Tesla Model 3 - Regenerative Braking Function; Stopping Mode Options

WARNING: Always maintain a safe driving distance
from the vehicle in front of you and exercise
caution when driving conditions are hazardous. Do
not rely on brake disc wiping or hydraulic fade
compensation to act as a substitute for adequately
applying the brakes.
Hydraulic Boost Compensation
Model 3 is equipped with a brake booster that provides
a mechanical advantage that
eectively activates the
brakes when the brake pedal is pressed. Hydraulic
boost compensation provides mechanical assist in the
event of a brake booster failure. If a brake booster
failure is detected, the brake pedal may feel harder to
press and you may hear some noise when you press the
brake pedal. To stop the vehicle, apply adequate steady
force on the brake pedal without releasing or
"pumping" them. Exercise caution while driving and
maintain a safe distance as 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
Model 3
and feeds any surplus energy 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. Of course, this is no substitute for regular
braking when needed for safety.
NOTE: If regenerative braking is aggressively slowing
Model 3 (such as when your foot is completely o the
accelerator pedal at highway speeds), the brake lights
turn on to alert others that you are slowing down.
NOTE: Installing winter tires with aggressive compound
and tread design may result in temporarily-reduced
regenerative braking power. However, your vehicle is
designed to continuously recalibrate itself, and after
changing tires it will increasingly restore regenerative
braking power after some moderate-torque straight-line
accelerations. For most drivers this occurs after a short
period of normal driving, but drivers who normally
accelerate lightly may need to use slightly harder
accelerations while the recalibration is in progress.
WARNING:
In snowy or icy conditions Model 3
may experience traction loss during regenerative
braking, particularly when in the Standard setting
and/or not using winter tires. Tesla recommends
using the Low setting (see To Set the
Regenerative Braking Level on page 62) in
snowy or icy conditions to help maintain vehicle
stability.
The amount of energy fed back to the Battery using
regenerative braking can depend on the current state
of the Battery. For example, regenerative braking may
be limited if the Battery is already fully charged or if the
ambient temperature is too cold.
NOTE:
If regenerative braking is limited, a dashed line
displays on the energy bar (see Driving Status on page
58).
To Set the Regenerative Braking Level
NOTE: The regenerative braking setting is not available
on all vehicles.
You can use the touchscreen to change the level of
regenerative braking:
1.
Touch Controls > Driving > Regenerative Braking.
2. Choose from two levels:
◦
Standard: Provides the maximum amount of
regenerative braking. When you release the
accelerator,
Model 3 slows down, reducing the
need to use the brakes.
◦
Low: Limits regenerative braking. When you
release the accelerator,
Model 3 takes longer to
slow down and coasts further than if set to
"Standard".
Stopping Mode
Regenerative braking decelerates Model 3 whenever
you release the accelerator pedal when driving. You can
choose what you want Model 3 to do once the driving
speed has been reduced to a very low speed (almost at
a stop) and both the accelerator pedal and brake pedal
are released. While in Park, touch
Controls > Driving >
Stopping Mode and choose from these options:
•
CREEP: When close to, or at, a complete stop, the
motor continues to apply torque, moving
Model 3
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 3 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 3 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 o the accelerator and brake pedals.
See Vehicle Hold on page 68.
Braking and Stopping
62 MODEL 3 OWNER'S MANUAL