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Wipers and Washers
De-icing Wipers
Wipers
To wipe the windshield, rotate the end of theTo make wiper blades easy to access so you
left-hand steering column lever away fromcan remove any ice and snow, shift Model S
you. You can choose from four levels:into Park, then use the touchscreen to move
them to the service position. Touch Controls >
• 1st: Auto with low rain sensitivity.*Settings > Service & Reset > Service Mode >
• 2nd: Auto with high rain sensitivity.*ON. When parking in cold outdoor climates, it
• 3rd: Continuous, slow. is helpful to leave Model S with the wipers in
• 4th: Continuous, fast. 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.
If Model S is equipped with the cold weather
option, you can de-ice wipers by touching
Controls > Cold Weather > Heated Wipers.
For a single wipe, press and release the end ofThe heated wipers automatically turn off after
the lever. heating the wipers for 15 minutes.
If the wipers are set to Auto and the sensor
detects no water, the wipers do not wipe.Washers
When you operate the wipers, headlightsPress the button on the end of the left
automatically turn on (if they are not onsteering column lever to spray washer fluid
already). onto the windshield. You can press this button
*Model S has a rain sensor located on theat two levels. Press partially for a single wipe,
inside of the windshield at the base of thewithout any washer fluid. Press fully for both
interior mirror. When wipers are set to Auto,wipe and wash. When washing the windshield,
the frequency at which they wipe depends onthe wipers will perform two wipes after you
how much water the sensor detects. Whenrelease the button, then a third wipe a few
wipers are set to the 2nd level, the sensor isseconds later.
more sensitive.
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 check and clean the edge of the
wiper blade. If damaged, replace the blade
immediately. For details on checking andPeriodically top up washer fluid (see Topping
replacing wiper blades, see Wiper Blades andUp Washer Fluid on page 125).
Washer Jets on page 121.
Caution: In harsh climates, ensure that theDe-icing Washer Nozzles
wiper blades are not frozen or adhered toIf Model S is equipped with the cold weather
the windshield. option, washer nozzles have de-icers that turn
on whenever the ambient temperature nears
freezing, or when you turn on the heated
wipers (Controls > Cold Weather > Heated
Wipers). The washer de-icers turn off when
the heated wipers turn off (after 15 minutes),
provided the temperature is warm enough to
prevent freezing.
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