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Seating Larger Children
If a child is too large to fit into a child safety seat, but
too small to safely
fit into the standard seat belts, use a
booster seat appropriate for the child
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In the second row, install LATCH child safety seats in the
outboard seating positions only. Use only a seat belt
retained seat in the center position.
To install a LATCH 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.
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 (29.5
kg). In these situations, use the safety belt instead.
NOTE: If Model Y is equipped with seven seats, the third
row seating positions are not equipped with
LATCH
anchors. Use only seat belt retained child safety seats in a third row seating position.
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.
Attaching Upper Tether Straps
If an upper tether strap is provided, attach its hook to the anchor point located behind the seat.
NOTE: The location of anchor points may not be readily
visible but can be found by identifying a slice in the seat
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Testing a Child Safety Seat
Before seating a child, always make sure the child safety seat is not loose:
1.
Hold the child safety seat by the belt path and try to slide the safety seat from side to side and front to back.
2.
If the seat moves more than one inch (2.5 cm), it is
too loose. Tighten the belt or reconnect the
LATCH
retained child safety seat.
3.
If you are unable to reduce slack, try a different seat
location or try another child safety seat.
Child Safety Seat Warnings
WARNING: Extreme hazard! Do not seat a child on
the front passenger seat even if you are using a
child safety seat. This seat has an airbag in front of
it. Although this airbag is disabled when Model Y
detects a lightweight passenger, do not rely on
technology to protect your child.
WARNING: Seat belt retained child safety seats are
designed to be secured in the vehicle using lap
seat belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder
seat belt. Children could be endangered in a crash
if their child safety seat is not properly secured.
WARNING: According to collision statistics,
children are safer when properly restrained in the
second row seating positions than in the front
passenger seat.
WARNING: Do not use a forward-facing child
safety seat until your child weighs over 20 lbs (9
kg) and can sit independently. Up to the age of
two, a child
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Location of Airbags
Airbags are located in the approximate areas shown below. Airbag warning information is printed on the sun visors.
Model Y is equipped with an airbag and lap/shoulder belt at both front seating positions. The airbag is a
supplemental restraint at those seating positions. All occupants, including the driver, should always wear their seat belts whether or not an airbag is also provided at their seating position to minimize the risk of severe injury or death
in the event of a crash.
1.
Knee airbag
2.
Front airbags
3.
Seat-mounted side airbags
4.
Curtain airbags
Airbags
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Chrome and Metal Surfaces
Polish, abrasive cleaners, alcohol-based gel products (such as hand sanitizer), and hard cloths can damage the
finish on chrome and metal surfaces.
Cautions for Interior Cleaning
CAUTION: Using solvents (including alcohol),
alcohol-based gel products (such as hand
sanitizer), bleach, citrus, naphtha, or silicone-based
products or additives on interior components can
cause damage.
CAUTION: Statically-charged materials can cause
damage to the touchscreen.
WARNING: If you notice any damage on an airbag
or seat belt, contact Tesla immediately.
WARNING: Do not allow any water, cleaners, or
fabric to enter a seat belt mechanism.
WARNING: Exposure to chemical cleaners can be
hazardous and can irritate eyes and skin. Read and
observe the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the chemical cleaner.
Polishing, Touch Up, and Body
Repair
To preserve the cosmetic appearance of the body, you
can occasionally treat the paint surfaces with an approved polish containing:
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recent (Media Player): 139
Recents (navigation): 134
recording videos: 70, 147
regenerative braking: 61
relative speed limit: 120
release notes: 153
restarting the touchscreen: 50
Reverse gear: 52
RFID transponders: 179
roadside assistance: 197
roof racks: 184
rotating tires: 167
Round Trip Energy (navigating): 136
S
safety defects, reporting: 207
safety information: 31, 37, 44
airbags: 44
child seats: 37
seat belts: 31
Schedule: 162
schedule service: 154
scheduled charging: 162
scheduled departure: 162
using: 162
seat belts: 29, 30, 173
cleaning: 173
in a collision: 30
overview of: 29
pre-tensioners: 30
wearing when pregnant: 30
seat covers: 28
seat heaters: 128, 130
seating capacity: 182
seats: 23, 128
heaters: 128
second row seats, adjusting and folding: 24
security settings: 145
sensors: 83
Sentry Mode: 145
service data recording: 204
service intervals: 164
Settings, erasing: 127
shifting gears: 52
Show Calendar Upon Entry: 143
Side Clearance (Summon): 108
side collision warning: 114
slip start: 63
Smart Summon: 111
smartphone: 6
authenticating as a key: 6
Software Reinstall: 153
software reset: 127
software update preferences: 153
software updates: 153
specifications: 184, 185, 187, 189
12V battery: 189
brakes: 187
cargo volume: 185
dimensions: 184
exterior: 184
High Voltage Battery: 189
interior: 184
motor: 187
steering: 187
subsystems: 187
suspension: 189
tires: 189
transmission: 187
weights: 187
wheels: 189
speed assist: 120
Speed Limit Mode: 126
speed limit warning: 120
stability control: 63
starting: 50
steering specifications: 187
steering wheel: 53
lights, controlling: 53
steering, automatic: 91
streaming radio: 138
streaming services: 138
summer tires: 170
Summon: 108
Summon Distance: 108
supercharging: 163
described: 163
idle fees: 163
pay-per-use fees: 163
suspension specifications: 189
T
telematics: 204
temperature: 47, 56, 128, 158, 192
Battery (high voltage), limits: 158
cabin, controls for: 128
heated steering wheel: 47
outside: 56
tires: 192
Teslacam: 70
Index