2017 TESLA MODEL S fold seats

Opening Interior Doors with NoPower
If Model S has no electrical power, the front
doors open as usual using the interior door handles. To open the rear doors, fold back the
edge of the carpet below the rear seats to
expose the mechanical release cable. Pull the mechanical release cable toward the center ofthe vehicle.
Doors
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Folding Rear Seats
Model S has a split rear seat that can fold
forward.
Note: If Model S is equipped with the optional
executive rear seats, these seats do not 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 Heaters
The front seats are equipped with heating
pads that operate at three levels from 3
(highest) to 1 (lowest). To operate the seat
heaters, see Climate Controls on page 105.
If Model S is equipped with the optional cold
weather package, you can also control seat
heaters in all rear seating positions, as well as
heated wipers and washer nozzles by
touching Controls > Cold Weather (see
Controls on page 98).
Warning: To avoid burns resulting from
prolonged use, individuals who have
peripheral neuropathy, or whose capacity
to feel pain is limited because of diabetes,
age, neurological injury, or some other
condition, should exercise caution when
using the climate control system and seat heaters.
Seat Covers
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 (if equipped).
Front and Rear Seats
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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
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Cargo VolumeTotal cargo volume (rear seats not
folded)28.4 cu ft804.2 LRear cargo volume26.3 cu ft744.7 LRear cargo volume (with seats
folded down)58.1 cu ft1645.2 LFront cargo volume2.1 cu ft59.5 L
Weights
Curb Weight* - 60/70/754469 lbs2027 kgCurb Weight* - 60D/70D/75D4647 lbs2108 kgCurb Weight* - 90D4736 lbs2148 kgCurb Weight* - P90D4841 lbs2196 kgCurb Weight* - P100D4941 lbs2241 kgGVWR** - 60/70/755710 lbs2590 kgGVWR** - 60D/70D/75D5732 lbs2600 kgGVWR** - 90D5820 lbs2640 kgGVWR** - P90D5886 lbs2670 kgGVWR** - P100D5997 lbs2720 kgGross Axle Weight Rating- Front
(non-Performance vehicle)2813 lbs1276 kgGross Axle Weight Rating- Front
(P85D/P90D)2756 lbs1250 kgGross Axle Weight Rating- Front
(P100D)2866 lbs1300 kgGross Axle Weight Rating - Rear: 19"
wheels3307 lbs1500 kgGross Axle Weight Rating - Rear: 21"
wheels3131 lbs1420 kgTrailer TowingNot permissible*Curb Weight = weight of the vehicle with correct fluid levels, no occupants and no cargo
**GVWR = Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Dimensions and Weights
Specifications163

NCC certifications 179
Neutral gear 44
night mode 101
O odometer 64
offset from speed limit 91
overhang dimensions 162
overtake acceleration 70
Owner Information, about 175, 176
P Park Assist 60
Park gear 44
parking brake 58
parking, automatic 81
parts replacement 158
personal data, erasing 104
phonesteering wheel buttons 40
using 117
PIN 37
power management 65
power socket 115
power windows 9
powering on and
off 43
Preconditioning 101
preferences, setting 101
public charging stations 132
R
radar 68
radio 112
Radio Frequency information 179
rain sensor 56
rangedisplayed on instrument panel 45
driving tips to maximize 65
regenerative braking 58
range assurance 65
Range mode 65
Range Mode 98
Rated range 101
re-routing 120
rear seats, folding and raising 18
rear view camera 67
rear window switches, disabling 9
Recent (Media Player) 114
Recents 119
regenerative braking 58
region format 101
relative speed limit 91
release notes 129
restarting the touchscreen
43
Reverse gear 44
RFID transponders 158
roadside assistance 170
roof racks 161
rotating tires 140
route overview 120
Ssafety informationairbags 36
child seats 27
rear facing child seats 32
seat belts 20seat beltscleaning 150
in a collision 20
overview of 19
pre-tensioners 20
wearing when pregnant 19
seat covers
18
seat heaters 105
seating capacity 160
seatsadjusting 17
heaters 105
Tesla built-in rear facing 29
security settings 125
sensors 68
service data recording 177
service intervals 138
Settings 101
Settings, erasing 104
shifting gears 44
Show Commute Advice 120
side collision avoidance 86
side collision warning 86
slip start 59
Smart Preconditioning 101
software reset 104
software updates 129
specificationscargo volume 163
dimensions 162
exterior 162
interior 162
motor 164
subsystems 164
tires 167
weights 163
wheels 167
speed assist 91
speed limit warning 91
stability control 59
starting 43
Statutory Plate 160
steering
specifications 164
Index
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