Your Model S has a coat hanger on each side of the vehicle above the rear window in the second row, next to the
reading light. Push the coat hanger to release it. Push it again to retract it.

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Seating and Safety Restraints
Front and Rear Seats
Correct Driving Position
The seat, head support, seat belt and airbags work together to maximize your safety. Using these correctly ensures
greater protection.

Position the seat so you can wear the seat belt correctly, while being as far away from the front airbag as possible:
1. Sit upright with both feet on the floor and the seat back in an upright position.
2. Make sure you can easily reach the pedals and that your arms are slightly bent when holding the steering yoke (or
steering wheel). Your chest should be at least 10 inches (25 cm) from the center of the airbag cover.
3. Place the shoulder section of the seat belt mid-way between your neck and your shoulder. Fit the lap section of
the belt tightly across your hips, not across your stomach.
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Adjusting the Front Seats

1. Move seat forward/backward and adjust the seat’s height and tilt angle up/down.
2. Adjust backrest.
3. Adjust lumbar support.
WARNING: Before adjusting a front seat, check that the area around the seat is free of obstacles (people and
objects).
WARNING: Do not adjust seats while driving. Doing so increases the risk of a collision.
WARNING: Riding in a moving vehicle with the seat back reclined can result in serious injuries in a collision, as
you could slide under the lap belt or be propelled into the seat belt. Ensure your seat back is reclined no more
than 30 degrees when the vehicle is moving.
Calibrating Seats
(If equipped) You can calibrate the driver seat. This is useful if you find your seat range limited or your driver profile
does not automatically adjust the seat for you. Navigate to Controls > Service > Driver Seat, Steering & Mirrors
Calibration and follow the instructions on the touchscreen.
WARNING: Ensure nothing is behind or underneath the driver seat during calibration. Failure to do so may
cause serious injury.

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Folding Rear Seats
Model S has a split rear seat that can fold forward.
Before folding, remove items from the seats and the rear footwell. To allow the rear seats to fold completely flat, you
may need to move the front seats forward. To fold a rear seat, push the corresponding button on the back of the
seat.

You can also fold the rear seats fully forward by pressing the corresponding switch located on the left side of the
rear trunk. Pressing the switch causes the seat to unlatch. You can then push it downward to lay it fully flat.

To return the seats to their upright position, pull upwards until it locks into place. To confirm that the seat is locked in
the upright position, try pulling it forward.
NOTE: Driving with the rear seats folded may increase noise in the cabin area (for example, you may hear vibration
sounds coming from the rear of the vehicle such as the trunk, suspension, etc.).
CAUTION: While raising a rear seat back, hold the seat belt out of the way to ensure that the seat belt is not
trapped behind the backrest or caught in the seat latch.
WARNING: Always ensure that the seats are locked in their upright position by attempting to push it forward
or rearward, ensuring the latch is fully engaged. Failure to do so can increase the risk of injury.
Head Supports
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The rear outboard seating positions include an adjustable head support that can be raised/lowered or removed. The
head support should always be raised and locked into position (so that the center is aligned with the center of the
occupant's head) when occupied by a passenger that is not in a child safety seat.
Lift the head support to the desired position. To lower the head support, press and hold the button on the base of
the outer post while pushing down on the head support.

To remove a head support:
1. Lift the headrest to raise it.
2. Press and hold the button located at the base of the right post.
3. Insert a short, flat object (such as a small flat-head screwdriver) into the opening on the inside base of the
opposite post and pull the head support upward.

Seat Heaters
All seats contain heating pads. In addition, both front seats are ventilated. You can control seat heaters in all seating
positions using the touchscreen.
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WARNING: To avoid burns resulting from prolonged use, individuals who have peripheral neuropathy, or whose
capacity to feel pain is limited because of diabetes, age, neurological injury, or some other condition, should
exercise caution when using the climate control system and seat heaters.
Seat Covers
WARNING: Do not use seat covers on front seats. Doing so could restrict deployment of the seat-mounted side
air bags if a collision occurs. Seat covers can also interfere with the occupant detection system that is used to
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Seat Belts
Wearing Seat Belts
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.
All seats are equipped with three-point inertia reel seat belts. Inertia reel belts are automatically tensioned to allow
occupants to move comfortably during normal driving conditions. To securely hold child safety seats, all passenger
seating positions are equipped with an automatic locking retractor (ALR) feature that, by fully extracting the seat
belt (beyond the length needed for a typical adult occupant), locks the belt into place until the seat belt is
unbuckled (see Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seats on page 56).
The seat belt reel automatically locks to prevent movement of occupants if Model S experiences a force associated
with hard acceleration, braking, cornering, or an impact in a collision.
Seat Belt Reminders
The seat belt reminder on the instrument panel alerts you if a seat belt for an occupied driver or
passenger seat is unbuckled. If all occupants are buckled up and the reminder stays on, re-buckle seat
belts to ensure they are correctly latched. Also remove any heavy objects (such as a briefcase) from an
unoccupied seat. If the reminder light continues to stay on, contact Tesla.

You can temporarily disable a seat belt reminder associated with a rear seating position. This is useful when you are
carrying an object in a rear seat that triggers the seat belt reminder alert. To disable the reminder, touch the
associated seat on the seat belt reminder popup message that displays on the touchscreen when a seat belt
reminder is active. When a reminder is disabled, the seat belt reminder icon is replaced by a seat icon, for the current
drive only. Touch the seat again to re-enable the reminder.
WARNING: Seat belts must be worn by passengers in all seating positions. Do not disable a seat belt reminder
when the seating position is occupied by a passenger.
To Fasten a Belt
1. Ensure correct positioning of the seat. See (see Correct Driving Position on page 45) for details on the correct
position of the driver's seat.
2. Draw the belt out smoothly, ensuring the belt lays flat across the pelvis, chest and mid-point of your collar bone,
between the neck and shoulder. Ensure the belt is routed correctly and is not twisted. Never sit on the seat belt or
any seat belt component.
WARNING: A twisted or incorrectly routed seat belt can cause damage and interfere with the functionality
of the seat belt system.
3. Insert the latch plate into the buckle and press together until you hear a click indicating it is locked in place.

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4. Pull the belt to check that it is securely fastened.
5. Pull the diagonal part of the belt toward the reel to remove excess slack.
To Release a Belt
Hold the belt near the buckle to prevent the belt from retracting too quickly, then press the button on the buckle.
The belt retracts automatically. Ensure there is no obstruction that prevents the belt from fully retracting. The belt
should not hang loose. If a seat belt does not fully retract, contact Tesla.
Wearing Seat Belts When Pregnant
Do not put the lap or shoulder sections of the seat belt over the abdominal area. Wear the lap section of the belt as
low as possible across the hips, not the waist. Position the shoulder portion of the belt between the breasts and to
the side of the abdomen. Consult your doctor for specific guidance.

WARNING: If the seat belt is uncomfortable, adjust the seating position instead of wearing the seat belt
incorrectly.
WARNING: Never place anything between you and the seat belt to cushion the impact in the event of a
collision.
Seat Belt Pre-tensioners
The front seat belts are equipped with pre‑tensioners that work in conjunction with the airbags in a collision. The
pre‑tensioners automatically retract both the seat belt lower anchor and the upper shoulder webbing, reducing slack
in both the lap and diagonal portions of the belts, resulting in reduced forward movement of the occupant.

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If the pre-tensioners and airbags did not activate in an impact, this does not mean they malfunctioned. It usually
means that the strength or type of force needed to activate them was not present.
The rear outboard seats are equipped with shoulder pre-tensioners to retract the seat belt webbing to reduce
forward movement of the occupant.
WARNING: Do not bend, sit on, or interfere with the pre-tensioner assembly. Doing so can cause damage that
interferes with the proper functionality of the seat belt system.
WARNING: Once the seat belt pre-tensioners have been activated, they must be replaced. After any collision,
have the airbags, seat belt pre-tensioners and any associated components checked and, if necessary, replaced.
Testing Seat Belts
To confirm that seat belts are operating correctly, perform these checks on each seat belt.
1. With the seat belt fastened, give the webbing nearest the buckle a quick and forceful pull. The buckle should
remain securely locked.
2. With the seat belt fastened, give the webbing closest to the door a quick and forceful pull. The permanent seat
belt attachment should remain securely locked. Never attempt to remove this attachment.
3. With the belt unfastened, unreel the webbing to its limit. Check that unreeling is free from snags, and visually
check the webbing for wear. Allow the webbing to retract, checking that retraction is smooth and complete.
4. With the webbing half unreeled, hold the tongue plate and pull forward quickly. The mechanism should lock
automatically and prevent further unreeling.
If a seat belt fails any of these tests, repair immediately. Do not allow occupants to sit in a seat with a failed seat belt.
For information about cleaning seat belts, see Seat Belts on page 233.
Seat Belt Warnings
WARNING: Seat belts should be worn by all occupants at all times, even if driving for a very short distance.
Failure to do so increases the risk of injury or death if a collision occurs.
WARNING: Secure small children in a suitable child safety seat as described in the Owner's Manual. Always
follow the child safety seat manufacturer's instructions when installing.
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WARNING: Ensure that all seat belts are worn correctly. An improperly worn seat belt increases the risk of
injury or death if a collision occurs.
WARNING: Never sit on top of any seat belt component. Doing so can cause damage or improper deployment
of safety equipment.
WARNING: Do not wear seat belts over hard, fragile or sharp items in clothing, such as pens, keys, eyeglasses,
etc. The pressure from the seat belt on such items can cause injury.
WARNING: Seat belts should not be worn with any part of the strap twisted.
WARNING: Each seat belt assembly must be used by one occupant only. It is dangerous to put a seat belt
around a child being carried on an occupant’s lap.
WARNING: Seat belts that have been worn in a collision must be inspected or replaced by Tesla, even if
damage to the assembly is not obvious.
WARNING: Seat belts that show signs of wear, or have been cut or damaged in any way must be replaced
immediately.
WARNING: Avoid contaminating a seat belt’s components with any chemicals, liquids, grit, dirt or cleaning
products. If a seat belt fails to retract or latch into the buckle, it must be replaced immediately. Use the mobile
app to schedule a service appointment.
WARNING: Do not make modifications or additions that can prevent a seat belt mechanism from taking up
slack, or that can prevent a seat belt from being adjusted to remove slack. A seat belt with slack greatly
reduces occupant protection.
WARNING: Do not make modifications that can interfere with the operation of a seat belt, or that can cause a
seat belt to become inoperable.
WARNING: Do not use after market comfort and convenience products that attach to the seat belts.
WARNING: When seat belts are not in use, they should be fully retracted and not hanging loose. If a seat belt
does not fully retract, schedule a service appointment.
WARNING: The seat belt system has no user serviceable parts and may contain pyrotechnics. Do not
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Child Safety Seats
Passenger Front Airbag Must Be OFF
Your Model S seat belts are designed for adults and larger children. You must restrain infants and small children in
the rear seats only, and you must use a suitable child safety seat appropriate for the child’s age, weight, and size.
WARNING: Never seat a child in the front passenger seat, even if using a child restraint system.
WARNING: Never seat a child on a seat with an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to
the child can occur.
Refer to the following label located on the sun visors.
NOTE: The image shown below is representative only and may not be identical to the label in your vehicle.

Model S has an occupancy sensor in the front passenger seat that controls the status of the passenger front airbag
(see Airbags on page 63).
When driving with a child seated on the front passenger seat (if permitted), always double-check
the status of the passenger front airbag to confirm that it is OFF.
To protect an adult subsequently occupying the front passenger seat, always double-check the
passenger front airbag to confirm that it is ON.
WARNING: It is the driver's responsibility to confirm that the passenger front airbag is OFF when a child is
seated in the front passenger seat. If the passenger front airbag fails to disable with a child seat in position,
place the child and child restraint system in the rear seat and use the mobile app to schedule a service
appointment immediately.
WARNING: Always ensure that all Model S seats are locked in position before traveling. Failure to do so
increases the risk of injury. Pay attention to all warnings displayed on the touchscreen.
WARNING: Do not associate the Easy Entry setting with the driver's profile when a child is seated in a rear
seat. Doing so can cause the driver's seat to push against the child, especially when a child is seated in a
forward-facing child seat or booster seat. Do not rely on Model S to recognize or accommodate a child seated
in the rear seats while using this setting (see Driver Profiles on page 116).

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Choosing a Child Safety Seat
All children age 12 and under should ride in the rear seats. Always use a child safety seat suitable for a young child’s
age and weight. The following table is based on child safety seat recommendations determined by National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For more information, go to www.nhtsa.gov/ChildSafety/Guidance.
Category

Infants

Toddlers

Young children

Age

Birth to 1 year*

Over 1 year*

4 years and older, and less
than 57 in. (145 cm) tall

Weight

Up to at least 20 lbs (9
kg)*

Over 20 lbs (9 kg)
(minimum) and up to 40 lbs
(18 kg)*

Over 40 lbs (18 kg)

Type of child safety seat

Rear facing (or
convertible)

Forward facing (or
convertible)*

Forward facing or seat
belt retained booster
seat****

Seat position

Rear facing only*

Rear facing as long as
possible, then forward
facing*

Forward facing

Recommended
attachment method

If combined weight of
child and safety seat is up
to 65 lbs (29 kg), attach
using either LATCH**
(lower anchor only) or the
seat belt only.*** If
combined weight of child
and safety seat is over
65 lbs (29 kg), attach
using the seat belt only.***

If combined weight of child
and safety seat is up to
65 lbs (29 kg), attach using
either LATCH** (both lower
anchors and top tether
anchor), or the seat belt and
upper tether strap.*** If
combined weight of child
and safety seat is over 65 lbs
(29 kg), attach using the
seat belt and upper tether
strap.***

Secure the booster seat
using lower LATCH
anchors (if available) and
then restrain the child with
the seat belt. If the
booster seat is not
equipped with LATCH
anchors, then secure the
booster seat with the child
using the seat belt.
However, if the combined
weight of the child and
booster seat exceeds
65 lbs (29 kg), secure the
booster seat with the child
using the seat belt only.

* Many child safety seats currently available allow children to ride rear-facing using the child safety seat’s
integrated 5-point harness for a longer period of time BASED UPON SPECIFIC HEIGHT AND WEIGHT LIMITS.
Keep your child in a rear facing seat for as long as possible. CHECK THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT MANUFACTURER’S
INSTRUCTIONS AND CAREFULLY FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
** LATCH ("Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children") and ISOFIX are international standards for attachment points
for child safety seats in passenger cars that enable compliant child safety seats to be quickly and safely secured.
The system has other regional names including LUAS ("Lower Universal Anchorage System") or Canfix in Canada.
It has also been called the "Universal Child Safety Seat System" or UCSSS.
*** Subject to instructions provided by the child safety seat manufacturer.
****Keep your child in a forward facing child safety seat with a harness and tether until the child reaches the child
safety seat's maximum allowable height or weight as specified by the manufacturer of the child safety seat.
WARNING: Do not use LATCH anchors with child safety seats or booster seats that have an integral safety belt
where the combined weight of the child plus the child safety seat exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
WARNING: Laws that govern how and where children should be carried when traveling in a vehicle are subject
to change. It is the driver’s responsibility to keep up to date on, and comply with, all current regulations in the
region(s) where Model S is driven. To check the child passenger safety laws for states in the U.S., go to: http://
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Seating Larger Children

If a child is too large to fit into a child safety seat, but too small to safely fit into the standard seat belts, use a
booster seat appropriate for the child’s age and size. Carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions to secure the
booster seat.
Installing Child Safety Seats
There are two general methods used to install child safety seats:
• Seat belt retained - these seats are secured using the vehicle’s seat belts. All passenger seating positions in
Model S support the use of seat belt retained child safety seats.
• LATCH retained - these seats attach to anchor bars built into the vehicle’s rear seats. The rear outboard seating
positions in Model S support the use of LATCH retained child safety seats.
Check the child safety seat manufacturer’s instructions and the table in this manual to determine which installation
method to use. Some child safety seats can be installed using either method. Always follow the child safety seat
manufacturer’s instructions.
Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seats
First, make sure that the child safety seat is appropriate for the weight, height, and age of the child.
Avoid dressing the child in bulky clothing and do not place any objects between the child and the restraint system.
Adjust harnesses for every child, every trip.
To securely hold child safety seats, all passenger seating positions are equipped with an automatic locking retractor
(ALR) feature that, by fully extracting the seat belt (beyond the length needed for a typical adult occupant), locks
the belt into place until the seat belt is unbuckled and the webbing is fully retracted. The ALR mechanism operates
as a ratchet, winding in slack and preventing the seat belt from extending any further until it has been completely
rewound. When installing a child safety seat with integrated restraints, engage the belt's automatic locking retractor
by pulling the seat belt webbing until it is fully extended. The ALR system engages only when the seat belt is at its
maximum extension point.
The automatic locking retractor (ALR) feature is not used for booster seats in which a large child is restrained by the
vehicle's seat belts directly, and therefore not using a child safety seat's integrated restraints.
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NOTE: An automatic locking retractor disengages only when the seat belt is unbuckled and fully retracted. The belt
can then be worn as a normal belt, sliding freely in and out and locking tight only in an emergency. Once
disengaged, the belt must be fully extended to re-engage the locking mechanism whenever you install a child safety
seat.
Always follow the detailed instructions provided by the child safety seat manufacturer. General guidelines are
provided below.
1. Place the child safety seat in Model S, and fully extend the seat belt. Route and buckle the seat belt in accordance
with the child safety seat manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Allow the seat belt to retract, and remove all slack in the seat belt while firmly pushing the child safety seat into
the Model S seat.
3. Once all slack has been removed, forcefully pull the seat belt webbing to confirm that the automatic locking
retractor (ALR) is engaged.
NOTE: The ALR disengages only after unbuckling and fully retracting the seat belt webbing. Once disengaged,
the belt must be fully extended to re-engage the locking mechanism.
4. Attach the upper tether strap(s), as required by the manufacturer of the child restraint system (see Attaching
Upper Tether Straps on page 60).
Installing ISOFIX (LATCH) Child Seats
Lower LATCH anchors are provided in the rear outboard seats. The anchors are located between the seat's rear back
rest and lower cushion. The exact location of each anchor is identified by a child safety seat identification button,
illustrated below. The button is located on the seat back, directly above its associated anchor.

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In the rear seats, install LATCH child safety seats in the outboard seating positions only. Use only a seat belt retained
seat in the center position.

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Carefully read and follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child restraint system. The
instructions describe how to slide the child restraint system onto the seat’s anchor bars until you hear it "click" into
place. You may need to push the child restraint system firmly against the seat back to ensure it fits snugly. The flap
(if equipped) remains open when the child seat is installed.

Adjust until the child restraint system is fitted firmly against the seat back. Ensure the child restraint system fits
snugly.

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Before seating a child, ensure that the child restraint system is securely installed. Grasp the front of the child restraint
system with one hand on each side, and attempt to:
• Twist the child restraint system from side to side.
• Pull the child restraint system away from the seat.
If the child restraint system moves away from the seat, both latches are not fully engaged onto the seat's anchor
bars. You must reinstall it and try again. It is critical that both latches on the child restraint system are fully engaged.
WARNING: Do not use LATCH anchors with child seats or booster seats that have an integrated safety belt
where the combined weight of the child plus the child restraint system exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Attaching Upper Tether Straps
If an upper tether strap is provided, attach its hook to the anchor point located on the back of the rear seats.
NOTE: The location of anchor points may not be readily visible but can be found by identifying a slice in the seat's
material.
WARNING: Tighten upper tether straps according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child
safety seat.
WARNING: USE ONLY SEAT BELT RETAINED CHILD SAFETY SEATS IN THE CENTER SEATING POSITION.
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Position single-strap tethers for the outboard seating positions to route on the outside of the head support. Position
a single strap in the center seating position to route over the top of the seat as illustrated.
NOTE: To prevent the single-strap tether in the center seating position from moving side to side, the top of the seat
deforms.

Testing a Child Safety Seat
Before seating a child, always make sure the child safety seat is not loose:
1. Hold the child safety seat by the belt path and try to slide the safety seat from side to side and front to back.
2. If the seat moves more than one inch (2.5 cm), it is too loose. Tighten the belt or reconnect the LATCH retained
child safety seat.
3. If you are unable to reduce slack, try a different seat location or try another child safety seat.
Child Safety Seat Warnings
WARNING: Extreme hazard! Do not seat a child on the front passenger seat even if you are using a child safety
seat. This seat has an airbag in front of it. Although this airbag is disabled when Model S detects a lightweight
passenger, do not rely on technology to protect your child.
WARNING: Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt
portion of a lap-shoulder belt. Children could be endangered in a crash if their child restraints are not properly
secured in the vehicle.
WARNING: According to collision statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating
positions than in the front seating positions.
WARNING: Do not use a forward facing child safety seat until your child weighs over 20 lbs (9 kg) and can sit
independently. Up to the age of two, a child's spine and neck are not sufficiently developed to avoid injury in a
frontal impact.
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WARNING: Do not allow a baby or infant to be held on an adult's lap. All children should be restrained in an
appropriate child safety seat at all times.
WARNING: To ensure children are safely seated, follow all instructions provided in this document and by the
manufacturer of the child safety seat.
WARNING: Children should ride in a rear facing child safety seat using the seat’s integrated 5-point harness for
as long as possible.
WARNING: Do not use seat belt extenders on a seat belt that is being used to install a child safety seat or
booster seat.
WARNING: When seating larger children, make sure the child's head is supported and the child’s seat belt is
properly adjusted and fastened. The shoulder portion of the belt must be away from the face and neck, and the
lap portion must not be over the stomach.
WARNING: Never attach two child safety seats to one anchor point. In a collision, one anchor point may be
incapable of securing both seats.
WARNING: Child restraint anchors are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child
restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching other
items or equipment to the vehicle.
WARNING: Always check harnesses and tether straps for damage and wear.
WARNING: Never leave a child unattended, even if the child is secured in a child safety seat.
WARNING: Never use a child safety seat that has been involved in a collision. Have the seat inspected or
replaced as described in the child safety seat manufacturer’s instructions.

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Airbags
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 positions. The airbag is a
supplemental restraint at those seating positions. All occupants, including the driver, should always wear their seat
belts whether or not an airbag is also provided at their seating position to minimize the risk of severe injury or death
in the event of a crash.

1. Passenger knee airbag
2. Passenger front airbag
3. Seat-mounted side airbags
NOTE: Vehicles manufactured prior to approximately mid-September 2022 are not equipped with a seat-mounted
airbag on the inside portion of the driver's seat.
4. Curtain airbags
5. Driver knee airbag
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How Airbags Work
Airbags inflate when sensors detect an impact that exceeds deployment thresholds. These thresholds are designed
to predict the severity of a crash in time for the airbags to help protect the vehicle's occupants. Airbags inflate
instantly with considerable force accompanied by a loud noise. The inflated bag, together with the seat belts, limits
movement of occupants to reduce the risk of injury.
Front airbags are not ordinarily designed to inflate in rear collisions, rollovers, side collisions and when braking
heavily or driving over bumps and potholes. Likewise, front airbags may not inflate in all frontal collisions, such as
minor front collisions, underride collisions, or minor impacts with narrow objects (such as posts or poles). Significant
superficial damage can occur to the vehicle without the airbags inflating and, conversely, a relatively small amount of
structural damage can cause airbags to inflate. Therefore, the external appearance of the vehicle after a collision
does not represent whether or not the front airbags should have inflated.
WARNING: Before modifying your vehicle to accommodate a person with disabilities in a way that may affect
the airbag system, use the mobile app to schedule a service appointment.
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 and instructions related to seating a child on the front passenger seat (if permitted in
your market region).
• Knee airbags: Knee airbags and the front airbags work together. The knee airbags limit the forward motion of the
front seat occupants by restricting leg movement, thereby positioning the occupants so that the front airbags
work more effectively.
• Seat-mounted airbags: A seat-mounted side airbag in the front seats helps protect the pelvis and the thorax
region of the torso. The seat-mounted airbag on the inside portion of the driver's seat helps protect the head and
torso. Seat-mounted airbags on both the impacted and non-impacted side of the vehicle inflate in the event of a
severe side impact or a severe offset frontal impact.
• Curtain airbags: Curtain airbags help protect the head. Curtain airbags on both the impacted and non-impacted
side of the vehicle inflate only if a severe side impact occurs, or if the vehicle rolls over.
Airbag Status Indicator
The status of the passenger front airbag displays on the touchscreen:
The Passenger Airbag Off indicator displays on the touchscreen when the passenger front airbag is
OFF. When the passenger front airbag is OFF, it does not inflate when a collision occurs. This
indicator also displays when the seat is unoccupied. When driving with a child seat on the front
passenger seat (if permitted in your market region), always double-check the status of the
passenger front airbag to confirm that it is OFF.
To protect an adult occupying the front passenger seat, ensure the passenger front airbag is ON.
When the passenger airbag is ON, it may inflate when a collision occurs.

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Front Passenger Occupant Detection
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) automatically detects when inflating the passenger front airbag
would be unnecessary or potentially harmful.
WARNING: Seating an infant in a rear facing child restraint system on a seat equipped with an operational
airbag can cause serious injury or death.
Object Classification