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,
while being as far away from the front airbag as
possible:
1. Sit upright with both feet on the floor and the seat
back reclined no more than 30 degrees.
2. Make sure you can easily reach the pedals and that
your arms are slightly bent when holding the steering
yoke. Your chest should be at least 10 inches (25 cm)
from the center of the airbag cover.
3. Place the shoulder section of the seat belt mid-way
between your neck and your shoulder. Fit the lap
section of the belt tightly across your hips, not across
your stomach.
Model S front seats include integrated head supports
that cannot be adjusted or removed.
Adjusting the Front 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.
Folding Rear Seats
Model S has a split rear seat that can fold forward.
Front and Rear Seats
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