Dynamic Brake Lights (if equipped)
If you are driving over 50 km/h and brake
forcefully (or if Automatic Emergency Braking
engages), the brake lights flash quickly to
warn other drivers that
Model 3 is rapidly
slowing down. If Model 3 stops completely,
the hazard warning lights flash. Flashing
continues until you press the accelerator or
manually press the hazard lights button to
turn them o (see Hazard Warning Flashers
on page 62).
NOTE: Dynamic brake lights will not flash
while Track Mode is enabled (see Track Mode
on page 78).
NOTE: When towing a trailer (if applicable),
the brake lights on the trailer also operate as
described above, even when the trailer is not
equipped with a separate braking system.
WARNING: When towing a trailer (if
applicable), always increase your
following distance. Sudden braking
may result in skidding, jack-knifing,
and loss of control.
Brake Disc Wiping
To ensure brakes remain responsive in cold
and wet weather, Model 3 is equipped with
brake disc wiping. When cold and wet
weather is detected, this feature repeatedly
applies an imperceptible amount of brake
force to remove water from the surface of the
brake discs.
Hydraulic Fade Compensation
Model 3 is equipped with hydraulic fade
compensation. This assists in monitoring
brake system pressure and ABS activity for
instances of reduced brake performance. If
reduced brake performance is detected (for
example, as a result of brake fade, or cold or
wet conditions), you may hear a sound, feel
the brake pedal pull away from your foot, and
notice a strong increase in braking. Brake as
you normally would and continue to press the
brake pedal without releasing or pumping the
brakes.
CAUTION:
If brakes are not
functioning properly, stop the vehicle
when safety permits and contact Tesla
Service. See Park on page 58 for
information on using the Park button
to stop the vehicle in case of
emergency.
WARNING:
Always maintain a safe
driving distance from the vehicle in
front of you and exercise caution
when driving conditions are
hazardous. Brake disc wiping and
hydraulic fade compensation is not a
substitute for adequately applying the
brakes.
Hydraulic Boost Compensation
Model 3 is equipped with a brake booster that
activates the brakes when the brake pedal is
pressed. Hydraulic boost compensation
provides mechanical assistance if the brake
booster fails. If a brake booster failure is
detected, the brake pedal feels
stier to press
and you may hear a sound when you press
the brake pedal. To stop
Model 3, apply
steady force to the brake pedal without
releasing or pumping. Drive cautiously and
maintain a safe distance from other road
users—brake pedal responsiveness and
braking performance may be degraded.
Regenerative Braking
Whenever Model 3 is moving and your foot is
o the accelerator, regenerative braking slows
down the vehicle and feeds any surplus
power back to the Battery. By anticipating
your stops and reducing or removing pressure
from the accelerator pedal to slow down, you
can take advantage of regenerative braking
to increase driving range.
Vehicle deceleration due to regenerative
braking may vary depending on the current
state of the Battery. For example,
regenerative braking may be limited if the
Battery is cold or is already fully charged.
The power meter (a thin horizontal line
centered at the top of the touchscreen's car
status area) displays real-time power usage:
1. The left side of the power meter
represents power generated from
regenerative braking, or power that is
used to slow down the vehicle. Power
being fed back to the Battery displays in
green whereas power used by the regular
braking system displays in gray.
Braking and Stopping
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