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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Using a Car Cover
To preserve the cosmetic appearance of the body when
Model S is not being used, use a genuine Tesla car cover.
Car covers can be purchased from Tesla. See Parts and
Accessories.
CAUTION: Use only a Tesla-approved car cover
when Model S is plugged in. Using a non-Tesla car
cover can prevent
Rear Trunk
Opening
To open the rear trunk, ensure Model S is in Park, then
do one of the following:
Touch Controls > Trunk on the touchscreen.
Double-click the rear trunk button on the key fob.
Touch the rear trunk button on the mobile app.
Press the switch located under the liftgate's exterior
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