Wiper Blades and Washer Jets
Checking and Cleaning Wiper
Blades
Periodically clean the edge of the wiper
blades and check the rubber for cracks, splits,
and roughness. If damaged, contact Tesla
Service to have the blades replaced.
Contaminants on the windshield, or on the
wiper blades, can reduce the eectiveness of
the wipers. 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 and wiper blades
using washer fluid, isopropyl (rubbing)
alcohol, or non-abrasive glass cleaner
approved for use on automotive glass and
rubber. Inappropriate products can cause
damage or smears, and create glare on
the windshield.
• Lift the wiper arm a short distance away
from the windshield, just far enough to
access the wiper blade. Do not lift a wiper
arm beyond its intended position.
If the wipers remain ineective after cleaning,
the wipers may need to be replaced. The
wiper washing system is an integrated part of
the wiper blades and therefore it is not
possible to replace just the wiper blades. For
wiper replacement, contact Tesla Service.
Wiper Blades and Washer Jets
Maintenance 185