Tesla Model 3: Braking and Stopping
Tesla Model 3 2017-2023 Owner's Manual / Driving / Braking and Stopping
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Braking Systems
Warning: Properly functioning braking
systems are critical to ensure safety. If
you experience a problem with the brake
pedal, brake caliper, or any component of
a Model 3 braking system, contact
Regenerative Braking
Whenever Model 3 is moving and your foot is
off the accelerator, regenerative braking slows
down Model 3 and feeds any surplus energy
back to the Battery.
By anticipating your stops and reducing
Parking Brake
The parking brake automatically engages
when you shift Model 3 into Park, and releases
when you shift into any other gear.
Note: The parking brake operates on the rear
wheels only, and is inde
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Contactor - Positive - HV Battery-Install
Install
Caution:
Replace all patchbolts.
Replace all nyloc nuts.
Use an IPA wipe to clean the high voltage mating surfaces of the HV
battery terminal, positive busbar, and the HV battery positive contactor.
Tilt the rear of the HV battery positive contactor up, and then install
the con
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