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InfantsToddlersYoung childrenAgeBirth to 1 year*Over 1 year*4 years and older, and
less than 57 in. (145 cm)
tallWeightUp to at least 20 lbs (9 kg)**Over 20 lbs (9 kg) (minimum) and
up to 40 lbs (18 kg)*Over 40 lbs (18 kg)Type of child safety seatRear-facing (or convertible)Forward-facing (or convertible)*Seat belt retained booster
seatSeat positionRear-facing only*Forward-facing*Forward-facingRecommended attachment
methodIf combined weight of child and
safety seat is up to 65 lbs (29.5 kg), attach using either LATCH**
(lower anchor only) or the seat
belt only.*** If combined weight
of child and safety seat is over
65 lbs (29.5 kg), attach using
the seat belt only.***
If combined weight of child and
safety seat is up to 65 lbs (29.5 kg), attach using either LATCH**
(both lower anchors and top
tether anchor), or the seat belt
and upper tether strap.*** If
combined weight of child and
safety seat is over
65 lbs (29.5 kg),
attach using the seat belt and
upper tether strap.***
Attach booster seats
using the seat belt only.* Many child safety seats currently available allow children to ride rear-facing using the child safety seat
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To securely hold child safety seats, all passenger seating positions are equipped with an automatic locking
retractor (ALR) feature that, by fully extracting the seat belt (beyond the length needed for a typical adult
occupant), locks the belt into place until the seat belt is unbuckled and the webbing is fully retracted. The ALR
mechanism operates as a ratchet, winding in slack and preventing the seat belt from extending any further until it has been completely rewound. When installing a child safety seat with integrated restraints, engage the belt
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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.
NOTE: If Model X is equipped with two seats in the
second row, both seats support the use of
LATCH child
safety seats.
NOTE: Second row outboard seats support the use of
upper tether straps (see
Attaching Upper Tether Straps
on page 47).
WARNING: Before driving after installing a child
seat in the second row, ensure that a "seat
unlocked" warning does NOT display on the
touchscreen or instrument panel. This warning
indicates that the seat is unsafe for an occupant
because it was not returned to its safe, locked
position. If the touchscreen or instrument panel
displays the warning message, move the seat or
backrest slightly forward or backward until it locks
firmly into position and the message no longer
displays.
Bench Seats
NOTE: To accommodate large rear-facing LATCH child
safety seats, you may need to move the seat in the full rearward position, and move the corresponding front seat forward to the mid-track position (up to 13 cm forward of the rearmost position), raise the seat upward
(3 cm from its lowest position), and angle the seat back
to 15 degrees (or 10 degrees rearward from its forward- most position).
WARNING: Do not associate the Easy Entry
setting with the driver
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WARNING: For vehicles with third row seats, when
a child is seated in a second row monopost seat,
the setting for the button that moves a second row
outboard seat forward for easy access into the
third row should be OFF (touch Controls > Seats >
Easy Entry). This ensures that you need to
manually hold the button to move the seat,
preventing a child seated in the second row from
being pushed against the corresponding front
seat. See #unique_143 on page .
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.
Bench Seats
Monopost 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.
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 safety seat is more than
65 lbs
(29.5 kg). In these situations, use the seat 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 (if equipped) seats.
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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NOTE: If Model X is equipped with the optional six seat
interior, a center seating position is not available in the
second row.WARNING: When routing tether straps, keep the
strap close to the headrest as illustrated below. On
a Model X equipped with third row seats, do not
allow a tether strap to cover the third row access
button on the rear shoulder of the seat.
Dual Straps - Second Row Monopost Seats
Dual Straps - Second Row Bench Seats
Dual Straps - Third Row Seats:
For single-strap tethers, position the strap in the
outboard seating positions over the outside-facing side
of the head restraint (the same side of the head restraint as the seat belt retraction mechanism). In the center seating position (if equipped), center and position the strap over the top of the head restraint.
Single Strap - Second Row Monopost Seats
Child Safety Seats
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Single Strap - Second Row Bench Seats
Single Strap - Third Row Seats
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 X
detects a lightweight passenger, do not rely on
technology to protect your child.
WARNING: Child safety seats are designed to be
secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt
portion of a lap-shoulder belt. A child could be
endangered in a crash if a child safety seat is not
properly secured in the vehicle.
WARNING: According to collision statistics,
children are safer when properly restrained in a
rear seating position 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 X 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 airbags
2.
Front airbags
3.
Curtain airbags
4.
Seat-mounted side airbags
5.
Door-mounted airbags
How Airbags Work
Airbags inflate when sensors detect an impact that
exceeds deployment thresholds. These thresholds are designed to predict the severity of a crash in time for
the airbags to help protect the vehicle
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10. The power meter displays real-time power usage. During acceleration, the bar fills to the right with a gray color
(or white if the display is dark) to represent power being used. During deceleration (when
Model X is moving and
you release your foot from the accelerator pedal), the bar
fills to the left with a green color to represent power
being fed back to the Battery by regenerative braking (see
Regenerative Braking on page 77).
11.
When Autosteer is active and detects the driving lane, it is highlighted in blue (see Autosteer on page 105).
Depending on the current driving scenario, you may see neighboring lanes.
NOTE: In situations where Autosteer is unable to detect lane markings, the driving lane is determined based on
the vehicle you are following.
NOTE: If Navigate on Autopilot is active, the driving lane displays as a single blue line in front of Model X (see
Navigate on Autopilot on page 110).
Indicator Lights
Indicator lights display along the top of the instrument panel to show status and alert you of
specific vehicle
conditions.
IndicatorDescriptionA brake system fault is detected or the brake
fluid level is low. See Braking and
Stopping on page 76. Contact Tesla
immediately.
A brake booster fault has been detected. See
Braking and Stopping on page 76.
An ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) fault is detected. See
Braking and Stopping on
page 76. Contact Tesla immediately.
A parking brake fault is detected. Contact Tesla. See
Parking Brake on page
77.
The parking brake is manually applied.
See
Parking Brake on page 77.
Tire pressure warning. The pressure of a tire is out of range. If a fault with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is
detected, the indicator
flashes. For a
TPMS fault, contact Tesla. See
Tire Care
and Maintenance on page 190.
A seat belt for an occupied seat is not
fastened. See
Seat Belts on page 40.
IndicatorDescriptionAirbag safety. If this red indicator does not
flash on briefly when Model X
prepares to drive, or if it remains on, contact Tesla immediately. See
Airbags
on page 51.
Front fog lights are on, if equipped. See
Lights on page 68.
Parking lights (side marker lights, tail
lights, and license plate lights) are on. See
Lights on page 68.
Low beam headlights are on.
High beam headlights are on. Illuminates when high beams are on but the Auto High Beam setting (if equipped) is turned
off or if the Auto High Beam setting is
turned on but is temporarily unavailable.
See
High Beam Headlights on page 68.
High beam headlights are currently
turned on, and Auto High Beam (if equipped) is ready to turn
off the high
beams if light is detected in front of
Model X. See High Beam Headlights on
page 68.
High beam headlights are temporarily
turned
off because Auto High Beam (if
equipped) is on and is detecting light in
front of
Model X. When light is no longer
detected, the high beams automatically turn back on. See
High Beam Headlights
on page 68.
Instrument Panel
73Seating and Safety Restraints