Child Safety Seats

Never Seat a Child in the Front Passenger Seat

Warning

The front passenger seat has an airbag that is always ON and may inflate when a collision occurs. Never seat a child on the front passenger seat, even if using a child restraint system or booster seat. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY could occur.

Refer to the following label fitted to the sun visor:

Airbag warning label located on the sun visor with 1) a rear-facing child seat depicted in front seat with a red circle-backslash 2) a forward-facing child seat depicted in front seat with a red circle-backslash 3) a hand pointing to an open book with an "I"

Icon of child in child seat with circle-backslash and text: Passenger airbag on

The Passenger Airbag On indicator displays in the top corner of the touchscreen to indicate that the passenger front airbag may inflate if a collision occurs.

Suitability and Fitting of Child Restraint Systems

All Model X seat belts are designed for adults. When seating infants and children, you must:

Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child’s age, weight, or size (see Recommended Child Restraint Systems).
Use a child restraint system that is appropriate for the specific seating position in Model X. For details on what type of child restraint system can be used in each passenger seat, see Second Row Outboard Seats (Bench Seats) or Second Row Outboard Seats (Monopost Seats), Second Row Center Seat, and #CONCEPT_HLB_CMY_XGB.
Properly install the child restraint system by following the manufacturer's instructions (see Installing Belt-based Child Restraint Systems and Installing ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems for general guidelines).

Note

When installing a child restraint system, you must also buckle the seat belt to silence the seat belt warning chime.

Warning

If your Model X is equipped with second row monopost seats, disable Easy Entry into the third row whenever installing a child seat in the second row (see Accessing Third Row Seats (if equipped)).

Warning

If your Model X is equipped with bench seats, disable Easy Entry into the first row whenever installing a child seat in the second row (see Accessing Third Row Seats (if equipped)).

Warning

Before driving but after installing a child seat in the second row, ensure that a "seat unlocked" warning does NOT display on the touchscreen or instrument panel. This warning indicates that the seat is unsafe for an occupant because it was not returned to its safe, locked position. If the touchscreen or instrument panel displays the warning message, move the seat or backrest slightly forward or backward until it locks firmly into position and the message no longer displays.

Recommended Child Restraint Systems

In the table below, Tesla provides recommended child restraint systems based a child's weight group (as defined in ECE R44 “Uniform Provisions Concerning Restraining Devices for Child Occupants"). Although all weight groups can occupy any rear passenger seat in Model X, the type of child restraint system that can be used in each seat can vary. For example, only belt-based child restraint systems (as defined in Two Installation Methods) can be used in the rear center passenger seat.


Stature*	Weight Group**	Child Weight	Tesla Recommended
-	Group 0+	Up to 13 kg	Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix with Easybase2, FamilyFix, or EasyFix
45-105 cm	-	-	Maxi-Cosi Pearl 360 with Familyfix 360
-	Group I	9 to 18 kg	Britax Römer DUO PLUS
-	Group II	15 to 25 kg	Britax Römer KIDFIX² R
100-150 cm	-	-	Britax Römer KIDFIX I-Size
-	Group III	22 to 36 kg	Britax KIDFIX² R, Peg Perego Viaggio 2-3 Shuttle base
* per R129 CRS maker's rating ** per R44 CRS

Britax Römer Kidfix i-Size

When using the Britax Römer Kidfix i-Size child restraint system as recommended by Tesla for children 100-150 cm, you must also use the Britax SecureGuard. When using the Britax SecureGuard, keep the lap belt flat across the child’s hips. Do not put the sash belt under the SecureGuard. For details, refer to the instructions provided by Britax.

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 Installing Belt-based Child Restraint Systems).
ISOFIX- secured to anchor bars built into the vehicle's seats (see Installing ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems).

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 X, belt-based child restraints can be installed in any rear passenger seat and ISOFIX systems can be installed in either of the second row outboard seats. Specific details about the type of child restraint system that can be used in each seat is provided next.

Warning

Do not use ISOFIX 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.

Second Row Outboard Seats (Bench Seats)

Infants and children can occupy a second row outboard seat using either belt-based, or ISOFIX (IU) child restraint systems. The second row outboard seats support the use of the following ISOFIX size classes:

Size class A*, B, and B1 forward-facing.
Size class C*, D and E rear-facing.
Size class L1 left-facing lateral carrycot.

Larger children can also occupy a rear outboard seat using a Type B2 or B3 booster seat, attached as described in the instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.

Note

To accommodate large rear-facing ISOFIX child restraint systems (size class C), you may need to move the seat in the full rearward position, and move the corresponding front seat forward to the mid-track position (up to 13 cm forward of the rearmost position), raise the seat upward (3 cm from its lowest position), and angle the seat back to 15 degrees (or 10 degrees rearward from its forward-most position).

Note

The second row outboard seats support the use of upper tether straps (see Attaching Upper Tether Straps).

Note

All weight groups are supported.

Warning

Do not use Easy Entry(as described in Driver Profiles) to automatically move the driver's seat to the full rearward position if a child safety seat is installed on the rear seat located behind the driver's seat. With reduced clearance, the movement of the seat may impact a child's legs, cause injury, or dislodge the seat.

Second Row Outboard Seats (Monopost Seats)

Infants and children can occupy a second row outboard seat using either belt-based or ISOFIX child restraint systems. You can use forward-facing and rear-facing belt-based, ISOFIX child restraint systems in a second row outboard seat. The second row outboard seats support the use of the following ISOFIX size classes:

Size class A*, B, and B1 forward-facing.
Size class C*, D and E rear-facing.

Larger children can also occupy a second row outboard seat using a Type B2 or B3 booster seat, attached as described in the instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.

Note

To accommodate large rear-facing ISOFIX child restraint systems (size class C), you may need to move the seat in the full rearward position, and move the corresponding front seat forward to the mid-track position (up to 13 cm forward of the rearmost position), raise the seat upward (3 cm from its lowest position), and angle the seat back to 15 degrees (or 10 degrees rearward from its forward-most position).

Note

The second row outboard seats support the use of upper tether straps (see Attaching Upper Tether Straps).

Note

All weight groups are supported.

Warning

Do not use Easy Entry (as described in Driver Profiles) to automatically move the driver's seat to the full rearward position if a child safety seat is installed on the rear seat located behind the driver's seat. With reduced clearance, the movement of the seat may impact a child's legs, cause injury, or dislodge the seat.

Warning

For vehicles with third row seats, when a child is seated in a second row monopost seat, the setting for the button that moves a second row outboard seat forward for easy access into the third row should be OFF (touch Controls > Seats > Easy Entry). This ensures that you need to manually hold the button to move the seat, preventing a child seated in the second row from being pushed against the corresponding front seat. See Accessing Third Row Seats (if equipped)).

Second Row Center Seat

11 images of the rear center seat. 1) 2 images on center seat with green check, 2) Rear-facing child seat and arrows pointing forward and upwards on the front seat. The following 4 images have green checks 3) forward-facing child seat, 4) rear-facing child seat, 5) booster seat, 6) close-up of safety leg. The following 4 images have red Xs 7) forward-facing child seat using ISOFIX anchor bars and callouts A, B, B1, 8) rear-facing child seat using ISOFIX anchor bars and callouts C, D, E, 9) forward-facing child seat using ISOFIX anchor bars and safety leg, 10) rear-facing child seat using ISOFIX anchor bars and safety leg

Infants can occupy the rear center seat using a rear-facing belt-based child restraint system. Children can occupy the rear center seat using either a rear-facing or a forward-facing belt-based child restraint system..

Larger children can occupy the second row center seat using a Type B2 or B3 booster seat, attached as described in the instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.

Note

The second row center seat is not equipped with lower anchor bars to support the installation of ISOFIX child restraint systems.

Note

All weight groups are supported.

Warning

For vehicles with third row seats, do not use the button located on the backrest of a second row outboard bench seat when a child is seated in the second row. Using the button tilts and moves the combined left and center seats forward and can squeeze the occupant. Do not rely on Model X to recognize or accommodate occupants seated in the vehicle while using this button. Use this button only when the second row seats are unoccupied. See (see Accessing Third Row Seats (if equipped)).

Warning

Before driving after installing a child seat in the second row, ensure that a "seat unlocked" warning does NOT display on the touchscreen or instrument panel. This warning indicates that the seat is unsafe for an occupant because it was not returned to its safe, locked position. If the touchscreen or instrument panel displays the warning message, move the seat or backrest slightly forward or backward until it locks firmly into position and the message no longer displays.

Installing Belt-based Child Restraint Systems

Always follow the detailed instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child restraint system. Follow these general guidelines for belt-based child restraint systems:

Ensure that the child restraint system is appropriate for the weight, height, and age of the child.
Avoid dressing the child in bulky clothing.
Do not place any objects between the child and the child restraint system.
Adjust the child restraint system's harnesses for every child, every trip.

Place the child restraint system in the appropriate seat and fully extend the seat belt. Route and buckle the seat belt in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child restraint system.
Allow the seat belt to retract, and remove all slack in the seat belt while firmly pushing the child restraint system into the vehicle's seat.
Attach the upper tether strap(s), as required by the manufacturer of the child restraint system (see Attaching Upper Tether Straps).

Installing ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems

Second row outboard seating positions are equipped with ISOFIX/i-Size anchor bars. These anchor bars are located between the seat's cushion and back rest. The exact location of each anchor bar is identified by a marking (illustrated below) located on the seat back, directly above its associated anchor bars.

Monopost Seats:

The ISOFIX icon and arrows showing the location of ISOFIX latches.

In the second row, install ISOFIX/iSize child safety seats in the outboard seating positions only. Use only a seat belt retained seat in the center position.

Two green check marks on second row seats

Bench Seats:

In the second row, install ISOFIX/iSize child safety seats in the outboard seating positions only. Use only a seat belt retained seat in the center position.

Two green check marks on outboard second row seats and a red X on the center seat

To install an ISOFIX/i-Size child restraint system, carefully read and follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child restraint system. These instructions describe how to slide the child restraint system onto the seat’s anchor bars until you hear it "click" into place. You may need to push the child restraint system firmly against the seat back to ensure it fits snugly.

A child seat sliding into place with a speech bubble with an exclamation point in it, pointing to the anchor bar

Before seating a child, ensure that the child restraint system is securely installed. Grasp the front of the child restraint system with one hand on each side, and attempt to:

Twist the child restraint system from side to side.
Pull the child restraint system away from the seat.

If the child restraint system rotates or moves away from the seat, both latches are not fully engaged onto the seat's anchor bars. You must reinstall it and try again. It is critical that both latches on the child restraint system are fully engaged.

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.

Safety Leg

First and second row passenger seats in Model X support the use of a child restraint system with a safety leg. If the child restraint system is equipped with a leg, extend the leg as described in the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child restraint system.

Attaching Upper Tether Straps

Second and third row seats support the use of upper tether straps. When the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child restraint system include attaching an upper tether strap, attach its hook to the anchor point located behind the associated seat.

Note

Tighten upper tether straps according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child restraint system.

The anchor points for tether straps are located on the back of the second and third row seats.

For dual-strap tethers, position a strap on each side of the head restraint.

Warning

When routing tether straps, keep the strap close to the headrest as illustrated below. On a Model X equipped with third row seats, do not allow a tether strap to cover the third row access button on the rear shoulder of the seat.

Green strap close to headrest with a green check and red strap with red X covering access button on seat

Warning

USE ONLY SEAT BELT RETAINED CHILD SAFETY SEATS IN THE CENTER SEATING POSITION.

Dual Straps - Second Row Monopost Seats:

Location of anchor points behind the second row seats

Dual Straps - Second Row Bench Seats:

Dual Straps - Third Row Seats

Single Strap - Second Row Monopost Seats:

For single-strap tethers, position the strap in the outboard seating positions over the outside-facing side of the head restraint (the same side of the head restraint as the seat belt retraction mechanism).

Single Strap - Second Row Bench Seats:

For single-strap tethers, position the strap in the outboard seating positions over the outside-facing side of the head restraint (the same side of the head restraint as the seat belt retraction mechanism). In the center seating position (if equipped), center and position the strap over the top of the head restraint.

Child Restraint System Warnings

Warning

Never use a rearward facing child restraint system on a seat protected by an active passenger front airbag. Doing so can cause serious injury or death. Refer to the warning label located on the sun visor.

Warning

Some child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt. Children could be endangered in a crash if their child restraint systems are not properly secured in the vehicle.

Warning

Do not use a forward-facing child restraint system until your child weighs over 9 kg (20 lbs.) 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 an adult's lap. All children should be restrained in an appropriate child restraint system at all times.

Warning

To ensure children are safely seated, follow all instructions provided in this document and by the manufacturer of the child restraint system.

Warning

The seat belt reminder on the touchscreen is not a substitute for checking if a small occupant or a child safety seat is properly secured. The seat occupancy sensors may not identify small occupants or child seats.

Warning

Children should ride in a rear-facing child restraint system using the seat’s integrated 5-point harness for as long as possible until they reach the maximum size or weight limit of the rear-facing child restraint system.

Warning

When seating larger children, make sure the child's head is supported and the child’s seat belt is properly adjusted and fastened. The shoulder portion of the belt must be away from the face and neck, and the lap portion must not be over the stomach.

Warning

Never attach two child restraint systems to one anchor point. In a collision, one anchor point may be incapable of securing both seats.

Warning

Child restraint anchor bars are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.

Warning

Always check harnesses and tether straps for damage and wear.

Warning

Never leave a child unattended, even if the child is secured in a child restraint system.

Warning

Never use a child restraint system that has been involved in a collision. Discard the seat and have it replaced as described in the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions.