book.book Page 12 Friday, July 19, 2013 12:53 PM Cleaning Cleaning Cleaning Cautions for Exterior Cleaning Cleaning the Exterior To prevent damage to the paint, immediately CAUTION: Do not use hot water and remove corrosive substances (bird droppings, detergents. tree resin, dead insects, tar spots, road salt, CAUTION: In hot weather, do not wash in industrial fallout, etc). Do not wait until Model S direct sunlight. is due for a complete wash. If necessary, use CAUTION: If using a pressure washer, denatured alcohol to remove tar spots and maintain a distance of at least 30 cm stubborn grease stains, then immediately wash between the nozzle and the surface of the area with water and a mild, non-detergent Model S. Keep the nozzle moving and do soap to remove the alcohol. not concentrate the water jet on any one Follow these steps when washing the exterior area. of Model S: CAUTION: Do not aim water hoses 1. Rinse Thoroughly directly at window, door or hood seals, or Before washing, flush grime and grit from through wheel apertures onto brake the bodywork using a hose. Flush away components. accumulations of mud in areas where debris CAUTION: Avoid using tight-napped or easily collects (such as wheel arches and rough cloths, such as washing mitts. panel seams). If salt has been used on the CAUTION: If washing in an automatic car highways (such as during winter months), wash, use Touchless car washes only. thoroughly rinse all traces of road salt from These car washes have no parts (brushes, the underside of the vehicle. etc.) that touch the surfaces of Model S. 2. Hand Wash Using any other type of car wash could Hand wash Model S using a soft cloth and cause damage that is not covered by the cold or lukewarm water containing a mild, warranty. good quality car shampoo. CAUTION: Do not used chemical based 3. Rinse with Clean Water wheel cleaners. These can damage the After washing, rinse with clean water to finish on the wheels. prevent soap from drying on the surfaces. CAUTION: Avoid using a high pressure 4. Dry Thoroughly and Clean Exterior Glass power washer on the rear view camera or After washing and rinsing, dry thoroughly parking sensors (if equipped) and do not with a chamois. clean a sensor or camera lens with a Clean windows and mirrors using an sharp or abrasive object that can scratch automotive glass cleaner. Do not scrape, or or damage its surface. use any abrasive cleaning fluid on glass or Some cleaning products contain mirrored surfaces. chemicals that are hazardous to the environment. Always take precautions to prevent spilling. It is illegal to pollute drains, rivers and waterways. Used toxic chemicals must be disposed of at authorized waste disposal sites only. 7.12 MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL