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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Limitations
Depending on many different circumstances and environmental conditions,
Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control may
or may not stop at:
Railroad crossings.
Keep-out zones.
Toll booths.
Crosswalk systems.
Yield signs or temporary traffic lights and stop signs (such as at
construction areas).
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Brake Hose - Flexible - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Warning: If the vehicle
has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before
raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Remove the front LH wheel
(refer to procedure).
Clean the areas that surround the connections
at each end of the brake h
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