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OWNER SAFETY INFORMATION
LOCATION OF AIRBAGS
Airbags are located in the approximate areas shown on the following
illustration. Airbag warning information is printed on the sun visors.
Inflation of airbags depends on the rate at which your vehicle cabin
changes speed in a collision. The rate of deceleration determines whether
airbags inflate.
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 the event of rear
collisions, rollover events, minor front or side collisions, heavy braking, or
driving over bumps and potholes. Therefore, significant superficial damage
can occur to the vehicle without the front airbags inflating or, conversely, a
relatively small amount of structural damage can cause airbags to inflate.
TYPES OF AIRBAGS
Advanced front
airbags
The front airbags on the Model S are advanced
airbags designed to reduce airbag related injuries
to children or small adults who ride in front. 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.
On the passenger’s side, the airbag responds
to a sensing system in the seat that determines
whether or not the passenger side front airbag
inflates, and adjusts the inflation level based on
the weight of the occupant (see page4).
Knee airbags Knee airbags and the front airbags work together.
The knee airbags limit the forward motion of the
front seat occupants by restricting leg movement,
thereby positioning the occupants so that the front
airbags work more effectively.
Side airbags Side airbags protect the thorax region of the torso
and the pelvis and inflates only if a severe side
impact occurs. The airbags on the non-impacted
side do not inflate.
Curtain airbags Curtain airbags help to protect the head and
ordinarily inflate only if a severe side impact
occurs or if the vehicle rolls over. The airbags on
the non-impacted side will not inflate.
AIRBAGS
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