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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Starting
When you open a door to enter Model S, the instrument
panel and touchscreen power on and you can operate all
controls. To shift Model S, press the brake pedal and
swipe up for Drive or down for Reverse on the
touchscreen's drive mode strip (see Shifting).
If Auto Shift out of Park is enabled, M
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