CLEANING THE EXTERIOR
CAUTIONS:
Do not use hot water and detergents.
In hot weather, do not wash in direct sunlight.
To prevent damage to the vehicle’s paint, immediately remove corrosive
substances (bird droppings, tree resin, dead insects, tar spots, road salt,
industrial fall-out, etc.). Do not wait until your vehicle is due for a complete
wash. If necessary, use denatured alcohol to remove tar spots and
stubborn grease stains then, after cleaning, immediately wash the area
with water and a mild, non-detergent soap to remove the alcohol.
If using a pressure washer, maintain a distance of at least 12 inches between the
nozzle and the vehicle. Keep the nozzle moving and do not concentrate the water jet on
any one area.
Do not aim water hoses directly at window, door or hood seals, or through wheel
apertures onto brake components.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly
Avoid using tight-napped or rough cloths, such as washing mitts.
If washing in an automatic car wash, use “Touchless” car washes only. These car
washes must have no parts, such as brushes, that can touch Model S. Using any other
type of car wash could cause damage that is not covered by the warranty.
Before washing, flush grime and grit from the bodywork using a hose.
Flush away accumulations of mud in areas where debris easily collects
(such as wheel arches and panel seams). If salt has been used on the
highways (such as during winter months), thoroughly rinse all traces of
road salt from the underside of the vehicle.
Do not use chemical based wheel cleaners—these can damage the finish of the wheel.
Take care when removing caked-on dirt or other foreign substances to
avoid scratching the paint surface.
Hand wash with a soft cloth and mild soap
Hand wash Model S using a soft cloth and cold or lukewarm water
containing a mild, good quality car shampoo.
Rinse with clean water
After washing, rinse with clean water to prevent soap from drying on the
surfaces.
Dry thoroughly and clean exterior glass
After washing and rinsing, dry thoroughly with a chamois.
Clean windows and mirrors using an automotive glass cleaner. Do not
scrape, or use any abrasive cleaning fluid on glass or mirrored surfaces.
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