Wipers and Washers Wipers and Washers Wipers De-icing Wipers To wipe the windshield, rotate the end of the To make wiper blades easy to access so you left-hand steering column lever away from can remove any ice and snow, shift Model X you. The steering column lever has five into Park, turn the wipers off, then use the positions: touchscreen to move them to the service position. Touch Controls > Service > Wiper • 1st: Off. Service Mode. When parking in cold outdoor • 2nd: Auto with low rain sensitivity.* climates, it is helpful to leave Model X with the • 3rd: Auto with high rain sensitivity.* wipers in the service position. In this position, • 4th: Continuous, slow. they are closer to the defrost vent, allowing • 5th: Continuous, fast. you to thaw them by directing air from the climate control system towards the windshield. Note: Wipers automatically return to their normal position when you shift Model X out of Park. If Model X is equipped with the optional cold weather package, you can de-ice wipers by touching the climate control on the touchscreen (see Climate Controls on page For a single wipe, press and release the end of 140). Wiper heaters automatically turns off the lever. after 15 minutes. If the wipers are set to Auto and Model X detects no liquid on the windshield, the wipers Washers do not wipe. Press the button on the end of the left When you operate the wipers, headlights steering column lever to spray washer fluid automatically turn on (if they are not on onto the windshield. You can press this button already). at two levels. Press partially for a single wipe, *To enable the Auto settings, touch Controls > without any washer fluid. Press fully for both Vehicle > Autowipers (Beta). When wipers are wipe and wash. When washing the windshield, set to Auto, Model X detects whether or not it the wipers will perform two wipes after you is raining. The frequency at which they wipe release the button, then a third wipe a few depends on how much rain is detected on the seconds later. windshield. When wipers are set to high rain sensitivity, the wipers turn on when Model X detects a light mist. Note: The Auto setting is currently in BETA. If uncertain about using the Auto setting while in the BETA phase, Tesla recommends operating the wipers manually, as necessary. Caution: Ensure the wipers are in the Off Periodically top up washer fluid (see Topping position before washing Model X to avoid Up Windshield Washer Fluid on page 195). the risk of damaging the wipers. 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, contact Tesla Service. Caution: In harsh climates, ensure that the wiper blades are not frozen or adhered to the windshield. 68 Model X Owner's Manual