Tesla Model Y: Examples of Correct and Incorrect Seating Positions
Correct seating position:
Incorrect seating position - the passenger's feet must be on the floor:
Incorrect seating position - the passenger must not slide forward on the seat cushion:
Incorrect seating position - the passenger must not recline the backrest to a laying down position when the vehicle is moving:
Inflation Effects
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 effect 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.
NOTE: In some collisions, even if airbags did not inflate, high voltage may be disabled and you will be unable to power up and drive. Contact Tesla Service immediately.
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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 Y first
powers up, in which case it
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Vehicle Labeling
It is important to understand your vehicle's original tire
sizes and pressures, and the GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) and GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating).
This information can be found on two labels attached to Model Y.
Both labels are visible on the door pillar when the front door is open.
Trailer Mode
Trailer Mode must always be active when towing a trailer. When you connect a
trailer's electrical connection while the vehicle is in Park, Model Y
automatically engages Trailer Mode. When you disconnect the trailer's electrical
connection, Trailer Mode does not automatically disengage. To manuall
