2017 TESLA MODEL S child restraint

Wearing 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.
To securely hold child safety seats, all
passenger seating positions are equipped with
an automatic locking retractor (ALR) that, by
pulling the seat belt beyond the length
needed for a typical adult occupant, locks the
belt into place until the seat belt is unbuckled
(see Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seats
on page 25).
The seat belt reel automatically locks to prevent movement of occupants if Model Sexperiences 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
objects (such as a briefcase) from an
unoccupied seat. If the reminder
light continues to stay on, contact
Tesla.
To Fasten a Belt
1. Ensure correct positioning of the seat (see Correct Driving Position on page 17).
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 thelap section of the belt as low as possibleacross 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 Belts
Seating and Safety Restraints19

Choosing a Child Safety SeatRefer to the tables below for guidelines on the type of seat belt installed and ISOFIX installed
child restraint you should use based on the weight of the child.
Seat Belt Installed Child RestraintsMass GroupFront Passenger*Rear OutboardRear CenterGroup 0up to 10 kgXUUGroup 0+up to 13 kgL**UUGroup I9 - 18 kgUF***U, UFU, UFGroup II15 - 25 kgUF***U, UFU, UFGroup III22 - 36 kgUF***U, UFU, UFU: 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.
X: Seating position is not suitable for children in this mass group.
* It is the driver

ISOFIX* Installed Child Restraints
Mass GroupSize ClassFixtureRear Outboard
ISOFIX PositionGroup 0up to 10 kgER1
Note: Attach
booster seats
using seat belts
only (do not use ISOFIX).IL
Group 0+up to 13 kg
ER1ILA, CDR2ILA, CCR3ILA, C
Group I9 - 18 kg
DR2ILBCR3ILBBF2IUF, ILB, DB1F2XIUF, ILB, DAF3IUF, ILB, DIL: 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).
ARecommendation: Takata Mini E4 04443717.
BRecommendation: Takata Midi E4 04444204.
CRecommendation: Maxi-cosi
Cabriofix/Easyfix E4 04443517.
DRecommendation: Maxi-cosi
Pearl/Familyfix E4 043908.
Note: ISOFIX is the international standard for attachment points for child safety seats in
passenger vehicles.
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 child safety seat manufacturer

Usage RestrictionsThe optional Tesla built-in rear facing childseats 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 to 36 kg. These
seats must only be used for children who are
between 3 and 12 years old, and
98 to 135 cm tall.
Always ensure the top of the child

5. Raise the seat back to the upright positionand 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.
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.
Tesla Built-In Rear Facing Child Seats
30Model S Owner

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 to 36 kg. These seats must
only be used for children who are
between 3 and 12 years old, and
98 to 135 cm tall, provided the top of the
child