Tesla MODEL S 2021 - Page 44

Incorrect seating position - the passenger must not slide
forward on the seat cushion:
Incorrect seating position - the passenger must not
recline the backrest to a laying down position when the
vehicle is moving:
Inflation
Eects
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 eect 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 (you must contact Tesla
Service to restore high voltage power).
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 and the noise-canceling
microphones, if equipped.
Airbags
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