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. For children
needing a booster seat, Tesla recommends using the base of the Peg Perego Viaggio 2-3
Shuttle. 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 on page 46).
• ISOFIX/i-Size - secured to anchor bars built into the vehicle's seats (see Installing ISOFIX/i-
Size Child Restraint Systems on page 46).
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 3, 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.
Child Safety Seats
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