2015 TESLA MODEL S seats

Tesla Built-In Rear Facing Child
Seats
Usage Restrictions
The optional Tesla built-in rear facing child
seats are child restraint systems and are approved to United Nations ECE Regulation
R44.04 standards for use by children in Mass
Groups II and III, weighing 15 - 36 kg. These
seats must only be used for children who are
between 3 and 12 years old, and 98 -
135 cm tall.
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 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.
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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.
Folding
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. Secure the Velcro strap.
4.Pull the strap at the rear of the seat to
fold the seat assembly into the trunk floor.
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5.Replace the cover on the trunk floor.
Seating a Child
The Tesla built-in rear facing child seats are
child restraint systems and are approved to
United Nations ECE Regulation R44.04
standards for use by children in Mass Groups II
and III, weighing 15 - 36 kg. These seats must
only be used for children who are between 3 and 12 years old, and 98 - 135 cm tall.
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’spelvis must be held securely in place by thelap 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.
1. Position the child in the seat with arms
through the loops of the seat belts.
2. Connect the two halves of the seat belt
tongue.
3. Insert the seat belt tongue latch into the
buckle and ensure it is securely fastened.
4. Adjust the shoulder belts so they run over
the top of the shoulders and away from the face.
5. Adjust the length of the buckle to ensure
the lower straps sit low on the pelvis. The
pelvis must be held firmly in place.
6. Pull the lower straps until the child is
securely held in the seat.
7. Slide the shoulder clips to ensure the
upper portion of the belts remain positioned over the shoulders.
To release, press the button on the buckle,
and separate the two halves of the seat
restraint.
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Warnings - Tesla Child SeatsWarning: The Tesla built-in rear facing
seats are child restraint systems and are approved to United Nations ECE
Regulation R44.04 standards for use by children in Mass Groups II and III,
weighing 15 - 36 kg. These seats must
only be used for children who are
between 3 and 12 years old, and 98 -
135 cm tall, provided the top of the
child’s head can not contact the interior.Warning: Do not use supplemental child
restraint systems, including booster seats,
in the Tesla built-in rear facing child seats.Warning: Always ensure that the top of
the child’s head cannot touch the vehicle and that the child is seated comfortablywith the seat belts correctly fastened.Warning: Follow all instructions and heed
all warnings related to the Tesla built-in
rear facing child seats. Failure to do so
can compromise occupant safety.Warning: Read all safety warnings and
labels attached to the seats.Warning: Do not leave children
unattended in Model S, even if the child is secured in a child safety seat or a Tesla
built-in rear facing child seat. In hot
weather, the interior temperature can reach dangerous levels that can result in
dehydration, serious injury or death.Warning: Do not remove or replace the
fabric on a Tesla built-in rear facing child
seat. The covers are an integral part of the restraint’s performance and shouldnot be removed or replaced with any
other type than those supplied by Tesla.Warning: If the Tesla built-in rear facing
child seats have been worn in an
accident, they must be inspected or
replaced by Tesla, even if damage is not
obvious.Warning: Before allowing a child to ride in
the Tesla built-in rear facing child seats, check that the seat is securely held in theupright position by trying to pull the seat
back toward you.Warning: Do not remove the built-in rear
facing child seats for any reason,
including cleaning. To ensure safety of
occupants, removal and installation must
be performed by qualified Tesla service
technicians.Warning: Do not make modifications or
additions that can interfere with the
operation of the Tesla built-in rear facing
child seats.Warning: To prevent injury, ensure all
loose items (bags, luggage, etc.) are
secured. In an accident, or during hard
braking and sharp turns, loose items
could cause injury.
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How the Airbags WorkInflation of airbags depends on the rate at
which the vehicle’s cabin changes speed in a
collision. The rate of deceleration determines
whether airbags inflate.
Airbags inflate instantly with considerable
force accompanied by a loud noise. The
inflated bag, together with the seat belts, limits movement of occupants to reduce the
risk of injury.
Front airbags are not ordinarily designed to inflate in rear collisions, rollovers, minor frontor side collisions, heavy braking, or driving
over bumps and potholes. Therefore, significant superficial damage can occur tothe vehicle without the airbags inflating or,
conversely, a relatively small amount of
structural damage can cause airbags to inflate.
If you are planning to modify your vehicle for a person with disabilities in a way that may
affect the airbag system, contact Tesla.Types of AirbagsAdvanced
front
airbagsThe front airbags are
advanced airbags designed to
reduce airbag related injuries
to children or small adults who
ride in the front seats. On the
driver’s side, the front airbag
works with a seat position
sensor that adjusts the
inflation level based on the
seating position of the
occupant. For safety of infants
and small children, the front
passenger airbag must be
disabled, as described below.Side
airbagsSide airbags protect the
thorax region of the torso and
the pelvis. They inflate only if
a severe side impact occurs.
Side airbags on the non-
impacted side do not inflate.Curtain
airbagsCurtain airbags help protect
the head and typically inflate
only if a severe side impact
occurs, or if the vehicle rolls
over. Curtain airbags on the
non-impacted side do not
inflate.
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Disabling the Passenger Front AirbagsWhen a child is seated in the front passenger
seat (even when the child is seated in a child
safety seat or booster seat), you must disable the passenger front airbags to prevent them
from injuring the child if a collision occurs.
Note: Rear seats are the preferred location for
seating children in child safety seats.
To turn off the front and side airbags on the
passenger side of the vehicle, touch
Controls > Settings > Safety & Security >
Passenger Front Airbag .The ON/OFF status of the passenger front
airbags displays in the upper right corner of the touchscreen. You can also turn thepassenger airbags on or off by touching thisindicator.
If the status shows the airbags as on, even ifyou have turned it off (or vice versa), contact
Tesla immediately.
Note: Model S has a capacitive touchscreen
and may not respond to your touch if you are wearing standard gloves. If the touchscreen is
not responding, remove gloves or wear gloves
with conductive fingertips for use with capacitive touchscreens.
Warning: Never seat a child in a child
safety seat or a booster seat on the front
passenger seat when the airbag is
activated. Doing so can cause serious injury or death.Warning: If the passenger airbag control
does not appear to be functioning, do not
seat a passenger in the front seat.
Contact Tesla immediately to have the vehicle inspected and if necessary,
repaired.Warning: Do not use seat covers on
Model S. Doing so could restrict
deployment of the side air bags if an
accident occurs.
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Inflation EffectsWhen airbags inflate, a fine powder is
released. This powder can irritate the skin and should be thoroughly flushed from the eyes
and from any cuts or abrasions.
After inflation, the airbags deflate to provide a
gradual cushioning effect for the occupants and to ensure the driver’s forward vision is notobscured.
If airbags have inflated, or if your vehicle has been in an accident, always have the airbags,seat belt pre-tensioners and any associated
components checked and, if necessary,
replaced by Tesla.
In a collision, in addition to the airbags
inflating:
• Doors unlock and the door handles extend.
• Hazard warning lights turn on.
• Interior lights turn on.
• High voltage is disabled.
To restore Battery power, use the touchscreen to manually power off Model S, then press thebrake to power it back on again.
Airbag Warning IndicatorThe airbag indicator on the
instrument panel remains lit if the
airbag system is malfunctioning. The
only time this indicator should light
up is briefly when Model S first starts
up, in which case it turns off within a few seconds. If it remains lit, contact
Tesla immediately and do not drive.
Airbag Warnings
Warning: All occupants, including the
driver, should always wear their seat
belts, whether or not an airbag is also
provided at their seating position, to
minimize the risk of severe injury or death
in the event of a collision.Warning: Front seat occupants should
not place their arms over the airbag
module, as an inflating bag can cause
fractures or other injuries.Warning: 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.Warning: Airbags inflate with
considerable speed and force, which can
cause injury. To limit injuries, ensure that
occupants are wearing seat belts and are
correctly seated, with the seat positioned
as far back as possible.Warning: Do not use a child safety seat or
seat young children on a seat with an operational airbag in front of it. Doing socan cause injury or death if the airbaginflates.Warning: To ensure correct inflation of
the side airbags, maintain an
unobstructed gap between an occupant’s
torso and the side of Model S.Warning: Passengers should not lean their
heads against the doors. Doing so can cause injury if a curtain airbag inflates.Warning: Do not allow passengers to
obstruct the operation of an airbag by
placing feet, knees or any other part of the body on or near an airbag.Warning: Do not attach or place objects
on or near the front airbags, the side of
the front seats, the headliner at the side of the vehicle, or any other airbag coverthat could interfere with inflation of an
airbag. Objects can cause serious injury if the vehicle is in a collision severe enoughto cause the airbag to inflate.Warning: Following inflation, some airbag
components are hot. Do not touch until
they have cooled.
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Aairbag, front passenger, disabling 20
airbags 18
C CE certifications 32
chains 25child seatsdisabling front passenger airbag 20
installing and using 8
Tesla built-in rear facing 14contact informationroadside assistance 2
D
data recording 31
delivery mileage 31
door labels 29
E event data recording 31
F
FCC certifications 32
front passenger detection 20
G
GAWR 29
Gross Axle Weight Rating 29
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 29
GVWR 29
H
hitches 30
I
IC certifications 32
ISOFIX child seats, installing 12
KkeyFCC and IC certifications 32
L
labelStatutory Plate 29
Tire and Loading Information 29
load limits 29
M
maintenancetires 22
mileage upon delivery 31
N NCC certifications 32
R radio frequency, FCC information 34
roadside assistance 2
roof racks 30
rotating tires 23
S
safety informationairbags 21
child seats 13
rear facing child seats 17
seat belts 7seat beltsin a collision 6
overview of 5
pre-tensioners 6
wearing when pregnant 6
seating capacity 29
seatsTesla built-in rear facing 14
service data recording 31
Statutory Plate 29
Index
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