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 SModel X, 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 SModel X seat.
3. 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 130).
Installing LATCH (ISOFIX) Child Seats
Lower LATCH anchors are provided in the second row outboard seats and in both rear row seats (if equipped). 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.
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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.
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NOTE: Second row outboard seats support the use of upper tether straps (see Attaching Upper Tether Straps on page 130).
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'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 SModel X to recognize or accommodate a child seated in the second row
while using this setting (see Driver Profiles on page 182).
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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: 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 EntryControls > Safety > Third Row 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
Accessing Third Row Seats (if equipped) - Monopost Seating on page 101Adjusting Second Row Seats (Monopost) on
page 113.
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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.
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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's material.
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.
For dual-strap tethers, position a strap on each side of the head restraint.
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.

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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.
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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 SModel 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 lapshoulder 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
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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 a 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 incapable of
securing both seats.
WARNING: Child safety seat anchors are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by a correctly fitted child
safety seat. 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
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Child Safety Seats
Guidelines for Seating Children
Your Model SModel X seat belts are designed for adults and larger children. You must restrain infants and small children in the
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 row passenger 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.
Refer to the following label located on the sun visors.
NOTE: The image shown below is representative only and may not be identical to the label in your vehicle.

Model SModel X has an occupancy sensor in the front passenger seat that controls the status of the passenger front airbag
(see Airbags on page 172).
The Passenger Airbag Off indicator displays in the top corner of the touchscreen only when the
passenger front airbag is OFF. When the passenger front airbag is OFF, it will not inflate when a collision
occurs. This indicator does not display when the airbag is ON or 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.
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, always double-check the passenger
front airbag to confirm that it is ON.
If your Model S is equipped with the optional Tesla built-in rear facing child seats, these seats are child safety seats and are
designed only for children within a specific height and weight range (see Tesla Built-In Rear Facing Child Seats on page 155).

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Choosing a Child Safety Seat
All children age 12 and under should ride in the second 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 National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA). 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)*

Forward facing or seat
belt retained booster
seat****

Seat position

Rear facing only*

Rear facing as long as possible,
then forward facing*

Forward facing

Recommended attachment
method

If combined weight of child
and safety seat is up to 65 lbs
(29 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 kg), attach using the seat
belt only.***

If combined weight of child and
safety seat is up to 65 lbs
(29 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 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’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.
** LATCH ("Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children") and ISOFIX are international standards for attachment points for child
safety seats in passenger cars that enable compliant child safety seats to be quickly and safely secured. The system has
other regional names including 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.
****Keep your child in a forward facing child safety seat with a harness and tether until the child reaches the child safety seat's
maximum allowable height or weight as specified by the manufacturer of the child safety seat.
WARNING: Do not use Easy Entry (as described in Driver Profiles on page 182) to automatically move the driver's seat to
the full rearward position if a child safety seat is installed on a rear seat behind the driver's seat. With reduced clearance,
the movement of the seat may impact a child's legs, cause injury, or dislodge the seat.
WARNING: Do not use LATCH anchors with child safety seats or booster seats that have an integral safety belt where
the combined weight of the child plus the child safety seat exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
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 SModel X is driven. To check the child passenger safety laws for states in the U.S., go to: http://www.ghsa.org/
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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’s age and size. Carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions to secure the booster seat.
Installing Child Safety Seats
There are two general methods used to install child safety seats:
• 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 in this manual 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.
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 SModel X, and fully extend the seat belt. Route and buckle the seat belt in accordance
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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 SModel X seat.
3. Attach the upper tether strap(s), as required by the manufacturer of the child restraint system (see Attaching Upper Tether
Straps on page 144).
Installing ISOFIX (LATCH) 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 rear seats, 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, carefully read and follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child
restraint system. These instructions describe how to slide the child restraint system onto the seat's anchor bars until you hear
it "click" into place. You may need to push the child restraint system firmly against the seat back to ensure it fits snugly.

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Adjust until the child restraint system is fitted firmly against the seat back. Ensure the child restraint system fits snugly.

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Before seating a child, ensure that the child restraint system is securely installed. Grasp the front of the child restraint system
with one hand on each side, and attempt to:
• Twist the child restraint system from side to side.
• Pull the child restraint system away from the seat.
If the child restraint system moves away from the seat, both latches are not fully engaged onto the seat's anchor bars. You
must reinstall it and try again. It is critical that both latches on the child restraint system are fully engaged.
NOTE: Do not use LATCH anchors with child seats or booster seats that have an integrated safety belt where the combined
weight of the child plus the child restraint system exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Attaching Upper Tether Straps
If an upper tether strap is provided, attach its hook to the anchor point located on the back of the rear seats.
NOTE: The location of anchor points may not be readily visible but can be found by identifying a slice in the seat's material.
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.
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Always position single-strap tethers to run over the top of the head support.
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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 SModel X 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 a 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 incapable of
securing both seats.
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
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Guidelines for Seating Children
Your Model SModel X seat belts are designed for adults and larger children. You must restrain infants and small children in the
rear 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 in the front row 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.
Refer to the following label located on the sun visors.
NOTE: The image shown below is representative only and may not be identical to the label in your vehicle.

Model SModel X has an occupancy sensor in the front passenger seat that controls the status of the passenger front airbag
(see Airbags on page 172).
The Passenger Airbag Off indicator displays in the lower right corner of the touchscreen only when the
passenger front airbag is OFF. When the passenger front airbag is OFF, it does not inflate when a
collision occurs. This indicator does not display when the airbag is ON or when the seat is unoccupied.
The Passenger Airbag Off indicator displays in the top corner of the touchscreen 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 does not display when the seat is unoccupied.
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 SModel 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 rear 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 SModel X to recognize or accommodate a child seated in the rear seats while using
this setting (see Driver Profiles on page 182).

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All children age 12 and under should ride in the rear 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 National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA). 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)*

Forward facing or seat
belt retained booster
seat****

Seat position

Rear facing only*

Rear facing as long as possible,
then forward facing*

Forward facing

Recommended attachment
method

If combined weight of child
and safety seat is up to 65 lbs
(29 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 kg), attach using the seat
belt only.***

If combined weight of child and
safety seat is up to 65 lbs
(29 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 kg), attach using the
seat belt and upper tether