Tesla MODEL S 2012 Owner's Manual page 233

Autopark can abort due to many factors, including the following:
• Driver input or behavior
◦ Using the gear stalk
◦ Moving the steering wheel
◦ Pressing the accelerator pedal
◦ Pressing the brake pedal
◦ Opening a door and/or exiting the vehicle
◦ Pressing the Cancel button on the touchscreen
• Environmental / external conditions
◦ Steep slope / grade
◦ Weather conditions affecting visibility / sensor function
◦ Curb cannot be detected
• A trailer is attached to the vehicle
• Vehicle system constraints
Autopark should be available again during your next drive.
If this alert persists throughout subsequent drives, contact Tesla Service at your earliest convenience. Your vehicle is
OK to drive in the meantime.
For more information, see
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Regenerative braking temporarily reduced
Regen will increase as vehicle is driven
Regenerative braking performance has been temporarily reduced to below 65% of its full capacity. The exact
reduction is indicated by the dashed lines on the power meter.
While this alert is present, the deceleration rate of the vehicle due to regenerative braking will be reduced and more
brake pedal application will be required to slow the vehicle (similar to what is needed in a gas-powered, non-electric,
vehicle).
This alert is expected under the following conditions:
• Battery is near full charge:
◦ Regenerative braking is reduced when the battery is at 95% charge or higher.
• Battery is cold:
◦ The battery may not be warm enough for full regenerative braking performance (possibly at the beginning of a
drive).
◦ In extremely cold climates, this alert may remain present indefinitely and regenerative braking may remain
reduced, as driving the vehicle may not warm the battery enough to fully restore performance.
Typically, driving will clear this alert because it will reduce the battery charge level below 95% and sufficiently warm
the battery.
This is a completely normal part of vehicle operation and should not cause alarm. The notice on the screen is for
your information only.
For more information on regenerative braking, see the Regenerative Braking section in the Owner's Manual.
Regenerative Braking on page
Consumer Information
To Cancel Parking on page 98
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Troubleshooting Alerts
and Limitations on page 98.
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