Traction Control
How It Works
The instrument panel displays an
alert message when traction control
is turnedoff.
The traction control system constantly
monitors the speed of the front and rear
wheels. If Model S experiences a loss of
traction, the system minimizes wheel spin by
controlling brake pressure and motor power.
By default, the traction control system is
always active. Under normal conditions, it
should remain active to ensure maximum
safety.
Although the traction control system
automatically reactivates the next time you
start Model S, it is strongly recommended that
you enable it immediately after the
circumstances that required you to disable it
have passed.
On standard (single motor) Model S vehicles,
traction control can be turnedoff at any time.
Turn itoff only in circumstances where you
deliberately want the wheels to spin, such as
when Model S is stuck in snow or mud.
Allowing Wheel Slip (dual motor vehicles)
To allow the wheels to slip at a limited speed,
you can enable Slip Start. Slip Start can be
enabled only when Model S is moving 20 mph
(32 km/h) or slower. Slip Start automatically
disables when the speed exceeds 40 mph
(64 km/h).
On a dual motor Model S, you can enable slip
start to allow the wheels to spin at a limited
speed. Slip start can be enabled only when
Model S is moving 20 mph (32 km/h) or
slower. Slip start automatically disables when
the speed exceeds 40 mph (64 km/h).
Under normal conditions, Slip Start should not
be enabled. Enable it only in circumstances
where you deliberately want the wheels to
slip, such as:
This indicatorflashes on the
instrument panel whenever the
traction control system is actively
controlling brake pressure and motor
power to minimize wheel spin. If the
indicator stays on, a fault is detected
with the traction control system.
Contact Tesla Service.
•
Starting on a loose surface, such as gravel
or snow.
Driving in deep snow, sand or mud.
Rocking out of a hole or deep rut.
•
•
To allow the wheels to slip on a dual motor
Model S, touch Controls > Driving > Traction
Control > Slip Start.
Warning: Traction control can not prevent
accidents caused by driving dangerously
or turning too sharply at high speeds.
The instrument panel displays an
alert message when Slip Start is
enabled.
Warning: If the above indicator remains
illuminated without turningoff traction
control (single motor vehicles) or
enabling slip start (dual motor vehicles),
the traction control system may not be
operating correctly. Contact Tesla Service
immediately.
Although the traction control system
automatically reactivates the next time you
start Model S, it is strongly recommended that
you enable it immediately after the
circumstances that required you to enable Slip
Start have passed.
Disabling Traction Control (single motor
vehicles)
Under normal conditions, the traction control
system should remain enabled. Disable it only
in circumstances where you deliberately want
the wheels to spin, such as:
•
Starting on a loose surface, such as gravel
or snow.
•
•
Driving in deep snow, sand or mud.
Rocking out of a hole or deep rut.
To allow the wheels to spin on a single motor
Model S, touch Controls > Driving > Traction
Control >Off.
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Model S Owner's Manual
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