Cleaning Cleaning the Interior Touchscreen Frequently inspect and clean the interior to Clean the touchscreen using a soft lint-free maintain its appearance and to prevent cloth specifically designed to clean monitors premature wear. If possible, immediately wipe and displays. Do not use cleaners (such as a up spills and remove marks. For general glass cleaner) and do not use a wet wipe or a cleaning, wipe interior surfaces using a soft dry statically-charged cloth (such as a cloth (such as microfiber) dampened with a recently washed microfiber). To wipe the mixture of warm water and mild non- touchscreen without activating buttons and detergent cleaner (test all cleaners on a changing settings, you can enable clean mode. concealed area before use). To avoid streaks, Touch Controls > Displays > Clean Mode. The dry immediately with a soft lint-free cloth. display darkens to make it easy to see dust and smudges. Interior Glass Chrome and Metal Surfaces Do not scrape, or use any abrasive cleaning Polish, abrasive cleaners or hard cloths can fluid on glass or mirrored surfaces. This can damage the finish on chrome and metal damage the reflective surface of the mirror surfaces. and the heating elements in the rear window. Airbags Cautions for Interior Cleaning Do not allow any substance to enter an airbag Caution: Using solvents (including cover. This could affect correct operation. alcohol), bleach, citrus, naphtha, or silicone-based products or additives on Dashboard and Plastic Surfaces interior components can cause damage. Do not polish the upper surfaces of the Caution: Statically-charged materials can dashboard. Polished surfaces are reflective cause damage to the touchscreen. and could interfere with your driving view. Warning: If you notice any damage on an airbag or seat belt, contact Tesla Polyurethane Seats immediately. Wipe spills as soon as possible using a soft Warning: Do not allow any water, cloth moistened with warm water and non- cleaners, or fabric to enter a seat belt detergent soap. Wipe gently in a circular mechanism. motion. After cleaning, allow the seats to air Warning: Exposure to chemical cleaners dry. can be hazardous and can irritate eyes and skin. Read and observe the Cloth Seats instructions proviced by the manufacturer Wipe spills as soon as possible using a soft of the chemical cleaner. cloth moistened with warm water and non- detergent soap. Wipe gently in a circular Polishing, Touch Up, and Body motion. Then wipe dry using a soft, lint-free Repair cloth. Vacuum the seats as needed to remove any loose dirt. To preserve the cosmetic appearance of the body, you can occasionally treat the paint Carpets surfaces with an approved polish containing: Avoid over-wetting carpets. For heavily soiled • Very mild abrasive to remove surface areas, use a diluted upholstery cleaner. contamination without removing or damaging the paint. Seat Belts • Filling compounds that fill scratches and Extend the belts to wipe. Do not use any type reduce their visibility. of detergent or chemical cleaning agent. • Wax to provide a protective coating Allow the belts to dry naturally while between the paint and environmental extended, preferably away from direct elements. sunlight. Maintenance 123
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