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How the Airbags Work
Airbags inflate when sensors detect an impact
that exceeds deployment thresholds. These
thresholds are designed to predict the severity
of a crash in time for the airbags to help
protect the vehicle's occupants.
Airbags
inflate instantly with considerable
force accompanied by a loud noise. The
inflated bag, together with the seat belts,
limits movement of occupants to reduce the
risk of injury.
Front airbags are not ordinarily designed to
inflate in rear collisions, rollovers, minor front
or side collisions, heavy braking, or driving
over bumps and potholes. Therefore,
significant superficial damage can occur to
the vehicle without the airbags inflating or,
conversely, a relatively small amount of
structural damage can cause airbags to
inflate.
If you are planning to modify your vehicle for a
person with disabilities in a way that may
aect the airbag system, contact Tesla.
Types of Airbags
Model S has the following types of airbags:
• Advanced front airbags: The front airbags
are designed to reduce airbag related
injuries if children or small adults are
riding in the front seats. On the driver’s
side, the front airbag works with a seat
position sensor that adjusts the inflation
level based on the seating position of the
occupant. Follow all warnings related to
seating a child on the front passenger
seat. For safety of infants and small
children, the front passenger airbag must
be disabled.
• Side airbags: Side airbags protect the
thorax region of the torso and the pelvis.
They
inflate only if a severe side impact
occurs. Side airbags on the non-impacted
side of the vehicle do not
inflate.
• Curtain airbags: Curtain airbags help
protect the head and typically inflate only
if a severe side impact occurs, or if the
vehicle rolls over. Curtain airbags on both
the impacted and non-impacted side of
the vehicle will
inflate.
Airbags
36 Model S Owner's Manual
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