Inflation Effects
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 effect 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, your vehicle requires servicing before it will power
up. In addition, your airbags, seat belt pre-tensioners and any
associated components must be checked, and if necessary,
replaced. Use the mobile app to schedule a Service
appointment immediately.
In a collision, in addition to the airbags inflating:
•
United States only: Your vehicle automatically dials 911 if
Controls > Safety > Automatic 911 calls is enabled.
Cancellation instructions as well as a countdown timer
display on the touchscreen.
•
Doors unlock.
• Hazard warning lights turn on.
• Interior lights turn on.
• High voltage is disabled.
•
Windows go to the vent position.
• Vehicle applies the brakes to come to a stop.
NOTE: Depending on the nature of the impact and the forces
involved, doors may not unlock in a collision and/or damage
may prevent them from opening. In such cases, the door may
need to be opened using the interior manual release, or other
means of extrication (for example, exiting through another
door, breaking the window, etc.).
NOTE: In some collisions, even if airbags did not inflate, high
voltage may be disabled and you will be unable to power up
and drive. Use the mobile app to schedule a Service
appointment immediately.
Airbag Warning Indicator
The airbag indicator on the touchscreen
remains lit if the airbag system is
malfunctioning. The only time this indicator
should light up is briefly when Model Y first
powers up, in which case it turns off within a
few seconds. If it remains lit, use the mobile
app to schedule a Service appointment
immediately and do not drive.
Airbag Warnings
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 Y. Doing
so could restrict deployment of the seat-mounted side
airbags if a collision occurs.
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 Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum
distance of 10 in. (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 a rear seating position. 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.
WARNING: Do not use a rear-facing child restraint
system on a seat with an operational airbag in front of
it. Doing so can cause injury or death if the airbag
inflates.
WARNING: To ensure correct inflation of the side
airbags, maintain an unobstructed gap between an
occupant’s torso and the side of Model Y.
WARNING: Passengers shouldn't lean their heads
against doors or windows. Doing so can cause injury if
a curtain airbag inflates.
WARNING: Do not allow passengers to obstruct the
operation of an airbag by placing feet, knees or any
other part of the body on or near an airbag.
WARNING: Do not attach or place objects on or near
the front airbags, the side of the front seats, the
headliner at the side of the vehicle, or any other airbag
cover that could interfere with inflation of an airbag.
These include but are not limited to: steering wheel
covers, decals, seat cushions, pillows, etc. Objects can
cause serious injury if the vehicle is in a collision severe
enough to cause the airbag to inflate.
WARNING: Following inflation, some airbag
components are hot. Do not touch until they have
cooled.
Airbags
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