Tesla Model S: Vehicle Hold
When Model S is stopped, Vehicle Hold can continue to apply the brakes even after you remove your foot from the brake pedal. When driving on a hill or on a flat surface, brake as you normally would. After coming to a complete stop, simply press the brake pedal again (until the instrument panel displays the Vehicle Hold indicator light) to enable Vehicle Hold. You can then release the brake pedal and remain stopped, even on a hill.
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This indicator displays on the
instrument
panel whenever Vehicle Hold is actively
braking Model S.
To disengage Vehicle Hold, press the accelerator pedal or press and release the brake pedal.
NOTE: Shifting into Neutral also disengages Vehicle Hold.
NOTE: After actively braking Model S for approximately ten minutes, Model S shifts into Park and Vehicle Hold cancels. Model S also shifts into Park if it detects that the driver has left the vehicle.
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Acceleration Modes
Touch Controls > Pedals & Steering > Acceleration to
choose a preferred acceleration mode:
Chill limits acceleration for a slightly smoother and
gentler ride.
NOTE: When Chill is selec
Track Mode
Track Mode, available only on Plaid Model S vehicles, is
designed to modify the stability control, traction control,
regenerative braking, and cooling systems to increase
performance and handling w
Using Track Mode
Track Mode is always disabled when you start Model S.
To enable Track Mode for your current drive, shift into
Park and follow these steps:
1. Touch Controls > Pedals & Steering > Track Mod
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Three Types of Keys
Model S supports three types of keys:
Phone key - You can set up your personal phone as a
"phone key" that communicates with Model S using
Bluetooth. A phone key supports automatic locking
and unlocking.
Key card - Tesla provides a key card that
communicates with Model S using short range
Collision Avoidance Assist
The following collision avoidance features are designed
to increase the safety of you and your passengers:
Forward Collision Warning - provides visual and
audible warnings in situations when Model S detects
that there is a high risk of a frontal collision.
Automatic Emergency Braking - autom
