Tesla Model 3: Braking and Stopping
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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
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
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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High Voltage Components
Air Conditioning Compressor
Front Motor (Dual Motor vehicles only)
Cabin Heater
High Voltage Battery
High Voltage Battery Service Panel
Rear Motor
High Voltage Cabling
Charge Port
Warning: The high voltage system has no user serviceable parts. Do
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Starting
When you open a door, Model 3 powers on the
touchscreen and you can operate all controls.
To drive Model 3:
PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL - Model 3
powers on and is ready to drive.
SELECT A GEAR - Move the gear lever all
the way down for Drive and all the way up
for Reverse.
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