Calibrating Windows
In the unlikely event that a window behaves unexpectedly (fails to open or close properly, goes down more than normal when
the door opens, etc.), you can calibrate it to potentially fix the issue.
To calibrate a window:
1. Close the door with the affected window.
2. Sit in the driver's seat and close the driver door.
3. Using the window's switch on the driver's door, fully raise the affected window until it stops.
4. Using the window's switch on the driver's door, fully lower the affected window until it stops.
5. Repeat step 3 and fully raise the affected window until it stops.
If this does not resolve the issue after performing a few times, use your mobile app to schedule a Service appointment.

UV Index Rating
The windshield, windows, and glass roof in Model SModel XModel 3Model Y are excellent at protecting you from UV
(ultraviolet) rays. The glass components score less than two on the UV Index scale. Review your region’s UV Index
specifications for more information.
WARNING: It is the occupant's responsibility to take the necessary precautions to ensure adequate UV protection.

Sun Visors and Vanity Mirrors
To protect occupants from sunlight coming through the windshield and side windows, flip the sun visor downward.

You can lower the extender or pivot the entire sun visor to the driver's window side provide maximum shade. Simply pull the
inboard side of the sun visor out of the magnetic clip and pivot toward the window. Pivot the sun visor to return it back to its
initial position and lock in place.

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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.

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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.

Adjusting Front Seats
NOTE: Only front seats in Model SModel XModel 3Model Y can be adjusted. The rear bench seat is stationary.

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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.
WARNING: Riding in a moving vehicle with the seat back reclined too much can result in serious injuries in a collision, as
you could slide under the lap belt or be propelled into the seat belt. Ensure seat backs are reclined no more than 30
degrees when the vehicle is moving.

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Head Supports
The front seats and the rear outboard seats are equipped with integrated head supports that you cannot adjust.
The rear center seat is equipped with an adjustable head support that you can raise and lower:
• When the seat is occupied by a passenger that is not in a child safety seat, align the center of the corresponding head
support with the center of the occupant's head, and ensure the head support is locked into position.
• When the seat is occupied by a child safety seat equipped with an upper tether strap, leave the head support in the raised
position after routing the upper tether straps under it.
To raise the head support, pull it upward to the desired position. To lower it, press and hold the button on the base of the post
on the right side of the head support while pushing the head support downward.

WARNING: To minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a collision, ensure that the rear center head
support is positioned correctly before driving.
Removing/Installing the Rear Center Head Support
To remove the rear center head support:
1. Fully raise the head support by pulling it upward.
2. Press and hold the button located on the base at the right side of the head support.
3. Insert a short, flat object (such as a small flat-head screwdriver) into the opening in the base of the opposite post and pull
the head support upward.

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To re-install the rear center head support:
1. With the front of the head support facing forward, align both posts into the corresponding holes on the seat back.
2. While holding the button on the base of the post, press downward on the head support until it clicks into place.
3. Pull upward 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
All seats (except the rear center seat) are equipped with seat heaters that operate at three levels from 3 (highest) to 1 (lowest).
For details on how to operate the seat heaters, see Climate Controls on page 1314.
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 seat equipped with a seat-mounted airbag (see Location of Airbags on page
1153). 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.

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, schedule a service appointment.

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: Seat belts must be worn by passengers in all seating positions. Do not disable a seat belt reminder when the
seating position is occupied by a passenger.

To Fasten a Belt
1. Ensure correct positioning of the seat (see Correct Driving Position on page 1134).
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.
3. Insert the latch plate into the buckle and press together until you hear a click indicating it is locked in place.

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.

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To Adjust the Shoulder Anchor Height
Model SModel XModel 3Model Y 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 1134). Adjust the height of the shoulder anchor if the seat belt is not positioned
correctly:
1. To raise the shoulder anchor, slide it upwards.
2. To lower the shoulder anchor, press and hold the arrow above the shoulder anchor while sliding the anchor downward. The
arrow has a softer area underneath that engages a release button, allowing you to lower the anchor. Release the button
when the shoulder anchor is in the desired position.

3. Without pressing the button, pull firmly downward on the seat belt 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, schedule a service appointment.

Automatic Locking Retractor
All passenger seat belts include an automatic locking retractor (ALR) that you use to lock the seat belt in place. These selflocking retractors are typically used to securely hold a seat belt retained child safety seat (see Installing Seat Belt Retained
Child Seats on page 1145). To engage the locking retractor:
1. Fully extract the seat belt webbing (beyond the length needed for a typical adult occupant).
2. Fasten the seat belt as you normally would (see To Fasten a Belt on page 1138).
3. Allow the belt to retract. You will hear a clicking sound. The ALR mechanism operates as a ratchet, winding in slack and
preventing the seat belt from extending.
The automatic locking retractor disengages by unbuckling and fully retracting the seat belt. The belt can then be worn as a
normal belt, sliding freely in and out and locking tight only in an emergency.
WARNING: Do not use the automatic locking retractor (ALR) feature 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.

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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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The seat belts in all rear seating positions are equipped with shoulder pre-tensioners to retract the seat belt webbing to
reduce forward movement of the occupant. 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.
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 simple 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, have the vehicle serviced before driving with the seat occupied.
For information about cleaning seat belts, see Seat Belts on page 768.

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
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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 interfere with the proper
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, if necessary, even if damage to
the assembly is not obvious.
WARNING: Seat belts that show signs of wear (such as fraying), or have been cut or damaged in any way, must be
replaced.
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.
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 third party 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.

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Child Safety Seats
Passenger Front Airbag Must Be OFF
Your Model SModel XModel 3Model Y 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 passenger seat, even if using a child restraint system.
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 XModel 3Model Y has an occupancy sensor in the front passenger seat that controls the status of the
passenger front airbag (see Front Passenger Occupant Detection on page 1156).
Before driving with a child seat on the front passenger seat (if permitted in your market region), always
double-check the status of the passenger front airbag to confirm that it is OFF. The Passenger Airbag OFF
indicator displays on the touchscreen when the airbag is off. When off, the passenger airbag does not inflate
when a collision occurs.
When the vehicle detects a passenger in the front seat, the passenger airbag is on. When on, the Passenger Airbag OFF icon
should NOT be visible on the touchscreen. In this case, the airbag will inflate when a collision occurs.
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 schedule a service appointment.
WARNING: Always ensure that all Model SModel XModel 3Model Y 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 XModel 3Model Y to recognize or accommodate a child seated in the rear
seats while using this setting (see Driver Profiles on page 508).

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Choosing a Child Safety Seat
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 the 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.***

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 kg), 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.
**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.
*****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: 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 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 XModel 3Model Y is driven. To check the child passenger safety laws for states in the U.S., go to: http://
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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.

WARNING: Larger children in booster seats should wear the seat belt like an adult. Do not fully extend the seat belt
webbing to engage the automatic locking retracting (ALR).

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. All passenger seating positions in
Model SModel XModel 3Model Y support the use of seat belt retained child safety seats.
• LATCH retained - these seats attach to anchor bars built into the rear seats. All rear seating positions in
Model SModel XModel 3Model Y support the use of LATCH retained child safety 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)
feature that, by fully extracting the seat belt (beyond the length needed for a typical adult occupant), locks the belt into place
until the seat belt is unbuckled and the webbing is fully retracted. The ALR mechanism operates as a ratchet, winding in slack
and preventing the seat belt from extending any further until it has been completely rewound. When installing a child safety
seat with integrated restraints, engage the belt'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.
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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 SModel XModel 3Model Y and fully extend the seat belt (doing so engages the
automatic locking retractor (see Automatic Locking Retractor on page 1139).
2. Route the webbing and buckle the seat belt in accordance with the child safety seat manufacturer’s instructions.

3. Allow the seat belt webbing to retract, and remove all slack while firmly pushing the child safety seat into the seat.
4. Once all slack has been removed, forcefully pull the seat belt webbing to confirm that the automatic locking retractor is
engaged.
NOTE: The automatic locking retractor 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.
5. Attach the child safety seat's upper tether strap(s) (if equipped), as required by the manufacturer of the child safety seat
(see Attaching Upper Tether Straps on page 1148).

Installing LATCH (ISOFIX) Child Seats
Lower LATCH anchors are provided in all rear seating positions. The anchors are located between the seat's back rest and
cushion. The exact location of each anchor is identified by a child safety seat identification label. The label is located on the
seat back, directly above its associated anchor.

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Carefully read and follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child restraint system. The 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.

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.
WARNING: 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 kg).

Attaching Upper Tether Straps
If the child safety seat is equipped with an upper tether strap, attach its hook(s) to the anchor point located behind the
associated rear seat. To access the center anchor point, flip the cover upward. To access an outboard anchor point, slide the
cover to one side.

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WARNING: Tighten upper tether straps according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child safety
seat.
For the outboard seats, position dual-strap tethers on each side of the head support:

For the outboard seats, position single-strap tethers on the outside of the head support:

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For the center seat, route dual-strap tethers between the posts under the head support. Lift the head support (see Head
Supports on page 1136), then route the straps. Keep the head support in the raised position.

WARNING: In the center seat, do not run dual-strap tethers on each side of the head support.
For the center seat, route a single-strap tether between the posts under the head support. Lift the head support (see Head
Supports on page 1136), then route the strap. Keep the head support in the raised position.

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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 XModel 3Model Y 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, a child is safer when properly restrained in a rear seat instead of the front
seat.
WARNING: Do not use a forward facing child safety seat until your child weighs over 20 lbs (9 kg) and can sit
independently. Up to the age of two, a child'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 must 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.

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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.

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Airbags
Location of Airbags
Airbags are located in the approximate areas shown below. Airbag warning information is printed on the sun visors.
Model SModel XModel 3Model Y is equipped with an airbag and lap/shoulder belt (also called seat belt assembly) at both
designated front seating positions. The airbag is a supplemental restraint at those seating positions. All occupants, including
the driver, should always wear their seat belts whether or not an airbag is also provided at their seating position to minimize the
risk of severe injury or death in the event of a crash.