Traction Control; How It Works - Tesla 2012- 21013 S Owner's Manual

Traction Control

How It Works

Traction Control
The traction control system constantly
monitors the difference in speed between the
front and rear wheels. If Model S experiences a
loss of traction, the traction control system
minimizes wheel spin by controlling brake
pressure and motor power.
The electronic stability control indicator
displays on the instrument panel
whenever the traction control system is
actively controlling brake pressure and
motor power.
WARNING: Traction control does not
prevent accidents caused by driving
dangerously or turning too sharply at high
speeds.
Turning Off
Under normal conditions, you should leave
traction control on. Turn it off only in
circumstances where you deliberately want the
wheels to spin, such as:
• Starting on a loose surface, such as gravel
or snow.
• Driving in deep snow, sand or mud.
• Rocking out of a hole or deep rut.
To turn traction control off, touch
Controls > Driving > Traction Control > Off.
The Traction Control Off indicator
TC
displays at the top center of the
touchscreen whenever the traction
control system is turned off.
Although traction control turns on again
automatically the next time you start Model S,
turn it on using the touchscreen as soon as the
circumstances that required you to turn it off
have passed.
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Traction Control
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