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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 Front Drive Unit (From Above) (Remove and Replace)

Note: If possible, use the "From Below" procedure to remove and replace the front drive unit (refer to procedure). Removal Remove the front drive unit (refer to procedure). Transfer Components Drain the coolant from the old drive unit. Release the 2 bolts that s

 Trim - 'C' Post Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

Removal Remove the parcel shelf, if equipped. If the LH C-Pillar rear trim panel has a liftgate switch, reach behind the C-pillar rear trim panel and push the switch out from the back. If not, skip to step 4. Di

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