Tesla X owners manual page 53

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Wipers and Washers Wipers De-icing 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 X 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 X 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 X out of Park. If Model X is equipped with the optional cold weather package, you can de-ice wipers by touching Controls > Cold Weather > Heated For a single wipe, press and release the end ofWipers. Wiper heaters automatically turns of the lever. after 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 luid already). onto the windshield. You can press this button *Model X 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 luid. 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, contact Tesla Service Periodically top up washer luid (see Topping Caution: In harsh climates, ensure that theUp Washer Fluid on page 147). wiper blades are not frozen or adhered to the windshield. Driving 53

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