Wiper Blades and Washer Jets Checking and Replacing Wiper 3. Hold the wiper arm (the wiper arm does Blades not lock into a lifted position) and press the locking tab while sliding the blade Caution: Wiper blades do not lock into a down the arm. 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 off the wipers, shift Model 3 into Park, then use the touchscreen to move them to the service 4. Align the new blade on the wiper arm and position. Touch Controls > Service & Reset > slide it toward the hooked end of the arm Service Mode > ON. until it locks into place. Note: Wipers automatically return to their 5. Place the wiper arm against the normal position when you shift Model 3 out of windshield. Park. If the problem persists with new blades, clean Periodically check and clean the edge of the the windshield and wiper blades by wiping wiper blade and check the rubber for cracks, them with a soft cloth or sponge moistened splits and roughness. If damaged, replace the with warm water and non-detergent soap. blade immediately to prevent damage to the Then, rinse the windshield and wiper blades glass. with clean water. The windshield is clean when Contaminants on the windshield, or on the water beads do not form. wiper blades, can reduce the effectiveness of Caution: Only use cleaning products the wiper blades. Contaminants include ice, approved for use on automotive glass and wax spray from car washes, washer fluid with rubber. Inappropriate products can cause bug and/or water repellent, bird droppings, damage or smears, and create glare on tree sap, and other organic substances. the windshield. Follow these guidelines for cleaning: Caution: Only install replacement blades • Clean the windshield using non-abrasive that are identical to the original blades. glass cleaner. Using inappropriate blades can damage • Lift the wiper arm a short distance away the wiper system and affect the operation from the windshield, just far enough to of the rain sensor. access the wiper blade, then wipe the blade clean using isopropyl (rubbing) Cleaning Washer Jets alcohol or washer fluid. The position of the windshield washers is set If the wipers remain ineffective after cleaning, at the factory and should never need replace the wiper blades. adjusting. For optimum performance, replace the wiper If a windshield washer becomes blocked, use a blades at least once a year. thin strand of wire to clear any blockages from To replace the wiper blades: the nozzle. 1. Turn off the wipers, shift Model 3 into Park, then use the touchscreen to move the wipers to the service position. Touch Controls > Service & Reset > Service Mode > ON. Note: The wipers must be off to turn Service Mode on. 2. Lift the wiper arm a short distance away from the windshield, just far enough to access the wiper blade. Maintenance 125