Two Installation Methods; Safety Seats For Larger Children; Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Safety Seats - Tesla Model S Owner Safety Information

TWO INSTALLATION METHODS

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 can attach to anchor bars built into the
vehicle's rear seats
Check the child safety seat manufacturer's instructions to see which
installation method to use. Some child safety seats can be installed
using either method. Always follow the child safety seat manufacturer's
instructions.
*LATCH - Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children.

SAFETY SEATS FOR 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.
Secure booster seats using the seat belts only. Do not use the LATCH
system to secure booster seats, even in situations where the booster seat
is equipped with the LATCH system. Carefully follow the booster seat
manufacturer's instructions to secure the booster seat using the seat belts.
WARNINGS:
Ensure the child's head is properly supported by either the booster seat
or the Model S seat. The seat back must be at or above the center of the
child's ears.
Ensure the Model S seat belt properly fits the child. The shoulder portion of
the belt must be away from the face and neck, and the lap portion must not
be over the stomach.
INSTALLING SEAT BELT RETAINED CHILD
SAFETY SEATS
• Make sure that the child falls into the correct weight range for the seat.
• Avoid dressing a child in bulky clothing and do not place any objects
between the child and the restraint system.
• Adjust harnesses for every child, every trip.
Always follow detailed
instructions provided by the child
safety seat manufacturer and
the general guidelines provided
below.
1. Place the child seat in the
Model S, route the seat belt
and secure the buckle in
accordance with the child
safety seat manufacturer's
fitting instructions.
2. Allow the seat belt to retract
and remove all slack in the
seat belt while firmly pushing the child seat into the Model S seat.
3. If your seat belt restrained child seat has an upper tether, attach as
described on page 10.
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