Tesla Model S: Airbags
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Airbags are located in the approximate areas shown below. Airbag warning
information is printed on the sun visors.
Model S is equipped with an airbag and lap/shoulder belt at both front seating
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Model S has the following types of airbags:
Front airbags: The front airbags are designed to
reduce injuries if larger children or adults are riding in
the front seats. Follow all warnings
Model S has an occupancy sensor in the front passenger seat that controls the
status of the front airbag.
NOTE: The occupancy classification system (OCS) meets the regulatory
requirement of FMVSS 20
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In addition to Automatic Emergency Braking, your
vehicle may apply the brakes to prevent or mitigate a
subsequent impact after an initial collision if airbag
deployment is detected. The brakes may be applied
regardless of driving speed.
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration is
Removal and Install
Use a trim stick to remove the rear dome light bezels. Discard
the bezels.
Note: If the vehicle does not have a panoramic
roof, skip to step 5.
Remove the roof bow trim panel by r