Tesla Model S: Examples of Correct and Incorrect Seating Positions
Correct seating position:
Incorrect seating position - the passenger's feet must be on the floor:
Incorrect seating position - the passenger must not slide forward on the seat cushion:
Incorrect seating position - the passenger must not recline the backrest to a laying down position when the vehicle is moving:
Inflation Effects
WARNING: When airbags inflate, a fine powder is released. This powder can irritate the skin and should be thoroughly flushed from the eyes and from any cuts or abrasions.
After inflation, the airbags deflate to provide a gradual cushioning effect for the occupants and to ensure the driver's forward vision is not obscured.
If airbags have inflated, or if your vehicle has been in a collision, always have the airbags, seat belt pre- tensioners and any associated components checked and, if necessary, replaced by Tesla.
In a collision, in addition to the airbags inflating:
- Doors unlock, and the door handles extend.
- Hazard warning lights turn on.
- Interior lights turn on.
- High voltage is disabled (you must contact Tesla Service to restore high voltage power).
- Seat belt pretensioners retract the seat belt anchor and seat belt webbing.
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Airbag Warning Indicator
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 c
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Base Assembly - Front Passenger's Seat (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the passenger's seat assembly (refer to procedure).
Place the seat on a clean work surface.
Remove the screws (x2) that secure the inner side cover to the
seat (torque 1 Nm).
Carefully release the inner side cover from the retaining
bracket.
Remove the
Sway Bar - Front (RWD) (Remove and Replace)
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Remove the underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
Remove the front upper wheel arch liners (refer to procedure).
Remove and d
