Cleaning Cleaning the Interior Carpets Frequently inspect and clean the interior to Avoid over-wetting carpets. For heavily soiled maintain its appearance and to prevent areas, use a diluted upholstery cleaner. premature wear. If possible, immediately wipe up spills and remove marks. For general Seat Belts cleaning, wipe interior surfaces using a soft Extend the belts to wipe. Do not use any type cloth (such as microfiber) dampened with a of detergent or chemical cleaning agent. mixture of warm water and mild non- Allow the belts to dry naturally while detergent cleaner (test all cleaners on a extended, preferably away from direct concealed area before use). To avoid streaks, sunlight. dry immediately with a soft lint-free cloth. Interior Glass Touchscreen and Instrument Panel Do not scrape, or use any abrasive cleaning Clean the touchscreen and instrument panel fluid on glass or mirrored surfaces. This can using a soft lint-free cloth specifically damage the reflective surface of the mirror designed to clean monitors and displays. Do and the heating elements in the rear window. not use cleaners (such as a glass cleaner) and do not use a wet wipe or a dry statically- charged cloth (such as a recently washed Airbags microfiber). To wipe the touchscreen without Do not allow any substance to enter an airbag activating buttons and changing settings, you cover. This could affect correct operation. can enable Screen Clean Mode. Touch Controls > Display > Screen Clean Mode. The Dashboard and Plastic Surfaces display darkens to make it easy to see dust and smudges. To exit Screen Clean Mode, Do not polish the upper surfaces of the press and hold HOLD TO EXIT. dashboard. Polished surfaces are reflective and could interfere with your driving view. Chrome and Metal Surfaces Leather Seats Polish, abrasive cleaners or hard cloths can damage the finish on chrome and metal Leather is prone to dye-transfer which can surfaces. cause discoloration, particularly on light colored leather. White and tan leather is Cautions for Interior Cleaning coated with an anti-soiling treatment. Wipe Caution: Using solvents (including spills as soon as possible using a soft cloth alcohol), bleach, citrus, naphtha, or moistened with warm water and non- silicone-based products or additives on detergent soap. Wipe gently in a circular interior components can cause damage. motion. Then wipe dry using a soft, lint-free cloth. Using detergents or commercially Caution: Statically-charged materials can available leather cleaners and conditioners is cause damage to the touchscreen or not recommended because they can discolor instrument panel. or dry out the leather. Warning: If you notice any damage on an Polyurethane Seats airbag or seat belt, contact Tesla 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 dry. Warning: Exposure to chemical cleaners can be hazardous and can irritate eyes Cloth Seats and skin. Read and observe the Wipe spills as soon as possible using a soft instructions provided by the manufacturer cloth moistened with warm water and non- of the chemical cleaner. detergent soap. Wipe gently in a circular motion. Then wipe dry using a soft, lint-free cloth. Vacuum the seats as needed to remove any loose dirt. Maintenance 191
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