Tesla 3 2018 - Wipers and Washers

Wipers
To perform a single wipe with the windshield
wipers, press and immediately release the
button on the end of the left-hand steering
column lever.
To adjust the continuous wiper settings, touch
the windshield wiper icon on the touchscreen
(which also displays the current state of the
wipers) or swipe to the windshield wiper
"Card" on the touchscreen (see Touchscreen
Overview on page 4).
Note: When you operate the wipers, the
headlights automatically turn on (if they were
not on already).
Caution: To avoid damaging the hood,
ensure that the hood is fully closed before
activating the windshield wipers.
1. Turn the wipers on or o.
2. Adjust the speed of the wipers.
• 1: Intermittent, slow
• 2: Intermittent, fast
• 3: Continuous, slow
• 4: Continuous, fast
• AUTO: Model 3 detects whether or
not it is raining. When the wipers are
set to AUTO and liquid is detected on
the windshield, Model 3 determines
the optimal frequency at which they
should wipe. If Model 3 detects no
liquid on the windshield, the wipers
do not wipe.
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 (set them to one of the
first four
positions), as necessary.
Note: If the AUTO setting is selected but
becomes unavailable, the wipers change
to the manual setting (one of the
first four
positions) that is closest to the latest
determined AUTO wiping frequency. If the
latest wiping frequency cannot be
determined, the wipers turn
o.
Caution:
Ensure the wipers are o before
washing Model 3 to avoid the risk of
damaging the wipers.
Periodically check and clean the edge of the
wiper blades. If a blade is damaged, replace it
immediately. For details on checking and
replacing wiper blades, see Wiper Blades and
Washer Jets on page 120.
Caution: Remove ice from the windshield
before turning the wipers on. Ice has
sharp edges that can damage the rubber
on the blades.
Caution: In harsh climates, ensure that
the wiper blades are not frozen or
adhered to the windshield.
Washers
Fully press and hold the button on the end of
the left-hand steering column lever to spray
washer fluid onto the windshield. While
spraying the windshield, the wipers turn on.
After releasing the button, the wipers perform
two additional wipes, then a third wipe a few
seconds later.
Periodically top up washer fluid (see Topping
Up Washer Fluid on page 123).
Wipers and Washers
48 Model 3 Owner's Manual