air condition TESLA MODEL S 2012 Owner Safety Information

4OWNER SAFETY INFORMATIONAIRBAGS
FRONT PASSENGER DETECTIONModel S has an occupancy sensor in the front passenger seat that
controls the status of the airbags based on the weight of the occupant.
Passenger airbag status displays in the top right corner of the touchscreen
to indicate whether the airbag will inflate (ON) or not inflate (OFF) if a
collision occurs:Front passenger seat occupancy* Passenger airbag status
Empty OFF
Infant in child seat (up to 20 lbs) OFF
Child or small occupant (20-100 lbs) ON or OFF
Heavy object/occupant ON
*Note: Values are approximate. Occupants whose weight is close to the low weight
threshold can cause the status to occasionally switch on and off depending on
seating position and physique.If the status shows the airbag as permanently ON, even when the seat is
empty and the seat belt is unbuckled, contact Tesla immediately.
To make sure the sensing system can correctly detect occupancy status,
eliminate the following:
• Objects lodged underneath the seat.
• Heavy objects sitting on the seat (briefcase, large purse).• Objects wedged between the seat back and seat cushion.
• Cargo interfering with the seat.
• Rear passengers interfering with the seat.
• Aftermarket items attached to, or sitting on, the seat (covers, mats,
blankets, etc.).
These conditions can interfere with the occupancy sensor. If you’ve
eliminated the above possibilities, and the airbag status is still incorrect,
ask passengers to ride in the rear seat and contact Tesla to have the
airbag system checked.
NOTE: The front passenger seat’s sensing system affects the operation of
the front passenger airbag only. All other airbags, including the side airbag
and curtain airbag, are not affected.
AIRBAG WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT
The airbag warning on the instrument panel alerts you
of a malfunction of the airbag system. When Model S is
powered on, all components of the airbag system are
continuously monitored. Contact Tesla if this indicator light
stays on.

6OWNER SAFETY INFORMATIONSEAT BELTS
USING SEAT BELTSSeat belts and child safety seats are the most effective means of
protecting occupants if a collision occurs. Therefore, wearing a seat belt
is required by law in most jurisdictions.
Both the driver and passenger seating positions are equipped with three-
point inertia reel seat belts. Inertia reel belts are tensioned automatically
to allow occupants to move comfortably during normal driving conditions.
The belt reel automatically locks to prevent movement of occupants when
Model S experiences a force associated with hard acceleration, braking,
cornering or an impact in a collision. To fasten a belt1. Ensure correct positioning of the seat.
2. Draw the belt out
smoothly, ensuring the
belt lays flat across the
pelvis, chest and mid-
point of the collar bone
between the neck and
shoulder.
3. Insert the latch plate into
the buckle and press
down until you hear a
“click” indicating it is
locked in place.
4. Pull the belt to check that it’s securely fastened.
5. Pull the diagonal part of the belt towards the reel to remove excess
slack.
To release a beltHold the belt near the buckle to prevent the belt from retracting too quickly,
then press the button on the buckle. The belt retracts automatically. Wearing seat belts when pregnantDo not put the lap portion or shoulder portion of
the seat belt over the abdominal area. Wear the
lap portion 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.Seat belt reminder
The seat belt reminder on the instrument panel alerts you
if the seat belt for an occupied front seat is not fastened.
If the belt remains unfastened, this reminder flashes, and
you’ll hear an intermittent chime.
Seat belt pre-tensionersThe 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 buckle 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. 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 checked
and, if necessary, replaced.

19OWNER SAFETY INFORMATION
TIRE AND WHEEL SPECIFICATIONSWheel Specifi cationsWheel Option Location Size
19” Front 8.0J x 19
Rear 9.0J x 19
21” Silver
21” GreyFront 8.5J x 21
Rear 8.5J x 21
Road wheel nut torque 175 Nm (129 lbf.ft)Tire Specifi cationsTire Type Location Size
On 19” wheels:
Goodyear Eagle RS-A2All P245/45R19 98V
On 21” wheels:
Continental Extreme Contact DWSAll P245/35R21 96YContact Tesla for recommended winter tire specifications.
REPLACING TIRES AND WHEELSTires degrade over time due to the effects of ultraviolet light, extreme
temperatures, high loads, and environmental conditions. It is
recommended that tires are replaced every six years, or sooner if required.
Wheel rims and tires are matched to suit handling characteristics of the
vehicle. Replacement tires must comply with the original specification. If
tires other than those specified are used, ensure that the load and speed
ratings (shown on the tire side wall as described on page 20) equal or
exceed those of the original specification.
Ideally, you should replace all four tires at the same time. If this isn’t
possible, replace the tires in pairs (both front and both rear). When
replacing tires, always re-balance and check the alignment of wheels.Asymmetric tiresYour vehicle’s tires are asymmetric
and must be mounted on the wheel
with the correct sidewall facing
outwards. The sidewall of the tire is
marked with the words OUTSIDE.
When new tires are installed, make
sure that the tires are correctly
mounted on the wheels.
WARNING: Road holding will be seriously impaired if the tires are
incorrectly installed on the wheels.
OUTSIDE
TIRE MAINTENANCE

24OWNER SAFETY INFORMATION
VEHICLE TELEMATICS/DATA RECORDERSThis vehicle is equipped with electronic modules that monitor and record
data from various vehicle systems, including the motor, Battery, braking
and electrical systems. The electronic modules record information about
various driving and vehicle conditions, including braking, acceleration, trip
and other related information regarding your vehicle and its features such
as charging events and status, the enabling/disabling of various systems,
diagnostic trouble codes, VIN, speed, direction and location.
The data is stored by the vehicle and may be accessed, used and stored
by Tesla service technicians during vehicle servicing or periodically
transmitted to Tesla wirelessly through the vehicle’s telematics system.
This data may be used by Tesla for various purposes, including, but not
limited to, providing you with Tesla telematics services, troubleshooting,
evaluation of your vehicle’s quality, functionality and performance, analysis
and research by Tesla and its partners for the improvement and design
of our vehicles and systems, and as otherwise may be required by law. In
servicing your vehicle, we can potentially resolve issues remotely simply by
reviewing your vehicle’s data log.
Tesla’s telematics services wirelessly transmits vehicle information to
Tesla on a periodic basis. The data is used as described above and will
help ensure the proper maintenance of your vehicle. In the future, Tesla
may develop features that make further use of your vehicle’s telematics
system and the information provided, including features such as charging
reminders, software updates, and remote access to and control of various
systems of your vehicle.Tesla will not disclose the data recorded in your vehicle to any third party
except when:
• An agreement or consent from the vehicle’s owner (or the leasing
company for a leased vehicle) is obtained.
• Officially requested by the police or other authorities.
• Used as a defense for Tesla in a lawsuit.
• Ordered by a court of law.
• Used for research purposes without disclosing details of the vehicle
owner or identification information.
• Disclosed to a Tesla affiliated company, including their successors or
assigns, or our information systems and data management providers.
In addition, Tesla will not disclosure the data recorded to an owner unless
it pertains to a non-warranty repair service and in this case, will disclose
the data that is related to the repair.
DATA RECORDERS