Tesla Model S: Braking and Stopping
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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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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
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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Note: This procedure describes how to manually release a
cable from the single phase charge port. If the vehicle is equipped
with a 3 phase charge port, refer to procedure 44013205 (refer to
procedure).
Warning: Only technicians who have been trained in High
Voltage Awareness are p
Removal
Warning: Only technicians who have been trained in High
Voltage Awareness are permitted to perform this procedure.
Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating HV
gloves with a minimum rating of class 00 (500V) must be worn any
time a high volta