Tesla Model S: Braking and Stopping
Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Owner's Manual / Driving / Braking and Stopping
READ NEXT:
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,
c
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
SEE MORE:
Drop Link - Sway Bar - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the road wheel (refer to procedure).
Remove the nut that secures the sway bar drop link to the lower
control arm (torque 70 Nm).
Caution: To prevent ball joint damage, always hold the
ball joint pin with a wrench while loosening or tigh
Coat Hangers
Your Model S has a coat hanger on each side of the
vehicle above the rear window in the second row, next to
the reading light. Push the coat hanger to release it.
Push it again to retract it.
Active Road Noise Reduction
Model S is equipped with Active Road Noise Reduction
which reduces low-freq
© 2019-2026 Copyright www.tesms.org
