Traction Control - Tesla S Owner's Manual

Traction Control

How It Works
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
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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