2014 TESLA MODEL S Quick Guide (North America) 

Seat Belts
SAFETY INFORMATION7
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.
Seat Belt Warnings
WARNING: Seat belts should be worn by
all occupants at all times, even if driving
for a very short distance. 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 9).
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 6).
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
worn in an accident must be inspected or
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 clea ning 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
Model S Quick Guide - NA Rev C.book Page 7 Wednesday, December 18, 2013 12:40 PM

Seat BeltsSeat Belts
8MODEL S
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.
Model S Quick Guide - NA Rev C.book Page 8 Wednesday, December 18, 2013 12:40 PM

Child Safety Seats
SAFETY INFORMATION9
Child Safety SeatsGuidelines for Seating Children
Your 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 se at. 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 14).
Choosing a Child Safety Seat
All children age 12 and under should ride in the rear (second row) seats. Always use a child safety
seat suitable for a young child’s age and weight.
CAUTION: Laws that govern how and where chil dren should be carried when traveling in a
vehicle are subject to change. It is the driver’s re sponsibility to keep up to date on, and comply
with, all current regulations in th e region(s) where Model S is driven. To check the child passenger
safety laws for your state, go to: http://www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/childsafety_laws.html.
InfantsToddlersYoung children
Age Birth to 1 year* Over 1 year* 4 years and older, and less
than 57” (145 cm) tall
Weight Up to at least 20 lbs
(9 kg)* Over 20 lbs (9 kg)
(minimum) and up to
40 lbs (18 kg)*Over 40 lbs (18 kg)
Ty p e o f c h i l d
safety seat
Rear facing (or
convertible) Forward facing (or
convertible)*Belt retained booster seat
Seat position Rear facing only* Forward facing*
Forward facing
Recommended
attachment
methodIf combined weight of
child and safety seat is up
to 65 lbs (29 kg), attach
the safety seat using
either LATCH (lower
anchor only) or the seat
belt only.**
If combined weight of
child and safety seat is
over 65 lbs (29 kg),
attach the safety seat
using the seat belt only.** If combined weight of
child and safety seat is up
to 65 lbs (29 kg), attach
the safety seat using
either LATCH (both lower
anchors and top tether
anchor), or the seat belt
and upper tether strap.**
If combined weight of
child and safety seat is
over 65 lbs (29 kg),
attach the safety seat
using the seat belt and
upper tether strap.**Attach booster seats
using the seat belt only.
* Many child safety seats currently available allow childr
en to ride rear-facing using the child safety seat’s
integrated 5-point harness for a longer period of time BASED UPON SPECIFIC HEIGHT AND WEIGHT LIMITS.
Keep your child in a rear facing seat for as long as possible. CHECK THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS AND CA REFULLY FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
**Subject to instructions provided by the child safety seat manufacturer.
Model S Quick Guide - NA Rev C.book Page 9 Wednesday, December 18, 2013 12:40 PM

Child Safety SeatsChild Safety Seats
10MODEL S
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 LATCH system to secure booster seats,
even in situations where the booster seat is
equipped with the LATCH 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 10).
• LATCH* retained - these seats can attach to
anchor bars built into the vehicle’s rear
seats (see page 11).
Check the child safety seat manufacturer’s
instructions and the table on page 9 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.
*LATCH - Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children
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 12) .
Model S Quick Guide - NA Rev C.book Page 10 Wednesday, December 18, 2013 12:40 PM

Child Safety Seats
SAFETY INFORMATION11
Installing LATCH Child Seats
Lower LATCH anchor positions are provided in
the second-row seats and are located between
the seat’s back rest and rear cushion. The exact
location of each anchor is identified by a child
safety seat identification button, illustrated
below. The button is located on the seat back,
directly above its associated anchor. Some
Model S vehicles have two LATCH seating
positions (outboard seating positions only),
whereas others have three.
On vehicles with the center LATCH position,
you can install two LATCH seats adjacent to
each other only if you install one of the seats on
the right (passenger side) and the other in the
center, as illustrated. To seat three children, use
a seat belt retained seat in the center position.
On vehicles without the center LATCH position,
install LATCH seats in the outboard seating
positions only, and always use a seat belt
retained seat in the center position. To install a LATCH 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.
Model S Quick Guide - NA Rev C.book Page 11 Wednesday, December 18, 2013 12:40 PM

Child Safety SeatsChild Safety Seats
12MODEL S
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.
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 LATCH 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 one inch (2.5 cm),
it is too loose. Tighten the belt or reconnect
the LATCH 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: Extreme hazard! Do not seat
a child on the front passenger seat even if
you are using a child safety seat. This seat has
an airbag in front of it. Even though Model S
disables this airbag when it detects a
lightweight passenger, do not rely on this
technology to protect your child.
WARNING: Do not use a forward facing
child safety seat until your child weighs
over 20 lbs (9 kg) and can sit independently. Up
to the age of two, a child's spine and neck are
not sufficiently developed to avoid injury in a
frontal impact.
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.
Model S Quick Guide - NA Rev C.book Page 12 Wednesday, December 18, 2013 12:40 PM

Child Safety Seats
SAFETY INFORMATION13
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.
Model S Quick Guide - NA Rev C.book Page 13 Wednesday, December 18, 2013 12:40 PM

Tesla Built-In Rear Facing Child SeatsTesla Built-In Rear Facing Child Seats
14MODEL S
Tesla Built-In Rear Facing Child SeatsUsage Restrictions
The Tesla built-in rear facing child 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
cannot contact the vehicle and that the child is
seated comfortably with the seat belts
positioned and latched correctly. The child’s
pelvis must be held securely in place by the lap
belt. Follow all instructions provided and do
not use supplemental child safety seats in
these seats .

NOTE: Whenever a child is seated in the Tesla
built-in rear facing child seats, it is
recommended that you set the climate control
system to draw outside air into Model S instead
of recirculating the air. This draws more air into
the rear seating areas.
Opening
1.Remove the cover from the trunk floor and
pull the strap attached to the seat to lift the
seat assembly upward.
2. Push the seat assembly into position. 3.
Undo the Velcro strap.
4. Pull the handle to release the head supports
from the seat back, then pull the head
supports toward you to unfold them.
5. Raise the seat back to the upright position
and push until it locks into position. Visually
check to ensure that the retaining catches
are engaged.
6. Check that the seat back and seat base are
securely retained in the upright position by
trying to pull the seat back toward you.
Model S Quick Guide - NA Rev C.book Page 14 Wednesday, December 18, 2013 12:40 PM