Tesla Model Y: Braking Systems
WARNING: Properly functioning braking systems are critical to ensure safety. If you experience a problem with the brake pedal, brake calipers, or any component of a Model Y braking system, contact Tesla immediately.
Model Y has an anti-lock braking system (ABS) that prevents the wheels from locking when you apply maximum brake pressure. This improves steering control during heavy braking in most road conditions.
During emergency braking conditions, the ABS constantly monitors the speed of each wheel and varies the brake pressure according to the grip available.
The alteration of brake pressure can be felt as a pulsing sensation through the brake pedal. This demonstrates that the ABS is operating and is not a cause for concern. Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal while experiencing the pulsing.
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The ABS indicator briefly flashes yellow on
the instrument panel when you first start
Model Y. If this indicator lights up at any
other time, an ABS fault has occurred and
the ABS is not operating. Contact Tesla.
The braking system remains fully
operational and is not affected by an ABS
failure. However, braking distances may
increase. Drive cautiously and avoid heavy
braking.
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If the instrument panel displays
this red
brake indicator at any time other than
briefly when you first start Model Y, a brake system fault is detected, or the
level of the brake fluid is low. Contact Tesla
immediately. Apply steady pressure and
keep the brakes firm to bring the vehicle to
a stop when safe to do so.
The instrument panel displays
this yellow
brake indicator if a brake booster fault is
detected. Apply steady pressure and keep
the brakes firm to stop the vehicle when
safety permits. Hydraulic Boost
Compensation will be active (see Hydraulic
Boost Compensation).
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Emergency Braking
In an emergency, fully press the brake pedal and
maintain firm pressure, even on low traction surfaces.
The ABS varies the braking pressure to each wheel
according to the amount of traction availab
Regenerative Braking
Whenever Model Y is moving and your foot is off the
accelerator, regenerative braking slows down the vehicle
and feeds any surplus power back to the Battery. By
anticipating your stops and reducing
Stopping Mode
Regenerative braking decelerates Model Y
whenever you release the accelerator pedal when driving. You can choose what you
want Model Y to do once the driving speed has been reduced to a very low spe
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Driving Status
When Model Y is driving (or ready to drive), the touchscreen shows your current
driving status and a real-time visualization of the road as detected by the
Autopilot components (see About Autopilot). The visualization automatically
zooms in and out to better utilize touchscreen space and inform
Vehicle Hold
When Model Y is stopped, Vehicle Hold can continue to
apply the brakes even after you remove your foot from
the brake pedal. When driving on a hill or on a flat
surface, brake as you normally would. After coming to a
complete stop, simply press the brake pedal again (until
the instrument panel
