Wiper Blades and Washer Jets
Checking and Replacing Wiper
Blades
3.
Hold the wiper arm (the wiper arm does
not lock into a lifted position) and press
the locking tab while sliding the blade
down the arm.
Align the new blade on the wiper arm and
slide it toward the hooked end of the arm
until it locks into place.
Caution: Wiper blades do not lock into a
lifted position. When cleaning or
4.
5.
replacing a wiper blade, lift the wiper arm
only a short distance from the windshield,
just far enough to access the blade. Do
not lift a wiper arm beyond its intended
position. Doing so can cause damage that
is not covered by the warranty.
Place the wiper arm against the
windshield.
To make wiper blades easy to access, turnoff
the wipers, shift Model S into Park, then use
the touchscreen to move them to the service
position. Touch Controls > Settings > Service &
Reset > Service Mode > ON.
Note: Wipers automatically return to their
normal position when you shift Model S out of
Park.
Periodically check and clean the edge of the
wiper blade and check the rubber for cracks,
splits and roughness. If damaged, replace the
blade immediately to prevent damage to the
glass.
If the problem persists with new blades, clean
the windshield and wiper blades by wiping
with a soft cloth or sponge moistened with
warm water and non-detergent soap. Then,
rinse the windshield and wiper blades with
clean water. The windshield is clean when
water beads do not form.
Contaminants on the windshield, or on the
wiper blades, can reduce theeffectiveness of
the wiper blades. Contaminants include ice,
wax spray from car washes, washerfluid with
bug and/or water repellent, bird droppings,
tree sap, and other organic substances.
Caution: Only use cleaning products
approved for use on automotive glass and
rubber. Inappropriate products can cause
damage or smears, and create glare on
the windshield.
Follow these guidelines for cleaning:
•
Clean the windshield using non-abrasive
glass cleaner.
•
Lift the wiper arm a short distance away
from the windshield, just far enough to
access the wiper blade, then wipe the
blade clean using isopropyl (rubbing)
alcohol or washerfluid.
Caution: Only install replacement blades
that are identical to the original blades.
Using inappropriate blades can damage
the wiper system andaffect the operation
of the rain sensor.
If the wipers remainineffective after cleaning,
replace the wiper blades.
Cleaning Washer Jets
For optimum performance, replace wiper
blades at least once a year.
The position of the windshield washers is set
at the factory and should never need
adjusting.
To replace wiper blades:
1.
Turnoff the wipers, shift Model S into
Park, then use the touchscreen to move
the wipers to the service position. Touch
Controls > Settings > Service & Reset >
Service Mode > ON.
If a windshield washer becomes blocked, use a
thin strand of wire to clear any blockages from
the nozzle.
Note: Wipers must be OFF to turn on
Service Mode.
2.
Lift the wiper arm a short distance away
from the windshield, just far enough to
access the wiper blade.
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