UV Index Rating
The roof, windshields, and windows in Model X are excellent at protecting you from UV (ultraviolet) rays. The glass
components score less than 2 on the UV Index scale. Review your region’s UV Index specifications for more
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Sun Visors
The sun visors in Model X are held in place by magnets. To protect occupants from sunlight coming through the
windshield, release the sun visor from the pillar and pivot it toward the rear view mirror until the magnet snaps into
place. While held in place by the magnet, you can adjust the sun visor and lower the extender to provide maximum
shade.

To expose the vanity mirror, lower the visor extender then lower the mirror cover. While the cover is lowered, the
mirror is exposed and lights are illuminated.

To protect front seat occupants from sunlight coming through the side window, lower the sun visor from the pillar
then lower the visor extender.

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Rear Trunk
Opening
To open the rear trunk, ensure Model X is in Park, then do one of the following:
• Touch Controls > Trunk on the touchscreen.
• Double-click the rear trunk button on the key fob.
• Touch the rear trunk button on the mobile app.
• Press the switch located under the liftgate's exterior handle (a valid key must be detected).
CAUTION: Before opening the liftgate in an enclosed area (such as a garage), ensure the opening height of the
liftgate is properly adjusted to avoid low-hanging ceilings or objects (see Adjusting Liftgate Opening Height on
page 44).
Model X must be unlocked or detect a key before you can use the switch to open the liftgate.

The instrument panel informs you when a door or trunk is open.
To stop a liftgate while it is moving, single-click the rear trunk button on the key fob. Then, when you double-click
the rear trunk button, it moves again, but in the opposite direction (provided it was not almost entirely open or
closed when you stopped it). For example, if you single-click to stop the liftgate while opening, when you doubleclick, it closes.
NOTE: In emergency situations, you can override an open or close command by grasping the liftgate to stop it in
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If Model X detects a low ceiling (for example, in a garage), it opens the liftgate (and falcon wing doors) to a lower
height, even if no obstacle is detected. You can override this height by manually lifting it higher. When doing so, the
touchscreen prompts you to choose if you always want the trunk to open to this higher position at this location, and
saves your choice. If you choose to do so, the next time you open the liftgate at this location, Model X opens it to the
saved height.
WARNING: Before opening or closing the liftgate, check the surrounding area (for people and objects).
Although the liftgate can detect obstacles, it cannot detect all objects at all times. Do not rely on the liftgate to
sense an obstruction when opening or closing. You must proactively monitor the liftgate to ensure that it does
not come into contact with a person or object. Failure to do so may result in damage or injury.
Adjusting Liftgate Opening Height
You can adjust the opening height of the liftgate to make it easier to reach or to avoid low-hanging ceilings or
objects (for example, a garage door or light):
1. Open the trunk, then manually lower or raise the liftgate to the desired opening height.
2. Press and hold the button on the underside of the liftgate for three seconds until you hear a confirmation chime.

3. Confirm that you have set it to the desired height by closing the liftgate, then reopening it.
CAUTION: Depending on configuration (such as suspension height or wheel selection), your vehicle's liftgate
can open up to approximately 8 feet (2.5 meters) high. Adjust the liftgate height to prevent it from coming into
contact with low ceilings or other objects.
Closing
To close the liftgate, do one of the following:
• Touch Controls > Trunk.
• Double-click the rear trunk button on the key fob.
• Press the switch located on the underside of the liftgate
If the liftgate senses an obstruction when closing, it stops moving and chimes two times. Remove the obstruction
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Accessing the Cargo Area
Secure all cargo before moving Model X, and place heavy cargo in the upper trunk compartment.
To access the cargo area inside the rear trunk, push down on the ridged portion of the handle of the cargo cover and
then pull up. You can then adjust the position of the cargo cover or completely remove it.

Rear Trunk Load Limits
Distribute the weight of cargo as evenly as possible between the front and rear trunks.
CAUTION: Never load more than 88 lbs (40 kg) in the lower compartment of the rear trunk or more than 287
lbs (130 kg) on the upper compartment. Doing so can cause damage.
WARNING: When loading cargo, always consider the vehicle's (see Specifications on page 274). The is the
maximum allowable total mass of the vehicle including all passengers, fluids, and cargo.

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Front Trunk
Opening
To open the front trunk, ensure Model X is in Park, and then do one of the following before pulling the hood open:
• Touch Controls > Frunk on the touchscreen.
• Double-click the front trunk button on the key fob.
• Touch the front trunk button in the mobile app.

The instrument panel displays when a door, trunk, or liftgate is open.
WARNING: Before opening or closing the hood, it is important to check that the area around the hood is free
of obstacles (people and objects). Failure to do so may result in damage or serious injury.
Closing
The Model X hood is not heavy enough to latch under its own weight and applying pressure on the front edge or
center of the hood can cause damage.
To properly close the hood:
1. Lower the hood until the striker touches the latches.
2. Place both hands on the front of the hood in the areas shown (in green), then press down firmly to engage the
latches.
3. Carefully try to lift the front edge of the hood to ensure that it is fully closed.

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CAUTION: To prevent damage:
• Apply pressure only to the green areas shown. Applying pressure to the red areas can cause damage.
• Do not close the hood with one hand. Doing so applies concentrated force in one area and can result in a
dent or crease.
• Do not apply pressure to the front edge of the hood. Doing so can crease the edge.
• Do not slam or drop the hood.
• To avoid scratches, don't have anything in your hands (keys). Jewelry can also cause scratches.
WARNING: Before driving, you must ensure that the hood is securely latched in the fully closed position by
carefully trying to lift the front edge of the hood upward and confirming there is no movement. It is the driver's
responsibility to ensure that the front trunk is properly closed before driving.
If a falcon wing door or the front trunk is left open when you attempt to shift out of Park, a notification requiring you
to confirm your intent to drive appears on the touchscreen. The falcon wing doors may automatically close once you
begin to accelerate. In addition, your vehicle speed is limited if you choose to keep the front trunk open while
driving.
The front trunk locks when:
• You lock Model X using the touchscreen, key or mobile app.
• You leave Model X carrying your key (if Walk-Away Door Lock on page 39 is turned on).

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• Valet mode is active (see Valet Mode on page 134).
Front Trunk Load Limit
Distribute the weight of cargo as evenly as possible between the front and rear trunks.
CAUTION: Never load more than 110 lbs (50 kg) in the front trunk. Doing so can cause damage.
WARNING: When loading cargo, always consider the vehicle's (see Specifications on page 274). The is the
maximum allowable total mass of the vehicle including all passengers, fluids, and cargo.
Interior Emergency Release
An illuminated interior release button inside the front trunk allows a person locked inside to get out.

Press the interior release button to unlatch the front trunk, then push up on the hood.
NOTE: The interior release button glows following a brief exposure to ambient light.
WARNING: People should never climb inside the front trunk. Never shut the front trunk when a person is inside.
WARNING: Care should be taken to ensure that objects inside the front trunk do not bump against the release
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Interior Storage
Center Console
In addition to housing an RFID transmitter that reads key fobs and key cards (see Keys on page 25), the center
console includes cup holders, two storage compartments, various chargers (see Interior Electronics on page 12), and
a rear touchscreen.
To open the main storage compartment, squeeze the latch under the front lip. Open the front storage compartment
by sliding its cover forward.

Model X has two cupholders that slide out under the rear touchscreen.
Glovebox
To open the glovebox, touch Controls > Glovebox. The glovebox automatically opens and the light turns on.

To close the glovebox, push it upward until it latches into the closed position.
For additional glovebox security, touch Controls > Safety > Glovebox PIN to set a 4-digit PIN (see Glovebox PIN on
page 203).
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NOTE: If you leave the glovebox open, its light eventually turns off.
NOTE: The glovebox locks whenever closed and you lock Model X using the mobile app, key card, you leave Model X
carrying your phone key (if Walk-Away Door Lock is turned on), or if Valet mode is active (see Valet Mode on page
134). It does not lock when Model X is locked by touching the lock icon on the touchscreen.
WARNING: When driving, keep the glovebox closed to prevent injury to a passenger if a collision or sudden
stop occurs.
Coat Hangers
Your Model X has a coat hanger on each side of the vehicle above the rear window in the second row, next to the
reading light. Push the coat hanger to release it. Push it again to retract it.

Seating and Safety Restraints
Front and Rear Seats
Correct Driving Position
The seat, head support, seat belt and airbags work together to maximize your safety. Using these correctly ensures
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Position the seat so you can wear the seat belt correctly, while being as far away from the front airbag as possible:
1. Sit upright with both feet on the floor and the seat back in an upright position.
2. Make sure you can easily reach the pedals and that your arms are slightly bent when holding the steering yoke (or
steering wheel). Your chest should be at least 10 inches (25 cm) from the center of the airbag cover.
3. Place the shoulder section of the seat belt mid-way between your neck and your shoulder. Fit the lap section of
the belt tightly across your hips, not across your stomach.
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Adjusting Front Seats

1. Move seat forward/backward and adjust the seat’s height and tilt angle up/down.
2. Adjust backrest.
3. Adjust lumbar support.
WARNING: Before adjusting a front seat, check that the area around the seat is free of obstacles (people and
objects).
WARNING: Do not adjust seats while driving. Doing so increases the risk of a collision.

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WARNING: Riding in a moving vehicle with the seat back reclined can result in serious injuries in a collision, as
you could slide under the lap belt or be propelled into the seat belt. Ensure your seat back is reclined no more
than 30 degrees when the vehicle is moving.
Calibrating Seats
(If equipped) You can calibrate the driver seat. This is useful if you find your seat range limited or your driver profile
does not automatically adjust the seat for you. Navigate to Controls > Service > Driver Seat, Steering & Mirrors
Calibration and follow the instructions on the touchscreen.
WARNING: Ensure nothing is behind or underneath the driver seat during calibration. Failure to do so may
cause serious injury.
Adjusting Second Row Seats (Bench)
Second row bench seats can accommodate up to three passengers. Use the mechanical adjustment lever located at
the side of each outboard seating position to adjust the seat backs. A bench seat is split 60/40 so the adjustment
lever on the left side moves the seat backs for both the left and center seats, whereas the lever on the right side
moves the rightmost seat back only. While pulling and holding the lever, move the seat back to the desired position,
and then release the lever. When returning a seat back to its upright position, try moving it forward or back to
ensure it is securely latched into position.

WARNING: Riding in a moving vehicle with the seat back reclined can result in serious injuries in a collision, as
you could slide under the lap belt or be propelled into the seat belt. Ensure the backs of occupied seats are
reclined no more than 30 degrees when the vehicle is moving.
Folding Second Row Seats (Bench)
The second row seat backs on bench seats can be folded fully forward so they lay flat and maximize cargo space.
Pull up the mechanical lever located on the side of each outboard seat (the same lever you use to recline the seats,
as described previously), then push the seat back fully forward. The bench seats have a 60/40 split—therefore, the
adjustment lever on the left side folds the seat backs for both the left and center seats, whereas the lever on the
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NOTE: Before folding seats fully forward, remove any items from the seats and the rear footwell. To allow the seat
backs to fold completely flat, you may need to move the front seats forward.
CAUTION: Before folding seats all the way down, ensure the seat belt is unbuckled and there are no objects
remaining on the seat.
Moving Second Row Seats (Bench)
NOTE: Only bench seats in seven-seat vehicles can be moved forward and rearward. The bench seats in five-seat
vehicles are stationary.
Use the mechanical lever located beneath each outboard seating position to move the second row seats forward or
rearward. The bench seats have a 60/40 split—therefore, the lever on the left side moves the seat for the left and
center seats, whereas the lever on the right side moves only the rightmost seat. Pull and hold the lever while moving
the seat forward or rearward. Release the lever when the seat is at the desired location. Ensure the lever is locked in
place before driving.

NOTE: You can adjust the position of bench seats using the mechanical levers only. You cannot use the touchscreen
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Adjusting Second Row Seats (Monopost)
A Model X equipped with monopost seats can accommodate two passengers in the second row. To adjust the
position of these seats, use the manual adjustments.

Use the button near the top of the seat to move the seat back forward/backward.
Use the L-shaped button at the bottom of the seat to move the seat forward/backward (up/down on the control)
and adjust the backrest by tilting the top of the L-shaped button forward/backward.
NOTE: The backrest locks into position when you release the lever. If a backrest is not locked into position when a
drive mode is engaged, the instrument panel displays an alert for the unlocked backrest. Adjust the backrest again,
ensuring it locks into position.
WARNING: Before driving, ensure the seat is locked in position. You may need to pull the seat forward or
backward until it clicks into place.
Accessing Third Row Seats (if equipped)
Bench Seats

If your vehicle is equipped with bench seats, a button is located on the backrest of each second row outboard bench
seat. This third row ingress button makes it easy for passengers to enter and exit the third row seating positions.
Press and release the button on the left outboard seat to tilt and move the combined left and center seats forward.
Press and release the button on the right outboard seat to tilt and move the right seat forward.

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WARNING: For vehicles with third row seats, do not use the third row ingress button located on the backrest of
a second row outboard bench seat when a child is seated in the second row. Using the button allows the
combined left and center seats to be moved forward and can squeeze the occupant. Use this button only when
the second row seats are unoccupied. Before driving, ensure the seat and the seat back are securely latched
into position.
In some situations, such as when you are parked on an incline or when the seat's trim affects the movement of the
bench seats after you press the button, the bench seats might not move forward completely, and you may need to
push the seats forward gently until they reach the end of the track.
WARNING: After you use the third row ingress button to access the third row seats, push the bench seats back
to their seating position, ensuring the seats are securely latched into position by trying to move them forward
and rearward. The seat must be fully latched into position before driving. Push or pull the seat until you hear
the seat "click" into place. Failure to do so increases the risk of injury.
Monopost Seats

If your vehicle is equipped with monopost seats, a third row ingress button is located on the backrest of each
outboard monopost seat in the second row. This button makes it easy for passengers to enter and exit the third row
seating positions. Touch Controls > Safety > Third Row Easy Entry and choose how you want this button to work:
• ON - Allows you to tilt and move the associated outboard seat fully forward, and the center seat partially forward,
with a single-press of the button.
• OFF - When off, which is recommended if a child seat is installed in the second row, you must hold the button to
move the second row seats.

After using the button to access third row seats, simply press the button again to return the second row seats to
their normal position.
WARNING: Do not use the third row ingress button located on the backrest of a second row outboard seat
when a child or occupant is seated in the second row. Use this button ONLY when second row seats are
unoccupied. Using the button tilts and moves the seats forward and can squeeze an occupant. Do not rely on
Model X to recognize or accommodate seated occupants while using this button.
Guidelines for using the third row ingress button:
• If a front seat is positioned such that the second row seat will collide with it during an easy entry operation, it
automatically moves forward enough to accommodate the forward position of the second row monopost seat.
• When an outboard seat tilts forward after pressing the button, its backrest resets to the forward position and may
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• Forward movement of the second row monopost seats cancels if an occupant adjusts a second row seat while it
is moving.
WARNING: Always ensure that the seat is locked in position before traveling. Failure to do so increases the risk
of injury.
Folding Third Row Seats (if equipped)
To fold a third row seat, press the button located in the top outside corner of the seat. The button has two detents.

1. Fold head restraint forward.
2. Fold seat back forward.
NOTE: Before folding third row seat backs, remove any items from the seats and the footwell. To allow the seat
backs to fold completely flat, you may need to move the second row seats forward.
NOTE: Driving with the third row seat backs folded forward may result in increased perceivable noise and/or
vibration coming from the rear of the vehicle (trunk, suspension, etc.).
NOTE: To raise the seats, hold the button on the top outside corner of the seat, then pull the seat back upward until
it latches into the upright position. Try pulling the seat back forward to confirm that it is locked in position.
CAUTION: Before folding seats all the way down, ensure the seat belt is unbuckled and there are no objects
remaining on the seat.
WARNING: Always ensure the seats and seat backs are locked in their upright position before travel. Failure to
do so increases the risk of injury.
Seat Heaters
All seats contain heating pads. In addition, both front seats are ventilated. You can control seat heaters in all seating
positions using the climate controls on the touchscreen.
WARNING: To avoid burns resulting from prolonged use, individuals who have peripheral neuropathy, or whose
capacity to feel pain is limited because of diabetes, age, neurological injury, or some other condition, should
exercise caution when using the climate control system and seat heaters.

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Seat Covers
WARNING: Do not use seat covers on a seat equipped with a seat-mounted air bag (see Location of Airbags
on page 79). Doing so could restrict deployment of the seat-mounted side air bags if a collision occurs. Also, if
the vehicle is equipped with an occupant detection system that is used to determine the status of the
passenger front airbag, seat covers may interfere with this system.

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Seat Belts
Wearing Seat Belts
Using 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.
All 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) 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 (see Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seats on page 66).
The seat belt reel automatically tightens or locks to prevent movement of occupants if Model X experiences a force
associated with hard acceleration, braking, cornering, or an impact in a collision.
Seat Belt Reminders
The seat belt reminder on the instrument panel alerts you if a seat belt for an occupied driver or
passenger seat is unbuckled. If all occupants are buckled up and the reminder stays on, re-buckle 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.
You can temporarily disable a seat belt reminder associated with a rear seating position. This is useful when you are
carrying an object in a rear seat that triggers the seat belt reminder alert. To disable the reminder, touch the
associated seat on the seat belt reminder popup message that displays on the touchscreen when a seat belt
reminder is active. When a reminder is disabled, the seat belt reminder icon is replaced by a seat icon, for the current
drive only. Touch the seat again to re-enable the reminder.
WARNING: Do not disable a seat belt reminder when the seating position is occupied by a passenger.
WARNING: Seat belts must be worn by passengers in all seating positions.
NOTE: In regions where regulations require seat belt reminders in rear seating positions, these reminders cannot be
disabled. To cancel the reminder in an unoccupied seat when an object is detected, you must either fasten the seat
belt or remove the object.
To Fasten a Belt
1. Ensure correct positioning of the seat. See (see Correct Driving Position on page 50) for details on the correct
position of the driver's seat.
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. Ensure the belt is routed correctly and is not twisted. Never sit on the seat belt or
any seat belt component.
WARNING: A twisted or incorrectly routed seat belt can cause damage and interfere with the functionality
of the seat belt system.
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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 50). 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, to correctly position the seat belt.

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 downward
to check that it is locked into position.
WARNING: Ensure that the seat belt is positioned correctly and that the shoulder anchor is locked into position
before driving. Riding in a moving vehicle with the seat belt positioned incorrectly or with the shoulder anchor
not locked into position can reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt in a collision.
To Release a Belt
Hold the belt near the buckle to prevent the belt from retracting too quickly, then press the button on the buckle.
The belt retracts automatically. Ensure there is no obstruction that prevents the belt from fully retracting. The belt
should not hang loose. If a seat belt does not fully retract, contact Tesla.

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Wearing Seat Belts When Pregnant
Do not put the lap or shoulder sections of the seat belt over the abdominal area. Wear the lap section of the belt as
low as possible across the hips, not the waist. Position the shoulder portion of the belt between the breasts and to
the side of the abdomen. Consult your doctor for specific guidance.

WARNING: If the seat belt is uncomfortable, adjust the seating position instead of wearing the seat belt
incorrectly.
WARNING: Never place anything between you and the seat belt to cushion the impact in the event of a
collision.
Seat Belt Pre-tensioners
The front seat belts are equipped with pre‑tensioners that work in conjunction with the airbags in a collision. The
pre‑tensioners automatically retract both the seat belt lower anchor and the upper shoulder webbing, reducing slack
in both the lap and diagonal portions of the belts, resulting in reduced forward movement of the occupant.

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If the pre-tensioners and airbags did not activate in an impact, this does not mean they malfunctioned. It usually
means that the strength or type of force needed to activate them was not present.
The second row outboard seats are equipped with shoulder pre-tensioners to retract the seat belt webbing to
reduce forward movement of the occupant.
WARNING: Do not bend, sit on, or interfere with the pre-tensioner assembly. Doing so can cause damage that
interferes with the proper functionality of the seat belt system.
WARNING: Once the seat belt pre-tensioners have been activated, they must be replaced. After any collision,
have the airbags, seat belt pre-tensioners and any associated components checked and, if necessary, replaced.
Testing Seat Belts
To confirm that seat belts are operating correctly, perform these checks on each seat belt.
1. With the seat belt fastened, give the webbing nearest the buckle a quick and forceful pull. The buckle should
remain securely locked.
2. With the seat belt fastened, give the webbing closest to the door a quick and forceful pull. The permanent seat
belt attachment should remain securely locked. Never attempt to remove this attachment.
3. With the belt unfastened, unreel the webbing to its limit. Check that unreeling is free from snags, and visually
check the webbing for wear. Allow the webbing to retract, checking that retraction is smooth and complete.
4. 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, repair immediately. Do not allow occupants to sit in a seat with a failed seat belt.
For information about cleaning seat belts, see Seat Belts on page 264.
Seat Belt Warnings
WARNING: 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 as described in the Owner's Manual. Always
follow the child safety seat manufacturer's instructions when installing.
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WARNING: Ensure that all seat belts are worn correctly. An improperly worn seat belt increases the risk of
injury or death if a collision occurs.
WARNING: Never sit on top of any seat belt component. Doing so can cause damage or improper deployment
of safety equipment.
WARNING: Do not wear seat belts over hard, fragile or sharp items in clothing, such as pens, keys, eyeglasses,
etc. The pressure from the seat belt on such items can cause injury.
WARNING: Seat belts should not be worn with any part of the strap twisted.
WARNING: Each seat belt assembly must be used by one occupant only. It is dangerous to put a seat belt
around a child being carried on an occupant’s lap.
WARNING: Seat belts that have been worn in a collision must be inspected or replaced by Tesla, even if
damage to the assembly is not obvious.
WARNING: Seat belts that show signs of wear, or have been cut or damaged in any way must be replaced
immediately.
WARNING: Avoid contaminating a seat belt’s components with any chemicals, liquids, grit, dirt or cleaning
products. If a seat belt fails to retract or latch into the buckle, it must be replaced immediately. Use the mobile
app to schedule a service appointment.
WARNING: Do not make modifications or additions that can prevent a seat belt mechanism from taking up
slack, or that can prevent a seat belt from being adjusted to remove slack. A seat belt with slack greatly
reduces occupant protection.
WARNING: Do not make modifications that can interfere with the operation of a seat belt, or that can cause a
seat belt to become inoperable.
WARNING: Do not use after market comfort and convenience products that attach to the seat belts.
WARNING: When seat belts are not in use, they should be fully retracted and not hanging loose. If a seat belt
does not fully retract, schedule a service appointment.
WARNING: The seat belt system has no user serviceable parts and may contain pyrotechnics. Do not
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Child Safety Seats
Guidelines for Seating Children
Your Model X seat belts are designed for adults and larger children. You must restrain infants and small children in
rear seats only, and you must use a suitable child safety seat appropriate for the child’s age, weight, and size.
Never use child safety seats in the front passenger seat.
WARNING: Never seat a child in the front passenger seat, even if using a child safety seat.
WARNING: Never seat a child on a seat with an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to
the child can occur.
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.
Refer to the following label located on the sun visors.
NOTE: The image(s) shown below are representative only and may not be identical to the labels in your vehicle.

Model X has an occupancy sensor in the front passenger seat that controls the passenger front airbag (see Airbags
on page 79).
The Passenger Airbag Off indicator displays on the touchscreen when the passenger front airbag is
OFF. When the passenger front airbag is OFF, it does not inflate when a collision occurs. This
indicator also displays when the seat is unoccupied. Before driving with a child seated on the front
passenger seat, always double-check the status of the passenger front airbag to confirm that it is
OFF.
To protect an adult occupying the front passenger seat, always double-check the passenger front
airbag to confirm that it is ON.
WARNING: Always ensure that all Model X seats are locked in position before traveling. Failure to do so
increases the risk of injury. Pay attention to all warnings displayed on the touchscreen.
WARNING: Do not associate the Easy Entry setting with the driver's profile when a child is seated in a second
row seat. Doing so can cause the driver's seat to push against the child, especially when a child is seated in a
forward-facing child seat or booster seat. Do not rely on Model X to recognize or accommodate a child seated
in the second row seats while using this setting (see Driver Profiles on page 133).
Choosing a Child Safety Seat
All children age 12 and under should ride in the second and third row seats. Always use a child safety seat suitable
for a young child’s age and weight. The following table is based on child safety seat recommendations determined
by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the United States (for more information, go to
www.nhtsa.gov/equipment/car-seats-and-booster-seats).

Age

Infants

Toddlers

Young children

Birth to 1 year*

Over 1 year*

4 years and older, and less
than 57 in. (145 cm) tall

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Infants

Toddlers

Young children

Weight

Up 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 seat

Rear-facing (or convertible)

Forward-facing (or convertible)*

Seat belt retained booster seat

Seat position

Rear-facing only*

Forward-facing*

Forward-facing

Recommended attachment
method

If combined weight of child
and safety seat is up to 65 lbs
(29.5 kg), attach using either
LATCH** (lower anchor only)