Parking Brake - Tesla MODEL S Operating Manual

Braking and Stopping
• CREEP: When close to, or at, a complete
stop, the motor continues to apply torque,
moving Model S slowly forward (in Drive)
or backwards (in Reverse), similar to a
conventional vehicle with an automatic
transmission. In some situations, such as
on a steep hill or driveway, you may need
to press the accelerator pedal to continue
moving or to prevent Model S from
moving in the opposite direction.
Warning: Never rely on CREEP to
apply enough torque to prevent your
vehicle from rolling down a hill.
Always press the brake pedal to
remain stopped or the accelerator
pedal to proceed up the hill. Failure
to do so can result in property
damage and/or a collision.
• HOLD: Maximizes range and reduces
brake wear by continuing to provide
regenerative braking at speeds lower than
with the Creep and Roll settings. When
Model S stops, the brakes are
automatically applied without you having
to put your foot on the brake pedal.
Whether stopped on a flat surface or a hill,
Vehicle Hold keeps the brake applied,
provided your foot remains off the
accelerator and brake pedals. See
Hold on page 73.
Warning: Never rely on HOLD to
adequately decelerate or fully stop
your vehicle. Many factors can
contribute to a longer stopping
distance, including downward slopes,
the low regenerative braking setting,
and reduced or limited regenerative
braking (see
page 67). Always be prepared to use
the brake pedal to adequately
decelerate or stop.
• ROLL: When close to, or at, a complete
stop, Model S becomes free rolling like a
vehicle in Neutral. Therefore, if stopped on
a slope, Model S will roll downward. The
brake does not engage, and the motor
does not apply torque (until the
accelerator pedal is pressed).
Note: If you choose CREEP or ROLL, you
can still use Vehicle Hold to apply the
brakes. However, you will need to briefly
press the brake pedal when the vehicle is
stopped. See Vehicle Hold
Warning: Press the brake pedal if Model S
moves when unsafe to do so. It is your
responsibility to stay alert and be in
control of the vehicle at all times. Failure
68
Vehicle
Regenerative Braking
on page 73.
to do so can result in serious damage,
injury, or death.
Warning: Do not rely on regenerative
braking and your chosen Stopping Mode
to keep you and your vehicle safe. Various
factors such as driving with a heavy
vehicle load, on a steep hill, or on wet or
icy roads affect deceleration rate and the
distance at which Model S will come to a
stop. Drive attentively and always stay
prepared to use the brake pedal to stop
as appropriate based on traffic and road
conditions.
Warning: Forward Collision Warning and
Automatic Emergency Braking do not
operate when driving at very low speeds
(see Collision Avoidance Assist
113). Do not rely on these features to
warn you, or to prevent or reduce the
impact of a collision.
Note: Your chosen setting is retained in your
Driver Profile until you manually change it.

Parking Brake

The parking brake automatically engages
when you shift Model S into Park, and releases
when you shift into any other gear.
Note: The parking brake operates on the rear
wheels only, and is independent of the pedal-
on
operated brake system.
Warning: In snowy or icy conditions the
rear wheels may not have sufficient
traction to prevent Model S from sliding
down a slope, particularly if not using
winter tires. Avoid parking on hills in
snowy or icy conditions. You are always
responsible for parking safely.
Warning: Your Model S may display an
alert if the road is too steep to safely park
on, or if the parking brakes are not
properly engaged. These alerts are for
guidance purposes only and are not a
substitute for the driver's judgment of
safe parking conditions, including specific
road or weather conditions. Do not
depend on these alerts to determine
whether or not it is safe to park at any
location. You are always responsible for
parking safely.
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Model S Owner's Manual