strap.***

Attach booster seats
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 SModel X is driven. To check the child passenger safety laws for states in the U.S., go to: http://www.ghsa.org/
html/stateinfo/laws/childsafety_laws.html.
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.

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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 SModel X 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 SModel X 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.
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 SModel X, 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
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3. Attach the upper tether strap(s), as required by the manufacturer of the child restraint system (see Attaching Upper Tether
Straps on page 152).
Installing ISOFIX (LATCH) Child Seats
Lower LATCH anchors are provided in the rear outboard seats. The anchors are located between the seat's back rest and rear
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.

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.

To install a LATCH child safety seat, lift the flap (if equipped) to allow access to the anchors.

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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 run on the outside of the head support. Position a single
strap in the center seating position to run 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 SModel X 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
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WARNING: Do not allow a baby or infant to be held on a 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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Tesla Built-In Rear Facing Child Seats
Usage Restrictions
The optional Tesla built-in rear facing child seats are child restraint systems and must only be used for children over 37"
(94 cm) tall and weighing between 35 and 77 lbs (16.2 to 35.2 kg).
Always ensure the top of the child’s head cannot contact the vehicle and that the child is seated comfortably with the seat
belts positioned and latched correctly. The child’s pelvis must be held securely in place by the lap belt. Follow all instructions
provided and do not use supplemental child safety seats in these seats.
NOTE: Whenever a child is seated in the Tesla built-in rear facing child seats, it is recommended that you set the climate
control system to draw outside air into Model SModel X instead of recirculating the air. This draws more air into the rear
seating areas. See #unique_235 on page .
Opening
1. Remove the cover from the trunk floor and pull the strap to lift the seat assembly upward.

2. Push the seat assembly into position.

3. Undo the Velcro strap.

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4. Pull the handle to release the head supports from the seat back, then pull the head supports toward you to unfold them.

5. Raise the seat back to the upright position and push until it locks into position. Visually check to ensure that the retaining
catches are engaged.

6. Check that the seat back and seat base are securely retained in the upright position by trying to pull the seat back toward
you.
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Folding
CAUTION: Before folding the seats, fasten the seat belts to prevent them from getting trapped in the seat mechanism
and being damaged.
1. Pull the handle to release the seat back and pull the seat back fully forward.

2. Push the lever to release the head supports from the seat back, then fold back onto the seat.

3. Secure the Velcro strap.

4. Pull the strap at the rear of the seat to fold the seat assembly into the trunk floor.
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5. Replace the cover on the trunk floor.

Seating a Child
The Tesla built-in rear facing child seats are child restraint systems and must only be used for children over 37" (94 cm) tall
and weighing between 35 and 77 lbs (16.2 to 35.2 kg).
Always ensure the top of the child’s head cannot contact the vehicle and that the child is seated comfortably with the seat
belts positioned and latched correctly. The child’s pelvis must be held securely in place by the lap belt. Follow all instructions
provided and do not use supplemental child safety seats in these seats.
NOTE: Whenever a child is seated in the Tesla built-in rear facing child seats, it is recommended that you set the climate
control system to draw outside air into Model SModel X instead of recirculating the air. This draws more air into the rear
seating areas. See #unique_235 on page .
1. Position the child in the seat with arms through the loops of the seat belts.
2. Connect the two halves of the seat belt tongue.
3. Insert the seat belt tongue into the buckle and ensure it is securely fastened.

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4. Adjust the shoulder belts so they run over the top of the child’s shoulders and away from the face.
5. Connect the chest clip and adjust it to be as high as possible without causing the shoulder belts to touch the child’s neck.
6. Pull the lower straps until the child is securely held in the seat.

7. Slide the shoulder clips into place to ensure the upper portion of the belts remain positioned over the child’s shoulders.

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To release, press the button on the buckle, release the chest clip, and separate the two halves of the seat restraint.
Warnings - Tesla Child Seats
WARNING: The Tesla built-in rear facing seats are child restraint systems and must only be used for children over 37"
(94 cm) tall and weighing between 35 and 77 lbs (16.2 to 35.2 kg).
WARNING: Do not use supplemental child restraint systems, including booster seats, in the Tesla built-in rear facing
child seats.
WARNING: Always ensure that the top of the child’s head cannot touch the vehicle and that the child is seated
comfortably with the seat belts correctly fastened.
WARNING: Follow all instructions and heed all warnings related to the Tesla built-in rear facing child seats. Failure to do
so can compromise occupant safety.
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and labels attached to the seats.
WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in Model SModel X, even if the child is secured in a child safety seat or a
Tesla built-in rear facing child seat. In hot weather, the interior temperature can reach dangerous levels that can result in
dehydration, serious injury or death.
WARNING: Do not remove or replace the fabric on a Tesla built-in rear facing child seat. The covers are an integral part
of the restraint’s performance and should not be removed or replaced with any other type than those supplied by Tesla.
WARNING: If the Tesla built-in rear facing child seats have been worn in an accident, they must be inspected or replaced
by Tesla, even if damage is not obvious.
WARNING: Before allowing a child to ride in the Tesla built-in rear facing child seats, check that the seat is securely held
in the upright position by trying to pull the seat back toward you.
WARNING: Do not remove the built-in rear facing child seats for any reason, including cleaning. To ensure safety of
occupants, removal and installation must be performed by qualified Tesla service technicians.
WARNING: Do not make modifications or additions that can interfere with the operation of the Tesla built-in rear facing
child seats.
WARNING: To prevent injury, ensure all loose items (bags, luggage, etc.) are secured. In an accident, or during hard
braking and sharp turns, loose items could cause injury.

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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 SModel X 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.

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1. Knee airbags
2. Front airbags
3. Curtain airbags
4. Seat-mounted side airbags
5. Door-mounted airbags

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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, contact Tesla.
Types of Airbags
Model SModel X 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.
Whether or not knee airbags deploy in a collision is partially dependent on the track position of the associated seat.
• Seat-mounted side airbags: A seat-mounted side airbag in the front driver, front passenger and second row outboard seats
help protect the pelvis and the thorax region of the torso. The seat-mounted side airbags on both the impacted and nonimpacted side of the vehicle will inflate in the event of severe side impact or severe offset frontal impact.
• Curtain airbags: A curtain airbag on each side of Model X in the front roof-rail help protect the head. Curtain airbags on
both the impacted and non-impacted side of the vehicle will inflate if a severe side impact occurs, a severe offset frontal
impact occurs, or if the vehicle rolls over.
• Door-mounted airbags: There is an airbag on each side of Model X mounted in the trim on the falcon wing doors. These are
the same as the curtain airbags in that they help protect the head and typically inflate in the event of a severe side impact, a
severe offset frontal impact, or if the vehicle rolls over. The door-mounted airbags on both the impacted and non-impacted
side of the vehicle will inflate.
Passenger Front Airbag Status
The status of the passenger front airbag displays on the touchscreen:
The Passenger Airbag Off indicator displays on the touchscreen only when the passenger front airbag is
OFF. When the passenger front airbag is OFF, it will not inflate when a collision occurs. This indicator
does not display when the airbag is ON or when the seat is unoccupied.
The Passenger Airbag Off indicator displays only when the passenger front airbag is OFF. When the
passenger front airbag is OFF, it does not inflate when a collision occurs. This indicator does not display
when the airbag is ON or when the seat is unoccupied.
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.
Disabling the Passenger Front Airbag
Model SModel X has an occupancy sensor in the front passenger seat that controls the status of the passenger front airbag.
NOTE: The occupancy sensor system meets the regulatory requirement of FMVSS 208 and automatically detects when
inflating the passenger front airbag would be unnecessary or potentially harmful.

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Weight in front passenger seat

Passenger airbag status

Indicator status

Empty

OFF

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

Up to 20 lbs (9 kg)

OFF

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

20-100 lbs (9-45 kg)*

OFF or ON

Over 100 lbs (45 kg)

ON

OFF - PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
ON - PASSENGER AIRBAG ON
PASSENGER AIRBAG ON

*Values are approximate. A weight detected near the threshold can cause the airbag status to occasionally turn on and off
depending on seating position and physique.
NOTE: It takes approximately six seconds after you power on Model SModel X for the occupancy sensor to report accurate
status of the front passenger airbag. As a result, when you first power on Model SModel X, even in situations when it should
be OFF because the seat is occupied by a weight of 20 lbs (9 kg) or less, it will take the touchscreen approximately six
seconds to display the status, PASS AIRBAG OFF. If it fails to do so, contact Tesla service immediately and do not seat a child
in the front passenger seating position.
To make sure the sensing system can correctly detect occupancy status, eliminate the following:
• Objects lodged under the seat.
• Heavy objects sitting on the seat (briefcase, large purse).
• Objects wedged between the seat back and seat cushion.
• Cargo interfering with the seat.
• Aftermarket items attached to, or sitting on or between, the seat and occupant including but not limited to covers, mats,
blankets, etc.
These conditions can interfere with the occupancy sensor. If you have eliminated the above possibilities, and the airbag status
is still incorrect, ask passengers to ride in the rear seats and contact Tesla to have the airbag system checked.
NOTE: The front passenger occupancy sensor affects the operation of the passenger front airbags only. The side airbags are
not affected.
WARNING: If the front passenger airbag is not turning on or off as expected based on the weight thresholds previously
described, contact Tesla immediately.
WARNING: If seating a child in the front passenger seat is legally permissible in your market region, it is the driver's
responsibility to ensure that the passenger front airbag is OFF. Never seat a child in a rear facing safety seat in the front
passenger seat with an active airbag. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the child can occur. Per recommendations by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, all occupants age 12 and under must ride in the rear seats.
WARNING: Do not use seat covers on Model SModel X. Doing so could restrict deployment of the seat-mounted side air
bags if a collision occurs. It can also reduce the accuracy of the occupant detection system, if equipped.

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Controlling the Passenger Front Airbag
Model SModel X has an occupancy classification system (OCS) that controls the status of the passenger front airbag.
NOTE: The occupancy classification system (OCS) meets the regulatory requirement of FMVSS 208 and automatically detects
when inflating the passenger front airbag would be unnecessary or potentially harmful.
WARNING: Seating an infant in a rear facing child safety seat on a seat equipped with an operational airbag can cause
serious injury or death.
Object Classification

OCS Passenger Airbag
Status*

Indicator status

Notes

Empty

OFF

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

Object

OFF or ON

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF or
PASSENGER AIRBAG ON

Depends on material/contents

Rear facing child seat designed for
children up to a year old

OFF

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

20 lbs (9 kg) or less

Forward facing child seat

OFF

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

35 lbs (16 kg) or less

Child in a booster seat

OFF or ON

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF or
PASSENGER AIRBAG ON

20-100 lbs (9-45 kg)*

Large child

OFF or ON

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF or
PASSENGER AIRBAG ON

5th percentile female or larger (by
weight)

ON

PASSENGER AIRBAG ON

Over approximately 100 lbs (45 kg)

*If the passenger airbag status indicator does not match the situation, do not use the seat. The passenger must ride in a different seat.
Contact Tesla Service.

NOTE: It takes approximately six seconds after you power on Model SModel X for the occupant classification system (OCS) to
report accurate status of the front passenger airbag. As a result, when you first power on Model SModel X, even in situations
when it should be OFF because the seat is occupied by a weight of 20 lbs (9 kg) or less, it will take the touchscreen
approximately six seconds to display the status, PASS AIRBAG OFF. If it fails to do so, contact Tesla Service and do not seat a
child in the front passenger seating position.
To make sure the sensing system can correctly detect occupancy status, eliminate the following:
• Objects lodged under the seat.
• Heavy objects sitting on the seat (briefcase, large purse).
• Objects wedged between the seat back and seat cushion.
• Cargo interfering with the seat.
• Aftermarket items attached to, or sitting on or between, the seat and occupant including but not limited to covers, mats,
blankets, etc.
These conditions can interfere with the occupancy sensor. If you have eliminated the above possibilities, and the airbag status
is still incorrect, ask passengers to ride in the rear seats and contact Tesla to have the airbag system checked.
NOTE: The front passenger occupancy sensor affects the operation of the passenger front airbags only. The side airbags are
not affected.
WARNING: If the front passenger airbag is not turning on or off as expected based on the weight thresholds previously
described, contact Tesla immediately.
WARNING: Never seat a child in the front passenger seat. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the child can occur. Per
recommendations by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, all occupants age 12 and under must ride in the
rear seats.
WARNING: To ensure accuracy of the occupant detection system, do not make any modifications to the front passenger
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WARNING: Do not use seat covers on Model SModel X. Doing so could restrict deployment of the seat-mounted side air
bags if a collision occurs. It can also reduce the accuracy of the occupant detection system and the noise-canceling
microphones, if equipped.
Ensuring Accurate Occupant Classification
To help ensure an occupant in the front passenger seat can be accurately classified, the passenger must:
• Wear a seat belt.
• Sit upright on the center of the seat cushion, with shoulders resting against the seat back and legs extended comfortably in
front with feet on the floor. See Examples of Correct and Incorrect Seating Positions on page 168Examples of Correct and
Incorrect Seating Positions on page 166.
• Remain positioned on the seat cushion and not lift their weight off the seat (for example, by pushing their feet against the
floor or pressing on the center console or armrest to lift up).
• Never wear thick, wet, or bulky clothing (such as ski wear or padded clothing).
In addition to the items listed above, the following situations can interfere with the accuracy of the occupant classification
system:
• Placing a radio transmitter (for example, a hunting radio or walkie-talkie) on the front passenger seat.
• Placing an AC/DC inverter, or a device that is being powered by the inverter (for example, a cell phone, tablet, or computer)
on the front passenger seat cushion.
• Placing liquid (such as a bottled drink) or food containers on a car seat when a child seat is present.
• Incorrectly placing a child safety seat so that the entire lower section is not positioned against the seat cushion.
• Objects lodged under the seat or wedged between the seat back and cushion.
• Heavy objects sitting on the seat (briefcase, large purse).
• Cargo interfering with the seat.
• Aftermarket items attached to or placed between the seat and the occupant, such as covers, mats, blankets, etc.
These conditions can interfere with the occupancy sensor. If you have eliminated the above possibilities, and the airbag status
is still incorrect, instruct passengers to ride in the rear seats and contact Tesla to have the airbag system checked.
NOTE: Tesla follows NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) recommendations that all occupants age 12 and
under must ride in the rear seating positions.
NOTE: The front passenger occupancy sensor affects the operation of the passenger front airbags only. The side airbags are
not affected.
WARNING: Failure to follow the above instructions can adversely affect the Occupant Classification System (OCS)
which can cause serious injury or death.
WARNING: If the front passenger airbag is not turning on or off as expected, do not seat a passenger in the front
passenger seat. Contact Tesla Service.
WARNING: To ensure accuracy of the occupant detection system, do not make any modifications to the front passenger
seat.
WARNING: Do not use seat covers on Model SModel X. Doing so could restrict deployment of the seat-mounted side air
bags if a collision occurs. It can also reduce the accuracy of the occupant classification system.
Examples of Correct and Incorrect Seating Positions
Correct seating position:

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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:

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Incorrect seating position - the passenger must not recline the backrest to a laying down position when the vehicle is moving:

Examples of Correct and Incorrect Seating Positions
Correct seating position:

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