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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 Remove Components For Access

Note: If possible, use the "From Below" procedure to remove and install the front drive unit (refer to procedure). Special tools required for this procedure: Supplier Part Number Descripti

 Release Cable

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

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