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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Removal
Remove the glove box assembly (refer to procedure).
In the upper area behind the glove box, remove the 2 screws
(torque 10 Nm) that secure the passenger airbag to the crossbar
beam.
Caution: The
Limitations
Summon is unlikely to operate as intended in the
following types of situations:
The driving path is sloped. Summon is designed to
operate on flat roads only (up to 10% grade).
A raised concrete edge is detected. Summon does
not move Model S over an edge that is higher than
approximately 1
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