Tesla MODEL 3 2020, Owner'S Manual

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To Set the Regenerative Braking
Level
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
off the accelerator and brake pedals. See
Vehicle Hold on page 85 .
WARNING: Never rely on HOLD to
adequately decelerate or fully stop
your vehicle. Many factors can
contribute to a longer stopping
distance, including downward
slopes, the low regenerative braking
setting, and reduced or limited
regenerative braking (see
Regenerative Braking on page 78 ).
Always be prepared to use the
brake pedal to adequately
decelerate or stop.
• ROLL : When close to, or at, a complete
stop, Model 3 becomes free rolling like a
vehicle in Neutral. Therefore, if stopped on
a slope, Model 3 will roll downward. The
brake does not engage, and the motor
does not apply torque (until the accelerator
pedal is pressed).
NOTE: If you choose CREEP or ROLL, you
can still use Vehicle Hold to apply the
brakes. However, you will need to briefly
press the brake pedal when the vehicle is
stopped. See Vehicle Hold on page 85 .
NOTE: When Model 3 is in Track Mode (see
Track Mode on page 86 ), the Roll mode is
automatically enabled, regardless of your
chosen setting. When no longer in Track
Mode, Model 3 reverts back to your chosen
setting.
WARNING: Press the brake pedal if
Model 3 moves when unsafe to do so.
It is your responsibility to stay alert
and be in control of the vehicle at all
times. Failure to do so can result in
serious damage, injury, or death.
Braking and Stopping
79 Driving