Cautions for Exterior Cleaning
Caution: Do not wash in direct sunlight.
Caution: Do not use windshield treatment
fluids. Doing so can interfere with wiper
friction and cause a chattering sound.
Caution: Do not use hot water,
detergents, or highly alkaline or caustic
cleaning products, especially those
containing hydroxide.
Caution: If using a pressure washer,
maintain a distance of at least 12" (30 cm)
between the nozzle and the surface of
Model Y. Avoid aiming the water jet
directly on the camera(s) or parking
sensors (if equipped). Also do not clean a
sensor or camera lens with a sharp or
abrasive object that can scratch or
damage its surface. Keep the nozzle
moving and do not concentrate the water
jet on any one area.
Caution: Do not aim water hoses directly
at windows, door, or hood seals or at
electronic modules or exposed cabling.
Caution: To avoid corrosive damage that
may not be covered by the warranty, rinse
away any road salt from the underside of
the vehicle, wheel wells, and brakes. After
cleaning the vehicle, dry the brakes by
going on a short drive and applying the
brakes multiple times.
Caution: Avoid using tight-napped or
rough cloths, such as washing mitts. A
high-quality microfiber cleaning cloth is
recommended.
Caution: If washing in an automatic car
wash, use touchless car washes only.
These car washes have no parts (brushes,
etc.) that touch the surfaces of Model Y.
Using any other type of car wash could
cause damage that is not covered by the
warranty.
Caution: Ensure the wipers are o before
washing Model Y to avoid the risk of
damaging the wipers.
Caution: Do not use chemical based
wheel cleaners or pre-wash products.
These can damage the finish on the
wheels.
Warning: Never spray liquid at a high
velocity (for example, if using a pressure
washer) towards the charge port while
Model Y is charging. Failure to follow
these instructions can result in serious
injury or damage to the vehicle, charging
equipment, or property.
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