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 119) (see Correct Driving Position on
page 132) (see Correct Driving Position on page 136) 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
CybertruckModel SModel 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 119) (see Correct Driving Position on page 132) (see Correct Driving Position on page
136). 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 rearsecond 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 510.
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,
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Guidelines for Seating Children
Your CybertruckModel SModel 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.

CybertruckModel SModel X has an occupancy sensor in the front passenger seat that controls the passenger front airbag (see
Airbags on page 187).
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.
NOTE: In cars manufactured prior to approximately December 2019, the Passenger Airbag Off 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 CybertruckModel 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 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 CybertruckModel SModel X to recognize or accommodate a child seated in the
second row seats while using this setting (see Driver Profiles on page 297).
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/
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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 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.

NOTE: When installing a child restraint system, you must also buckle the seat belt to silence the seat belt warning chime.
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
CybertruckModel SModel X 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 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).

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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
Second Row Seats
• Seat belt retained - these seats are secured using the vehicle’s seat belts (see Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seats on
page 150).
• LATCH retained - these seats attach to anchor bars built into the vehicle’s second row outboard seats (see Installing
LATCH Child Seats (Second Row) on page 151).
Third Row Seats
• Seat belt retained - these seats are secured using the vehicle’s seat belts (see Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seats on
page 150).
• LATCH retained - these seats attach to anchor bars built into the vehicle’s third row seats, if equipped (see Installing
LATCH Child Seats (Third Row) on page 156).
Check the child safety seat manufacturer’s instructions and the table in this owner's 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.
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To securely hold child safety seats, all passenger seating positions are equipped with an automatic locking retractor (ALR)
feature that, by fully extracting the seat belt (beyond the length needed for a typical adult occupant), locks the belt into place
until the seat belt is unbuckled and the webbing is fully retracted. The ALR mechanism operates as a ratchet, winding in slack
and preventing the seat belt from extending any further until it has been completely rewound. When installing a child safety
seat with integrated restraints, engage the belt'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 CybertruckModel 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
CybertruckModel SModel X 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.
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 158).
Installing LATCH Child Seats (Second Row)
Lower LATCH anchors are provided in the second row seats (and third row seats, if equipped). The anchors are located
between the seat's rear back rest and lower 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.
NOTE: If Model X is equipped with two seats in the second row, both seats support the use of LATCH child safety seats.
NOTE: Second row outboard seats support the use of upper tether straps (see Attaching Upper Tether Straps on page 158).
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.
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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: 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 CybertruckModel SModel X to recognize or accommodate a child seated in the
second row while using this setting (see Driver Profiles on page 297).
Monopost 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: 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.
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.
Installing LATCH Child Seats (Third Row)
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Lower LATCH anchors are provided in the third row seats. The anchors are located between the seat's rear back rest and lower
cushion. The exact location of each anchor is identified by a child safety seat identification button. The button is located on
the seat back, directly above its associated anchor.

To install, 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 and feel it "click" into
place. You may need to push the child restraint system firmly against the seat back and adjust accordingly to ensure it fits
snugly.

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. If the child restraint
system moves away from the seat, both latches are not fully engaged onto the seat's anchor bars. Reinstall and try again. It is
critical that both latches on the child restraint system are fully engaged.

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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 CybertruckModel 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 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 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 CybertruckModel 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.

CybertruckModel SModel X has an occupancy sensor in the front passenger seat that controls the status of the passenger
front airbag (see Airbags on page 198).
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.
NOTE: In cars manufactured prior to approximately December 2019, the Passenger Airbag Off indicator does
not display when the seat is unoccupied.
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 181).

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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****