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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:
O.
• 2nd: Auto with low rain sensitivity.*
• 3rd: Auto with high rain sensitivity.*
• 4th: Continuous, slow.
• 5th: Continuous, fast.
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 >
Settings > Vehicle > Autowipers (Beta) > ON.
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.
Caution:
Ensure the wipers are in the O
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 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 157.
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
o, then use the
touchscreen to move them to the service
position. Touch Controls > Settings > Service
& Reset > Service Mode > ON. 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.
If Model S is equipped with the optional cold
weather package, you can de-ice wipers by
touching Controls > Cold Weather > Heated
Wipers. Wiper heaters automatically turns
o
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.
Periodically top up washer fluid (see Topping
Up Washer Fluid on page 161).
Wipers and Washers
58 Model S Owner's Manual
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