Seat Belt Warnings
WARNING:
Seat belts should be worn by all
occupants at all times, even if driving for a very
short distance. Failure to do so increases the risk
of injury or death if a collision occurs.
WARNING:
Secure small children in a suitable child
safety seat as described in the Child Safety Seat
topic. Always follow the child safety seat
manufacturer's instructions when installing.
WARNING:
Ensure that all seat belts are worn
correctly. An improperly worn seat belt increases
the risk of injury or death if a collision occurs.
WARNING:
Do not wear seat belts over hard,
fragile or sharp items in clothing, such as pens,
keys, eyeglasses, etc. The pressure from the seat
belt on such items can cause injury.
WARNING:
Seat belts should not be worn with any
part of the strap twisted.
WARNING:
Each seat belt assembly must be used
by one occupant only. It is dangerous to put a seat
belt around a child being carried on an occupant’s
lap.
WARNING:
Seat belts that have been worn in a
collision must be inspected or replaced by Tesla,
even if damage to the assembly is not obvious.
WARNING:
Seat belts that show signs of wear
(such as fraying), or have been cut or damaged in
any way, must be replaced by Tesla.
WARNING:
Avoid contaminating a seat belt’s
components with any chemicals, liquids, grit, dirt
or cleaning products. If a seat belt fails to retract
or latch into the buckle, it must be replaced
immediately. Contact Tesla.
WARNING:
Do not make modifications or
additions that can prevent a seat belt mechanism
from taking up slack, or that can prevent a seat
belt from being adjusted to remove slack. A slack
belt greatly reduces occupant protection.
WARNING:
Do not make modifications that can
interfere with the operation of a seat belt, or that
can cause a seat belt to become inoperable.
WARNING:
Do not use after market comfort and
convenience products that attach to the seat belts.
WARNING:
When seat belts are not in use, they
should be fully retracted and not hanging loose. If
a seat belt does not fully retract, contact Tesla.
WARNING:
The seat belt system has no user
serviceable parts and may contain pyrotechnics.
Do not disassemble, remove, or replace
components.
Seat Belts
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Seating and Safety Restraints
