Seat Belts Warning: Ensure that the seat belt is Seat Belt Pre-tensioners positioned correctly and that the shoulder anchor is locked into position The front seat belts are equipped with before driving. Riding in a moving vehicle pre‑tensioners that work in conjunction with with the seat belt positioned incorrectly the airbags in a severe frontal collision. The or with the shoulder anchor not locked pre‑tensioners automatically retract both the into position can reduce the effectiveness seat belt anchor and the seat belt webbing, of the seat belt in a collision. reducing slack in both the lap and diagonal portions of the belts, resulting in reduced To Release a Belt forward movement of the occupant. Hold the belt near the buckle to prevent the The rear outboard seats are equipped with belt from retracting too quickly, then press the shoulder pre-tensioners to retract the seat button on the buckle. The belt retracts belt webbing to reduce forward movement of automatically. Ensure there is no obstruction the occupant. that prevents the belt from fully retracting. The belt should not hang loose. If a seat belt does not fully retract, contact Tesla. 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. 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 collision, have the airbags, seat belt pre-tensioners and any associated components checked and, if necessary, replaced. Warning: Never place anything between Testing Seat Belts you and the seat belt to cushion the To confirm that seat belts are operating impact in the event of a collision. correctly, perform these three simple checks on each seat belt. 1. With the seat belt fastened, give the webbing nearest the buckle a quick pull. The buckle should remain securely locked. 22 Model 3 Owner's Manual