2020 TESLA MODEL X Owner's Manual

Disabling the Passenger Front Airbag
Model 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 in

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 a rear facing child seat on the front passenger seat, even if the
passenger airbag is off. All occupants age 12 and under must ride in the second and rear row
(if equipped) seats.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
detection system, if equipped.
Airbags
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Ensuring Accurate Occupant
Classification
To help ensure an occupant in the front
passenger seat can be accurately classified,
the passenger must:

Examples of Correct and Incorrect
Seating Positions
Correct seating position:
Incorrect seating position - the passenger

If airbags have in

Driving
Driver
Profiles
Creating a Driver Profile
When you first adjust the driver

Linking a Driver Profile to a Key
You can link a driver profile to a specific key to
allow Model X to automatically select the
correct driver profile when the linked key is
detected as you approach the vehicle and
open the driver

Note: You do not need to enter a PIN to cancel
Valet mode from the mobile app.
Driver Profiles
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