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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Frame - Seat Base - 2nd Row Cushion (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the seat cushion (refer to procedure).
Remove the LH rear seat back rest assembly (refer to procedure).
Remove the RH rear seat back rest assembly (refer to procedure).
If the vehicle is equipped with the Subzero Weather package,
disconnect the 2 seat
Module - TPMS - Continental (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove RH rear seat bolster (refer to procedure).
Remove the 2nd row seat cushion (refer to procedure).
Release the lower section of the RH sill panel to access the
TPMS ECU.
Caution: Do not remove the entire trim panel.
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