Attaching Upper Tether Straps; Testing A Child Safety Seat; Warnings - Child Safety Seats - Tesla 2012- 21013 S Owner's Manual

Child Safety Seats

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. Always position the strap so that
it runs over the center of the Model S head
support, except in cases where you are
installing a ISOFIX retained child safety seat in
the center position—in this case, run the strap
over the left hand side of the head support, as
shown. Tighten according to the child safety
seat manufacturer's instructions.
NOTE: To prevent the strap from moving from
side to side, the top of the head support
deforms.

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 2.5 cm, it is too
loose. Tighten the belt or reconnect the
ISOFIX retained child safety seat.
3. If you are unable to reduce slack, try a
different seat location or try another child
safety seat.
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Child Safety Seats

Warnings - Child Safety Seats

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: 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 not be strong enough to
secure both seats.
WARNING: Child safety seat anchors can
withstand loads resulting only from
correctly fitted child safety seats. Do not use
these anchors for any other purpose.
WARNING: Always check harnesses and
tether straps for damage and wear.
WARNING: Never leave a child
unattended in Model S, even if the child is
secured in a child safety seat.
WARNING: Never use a child safety seat
that has been involved in an accident.
Have the seat inspected or replaced as a
described in the child safety seat
manufacturer's instructions.
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