Tesla Model S: Braking and Stopping
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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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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
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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Removal
Open door.
Power seat adjust rearwards and upwards for access.
Remove screw securing inner cover to seat.
Carefully release inner cover from retaining bracket.
Note:
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Removal
Remove the hood assembly (refer to procedure).
Mark the installed position of the hinge to the hood.
Remove the nuts (x2 or x3) that secure the LH hinge to the hood
(torque 24 Nm).
Caution: Protect exterior paint work from possible
damage during this pr