Tesla Model S: Seat Belts
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Using seat belts and child safety seats is the most
effective way to protect occupants if a collision occurs.
Therefore, wearing a seat belt is required by law in most
jurisdictions.
Both the driv
1. Ensure correct positioning of the seat (see Correct
Driving Position).
2. Draw the belt out smoothly, ensuring the belt lays flat
across the pelvis, chest and mid-point of your collar
bone, betw
The front seat belts are equipped with pre‑tensioners
that work in conjunction with the airbags in a severe
frontal collision. The pre‑tensioners automatically retract
both the seat belt anchor
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The airbag indicator on the
instrument
cluster remains lit if the airbag system is
malfunctioning. The only time this indicator
should light up is briefly when Model S first
powers up, in which case it turns off within
a few seconds. If it remains lit, contact
Tesla immediately and do not dri
Removal
Position the vehicle so that there is full access to the
driver's door.
Lower the window.
Open the door for access.
Remove the screws (x3) that secure the trim pad to the door.
Note: Two of the screws are concealed by the door
handle insert (torque 3 Nm) and