Washers
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Wipers
Wipers and Washers
Wipers To wipe the windshield, rotate the end of the left-hand steering column lever away from you. The steering column lever has five positions: • • • • •
1st: Off. 2nd: Auto with low rain sensitivity.* 3rd: Auto with high rain sensitivity.* 4th: Continuous, slow. 5th: Continuous, fast.
Caution: In harsh climates, ensure that the wiper blades are not frozen or adhered to the windshield. De-icing Wipers To make wiper blades easy to access so you can remove any ice and snow, shift Model S into Park, turn the wipers off, then use the touchscreen to move them to the service position. Touch Controls > Service > Wiper Service Mode. When parking in cold outdoor climates, it is helpful to leave Model S with the wipers in the service position. In this position, they are closer to the defrost vent, allowing you to thaw them by directing air from the climate control system towards the windshield. Note: Wipers automatically return to their normal position when you shift Model S out of Park.
For a single wipe, press and release the end of the lever. If the wipers are set to Auto and Model S detects no liquid on the windshield, the wipers do not wipe. When you operate the wipers, headlights automatically turn on (if they are not on already). *To enable the Auto settings, touch Controls > Vehicle > Autowipers (Beta). When wipers are set to an Auto setting, Model S detects whether or not it is raining. The frequency at which they wipe depends on how much rain is detected on the windshield. When wipers are set to high rain sensitivity, the wipers turn on when Model S detects a light mist. Note: The Auto setting is currently in BETA. If uncertain about using the Auto setting while in the BETA phase, Tesla recommends operating the wipers manually, as necessary.
If Model S is equipped with the optional cold weather package, you can de-ice wipers by touching the climate control on the touchscreen (see Climate Controls on page 116). Wiper heaters automatically turns off after 15 minutes.
Washers Press the button on the end of the left steering column lever to spray washer fluid onto the windshield. You can press this button at two levels. Press partially for a single wipe, without any washer fluid. Press fully for both wipe and wash. When washing the windshield, the wipers will perform two wipes after you release the button, then a third wipe a few seconds later.
Caution: Ensure the wipers are in the Off position before washing Model S to avoid the risk of damaging the wipers. To extend the life of wiper blades, remove ice from the windshield before turning wipers on. Ice has sharp edges that can damage the rubber on the blades.
Periodically top up washer fluid (see Topping Up Washer Fluid on page 166).
Periodically check and clean the edge of the wiper blade. If damaged, replace the blade immediately. For details on checking and replacing wiper blades, see Wiper Blades and Washer Jets on page 162.
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