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,
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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Powertrain Coolant Pump 2 (Remove and Replace)
Coolant pump locations:
RWD Model S
Dual Motor Model S
1
Powertrain coolant pump 1
RWD vehicle
2
Battery coolant pump 2
RWD vehicle
3
Battery coolant pump 1
RWD vehicle
Unable to charge - Incorrect switch setting
Wall Connector rotary switch must be adjusted
What this alert means:
Incorrect rotary switch setting.
What to do:
Have your electrician adjust the Wall Connector's internal rotary switch to a
valid operating current setting. They
should first make sure there is no power to the Wall Connector. The
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