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To close the glovebox, push it upward until it clicks into its closed position.
For additional glovebox security, touch Controls > Safety > Glovebox PIN to set a 4-digit PIN (see Glovebox PIN on
page 190).
NOTE: If you leave the glovebox open, its light eventually turns off.
NOTE: The glovebox locks whenever closed and you lock Model 3 using the mobile app, key card, you leave Model 3
carrying your phone key (if Walk-Away Door Lock is turned on), or if Valet mode is active (see Valet Mode on page
132). It does not lock when Model 3 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
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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
greater protection.

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 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 the 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 (if equipped).
CAUTION: Do not move a front seat's backrest fully forward when the seat is also in the fully forward position.
Doing so can cause the top of the seat to hit, and potentially damage, the sun visor.
WARNING: Before adjusting a front seat, check that the area around the seat is free of obstacles (people and
objects).
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WARNING: Do not adjust seats while driving. Doing so increases the risk of a collision.
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

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.
Folding Rear Seats
Model 3 has a split rear seat that can fold forward.
NOTE: Driving with the rear seats folded forward can increase the amount of perceived noise and/or vibration
coming from the rear of the vehicle (trunk, suspension, etc.).
CAUTION: Before folding seats all the way down, ensure the seat belt is unbuckled and there are no objects
remaining on the seat.
Before folding, remove items from the seats and the rear footwell. To allow the rear seat backs to fold completely
flat, you may need to move the front seats forward.

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Raising Rear Seats
Before raising a rear seat, make sure that the seat belts are not trapped behind the backrest.
Pull the seat back upward until it locks into place.
To confirm that the seat back is locked in the upright position, try pulling it forward.
WARNING: Always ensure the seat backs are locked in their upright position by pushing it forward or rearward.
Failure to do so increases the risk of injury.
Head Supports
The front seats and the second row outboard seats include integrated head supports that are not adjustable.
The rear center seat includes an adjustable head support that can be raised, lowered, or removed. When occupied by
a passenger that is not seated in a child safety seat, the head support should always be lifted and locked into
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WARNING: To minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a collision, ensure that head support is
positioned correctly before sitting in, or operating, Model 3. Always lift and lock the head support in position
before sitting in the rear center seat.
WARNING: When installing a seat belt retained child safety seat in the center seating position in the second
row, you must lower the associated head support (described next).
Raising/Lowering the Rear Center Head Support

To raise the head support, lift it until you hear it click into place. Push down on the head support to ensure that it is
secure.
To lower the head support, press and hold the button on the outer base of the right post and press the head support
down.

Removing/Installing a Head Support

To remove the head support:
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2. Press and hold the button on the outer base of the right post.
3. Insert a short, flat object (such as a small flat-head screwdriver) into the opening on the inside base of the left
post and pull the head support upward.

To re-install the head support:
1. With the front of the head support facing forward, insert both posts into the corresponding holes on the seat
back.
2. Press down on the head support until it clicks into place.
3. Pull up on the head support to ensure that it is secure.
WARNING: Ensure that the head support is correctly installed before seating an occupant. Failure to do so
increases the risk of injury or death if a collision occurs.
Seat Heaters
The front and rear seats operate at three levels from 3 (highest) to 1 (lowest). To operate the seat heaters, see
Operating Climate Controls on page 197.
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.
Seat Covers
WARNING: Do not use seat covers on a front seat. Doing so could restrict deployment of the seat-mounted
side airbags 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 60).
The seat belt reel automatically tightens or locks to prevent movement of occupants if Model 3 experiences a force
associated with hard acceleration, braking, cornering, or an impact in a collision.
Seat Belt Reminders
The seat belt reminder on the touchscreen 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 47) 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 3 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 47). 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 rear 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 255.
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
disassemble, remove, or replace components.

Child Safety Seats
Guidelines for Seating Children
Your Model 3 seat belts are designed for adults and larger children. You must restrain infants and small children in
the second row seats only, and you must use a suitable child safety seat appropriate for the child’s age, weight, and
size.
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. See Airbags on page 78.
WARNING: Do not associate the Easy Entry setting with the driver's profile when a child is seated in the
second row. 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 3 to recognize or accommodate a child
seated in the second row while using this setting (see Driver Profiles on page 130).
Refer to the label located on the sun visors.
NOTE: The image shown below is representative only and may not be identical to the label(s) in your vehicle.

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Model 3 has an occupancy sensor in the front passenger seat that controls the status of the passenger front airbag
(see Airbags on page 78).
When driving with a child seat 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 subsequently occupying the front passenger seat, check to verify that the
passenger front airbag is ON.
WARNING: It is the driver's responsibility to confirm that the passenger front airbag is OFF when a child is
seated in the front passenger seat. If the passenger front airbag fails to disable with a child seat in position,
place the child and child restraint system in the rear seat and use the mobile app to schedule service
immediately.
WARNING: Always ensure that all Model 3 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.
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/ChildSafety/Guidance).
Category

Infants

Toddlers

Young children

Age

Birth to 1 year*

Over 1 year*

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

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)
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.***

Secure the booster seat using
lower LATCH anchors (if
available) and then restrain
the child with the seat belt. If
the booster seat is not
equipped with LATCH
anchors, then secure the
booster seat with the child
using the seat belt. However, if
the combined weight of the
child and booster seat
exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg),
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Category

Infants

Toddlers

Young children
secure the booster seat with
the child using the seat belt
only.****

* Many child safety seats currently available allow children to ride rear-facing using the child safety seat’s integrated 5-point
harness for a longer period of time BASED UPON SPECIFIC HEIGHT AND WEIGHT LIMITS. Keep your child in a rear facing seat
for as long as possible. CHECK THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS AND CAREFULLY FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS.
** ISOFIX is the international standard for attachment points for child safety seats in passenger cars. The system has other
regional names including LATCH ("Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children") in the United States and LUAS ("Lower Universal
Anchorage System") or Canfix in Canada. It has also been called the "Universal Child Safety Seat System" or UCSSS.
*** Subject to instructions provided by the child safety seat manufacturer.
**** In the center seating position, the vehicle's head support can be adjusted if the booster seat is not equipped with an
integrated head support.

WARNING: Laws that govern how and where children should be carried when traveling in a vehicle are subject
to change. It is the driver’s responsibility to keep up to date on, and comply with, all current regulations in the
region(s) where Model 3 is driven. To check the child passenger safety laws for states in the U.S., go to: http://
www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/childsafety_laws.html.
WARNING: Do not use LATCH/Isofix/i-Size anchors with child restraint system or booster seats that have an
integral safety belt where the combined weight of the child plus the child restraint system exceeds 65 lbs
(29.5 kg).
Seating Larger Children
If a child is too large to fit into a child safety seat, but too small to safely use the standard seat belts, use a booster
seat appropriate for the child’s age and size. Carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions to secure the booster
seat.

WARNING: Larger children in booster seats should wear the seat belt like an adult. Do not extend the seat belt
webbing fully to engage the automatic locking retractor (ALR).
Installing Child Safety Seats
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• Seat belt retained - these seats are secured using the vehicle’s seat belts.
• LATCH retained - these seats attach to anchor bars built into the vehicle’s rear seats.
Check the child safety seat manufacturer’s instructions and the table provided in this document to determine which
installation method to use. Some child safety seats can be installed using either method. Always follow the child
safety seat manufacturer’s instructions.
Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seats
First, make sure that the child safety seat is appropriate for the weight, height, and age of the child.
Avoid dressing the child in bulky clothing and do not place any objects between the child and the restraint system.
Adjust harnesses for every child, every trip.
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 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, engage the belt's automatic locking retractor by pulling the seat belt webbing until it is
fully extended. The ALR system engages only when the seat belt is at its maximum extension point.
The automatic locking retractor (ALR) feature is not used for booster seats in which a large child is restrained by the
vehicle's seat belts directly, and therefore not using a child safety seat's integrated restraints.
NOTE: An automatic locking retractor disengages only when the seat belt is unbuckled and fully retracted. The belt
can then be worn as a normal belt, sliding freely in and out and locking tight only in an emergency. Once
disengaged, the belt must be fully extended to re-engage the locking mechanism whenever you install a child safety
seat.
Always follow the detailed instructions provided by the child safety seat manufacturer. General guidelines are
provided below.
1. Place the child safety seat in Model 3, and fully extend the seat belt. Route and buckle the seat belt in accordance
with the child safety seat manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Allow the seat belt to retract, and remove all slack in the seat belt while firmly pushing the child safety seat into
the Model 3 seat.
3. Once all slack has been removed, forcefully pull the seat belt webbing to confirm that the automatic locking
retractor (ALR) is engaged.
NOTE: The ALR disengages only after unbuckling and fully retracting the seat belt webbing. Once disengaged,
the belt must be fully extended to re-engage the locking mechanism.

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4. If the seat belt retained child safety seat has an upper tether, attach it to the back of the seat (see Attaching
Upper Tether Straps on page 63).
Installing LATCH (ISOFIX) Child Seats
Lower LATCH anchors are provided in the second row outboard seats. The anchors are located between the seat's
back rest and rear cushion. The exact location of each anchor is identified by a child safety seat identification button,
illustrated below. The button is located on the seat back, directly above its associated anchor.

In the second row, install LATCH child safety seats in the outboard seating positions only. Use only a seat belt
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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.

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 restraint is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). In
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Attaching Upper Tether Straps
If an upper tether strap is provided, attach its hook to the anchor point located on the shelf behind the rear seats.
WARNING: Tighten upper tether straps according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child
safety seat.
WARNING: USE ONLY SEAT BELT RETAINED CHILD SAFETY SEATS IN THE CENTER SEATING POSITION.

To access an anchor point, press down on the back of its cover.

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For single-strap tethers at the outboard seating positions, route the strap over the outside-facing side of the head
support (same side of the head support as the seat belt retraction mechanism).

If routing the strap over the outside-facing side of the head support is not possible (such as there is not enough
slack in the strap), route the strap under the head support.

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For a single-strap tether in the rear center seating position, fully lower the head support (see Head Supports on
page 50) and route the strap over the top center of the head support.

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 1 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 3 detects a lightweight
passenger, do not rely on technology to protect your child.
WARNING: Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt
portion of a lap-shoulder belt. Children could be endangered in a crash if their child restraints are not properly
secured in the vehicle.
WARNING: According to collision statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating
positions than in the front seating positions.
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's spine and neck are not sufficiently developed to avoid injury in a
frontal impact.
WARNING: Do not allow a baby or infant to be held on an adult's lap. All children should be restrained in an
appropriate child safety seat at all times.
WARNING: To ensure children are safely seated, follow all instructions provided in this document and by the
manufacturer of the child safety seat.
WARNING: Children should ride in a rear facing child safety seat using the seat’s integrated 5-point harness for
as long as possible.
WARNING: Do not use seat belt extenders on a seat belt that is being used to install a child safety seat or
booster seat.
WARNING: When seating larger children, make sure the child's head is supported and the child’s seat belt is
properly adjusted and fastened. The shoulder portion of the belt must be away from the face and neck, and the
lap portion must not be over the stomach.
WARNING: Never attach two child safety seats to one anchor point. In a collision, one anchor point may be
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WARNING: Child restraint anchors are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child
restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching other
items or equipment to the vehicle.
WARNING: Always check harnesses and tether straps for damage and wear.
WARNING: Never leave a child unattended, even if the child is secured in a child safety seat.
WARNING: Never use a child safety seat that has been involved in a collision. Have the seat inspected or
replaced as described in the child safety seat manufacturer’s instructions.

Child Safety Seats
Passenger Front Airbag Must Be OFF
WARNING: If seating a child on the front passenger seat is permissible in your market region, never seat a child
on the front passenger seat when the passenger front airbag is active. Always ensure this airbag is OFF (see
Airbag Status Indicator on page 80).
Refer to the following label fitted to the sun visors:

When an infant or child is seated in the front passenger seat (even when the child is seated in a suitable child
restraint system or booster seat), you must disable the passenger front airbag. Tesla strongly recommends toggling
the airbag switch OFF before placing a child seat in the front passenger seat. If a collision occurs, the inflation of the
airbag can cause serious injury or death, especially when using a rear-facing child restraint system.
How to Enable/Disable the Passenger Front Airbag
To disable the passenger front airbag, first ensure the vehicle is in Park. Then touch Controls > Safety > Passenger
Front Airbag (see Controlling the Passenger Front Airbag on page 84).
WARNING: When you disable the passenger front airbag, remember to subsequently enable it when an adult
occupant is seated in the front passenger seat.
The status of the passenger front airbag displays in the top corner of the touchscreen. You can also touch this status
icon to disable and enable the passenger front airbag:
Before driving with a child seat 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 subsequently occupying the front passenger seat, remember to turn the
passenger front airbag back ON.
WARNING: It is the driver's responsibility to confirm that the passenger front airbag is OFF when a child is
seated in the front passenger seat.