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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
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Security Settings
About the Security System
If Model S does not detect a key nearby and a
locked door or trunk is opened, an alarm sounds and the headlights and turn signals
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Vehicle Loading
Load Capacity Labeling It is important to understand how much
weight your Model S can safely carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight
and includes the weight of all occupants,
cargo and any additional equipment added to your Model S since it was manufactured.
Two labels attached to the center door pillar
indicate how much weight Model S can safely
carry. Labels are visible when the front door is
open.
1. Tire and Loading Information Label
2. Statutory Plate
Warning: Overloading Model S has an
adverse effect on braking and handling,
which can compromise your safety or
cause damage.Caution: Never load more than 300 lbs
(136 kg) in the front trunk. Doing so can
cause damage.Caution: Never load more than 175 lbs (80
kg) on the rear load
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specifications (continued)exterior 175
interior 175
motor 177
subsystems 177
tires 181
wheels 180
speed assist 107
Speed Limit Mode 117
speed limit warning 107
Sport acceleration 74
stability control 70
Standard acceleration 74
starting 52
Statutory Plate 173
steering specifications 178
steering wheeladjusting position 47
adjusting sensitivity 47
buttons 47
heated 47
scroll buttons 47
steering, automatic
91
streaming services 131
summer tires 161
Summon 100
Summon Distance 100
sunroof 23
superchargingdescribed 154
idle fees 154
pay-per-use fees 154
suspension (air), settings for 135
suspension specifications 179
T telematics 193
temperatureBattery (high voltage), limits 147
cabin, controls for 119
heated steering wheel 49
outside 59
Teslacam 81
tie-down straps 189
Tilt/Intrusion detection 138
Tire and Loading Information label 173
tire noise 162
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemFCC certification 196
overview of 160
tire pressures, checking 157
tiresall-season 161
balancing 158
chains 162
inspecting and maintaining 158
pressures, how to check 157tires (continued)replacing 159
replacing a tire sensor 160
rotation 158
specification 181
summer 161
tire markings 182
winter 161
toll system transponders, attaching 171
torque specifications 177
touch up body 165
touchscreenclean mode 164
cleaning 164
overview 4
software updates 143
tow eye, locating 188
towing 188
towing a trailer 174
towing instructions 187
TPMSFCC certification 196
overview of 160
Tracking Disabled 125
traction control 70
trademarks 192
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control 85
trailer hitches 174
transmission specifications 178
transponders, attaching 171
Transport Mode 188
transporting 187, 188
trip chart 78
trip meter 77
Trip Planner 128
trunk, front 18
trunk, rearchild-protection lock 12
disabling interior handle 12
TuneIn radio 131
turn signals 58
U
ultrasonic sensors 82
Unlock on Park 9
unlocking when key doesn