2015 TESLA MODEL S airbag

Roadside Assistance......................2Contacting Roadside Assistance.......................... 2
Instructions for Transporters.................................. 3
Use a Flatbed Only 3Disable Self-Leveling (air suspension vehicles only) 3Activate Tow Mode 3Connect the Tow Chain 4Pull Onto the Trailer and Secure the Wheels 4
Safety Information..........................5Seat Belts....................................................................... 5
Wearing Seat Belts 5Wearing Seat Belts When Pregnant 6Seat Belt Pre-tensioners 6Testing Seat Belts 7Seat Belt Warnings 7
Child Safety Seats....................................................... 8
Guidelines for Seating Children 8Choosing a Child Safety Seat 9Seating Larger Children 11Installing Child Safety Seats 11Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seats 11Installing ISOFIXChild Seats 12Attaching Upper Tether Straps 12Testing a Child Safety Seat 13Warnings - Child Safety Seats 13
Tesla Built-In Rear Facing Child Seats.............. 14
Usage Restrictions 14Opening 14Folding 15Seating a Child 16Warnings - Tesla Child Seats 17
Airbags.......................................................................... 18
Location of Airbags 18How the Airbags Work 19Types of Airbags 19Disabling the Passenger Front Airbags 20Inflation Effects 21Airbag Warning Indicator 21Airbag Warnings 21
Tire Care and Maintenance................................... 22
Maintaining Tire Pressures 22Inspecting and Maintaining Tires 23Replacing Tires and Wheels 24Using Tire Chains 25Tire Pressure Monitoring 25Understanding Tire Markings 27
Vehicle Loading.........................................................29
Load Capacity Labeling 29Calculating Load Limits 30Towing a Trailer 30Roof Racks 30
Disclaimers................................................................... 31
Vehicle Telematics/Data Recorders 31Quality Control 31
Declarations of Conformity.................................. 32
Key and Passive Unlocking System 32Tire Pressure Monitoring System 33Media Control Unit 33Radio Frequency Information 34
Reporting Concerns.................................................35
Contacting Tesla 35
Warranty..........................................36General Warranty Provisions............................... 36
Who is the Warrantor? 36What Vehicles are Covered? 36Multiple Warranty Conditions 36Limitations and Disclaimers 36Ownership Transfer 36Who Can Enforce this New Vehicle Limited Warranty? 37When Does the Warranty Period Begin and End? 37
Warranty Coverage................................................. 37
Basic Vehicle Limited Warranty 37Supplemental Restraint System Limited Warranty 37Battery and Drive Unit Limited Warranty 38
Exclusions and Limitations................................... 38
Warranty Limitations 38Additional Limitations and Exclusions 39Voided Warranty 40Damages 40
Obtaining Warranty Service................................ 40
Payment of Tax for Repairs 41Reasonable Time for Repairs 41Roadside Assistance (Japan) 41Modifications and Waivers 41
Dispute Resolution.................................................... 41Contents

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: Never place anything between
you and the seat belt to cushion the
impact in the event of an accident.Seat Belt Pre-tensioners
The front seat belts are equipped with
pre ‑tensioners that work in conjunction with
the airbags in a severe frontal collision. The
pre ‑tensioners automatically retract both the
seat belt anchor and the seat belt webbing,
reducing slack in both the lap and diagonal
portions of the belts, resulting in reduced
forward movement of the occupant.
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.
Warning: Once the seat belt pre-
tensioners have been activated, they
must be replaced. After any accident,
have the airbags, seat belt pre-tensioners and any associated components checkedand, if necessary, replaced.
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Child Safety SeatsGuidelines for Seating ChildrenYou must restrain infants and small children using a child safety seat appropriate for the child’sage, weight, and size. Never seat a child in a child safety seat or a booster seat on the front
passenger seat when the airbag is activated. To disable the front passenger seat airbag, see
Disabling the Passenger Front Airbags on page 20. Carefully follow the instructions provided by
the manufacturer of the child safety seat.Warning: Never use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE
AIRBAG in front of it. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the child can occur. Refer to the
following label fitted to both sides of the passenger sunvisor.
If your Model S is equipped with the optional Tesla built-in rear facing child seats, these seats are
child safety seats and are designed only for children within a specific height and weight range
(see Tesla Built-In Rear Facing Child Seats on page 14).
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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 2.5 cm, it is
too loose. Tighten the belt or reconnect the ISOFIX retained child safety seat.
3. If you are unable to reduce slack, try a
different seat location or try another child
safety seat.
Warnings - Child Safety Seats
Warning: Never seat a child in a child
safety seat or a booster seat on the front
passenger seat when the airbag is
activated. Doing so can cause serious injury or death.Warning: Never use a rearward facing
child restraint on a seat protected by an active airbag. Doing so can cause serious
injury or death. Refer to the warning label located on the passenger side sun visor.Warning: Do not use a forward facing
child safety seat until your child weighs
over 9 kg and can sit independently. Up to the age of two, a child's spine and neckare not sufficiently developed to avoidinjury in a frontal impact.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 manufacturerof 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
when installing 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 properlyadjusted and fastened. The shoulder
portion of the belt must be away from the face and neck, and the lap portion mustnot 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 anchorages are
designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child
restraints. Under no circumstances are
they to be used for adult seatbelts,
harnesses, or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.Warning: Always check harnesses and
tether straps for damage and wear.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: 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 an accident.
Have the seat inspected or replaced as a
described in the child safety seat
manufacturer’s instructions.
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AirbagsLocation of Airbags
Airbags are located in the approximate areas shown here. Airbag warning information is printed on the sun visors.
1. Passenger front airbag
2. Driver’s front airbag
3. Side airbags
4. Curtain airbags
Note: On RHD (Right Hand Drive) vehicles, the locations of the passenger and driver airbags are
reversed.
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How the Airbags WorkInflation of airbags depends on the rate at
which the vehicle’s cabin changes speed in a
collision. The rate of deceleration determines
whether airbags inflate.
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, minor frontor side collisions, heavy braking, or driving
over bumps and potholes. Therefore, significant superficial damage can occur tothe vehicle without the airbags inflating or,
conversely, a relatively small amount of
structural damage can cause airbags to inflate.
If you are planning to modify your vehicle for a person with disabilities in a way that may
affect the airbag system, contact Tesla.Types of AirbagsAdvanced
front
airbagsThe front airbags are
advanced airbags designed to
reduce airbag related injuries
to children or small adults who
ride in the front seats. On the
driver’s side, the front airbag
works with a seat position
sensor that adjusts the
inflation level based on the
seating position of the
occupant. For safety of infants
and small children, the front
passenger airbag must be
disabled, as described below.Side
airbagsSide airbags protect the
thorax region of the torso and
the pelvis. They inflate only if
a severe side impact occurs.
Side airbags on the non-
impacted side do not inflate.Curtain
airbagsCurtain airbags help protect
the head and typically inflate
only if a severe side impact
occurs, or if the vehicle rolls
over. Curtain airbags on the
non-impacted side do not
inflate.
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Disabling the Passenger Front AirbagsWhen a child is seated in the front passenger
seat (even when the child is seated in a child
safety seat or booster seat), you must disable the passenger front airbags to prevent them
from injuring the child if a collision occurs.
Note: Rear seats are the preferred location for
seating children in child safety seats.
To turn off the front and side airbags on the
passenger side of the vehicle, touch
Controls > Settings > Safety & Security >
Passenger Front Airbag .The ON/OFF status of the passenger front
airbags displays in the upper right corner of the touchscreen. You can also turn thepassenger airbags on or off by touching thisindicator.
If the status shows the airbags as on, even ifyou have turned it off (or vice versa), contact
Tesla immediately.
Note: Model S has a capacitive touchscreen
and may not respond to your touch if you are wearing standard gloves. If the touchscreen is
not responding, remove gloves or wear gloves
with conductive fingertips for use with capacitive touchscreens.
Warning: Never seat a child in a child
safety seat or a booster seat on the front
passenger seat when the airbag is
activated. Doing so can cause serious injury or death.Warning: If the passenger airbag control
does not appear to be functioning, do not
seat a passenger in the front seat.
Contact Tesla immediately to have the vehicle inspected and if necessary,
repaired.Warning: Do not use seat covers on
Model S. Doing so could restrict
deployment of the side air bags if an
accident occurs.
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Inflation EffectsWhen 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 notobscured.
If airbags have inflated, or if your vehicle has been in an accident, 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.
To restore Battery power, use the touchscreen to manually power off Model S, then press thebrake to power it back on again.
Airbag Warning IndicatorThe airbag indicator on the
instrument panel remains lit if the
airbag system is malfunctioning. The
only time this indicator should light
up is briefly when Model S first starts
up, in which case it turns off 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 bag can cause
fractures or other injuries.Warning: Do not use seat covers on
Model S. Doing so could restrict
deployment of the side air bags if an
accident occurs. It can also reduce the
accuracy of the occupant detection
system.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.Warning: Do not use a child safety seat or
seat young children on a seat with an operational airbag in front of it. Doing socan cause injury or death if the airbaginflates.Warning: To ensure correct inflation of
the side airbags, maintain an
unobstructed gap between an occupant’s
torso and the side of Model S.Warning: Passengers should not lean their
heads against the doors. Doing so can cause injury if a curtain airbag inflates.Warning: Do not allow passengers to
obstruct the operation of an airbag by
placing feet, knees or any other part of the body on or near an airbag.Warning: Do not attach or place objects
on or near the front airbags, the side of
the front seats, the headliner at the side of the vehicle, or any other airbag coverthat could interfere with inflation of an
airbag. Objects can cause serious injury if the vehicle is in a collision severe enoughto cause the airbag to inflate.Warning: Following inflation, some airbag
components are hot. Do not touch until
they have cooled.
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