Tesla Model S Owners & Service Manuals

Tesla Model S: 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, c

 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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 Light - Fog/Reverse - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

Removal Remove the liftgate applique (refer to procedure). Remove the tailgate lower finisher (refer to procedure). Release the watershield for access to the fog/reverse lamp. Note: A new watershield might be required if the adhesive is unable to secure it in posit

 Hinge - Hood - LH (Remove and Replace)

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

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