Seating Larger Children
If a child is too large to fit into a child restraint
system, but too small to be safely secured
using the vehicle's seat belts, use a booster
seat appropriate for the child’s age and size.
When using and installing a booster seat,
carefully follow the instructions provided by
the manufacturer.
Two Installation Methods
NOTE:
Always install child restraint systems
by following the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the child restraint system.
Among many other variants, there are two
general types of child restraint systems based
on how they are secured in the seat:
• Belt-based - secured using the vehicle’s
seat belts (see
Retained Child Seats on page 33
• ISOFIX/i-Size - secured to anchor bars
built into the vehicle's seats (see
Some child restraint systems can be installed
using either method. Refer to the instructions
provided by the manufacturer of the child
restraint system to determine which
installation method to use and for detailed
installation instructions.
In Model S, belt-based child restraints can be
installed in any passenger seat and ISOFIX/i-
Size systems can be installed in either of the
rear outboard seats. Specific details about the
type of child restraint system that can be
used in each seat is provided next.
NOTE:
ISOFIX and i-Size are international
standards for integrated anchors used in
passenger vehicles to attach child safety
seats.
WARNING:
Do not use ISOFIX/i-Size
anchors with child restraint system or
booster seats that have an integral
safety belt where the combined
weight of the child plus the child
restraint system exceeds 33 kg.
Installing Seat Belt Retained
Child Seats
First, make sure that the child safety seat is
appropriate for the weight, height, and age of
the child.
Avoid dressing the 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 the detailed instructions
provided by the child safety seat
manufacturer. General guidelines are provided
below.
1. Place the child safety seat in Model S, and
fully extend the seat belt. Route and
buckle the seat belt in accordance with
the child safety seat manufacturer’s
instructions.
2. Allow the seat belt to retract, and remove
all slack in the seat belt while firmly
pushing the child safety seat into the
Model S seat.
3. Attach the upper tether strap(s), as
required by the manufacturer of the child
restraint system (see
Installing ISOFIX Child Seats
Lower ISOFIX/i-Size anchors are provided in
the rear outboard seats. The anchors are
located between the seat's back rest and rear
cushion. The exact location of each anchor is
identified by a child safety seat identification
Child Safety Seats
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Seating and Safety Restraints