Door safety for toddlers

[MynameisKhan]

This thread jinxed me! Sitting in the ER, my wife shattered her finger closing it in the mercedes door ?.

So sorry to hear that! Thank God it's not CT!

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[msdg137]

So sorry to hear that! Thank God it's not CT!

That's what I told her?

 

[CyberGus]

This thread jinxed me! Sitting in the ER, my wife shattered her finger closing it in the mercedes door ?.

I hope she doesn't have hot-dog fingers

 

[msdg137]

Just a big thumbs up!

 

[jerhenderson]

Are you a first time parent? because seriously non issue.

 

[SpykeDaddy]

The position of the "open button" on the pillar is right next to a pinch point ... if someone is exiting or entering the car in the back seat. It's a timing thing to be mindful of.

My father-in-law had a terrible accident last night. Spent three hours in ER. See link below.

With smaller kids reaching up to unlock the door, and someone behind them going in / out - I'd be extra diligent and watchful. It's like a perfect storm of events that if timed right, can be extremely painful. Seven stitches and a splint was the result. I'm surprised he didn't lose the tip of his finger.

Most cars require you to reach for a door handle away from the hinges. In this case, there is not one - so you reach for the pillar unlock button.

My father-in-law is not a child, by the way.

Safety Incident - Accessing Pillar Door Unlock Button - FYI (pinch point = door gap between back and front doors) | Tesla Cybertruck Forum - News, Discussions, Community - Cybertruckownersclub.com

 

[MynameisKhan]

Thanks for sharing this. Sorry for your father in law and traumatic experience for your family. I certainly did not think of this scenario and will be mindful about this and let family members know of this potential pitfall

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