Tesla Model Y: Testing Seat Belts
To confirm that seat belts are operating correctly, perform these three simple checks on each seat belt.
1. With the seat belt fastened, give the webbing nearest the buckle a quick pull. The buckle should remain securely locked.
2. With the belt unfastened, unreel the webbing to its limit. Check that unreeling is free from snags, and visually check the webbing for wear. Allow the webbing to retract, checking that retraction is smooth and complete.
3. With the webbing half unreeled, hold the tongue plate and pull forward quickly. The mechanism should lock automatically and prevent further unreeling.
If a seat belt fails any of these tests, contact Tesla immediately.
For information about cleaning seat belts, see Seat Belts.
Seat Belt Warnings
WARNING: Seat belts should be worn by all occupants at all times, even if driving for a very short distance. Failure to do so increases the risk of injury or death if a collision occurs.
WARNING: Secure small children in a suitable child safety seat as described in the Child Safety Seat topic. Always follow the child safety seat manufacturer's instructions when installing.
WARNING: Ensure that all seat belts are worn correctly. An improperly worn seat belt increases the risk of injury or death if a collision occurs.
WARNING: Do not wear seat belts over hard, fragile or sharp items in clothing, such as pens, keys, eyeglasses, etc. The pressure from the seat belt on such items can cause injury.
WARNING: Seat belts should not be worn with any part of the strap twisted.
WARNING: Each seat belt assembly must be used by one occupant only. It is dangerous to put a seat belt around a child being carried on an occupant's lap.
WARNING: Seat belts that have been worn in a collision must be inspected or replaced by Tesla, even if damage to the assembly is not obvious.
WARNING: Seat belts that show signs of wear (such as fraying), or have been cut or damaged in any way, must be replaced by Tesla.
WARNING: Avoid contaminating a seat belt's components with any chemicals, liquids, grit, dirt or cleaning products. If a seat belt fails to retract or latch into the buckle, it must be replaced immediately. Contact Tesla.
WARNING: Do not make modifications or additions that can prevent a seat belt mechanism from taking up slack, or that can prevent a seat belt from being adjusted to remove slack. A slack belt greatly reduces occupant protection.
WARNING: Do not make modifications that can interfere with the operation of a seat belt, or that can cause a seat belt to become inoperable.
WARNING: Do not use after market comfort and convenience products that attach to the seat belts.
WARNING: When seat belts are not in use, they should be fully retracted and not hanging loose. If a seat belt does not fully retract, contact Tesla.
WARNING: The seat belt system has no user serviceable parts and may contain pyrotechnics. Do not disassemble, remove, or replace components.
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Guidelines for Seating Children
Your Model Y seat belts are designed for adults and larger children. You must
restrain infants and small children in
rear seats only, and you must use a suitable child safety seat appropriate for
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Choosing a Child Safety Seat
All children age 12 and under should ride in the second and third row seats.
Always use a child safety seat suitable
for a young child's age and weight. The following table is based on child safety
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Jump Starting the Low Voltage Battery
If jump starting Model Y using another vehicle, refer to that vehicle
manufacturer's instructions. The following instructions assume you are using an
external low voltage power supply (such as a portable jump starter).
To determine whether your vehicle is equipped with a Lead-Acid or Lithium-Ion
Approved Methods for Transporting
A flatbed truck or comparable transport vehicle is the
recommended method of transporting Model Y. The
vehicle can face either direction when using a flatbed.
If Model Y must be transported without a flatbed truck,
then wheel lifts and dollies must be used to ensure that
all four wheels are of
