Tesla Model S Owners & Service Manuals

Tesla Model S: 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, 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

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 Key Card

Tesla provides you with two Model S key cards, designed to fit in your wallet. To use a key card to unlock or lock Model S, position the card as shown and tap it against the card reader located approximately one third the way up of the driver's side door pillar. When Model S detects the key car

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