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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Wheels - Vehicle - Set (Remove and Install)
Warning: "Jack mode" must
be activated on vehicles with air suspension before lifting the
vehicle. Failure to do this might lead to suspension damage and
could cause serious personal injury.
Note: Vehicles with air
suspension might need the suspension to be set to "High" or "Very
Map Overview
The touchscreen displays a map at all times (except
when Model S is shifted into Reverse).
Use your finger(s) to interact with the map:
To move the map in any direction, hold and drag a
finger.
To rotate the map in any direction, hold and turn two
fingers.
To zoom the map in or out, expand
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