any heavy
object (such as a briefcase) from an
unoccupied seat. If the reminder light continues
to stay on, contact Tesla.
To F a s t e n a B e l t
1.Ensure correct positioning of the seat (for
correct driving position, see page 3.2).
2.Draw the belt out smoothly, ensuring the
belt lays flat across the pelvis, chest and
mid-point of your collar bone, between the
neck and shoulder.
3.Insert the latch plate into the buckle and
press together until you hear a “click”
indicating it is locked in place.4.Pull the belt to check that it is securely
fastened.
5.Pull the diagonal part of the belt toward the
reel to remove excess slack.
To Release a Belt
Hold the belt near the buckle to prevent the
belt from retracting too quickly, then press the
button on the buckle. The belt retracts
automatically. Ensure there is no obstruction
that prevents the belt from fully retracting. The
belt should not hang loose. If a seat belt does
not fully retract, contact Tesla.
Wearing Seat Belts When Pregnant
Do not put the lap or shoulder sections of the
seat belt over the abdominal area. Wear the lap
section 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.
WARNING: Never place anything
between you and the seat belt to cushion
the impact in the event of an accident.
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Seat Belts
SEATING AND SAFETY RESTRAINTS 3.5
Seat Belt Pre-tensioners
The 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 anchor 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.
If the pre-tensioners and airbags did not
activate in an impact, this does not mean they
malfunctioned. It usually means that the
strength or type of force needed to activate
them was not present.
WA R N I N G : O n c e t h e s e a t b e l t
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.
Testing Seat Belts
To confirm that seat belts are operating
correctly, perform these three simple checks on
each seat belt.
1.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.
For information about cleaning seat belts, see
page 7.13.
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Seat BeltsSeat Belts
3.6MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL
Seat Belt Warnings
WARNING: Seat belts should be worn by
all occupants for every journey no matter
how short. Failure to do so increases the risk of
injury or death if an accident occurs.
WARNING: Secure small children in a
suitable child safety seat (see page 3.7).
Always follow the child safety seat
manufacturer's instructions when installing.
WARNING: Ensure that all seat belts are
worn correctly. An improperly worn seat
belt increases the risk of injury or death if an
accident occurs (see page 3.4).
WARNING: Do not wear seat belts over
hard, fragile or sharp items in clothing,
such as pens, keys, eyeglasses, etc. The
pressure from the seat belt on such items can
cause injury.
WARNING: Seat belts should not be worn
with any part of the strap twisted.
WARNING: Each seat belt assembly must
be used by one occupant only. It is
dangerous to put a seat belt around a child
being carried on an occupant’s lap.
WARNING: Seat belts that have been
w o r n i n a n a c c i d e n t m u s t b e i n s p e c t e d o r
replaced by Tesla, even if damage to the
assembly is not obvious.
WARNING: Seat belts that show signs of
wear (such as fraying) or have been cut
or damaged in any way, must be replaced by
Te s l a .
WARNING: Avoid contaminating a seat
belt’s components with any chemicals,
liquids, grit, dirt or cleaning products. If a seat
belt fails to retract or latch into the buckle, it
must be replaced immediately. Contact Tesla.
WARNING: Do not make modifications or
additions that can prevent a seat belt
mechanism from taking up slack, or that can
prevent a seat belt from being adjusted to
remove slack. A slack belt greatly reduces
occupant protection.
WARNING: Do not make modifications
that can interfere with the operation of a
seat belt, or that can cause a seat belt to
become inoperable. WARNING: When seat belts are not in
use, they should be fully retracted and
not hanging loose. If a seat belt does not fully
retract, contact Tesla.
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Child Safety Seats
SEATING AND SAFETY RESTRAINTS 3.7
Child Safety SeatsGuidelines for Seating Children
You must restrain infants and small children
using a 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 Tesla built in
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 3.11).
Refer to the tables below for guidelines on the type of seatbelt installed and ISOFIX installed child
restraint you should used based on the weight of the child.
Seatbelt Installed Child Restraints
ISOFIX Installed Child Restraints
NOTE: If the combined weight of the child and the child safety seat is over 29 kg, Tesla recommends
attaching the safety seat using the seat belt and upper tether strap. In addition to safety, this has
the added benefit of ensuring the seat belt reminder does not stay lit. Always follow the seat belt
manufacturer’s instructions when installing child safety seats.
Mass GroupFront
PassengerRear
OutboardRear
Centre
Group 0up to 10 kg L U U
Group 0+up to 13 kg L U U
Group 19 - 18 kg UF* U, UF U, UF
Group II15 - 25 kg UF* U, UF U, UF
Group III 22 - 36 kg UF* U, UF U, UF
U: Universal rear facing child restraint
UF: Universal forward facing child restraint
L: Suitable for these particular child restraints - Maxi-Cosi Cabrio/Cabriofix E4 04443517 or Takata Mini E4
04443717
*: Seat must be placed in rearmost highest position
Vehicle ISOFIX Position
Mass GroupSize ClassFixtureRear OutboardRear Centre
Group 0up to 10 kg E R1 IL IL
Group 0+up to 13 kg E R1 IL IL
DR2 IL IL
CR3 IL IL
Group 19 - 18 kg D R2 U, UF IL
CR3 U, UF IL
BF2 IUF IUF
B1 F2x IUF IUF
AF3 IUF IUF
IL: Suitable for any semi-universal child restraint (any rear or forward facing restraint with support leg)
IUF: Suitable for any universal child restraint (forward facing with tether)
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Child Safety SeatsChild Safety Seats
3.8MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL
Seating Larger Children
If 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 to secure the
booster seat using the seat belts. Do not use
the ISOFIX system to secure booster seats,
even in situations where the booster seat is
equipped with the ISOFIX system.
Installing Child Safety Seats
There are two general methods used to install
child safety seats:
•Seat belt retained - these seats are secured
using the vehicle’s seat belts (see page 3.8).
•ISOFIX* retained - these seats can attach to
anchor bars built into the vehicle’s rear
seats (see page 3.9).
Check the child safety seat manufacturer’s
instructions and the table on page 3.7 to
determine which installation method to use.
Some child safety seats can be installed using
either method. Always follow the child safety
seat manufacturer’s instructions.
Installing Seat Belt Retained Child
Seats
First, make sure that the child falls into the
correct weight range for the seat.
Avoid dressing the 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 the detailed instructions
provided by the child safety seat manufacturer.
General guidelines are provided below.
1.Place the child safety seat in Model S, route
the seat belt, and secure the buckle in
accordance with the child safety seat
manufacturer’s instructions.
2.Allow the seat belt to retract, and remove
all slack in the seat belt while firmly pushing
the child safety seat into the Model S seat.
3.If the seat belt retained child safety seat has
an upper tether, attach it to the back of the
seat (see page 3.10).
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Child Safety Seats
SEATING AND SAFETY RESTRAINTS 3.9
Installing ISOFIX Child Seats
Lower ISOFIX anchor points are provided at all
three second row seating positions and are
located between the seat back rest and rear
cushion. The exact location of each anchor
point is indicated by the child safety seat
identification tab on the seat.
Although ISOFIX anchor points are provided at
all three rear seating positions, you can only use
two at the same time. To seat three children,
use a non-ISOFIX retained seat in the middle.
When installing two ISOFIX retained child
safety seats, you cannot install them adjacent
to each other with one in the middle and the
other on the left (driver’s side). To install a ISOFIX retained child safety seat,
slide the safety seat latches onto the anchor
bars until they click into place. Carefully read
and follow the instructions provided by the
child safety seat manufacturer.
Once installed, test the security of the
installation before seating a child. Attempt to
twist the child safety seat from side to side and
try to pull it away from the seat, then check that
the anchors are still securely in place.
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Child Safety SeatsChild Safety Seats
3.10MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL
Attaching Upper Tether Straps
If an upper tether strap is provided, attach its
hook to the anchor point located on the back of
the rear seats. Always position the strap so that
it runs over the center of the Model S head
support, except in cases where you are
installing a ISOFIX retained child safety seat in
the center position—in this case, run the strap
over the left hand side of the head support, as
shown. Tighten according to the child safety
seat manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTE: To prevent the strap from moving from
side to side, the top of the head support
deforms.
Testing a Child Safety Seat
Before seating a child, always make sure the
child safety seat is not loose:
1.Hold the child safety seat by the belt path
and try to slide the safety seat from side to
side and front to back.
2.If the seat moves more than 2.5 cm, it is too
loose. Tighten the belt or reconnect the
ISOFIX retained child safety seat.
3.If you are unable to reduce slack, try a
different seat location or try another child
safety seat.
Warnings - Child Safety Seats
WARNING: Do not allow a baby or infant
to be held on a lap. All children should be
restrained in an appropriate child safety seat at
all times.
WARNING: To ensure children are safely
seated, follow all instructions provided in
this document and by the manufacturer of the
child safety seat.
WARNING: Children should ride in a rear
facing child safety seat using the seat’s
integrated 5 point harness for as long as
possible.
WARNING: When seating larger children,
make sure the child's head is supported
and the child’s seat belt is properly adjusted
and fastened. The shoulder portion of the belt
must be away from the face and neck, and the
lap portion must not be over the stomach.
WARNING: Never attach two child safety
seats to one anchor point. In a collision,
one anchor point may not be strong enough to
secure both seats.
WARNING: Child safety seat anchors can
withstand loads resulting only from
correctly fitted child safety seats. Do not use
these anchors for any other purpose.
WARNING: Always check harnesses and
tether straps for damage and wear.
WARNING: Never leave a child
unattended in Model S, even if the child is
secured in a child safety seat.
WARNING: Never use a child safety seat
that has been involved in an accident.
Have the seat inspected or replaced as a
described in the child safety seat
manufacturer’s instructions.
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