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Tesla GTW_w360

Assist for low brake performance activated To stop, keep brake pedal firmly pressed

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GTW_w360 means Tesla’s Hydraulic Fade Compensation is active. It temporarily assists braking when the vehicle detects reduced brake performance. To stop, keep the brake pedal firmly pressed.

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1. What does GTW_w360 mean?

GTW_w360 means Tesla’s Hydraulic Fade Compensation is active. It temporarily assists braking when the vehicle detects reduced brake performance. To stop, keep the brake pedal firmly pressed.

2. Technical explanation

Verified Tesla owner-documentation evidence states that Hydraulic Fade Compensation activates temporarily to help ensure full braking capability when reduced braking performance is detected. The alert text is: “Assist for low brake performance activated. To stop, keep brake pedal firmly pressed.”

3. What system is affected?

Brake system; specifically Tesla’s Hydraulic Fade Compensation brake-assist function.

4. How serious is this code?

Not yet established by verified evidence. The alert concerns reduced braking performance detected by the vehicle and requires firm brake-pedal pressure to stop.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • The vehicle displays: “Assist for low brake performance activated. To stop, keep brake pedal firmly pressed.”
  • Hydraulic Fade Compensation is active.
  • The vehicle has detected reduced braking performance.

6. Possible causes

  • Reduced braking performance detected by the vehicle. Further underlying causes are not yet established by verified evidence.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

9. What you can safely do

  • Keep the brake pedal firmly pressed to stop, as directed by the alert.
  • Do not attempt brake-system or high-voltage-system repairs yourself.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. No owner troubleshooting procedure is established by the supplied verified evidence.

11. When to contact service

Whether service is required is not yet established by verified evidence.

12. What the service center may check

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • Official NHTSA-hosted Tesla manufacturer communications/owner documentation identify GTW_w360 and describe Hydraulic Fade Compensation. Examples include NHTSA communications MC-10253660 (published 2024-03-26), MC-10250483 (published 2023-12-01), and MC-10240951 (published 2023-06-09). The supplied evidence does not establish a repair bulletin or repair procedure for this alert.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Official NHTSA-hosted Tesla documentation: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2024/MC-10253660-9999.pdf

19. Frequently asked questions

What does GTW_w360 mean?

It means Hydraulic Fade Compensation is active. Tesla documentation says this temporary brake-assist function activates when reduced braking performance is detected.

What should I do when GTW_w360 appears?

Keep the brake pedal firmly pressed to stop, following the alert instruction.

Does GTW_w360 identify a specific failed part?

No. A specific underlying cause or failed component is not yet established by verified evidence.

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