Tesla Model S: Braking and Stopping
Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Owner's Manual / Driving / Braking and Stopping
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Braking Systems
WARNING: Properly functioning braking systems
are critical to ensure safety. If you experience a
problem with the brake pedal, brake calipers, or
any component of a Model S braking system,
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Regenerative Braking
Whenever Model S is moving and your foot is off the
accelerator, regenerative braking slows down the vehicle
and feeds any surplus power back to the Battery. By
anticipating your stops and reducing
Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake, touch Controls > Safety >
Parking Brake. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Use the touchscreen to manually release the parking
brake (which also shifts Model S in
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Acoustic Panel - Hood (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Open the hood for access.
Carefully release the clips (x14) that secure the hoodliner to
the hood.
Warning: To avoid personal injury, eye protection
must be worn when performing this operation.
Bash Plate - Front - Stamping (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the front aero shield panel
(refer to procedure).
Remove the bash plate extrusion
(refer to procedure).
Remove and discard the bolts (x2), shoulder
washers (x2), and washers (x2) that secure the bash plate stamping
to the front subframe skid
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