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Model Y Emergency Response Guide
Airbags
Airbags are located in the approximate areas shown. Airbag warning information is printed on
the sun visors.
When the airbags have been deployed by the Restraint Control Module (RCM), the pyro-technic
fuse that deactivates the vehicle’s high voltage system will be simultaneously triggered.
Model Y is designed to deactivate high voltage in all components and cables outside of the high
voltage battery when an airbag is deployed. Care must be taken as to not cut any orange high
voltage cables or try to gain access into the battery pack. Even though the high voltage system
has shut down due to the airbags being deployed, it must always be assumed that there may
be high voltage present in the high voltage cables and components. The battery cells within the
battery pack will have stored energy and should not be compromised with rescue tools.
The First Responder Loop should be cut in order to open the 12V circuit that provides power to
the airbags. See the First Responder Loop section for more details.
Left Hand Drive, North American vehicle shown. On Right Hand Drive vehicles, the
components are mirrored.
NOTE:
1. Knee airbags (North America and South Korea only)
2. Steering wheel airbag
3. Seat mounted side airbags
4. Curtain airbags
5. Passenger airbag
The RCM has an internal energy reserve which allows it to remain
powered for some time after the 12V power is disconnected. The RCM will remain
powered (from the vehicle) after it deploys any airbag or pre-tensioner. Do not touch
the RCM within 10 seconds of an airbag or pre-tensioner deployment.
WARNING
