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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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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Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure)
Remove road wheel (refer to procedure)
Remove bolts (x2), plastic rivets (x2) securi
Removal
Remove the drop in center console assembly, if installed (refer
to procedure).
Remove the under-screen cubby.
Remove the LH center console closeout extension (refer to
procedure).
Remove the RH center console closeout extension.
Remove the rear center console