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Wearing Seat BeltsUsing 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 34).
The seat belt reel automatically locks to prevent movement of occupants if Model X
experiences 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 20).
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 Adjust the Shoulder Anchor Height
Model X is equipped with an adjustable
shoulder anchor for each front seat to ensure
that the seat belt is positioned correctly. The
seat belt should lay
flat across the mid-point
of your collar bone while in the correct driving
position (see Correct Driving Position on page
20). Adjust the height of the shoulder anchor
if the seat belt is not positioned correctly:
1. Press and hold the button on the shoulder
anchor to release the locking mechanism.
2. While holding the button, move the
shoulder anchor up or down as necessary
so that the seat belt is positioned correctly.
3. Release the button on the shoulder anchor
so that it locks into position.
4. Without pressing the button, pull on the
seat belt webbing and attempt to move
the shoulder anchor downwards to check that it is locked into position.
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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.
For information about cleaning seat belts, see
Seat Belts on page 170.
Seat Belt WarningsWarning: 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 a
collision occurs.Warning: Secure small children in a
suitable child safety seat (see Child
Safety Seats on page 30). Always follow
the child safety seat manufacturer
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Choosing a Child Safety Seat
Refer 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 Restraints
Monopost Seats:Mass GroupFront Passenger*Second RowThird RowGroup 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: Suitable for universal child restraints approved for use in this mass group.
UF: Suitable for universal forward-facing child restraints approved for use in this mass group.
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
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ISOFIX* Installed Child Restraints
Monopost Seats:
Mass GroupSize ClassFixture
Front
Passenge r*SecondRow
OutboardSecond Row
CenterThird RowGroup 0up to 10 kgER1XILXIL**
Group 0+up to 13kg
ER1XILXIL**DR2XILXIL**CR3XXXIL**
Group I9 - 18 kg
DR2XILXIL**CR3XXXIL**BF2XIUFXIUFB1F2XXIUFXIUFAF3XIUFXIUFIUF: Suitable for universal ISOFIX forward child restraint systems approved for use in this mass
group.
IL: Suitable for particular ISOFIX child restraint systems in the
"specific vehicle", "restricted", or
"semi-universal" categories.
X: Seating position does not support ISOFIX child restraint systems in this mass group/size
class.
* It is the driver
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Bench Seats:
Mass GroupSize
ClassFixtureFront
Passenger*Second Row
OutboardSecond
Row
CenterThird RowGroup 0up to 10 kgER1XILXIL**
Group 0+up to 13kg
ER1XILXIL**DR2XILXIL**CR3XILXIL**
Group I9 - 18kg
DR2XILXIL**CR3XILXIL**BF2XIUFXIUFB1F2XXIUFXIUFAF3XIUFXIUFIUF: Suitable for universal ISOFIX forward child restraint systems approved for use in this mass
group.
IL: Suitable for particular ISOFIX child restraint systems in the
"specific vehicle", "restricted", or
"semi-universal" categories.
X: Seating position does not support ISOFIX child restraint systems in this mass group/size
class.
* It is the driver
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Bench Seats:
In the second row, install ISOFIX child safety
seats in the outboard seating positions only.
Use only a seat belt retained seat in the center
position.
Note: If Model X is equipped with two seats in
the second row, both seats support the use of
ISOFIX child safety seats.
Monopost Seats:
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Bench Seats:
In the third row (if equipped), you can install
ISOFIX child safety seats in both seating
locations.
To install a ISOFIX 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.
Monopost Seats:
Bench Seats:
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 to ensure the anchors remain securely
in place.
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Note: Lower LATCH anchors should not be
used with child seats or booster seats that
have an integrated safety belt in situations
where the combined weight of the child plus
the child restraint is more than 65 lbs (29 kg). In these situations, use the safety belt instead.
Attaching Upper Tether Straps If an upper tether strap is provided, attach its
hook to the anchor point located on the back of the second and third row seats.
Note: The location of anchor points may not
be readily visible but can be found by
identifying a slice in the seat