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,
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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Neutral
Neutral allows Model S to roll freely when you are not
pressing the brake pedal. To shift into Neutral, do any of
the following:
Open Controls, then press and hold the Neutral icon
on the drive mode strip until Model S engages
Neutral.
Choose Neutral from the drive mode selector on th
Panoramic Roof Drive Cable - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the panoramic roof sliding glass
(refer to procedure).
Remove the LH sunroof motor
(refer to procedure).
Note: If
performing this procedure on the RH side, remove the RH
sunroof motor
(refer to procedure)
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