Airbags • Objects wedged between the seat back • Doors and liftgate unlock. and seat cushion. • Hazard warning lights turn on. • Cargo interfering with the seat. • Interior lights turn on. • Aftermarket items attached to, or sitting • High voltage is disabled. on or between, the seat and occupant To restore high voltage power, use the including but not limited to covers, mats, touchscreen to manually power off Model X blankets, etc. (see Powering Off on page 54), then press These conditions can interfere with the the brake to power it back on again. occupancy sensor. If you have eliminated the above possibilities, and the airbag status is still Airbag Warning Indicator incorrect, ask passengers to ride in the rear seats and contact Tesla to have the airbag system checked. The airbag indicator on the Note: The front passenger occupancy sensor instrument panel remains lit if the affects the operation of the passenger front airbag system is malfunctioning. The airbags only. The side airbags are not affected. only time this indicator should light up is briefly when Model X first Warning: If the front passenger airbag is powers up, in which case it turns off not turning on or off as expected based within a few seconds. If it remains lit, on the weight thresholds previously contact Tesla immediately and do described, contact Tesla immediately. not drive. Warning: Never seat a child on the front passenger seat, even if the passenger Airbag Warnings airbag is off. All occupants age 12 and under must ride in the second and rear Warning: Do not place objects over or row (if equipped) seats. near airbags because any such objects Warning: To ensure accuracy of the could cause harm if the vehicle is in a occupant detection system, do not make crash severe enough to cause the airbag any modifications to the front passenger to inflate. seat. Warning: All occupants, including the Warning: Do not use seat covers on driver, should always wear their seat belts, Model X. Doing so could restrict whether or not an airbag is also provided deployment of the seat-mounted side air at their seating position, to minimize the bags if a collision occurs. It can also risk of severe injury or death in the event reduce the accuracy of the occupant of a collision. detection system, if equipped. Warning: Front seat occupants should not place their arms over the airbag module, Inflation Effects as an inflating airbag can cause fractures or other injuries. Warning: When airbags inflate, a fine Warning: Do not use seat covers on powder is released. This powder can Model X. Doing so could restrict irritate the skin and should be thoroughly deployment of the seat-mounted side air flushed from the eyes and from any cuts bags if a collision occurs. It can also or abrasions. reduce the accuracy of the occupant After inflation, the airbags deflate to provide a detection system, if equipped. gradual cushioning effect for the occupants Warning: Airbags inflate with and to ensure the driver‡s forward vision is not considerable speed and force, which can obscured. cause injury. To limit injuries, ensure that If airbags have inflated, or if your vehicle has occupants are wearing seat belts and are been in a collision, always have the airbags, correctly seated, with the seat positioned seat belt pre-tensioners and any associated as far back as possible. The National components checked and, if necessary, Highway Traffic Safety Administration replaced by Tesla. (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of 10" (25 cm) between an In a collision, in addition to the airbags occupant‡s chest and an airbag. inflating: 44 Model X Owner's Manual