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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Accelerator Assembly (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the driver's footwell cover:
Left-hand drive (LHD) vehicles: Refer to
procedure.
Right-hand drive (RHD) vehicles: Refer to
procedure.
Disconnect the harness connector from the top of the accelerator
pedal assembly.
Environmental Precautions
General
This section provides general information which can help to reduce the
environmental impacts from the activities carried out in workshops.
Emissions to air
Many of the activities that are carried out in workshops emit gases and
fumes which contribute to global warming, depletion
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