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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Position Sensor - Door - Exterior Handle - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove door handle for access (refer to procedure)
Remove door handle rear seal.
Remove control link pivot pin to allow control link to be
released from housing.
Position control link and remove screw securing position sensor
to link (torque 1 Nm).
Remove scr
Loading New Software
Tesla updates your vehicle's software wirelessly,
constantly providing new features. Tesla recommends
you install software updates at the earliest opportunity
on your vehicle. To ensure the fastest and most reliable
delivery of software updates, leave Wi-Fi turned on and
connected whenever poss
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