Page 9 of 188
Opening Interior Doors with NoPower
If Model S has no electrical power, 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.
Doors
8Model S Owner
Page 19 of 188

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 102.
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 95).
Seat Covers Do not use seat covers on Model S. Doing socould 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
18Model S Owner
Page 29 of 188
1. Pull the handle to release the seat backand 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.
Tesla Built-In Rear Facing Child Seats
28Model S Owner
Page 163 of 188

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
162Model S Owner
Page 185 of 188

nose cone, removing 173
O
occupancy sensor 33
odometer 61
overhang dimensions 161
overtake acceleration 67
Owner Information, about 175, 176
P
Park Assist 57
Park gear 42
parking brake 55
parking, automatic 78
parts replacement 157
passenger detection 33
passenger front airbag 33
personal data, erasing 101phonesteering wheel buttons 38
using 113
PIN 35
power management 62
power socket 112
power windows 9
powering on and
off 41
Preconditioning 98
preferences, setting 98
Proposition 65 177
public charging stations 129
R
radar 65
radio 108
Radio Frequency information 179
rain sensor 53
rangedisplayed on instrument panel 43
driving tips to maximize 62
regenerative braking 55
range assurance 62
Range mode 62
Range Mode 95
Rated range 98
re-routing 117
rear seats, folding and raising 18
rear view camera 64
rear window switches, disabling 9
Recent (Media Player) 110
Recents 115
regenerative braking 55
region format 98
release notes 126
Reverse gear
42
RFID transponders 157
roadside assistance 171
roof racks 160
rotating tires 139
route overview 117
S safety defects, reporting 178safety informationairbags 34
child seats 26
rear facing child seats 30
seat belts 21
satellite radio 109
seat beltscleaning 149
in a collision 20
overview of 19
pre-tensioners 20
wearing when pregnant 19
seat covers
18
seat heaters 102
seating capacity 159
seatsadjusting 17
heaters 102
Tesla built-in rear facing 27
security settings 122
sensors 65
service data recording 177
service intervals 137
Settings 98
Settings, erasing 101
shifting gears 42
Show Commute Advice 117
side collision avoidance 83
side collision warning 83
SiriusXM 109
slip start 56
Smart Preconditioning 98
software reset 101
software updates 126
specificationscargo volume 162
dimensions 161
exterior 161
interior 161
motor 163
subsystems 163
tires 166
weights 162
wheels 166
stability control 56
starting 41
steering
specifications 163
steering wheel
Index
184Model S Owner