slip start TESLA MODEL S 2023 Owners Manual

How It Works
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 on. Under normal conditions, it should remain on to ensure
maximum safety.
This yellow indicator flashes 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.
WARNING: Traction control cannot prevent
collisions caused by driving dangerously or turning
too sharply at high speeds.
Allowing Wheel Slip
To allow the wheels to spin at a limited speed, you can
enable Slip Start.
Slip Start can be enabled only when
Model S is moving 30 mph (48 km/h) or slower. Slip
Start automatically disables when the speed exceeds
50 mph (80 km/h).
Under normal conditions, Slip Start should not be enabled. Enable it only in circumstances where you
deliberately want the wheels to spin, such as:

Radio Frequency information: 264
range: 61, 67, 169
displayed on instrument panel: 61
driving tips to maximize: 169
regenerative braking: 67
range assurance: 169
re-naming your vehicle: 11
Re-route: 151
reading light, rear: 27
rear view camera: 77
rear window switches, disabling: 19
recent (Media Player): 154
Recents (navigation): 147
recording: 135, 136
recording videos (Track Mode): 74
regenerative braking: 67
regenerative braking, in Track Mode: 74
relative speed limit: 117
release notes: 144
restarting the touchscreen: 53
Reverse: 56
RFID transponders: 185
ride height, air suspension: 129
roadside assistance: 202
rotating tires: 174
Round Trip Energy (navigating): 151
run out of range: 206, 207
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safety defects, reporting: 264
safety information: 34, 39, 45
airbags: 45
child seats: 39
seat belts: 34
satellite radio: 154
Schedule: 168
schedule service: 145
scheduled charging: 168
scheduled departure: 168
using: 168
seat adjustment: 29
seat adjustment (driver): 29
seat belts: 32, 33, 180
cleaning: 180
in a collision: 33
overview of: 32
pre-tensioners: 33
wearing when pregnant: 32
seat heaters: 119
seating capacity: 188
seating position: 44
seating position for driving: 29
seats: 119
heaters: 119
security settings: 133
self-leveling: 129
sensors: 81
Sentry Mode: 136
service data recording: 261
service intervals: 171
Settings, erasing: 11
shifting: 55
shortcuts: 8, 10
adding to My Apps: 10
restarting the touchscreen: 8
Show Calendar Upon Entry: 126, 128
side camera(s): 77
Side Clearance (Summon): 105
side collision warning: 111
SiriusXM: 154
slip start: 69
Smart Summon: 108
smartphone: 12
authenticating as a key: 12
Software Reinstall: 143
software reset: 11
software update preferences: 143
software updates: 143
specifications: 192, 194
brakes: 192
High Voltage Battery: 194
low voltage battery: 194
motor: 192
steering: 192
subsystems: 192
suspension: 194
tires: 194
transmission: 192
wheels: 194
specifications (vehicle interior): 190
specifications and dimensions: 190
specifications, exterior: 190
speed assist: 117
speed limit warning: 117
Stability Assist (Track Mode): 74
stability control: 69
standby: 136
starting: 53
steering specifications: 192
steering, automatic: 88
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