Tesla Model S: Fluid Reservoirs
Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Owner's Manual / Maintenance / Fluid Reservoirs
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Removing the Maintenance Panel
To check fluid levels, remove the maintenance panel:
1. Open the hood.
2. Pull the maintenance panel upward to release the
clips that hold it in place.
CAUTION: The maintenance panel protects the
Checking Brake Fluid
WARNING: Contact Tesla immediately if you notice
increased movement of the brake pedal or a
significant loss of brake fluid. Driving under these
conditions can result in extended stopping
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Topping Up Windshield Washer
Fluid
The only reservoir into which you can add fluid is the
windshield washer fluid reservoir, which is located
behind the front trunk. When the level is low, a message
displays on the instrument panel.
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Canceling and Resuming
To manually cancel Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, press
the brake pedal or press the right scroll wheel on the
steering yoke.
To resume cruising, press the right scroll button.
NOTE: When Traffic-Aware Cruise Control cancels,
Model S does not coast. Instead, regenerative braking
slows down Model
Battery Care
Never allow the Battery to fully discharge. Even when
Model S is not being driven, its Battery discharges very
slowly to power the onboard electronics. The Battery
can discharge at a rate of approximately 1% per day,
though the discharge rate may vary depending on
environmental factors (such as
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