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 restraint system
is present.
• Incorrectly placing a child restraint system 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 Trac
Safety Administration) recommendations that all
occupants age 12 and under must ride in the rear seating
positions.
NOTE: The front passenger occupancy sensor aects
the operation of the passenger front airbags only. The
side airbags are not aected.
WARNING:
Failure to follow the above instructions
can adversely aect the Occupant Classification
System (OCS) which can cause serious injury or
death.
WARNING:
If the front passenger airbag is not
turning on or o 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 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:
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:
Airbags
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