Tesla Model S: Seating and Safety Restraints
Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Owner's Manual / Seating and Safety Restraints
- Front and Rear Seats
- Seat Belts
- Child Safety Seats
- Guidelines for Seating Children
- Choosing a Child Safety Seat
- Installing Child Safety Seats
- Installing ISOFIX (LATCH) Child Seats
- Attaching Upper Tether Straps
- Child Safety Seat Warnings
- Airbags
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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,
wh
Adjusting the Front Seats
Move seat forward/backward and adjust the seat's
height and tilt angle up/down.
Adjust backrest.
Adjust lumbar support.
WARNING: Before adjusting a front seat, check
that the area around t
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Before Using Smart Summon
Download the latest version of the Tesla mobile app
to your phone, and ensure your phone has cellular
service and GPS enabled.
Your phone must be connected to Model S and
located within approximately 213 feet (65 meters).
The vehicle's cameras must be fully calibrated (see
Drive to Calib
Actuator - Cinching (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Open liftgate and secure at working height.
Remove liftgate trim (refer to procedure)
Remove screws x3 securing cinch motor to liftgate.
Release harness clip, rotate the cinch clockwise to access
harness connector.
Disconnect harness connector.
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