Tesla Model S: Airbags
- Location of Airbags
- Types of Airbags
- Controlling the Passenger Front Airbag
- Ensuring Accurate Occupant Classification
- Examples of Correct and Incorrect Seating Positions
- Airbag Warning Indicator
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Location of Airbags
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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Types of Airbags
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
Controlling the Passenger Front Airbag
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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Duct - Condenser LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the front fascia assembly (refer to procedure).
Remove the bolts (x4) that secure the duct to the condenser
housing (torque 16 Nm on vehicles equipped with a magnesium Carrier,
torque 4 Nm on vehicles equipped with a composite Carrier).
Electrical system backup power is unavailable
Vehicle will consume more energy while idle
The backup power source for the electrical system, the low voltage battery,
is not available or cannot provide the
voltage required to support all vehicle features.
The primary source of electrical power, the high voltage battery system, will
continue
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