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To make sure the sensing system can correctly detect
occupancy status, eliminate the following:
• Objects lodged under the seat.
• Heavy objects sitting on the seat (briefcase, large
purse).
•
Objects wedged between the seat back and seat
cushion.
• Cargo interfering with the seat.
•
Aftermarket items attached to, or sitting on, the seat
(covers, mats, blankets, etc.).
These conditions can interfere with the occupancy
sensor. If you have eliminated the above possibilities,
and the airbag status is still incorrect, ask passengers to
ride in the rear seats and contact Tesla to have the
airbag system checked.
NOTE: The front passenger occupancy sensor aects
the operation of the passenger front airbags only. The
side airbags are not aected.
WARNING:
If the front passenger airbag is not
turning on or o as expected based on the weight
thresholds previously described, contact Tesla
immediately.
WARNING:
Never seat a child on the front
passenger seat, even if the passenger airbag is o.
All occupants age 12 and under must ride in the
rear seats (see Child Safety Seats on page 27).
WARNING:
To ensure accuracy of the occupant
detection system, do not make any modifications
to the front passenger seat.
WARNING:
Do not use seat covers on Model S.
Doing so could restrict deployment of the seat-
mounted side air bags if a collision occurs. It can
also reduce the accuracy of the occupant
detection system.
Inflation Eects
WARNING:
When airbags inflate, a fine powder is
released. This powder can irritate the skin and
should be thoroughly flushed from the eyes and
from any cuts or abrasions.
After inflation, the airbags deflate to provide a gradual
cushioning eect for the occupants and to ensure the
driver’s forward vision is not obscured.
If airbags have inflated, or if your vehicle has been in a
collision, always have the airbags, seat belt pre-
tensioners and any associated components checked
and, if necessary, replaced by Tesla.
In a collision, in addition to the airbags inflating:
•
Doors unlock, and the door handles extend.
•
Hazard warning lights turn on.
• Interior lights turn on.
• High voltage is disabled.
To restore high voltage power, use the touchscreen to
manually power o Model S (see Powering O on page
44), then press the brake to power it back on again.
Airbag Warning Indicator
The airbag indicator on the instrument
cluster remains lit if the airbag system is
malfunctioning. The only time this
indicator should light up is briefly when
Model S first powers up, in which case it
turns
o within a few seconds. If it
remains lit, contact Tesla immediately
and do not drive.
Airbag Warnings
WARNING:
Do not place objects over or near
airbags because any such objects could cause
harm if the vehicle is in a crash severe enough to
cause the airbag to inflate.
WARNING:
All occupants, including the driver,
should always wear their seat belts, whether or not
an airbag is also provided at their seating position,
to minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the
event of a collision.
WARNING:
Front seat occupants should not place
their arms over the airbag module, as an inflating
airbag can cause fractures or other injuries.
WARNING:
Do not use seat covers on Model S.
Doing so could restrict deployment of the seat-
mounted side air bags if a collision occurs. It can
also reduce the accuracy of the occupant
detection system, if equipped.
WARNING:
Airbags inflate with considerable
speed and force, which can cause injury. To limit
injuries, ensure that occupants are wearing seat
belts and are correctly seated, with the seat
positioned as far back as possible. The National
Highway Trac Safety Administration (NHTSA)
recommends a minimum distance of 10" (25 cm)
between an occupant’s chest and an airbag.
WARNING:
Children should not be seated on the
front passenger seat unless permitted by
regulations in your market region. Follow all
regulations in your region for the appropriate way
to seat a child based on the child's weight, size,
and age. The safest place to seat infants and
young children is in the rear seating positions.
Seating an infant or child in a rear-facing child
restraint system on a seat equipped with an
operational airbag can cause serious injury or
death.
Airbags
35Seating and Safety Restraints
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