Tesla Model S Owners & Service Manuals

Tesla Model S: Adjusting the Front Seats

Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Owner's Manual / Seating and Safety Restraints / Front and Rear Seats / Adjusting the Front Seats

Front and Rear Seats

  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 can result in serious injuries in a collision, as you could slide under the lap belt or be propelled into the seat belt. Ensure your seat back is reclined no more than 30 degrees when the vehicle is moving.

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