WARNING:
Handling the front seat belt (pre-tensioner seat belt) improperly can accidentally deploy the pre-tensioner seat belt, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the front seat belt..
WARNING:
The side air bag sensor is attached to the lower part of the B-pillar. When working around the B-pillar, disconnect the negative battery cable avoiding excessive impact to the lower part of the B-pillar.
CAUTION:
The ELR (emergency locking retractor) has a spring that will unwind if the retractor cover is removed. The spring cannot be rewound by hand. If this occurs, the ELR will not work properly. Therefore, do not disassemble the retractor.
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1min or more
..
3. Remove the front scuff plate..
4. Remove the rear scuff plate..
5. Remove the B-pillar lower trim..
6. Remove the cover.
7. Remove the bolt A.
8. Remove the bolt B.
9. Remove the front seat belt.
10. Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.
11. Disconnect the pre-tensioner seat belt connector.
12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
13. Switch the ignition to ON.
14. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s
and goes out.
If the air bag system warning light does not operate, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system..
Side Turn Light Inspection
Side turn light illumination inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the outer mirror glass..
3. Remove the outer mirror garnish..
4. Remove the side turn light..
5. Connect the battery voltage as shown in the figure.
If the side turn light does illuminat ...
Vehicle Hold
When Model 3 is stopped, Vehicle Hold can
continue to apply the brakes even after you
remove your foot from the brake pedal. When
driving on a hill or on a flat surface, brake as
you normally would. After coming to a
complete stop, simply press the brake pedal
again (until the touchscreen disp ...
Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at more than
56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow
anyone to stand behind a wheel when
pushing the vehicle:
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the
wheels at high speed is dangerous.
The spinning tire could overheat and
explode. This could c ...