book.book Page 15 Friday, July 19, 2013 12:53 PM Wipers and Washers Wipers and Washers Wipers Washers To wipe the windshield, rotate the end of the Press and hold the button on the end of the left-hand steering column lever away from you. left-hand steering column lever to spray washer You can choose from four levels: fluid onto the windshield. The wipers turn on. • 1st: Auto with low rain sensitivity.* • 2nd: Auto with high rain sensitivity.* • 3rd: Continuous, slow. • 4th: Continuous, high. When you release, the wipers turn off after wiping the windshield a couple more times. Periodically top up washer fluid (see page 7.18). De-icing Washer Nozzles For a single wipe, press and release the end of If Model S is equipped with the cold weather the lever. option, washer nozzles have de-icers that turn If the wipers are set to Auto and the sensor on whenever the ambient temperature nears detects no water, the wipers do not wipe. freezing, or when you turn on the heated wipers When you operate the wipers, headlights (Controls > Cold Weather > Heated Wipers). automatically turn on (if they are not on The washer de-icers turn off when the heated already). wipers turn off (after 15 minutes), provided the *Model S has a rain sensor located on the inside temperature is warm enough to prevent of the windshield at the base of the interior freezing. mirror. When wipers are set to Auto, the frequency at which they wipe depends on how much water the sensor detects. When wipers are set to the 2nd level, the sensor is more sensitive. To extend the life of wiper blades, remove ice from the windshield before turning wipers on. Ice has sharp edges that can damage the rubber on the blades. Periodically check and clean the edge of the wiper blade. If damaged, replace the blade immediately. For details on checking replacing wiper blades, see page 7.15. CAUTION: In harsh climates, ensure that the wiper blades are not frozen or adhered to the windshield. De-icing Wipers If Model S is equipped with the cold weather option, you can de-ice wipers by touching Controls > Cold Weather > Heated Wipers. This control heats the wipers for 15 minutes and then automatically turns off. DRIVING 4.15