Incorrect seating position - the passenger must not
recline the backrest to a laying down position when the
vehicle is moving:
Inflation Eects
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
eect 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 and liftgate unlock.
• Hazard warning lights turn on.
•
Interior lights turn on.
• High voltage is disabled. To restore high voltage
power, use the touchscreen to manually power o
Model X (see Powering O on page 63), then press
the brake to power it back on again.
NOTE: Depending on the nature of the impact and the
forces involved, doors may not unlock in a collision
and/or damage may prevent them from opening. In such
cases, the door may need to be opened using the
interior manual release, or other means of extrication
(for example, exiting through another door, breaking the
window, etc.).
Airbag Warning Indicator
The airbag indicator on the touchscreen
remains lit if the airbag system is
malfunctioning. The only time this indicator
should light up is
briefly when Model X first
powers up, in which case it turns o within
a few seconds. If it remains lit, contact
Tesla immediately and do not drive.
Airbag Warnings
WARNING:
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 collision.
WARNING:
Front seat occupants should not place
their arms over the airbag module, as an inflating
airbag can cause fractures or other injuries.
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
detection system, if equipped.
WARNING:
Airbags inflate with considerable
speed and force, which can cause injury. To limit
injuries, ensure that occupants are wearing seat
belts and are correctly seated, with the seat
positioned as far back as possible. The National
Highway Trac Safety Administration (NHTSA)
recommends a minimum distance of 10" (25 cm)
between an occupant’s chest and an airbag.
WARNING:
Children should not be seated on the
front passenger seat. Follow all regulations in your
region for the appropriate way to seat a child
based on the child's weight, size, and age. The
safest place to seat infants and young children is in
a rear seating position. Seating an infant or child
on a seat equipped with an operational front
airbag can cause serious injury or death.
Airbags
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