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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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 into Neutral):
1. Touch Controls > Safety.
2. Press the brake pedal, then touch Parking Brake. If
Charging the Battery
Select Manual Mode from the Charge/Discharge Mode menu.
Type the desired SOC in the Target SOC% field, or drag the
Target SOC% knob to the desired SOC.
Turn on the HV power supply.
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