Cleaning Cleaning Cleaning the Exterior Cautions for Exterior Cleaning To prevent damage to the paint, immediately Caution: Do not use windshield treatment remove corrosive substances (bird droppings, fluids. Doing so can interfere with wiper tree resin, dead insects, tar spots, road salt, friction and cause a chattering sound. industrial fallout, etc.). Do not wait until Caution: Do not use hot water or Model X is due for a complete wash. If detergents. necessary, use denatured alcohol to remove Caution: Do not wash in direct sunlight. tar spots and stubborn grease stains, then immediately wash the area with water and a Caution: If using a pressure washer, mild, non-detergent soap to remove the maintain a distance of at least 12" (30 cm) alcohol. between the nozzle and the surface of Follow these steps when washing the exterior Model X. Keep the nozzle moving and do of Model X: not concentrate the water jet on any one 1. Rinse Thoroughly area. Before washing, flush grime and grit from Caution: Do not aim water hoses directly the vehicle using a hose. Flush away at window, door, or hood seals. accumulations of mud in areas where Caution: Do not aim water hoses at debris easily collects (such as wheel wells electronic modules or exposed cabling. and panel seams). If salt has been used on Caution: To avoid corrosive damage that the highways (such as during winter may not be covered by the warranty, rinse months), thoroughly rinse all traces of away any road salt from the underside of road salt from the underside of the the vehicle, wheel wells, and brakes. After vehicle, wheel wells, and brakes. cleaning the vehicle, dry the brakes by 2. Hand Wash going on a short drive and applying the Hand wash Model X using a clean soft brakes multiple times. cloth and cold or lukewarm water Caution: Avoid using tight-napped or containing a mild, high-quality car rough cloths, such as washing mitts. shampoo. 3. Rinse with Clean Water Caution: If washing in an automatic car wash, use Touchless car washes only. After washing, rinse with clean water to These car washes have no parts (brushes, prevent soap from drying on the surfaces. etc.) that touch the surfaces of Model X. 4. Dry Thoroughly and Clean Exterior Glass Using any other type of car wash could After washing and rinsing, dry thoroughly cause damage that is not covered by the with a chamois. If necessary, dry the warranty. brakes by going on a short drive and Caution: Ensure the wipers are off before applying the brakes multiple times. washing Model X to avoid the risk of Clean windows and mirrors using an damaging the wipers. automotive glass cleaner. Do not scrape, Caution: Do not use chemical based or use any abrasive cleaning fluid on glass wheel cleaners. These can damage the or mirrored surfaces. finish on the wheels. Caution: Avoid using a high pressure power washer on the camera(s) or parking sensors (if equipped) and do not clean a sensor or camera lens with a sharp or abrasive object that can scratch or damage its surface. Warning: Never spray liquid at a high velocity (for example, if using a pressure washer) towards the charge port while Model X is charging. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injury or damage to the vehicle, charging equipment, or property. 190 Model X Owner's Manual