Manual Tesla Model 3 - 2018 (page 124 of 165) (English)

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Checking and Replacing Wiper

Blades

Caution: Wiper blades do not lock into a

lifted position. When cleaning or

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.

To make wiper blades easy to access, turn o

the wipers, shift Model 3 into Park, then use

the touchscreen to move them to the service

position. Touch Controls > Service > Wiper

Service Mode > ON.

Note: Wipers automatically return to their

normal position when you shift Model 3 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.

Contaminants on the windshield, or on the

wiper blades, can reduce the

eectiveness of

the wiper blades. Contaminants include ice,

wax spray from car washes, washer ﬂuid with

bug and/or water repellent, bird droppings,

tree sap, and other organic substances.

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 washer

ﬂuid.

If the wipers remain ineective after cleaning,

replace the wiper blades.

Note: For optimum performance, replace the

wiper blades at least once a year.

To replace the wiper blades:

1. Turn o the wipers, shift Model 3 into

Park, then use the touchscreen to move

the wipers to the service position. Touch

Controls > Service > Wiper Service

Mode > ON.

Note: The wipers must be

o to turn

Wiper Service Mode on.

2. Lift the wiper arm a short distance away

from the windshield, just far enough to

access the wiper blade.

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.

4. If necessary, temporarily place a towel

between the wiper arm and windshield to

avoid scratching the windshield.

5. Align the new blade on the wiper arm and

slide it toward the hooked end of the arm

until it locks into place.

6. Place the wiper arm against the

windshield.

7. Turn Wiper Service Mode

o.

If the problem persists with new blades, clean

the windshield and wiper blades by wiping

them 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.

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.

Caution: Only install replacement blades

that are identical to the original blades.

Using inappropriate blades can damage

the wiper system and windshield.

Cleaning Washer Jets

The position of the windshield washers is set

at the factory and should never need

adjusting.

If a windshield washer becomes blocked, use a

thin strand of wire to clear any blockages from

the nozzle.

Wiper Blades and Washer Jets

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