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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Front Applique - 1st Generation (Remove and Replace)
Warning: To
avoid personal injury, wear cut-resistant gloves when performing
this operation.
Special tools required for this procedure:
Supplier
Part Number
Description
Brake Lines - Booster to ABS (Dual Motor) (RHD) (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Recover the A/C refrigerant from the vehicle
(refer to procedure).
Remove the 12V battery bracket beam
(refer to procedure).
Release the fasteners (x2) that secure the fuse
box to the front crossmember (torque 6 Nm).
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