weight TESLA MODEL S 2014 Quick Guide (North America) 

Child Safety Seats
SAFETY INFORMATION9
Child Safety SeatsGuidelines for Seating Children
Your Model S seat belts in the front and second row seats are designed for adults and larger children.
You must restrain infants and small children in the second row seats only, and you must use a suitable
child safety seat appropriate for the child’s age, weight, and size. Carefully follow the instructions
provided by the manufacturer of the child safety se at. Never use child safety seats in the front row
passenger seat.
If your Model S is equipped with Tesla built-in rear facing child seats, these seats are child safety
seats and are designed only for children within a specific height and weight range (see page 14).
Choosing a Child Safety Seat
All children age 12 and under should ride in the rear (second row) seats. Always use a child safety
seat suitable for a young child’s age and weight.
CAUTION: Laws that govern how and where chil dren should be carried when traveling in a
vehicle are subject to change. It is the driver’s re sponsibility to keep up to date on, and comply
with, all current regulations in th e region(s) where Model S is driven. To check the child passenger
safety laws for your state, go to: http://www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/childsafety_laws.html.
InfantsToddlersYoung children
Age Birth to 1 year* Over 1 year* 4 years and older, and less
than 57” (145 cm) tall
Weight Up to at least 20 lbs
(9 kg)* Over 20 lbs (9 kg)
(minimum) and up to
40 lbs (18 kg)*Over 40 lbs (18 kg)
Ty p e o f c h i l d
safety seat
Rear facing (or
convertible) Forward facing (or
convertible)*Belt retained booster seat
Seat position Rear facing only* Forward facing*
Forward facing
Recommended
attachment
methodIf combined weight of
child and safety seat is up
to 65 lbs (29 kg), attach
the safety seat using
either LATCH (lower
anchor only) or the seat
belt only.**
If combined weight of
child and safety seat is
over 65 lbs (29 kg),
attach the safety seat
using the seat belt only.** If combined weight of
child and safety seat is up
to 65 lbs (29 kg), attach
the safety seat using
either LATCH (both lower
anchors and top tether
anchor), or the seat belt
and upper tether strap.**
If combined weight of
child and safety seat is
over 65 lbs (29 kg),
attach the safety seat
using the seat belt and
upper tether strap.**Attach booster seats
using the seat belt only.
* Many child safety seats currently available allow childr
en to ride rear-facing using the child safety seat’s
integrated 5-point harness for a longer period of time BASED UPON SPECIFIC HEIGHT AND WEIGHT LIMITS.
Keep your child in a rear facing seat for as long as possible. CHECK THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS AND CA REFULLY FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
**Subject to instructions provided by the child safety seat manufacturer.
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Child Safety SeatsChild Safety Seats
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Seating 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. Carefully follow the
manufacturer’s instructions to secure the
booster seat using the seat belts. Do not use
the LATCH system to secure booster seats,
even in situations where the booster seat is
equipped with the LATCH system.
Installing Child Safety Seats
There are two general methods used to install
child safety seats:
• Seat belt retained - these seats are secured
using the vehicle’s seat belts (see page 10).
• LATCH* retained - these seats can attach to
anchor bars built into the vehicle’s rear
seats (see page 11).
Check the child safety seat manufacturer’s
instructions and the table on page 9 to
determine 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
Installing Seat Belt Retained Child
Seats
First, make sure that the child falls into the
correct weight range for the seat.
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, route
the seat belt, and secure the buckle 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. If the seat belt retained child safety seat has
an upper tether, attach it to the back of the
seat (see page 12) .
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Once installed, test the security of the
installation before seating a child. Attempt to
twist the child safety seat from side to side and
try to pull it away from the seat, then check that
the anchors are still securely in place.
Attaching Upper Tether Straps
If an upper tether strap is provided, attach its
hook to the anchor point located on the back of
the rear seats. Always position the strap so that
it runs over the center of the Model S head support, except in cases where you are
installing a LATCH retained child safety seat in
the center position—in this case, run the strap
over the left hand side of the head support, as
shown. Tighten according to the child safety
seat manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTE: To prevent the strap from moving from
side to side, the top of the head support deforms.
Testing a Child Safety Seat
Before seating a child, always make sure the
child safety seat is not loose:
1. Hold the child safety seat by the belt path
and try to slide the safety seat from side to
side and front to back.
2.
If the seat moves more than one inch (2.5 cm),
it is too loose. Tighten the belt or reconnect
the LATCH retained child safety seat.
3. If you are unable to reduce slack, try a
different seat location or try another child
safety seat.
Warnings - Child Safety Seats
WARNING: Extreme hazard! Do not seat
a child on the front passenger seat even if
you are using a child safety seat. This seat has
an airbag in front of it. Even though Model S
disables this airbag when it detects a
lightweight passenger, do not rely on this
technology to protect your child.
WARNING: Do not use a forward facing
child safety seat until your child weighs
over 20 lbs (9 kg) and can sit independently. Up
to the age of two, a child's spine and neck are
not sufficiently developed to avoid injury in a
frontal impact.
WARNING: Do not allow a baby or infant
to be held on a lap. All children should be
restrained in an appropriate child safety seat at
all times.
WARNING: To ensure children are safely
seated, follow all instructions provided in
this document and by the manufacturer of the
child safety seat.
WARNING: Children should ride in a rear
facing child safety seat using the seat’s
integrated 5-point harness for as long as
possible.
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Tires and Wheels
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1 Tire category. P indicates that the tire is for passenger vehicles.
2 Tire width. This 3-digit number is the width (in millimeters) of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge.
3 Aspect ratio. This 2-digit number is the sidewall height as a percentage of the tread width. So, if the tread width is 205 mm, and the aspect ratio is 50, the sidewall height is 102 mm.
4 Tire construction. R indicates that the tire is of Radial ply construction. 5 Wheel diameter. This 2-digit number is th e diameter of the wheel rim in inches.
6 Load index. This 2 or 3-digit number is the weight each tire can support. This number is not always shown.
7 Speed rating. When stated, indicates the ma ximum speed (in mph) at which the tire can
be used for extended periods. Q=99 mph (1 60 km/h), R=106 mph (170 km/h), S=112 mph
(180 km/h), T=118 mph (190 km/h), U=124 mph (200 km/h), H=130 mph (210 km/h), V=149
mph (240 km/h), W=168 mph (270 km/h), Y=186 mph (300 km/h).
8 Tire composition and materials. The number of plies in both the tread area and the sidewall
area indicates how many layers of rubber coated material make up the structure of the tire.
Information is also provided on the type of materials used.
9 Maximum tire load. The maximum load which can be carried by the tire.
10 Maximum permissible inflation pressure. This pressure should not be used for normal
driving.
11 U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN). Begins with the letters DOT and indicates that
the tire meets all federal standards. The next 2 digits/letters represent the plant code
where it was manufactured, and the last 4 digits represent the week and year of
manufacture. For example, the number 1712 is us ed to represent the 17th week of 2012. The
other numbers are marketing codes used at the manufacturer’s discretion. This information
can be used to contact consumers if a tire defect requires a recall.
12 Treadwear grade. This number indicates the tire’s wear rate. The higher the treadwear
number is, the longer it should take for the tread to wear down. A tire rated at 400, for
example, lasts twice as long as a tire rated at 200.
13 Traction grade. Indicates a tire’s ability to stop on wet roads. A higher graded tire should allow you to stop your vehicle in a shorter distance than a tire with a lower grade. Traction
is graded from highest to lowest as AA, A, B, and C.
14 Temperature grade. The tire’s resistance to heat is grade A, B, or C, with A indicating the greatest resistance. This grading is provided fo r a correctly inflated tire, which is being used
within its speed and loading limits.
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Wheels and Tires Glossary
Accessory
We i g h tThe combined weight (in excess of those items replaced) of items available as
factory installed equipment.
Bead
The inner edge of a tire that is shaped to fit to the rim and form an air tight seal.
The bead is constructed of steel wires which are wrapped, or reinforced, by the
ply cords.
Cold Tire
Pressure The air pressure in a tire that has been
standing in excess of three hours, or
driven for less than one mile.
Curb Weight The weight of a standard vehicle, including any optional equipment fitted, and with the correct fluid levels.
Gross Vehicle
We i g h tThe maximum permissible weight of a vehicle with driver, passengers, load,
luggage, and equipment.
kPa (kilo pascal) A metric unit used to measure pressure. One kilo pascal equals approximately
0.145 psi.
Maximum
Inflation
PressureThe maximum pressure to which the tire should be inflated. This pressure is
given on the tire side wall in psi (lbf/in2).
CAUTION: This pressure marked on the tire is the maximum allowed by
the tire manufacturer. It is not the pressure Tesla recommends using for
Model S.
Maximum
Loaded Vehicle
We i g h t The sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and
production options weight.
Production
Options Weight
The combined weight of options installe
d which weigh in excess of 3 lb more
than the standard items that they replaced, and are not already considered in
curb or accessory weights.
PSI (lbf/in2) Pounds per square inch (the unit used to measure tire pressure).
Recommended
Tire Inflation
Pressure Tire inflation pressure, established by Tesl
a, which is based on the type of tires
that are mounted on the vehicle at the factory. This information can be found
on the Tire and Loading Information labe l located on the driver’s side door
pillar.
Rim The metal support for a tire, or tire and tube, upon which the tire beads are
seated.
Vehicle Capacity
We i g h tThe number of seats multiplied by 150 lb plus the rated amount of
load/luggage.
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Vehicle Loading
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Ve h i c l e L o a d i n gLoad Capacity Labeling
It is important to understand how much weight
your Model S can safely carry. This weight is
called the vehicle capacity weight and includes
the weight of all occupants, cargo and any
additional equipment added to your Model S
since it was manufactured.
There are two labels attached to Model S that
state how much weight it can safely carry.
These labels are located on the center door
post and are visible when the driver’s door is
open:
1. Tire and Loading Information label
2. Vehicle Certification label
WARNING: Overloading Model S has an
adverse effect on braking and handling,
which can compromise your safety or damage
Model S.
CAUTION: Never load more than 300 lbs
(136 kg) in the front trunk. Doing so can
cause damage.
CAUTION: Never store large amounts of
liquid in Model S. Significant spillage of
liquids can cause electrical components to
malfunction.
Tire and Loading Information Label
The Tire and Loading Information label
provides:
• The maximum number of occupant seating
positions.
• The maximum vehicle capacity weight. •
The size of the original tires.
• The cold inflation pressures for the original
front and rear tires. These pressures are
recommended to optimize ride and
handling characteristics.
United States:
Canada:
Never change this label, even if you use
different tires in the future.
If Model S is loaded to its full capacity, double
check all tires to ensure they are inflated to
their recommended pressure levels.
Vehicle Certification Label
The Vehicle Certification label provides: • GVWR - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. The
maximum allowable total mass of Model S.
This is calculated as the weight of Model S,
all passengers, fluids, and cargo.
• GAWR FRT and GAWR RR - Gross Axle
Weight Rating for the front and rear axles.
The GAWR is the maximum distributed
weight that each axle can support.
United States:
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Canada:
CAUTION: To prevent damage, never
load Model S so that it is heavier than
GVWR or exceeds the individual GAWR
weights.
Calculating Load Limits
1. Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your
vehicle’s “Tire and Loading Information”
label.
2. Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
the vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs
(see Step 1).
4. The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be
f i v e 1 5 0 l b ( 6 8 k g ) p a s s e n g e r s i n t h e v e h i c l e ,
the amount of availa ble cargo and luggage
capacity is 650 lbs (1400 - 750
(5 x 150) = 650 lbs) or 294 kg (635 - 340
(5 x 68) = 294 kg.
5. Determine the combined weight of cargo
and luggage being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight must not exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated
in Step 4.
WARNING: The front and rear trunks are
the preferred places to carry objects. In
an accident, or during hard braking and sharp
turns, loose items in the cabin could injure
occupants.
Example Load Limit Calculations
How much cargo you can carry in Model S
depends on the number and weight of
passengers. The followin g are typical examples
of calculated load limits. These examples
assume passengers weighi ng 150 lbs (68 kg). If
the passengers weigh more or less, the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
decreases or increases respectively.
Example 1: Driver and one passenger
Example 2: Driver and four passengers
The available cargo or luggage weight should
then be distributed betw een the front and rear
trunks.
CAUTION: Do not exceed the maximum
front trunk load weight of 300 lbs
(136 kg).
Towing a Trailer
WARNING: Do not tow a trailer. Model S
does not support a trailer hitch. Installing
one could damage Model S and increase the
risk of an accident.
DescriptionTo t a l
Vehicle capacity weight 954 lbs
(433 kg)
Subtract occupant weight
(2 x 150 lbs/68 kg) 300 lbs
(136 kg)
Ava i l a b l e c a rg o we i g h t 654 lbs
(297 kg)
DescriptionTo t a l
Vehicle capacity weight 954 lbs
(433 kg)
Subtract occupant weight
(5 x 150 lbs/68 kg) 750 lbs
(340 kg)
Ava i l a b l e c a rg o we i g h t 204 lbs
(93 kg)
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