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.
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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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, 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
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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Removal
Remove the driver's air bag (refer to procedure).
Position the wheels straight ahead. Mark the steering wheel
relative position to the column.
Remove and discard the bolt that secures the steering wheel to
the column (torque 80 Nm).
Remove the steering wheel.
Removal
Remove the front fascia (refer to procedure).
Remove the front fascia applique:
If the vehicle has the 1st generation front fascia applique,
refer to procedure.
If the vehicle has the 2nd generation front fascia applique,
refer to procedure.