Cleaning Polishing, Touch Up, and Body Floor Mats Repair To extend the life of your carpet and make To preserve the cosmetic appearance of the them easier to clean, use genuine Tesla floor body, you can occasionally treat the paint mats (see Parts and Accessories on page surfaces with an approved polish containing: 197). Maintain floor mats by regularly cleaning them and checking that they are properly • Very mild abrasive to remove surface attached. Replace floor mats if they become contamination without removing or excessively worn. damaging the paint. Warning: To avoid potential interference • Filling compounds that fill scratches and with a foot pedal, ensure that the driver‡s reduce their visibility. floor mat is securely fastened, and never • Wax to provide a protective coating place an additional floor mat on top of it. between the paint and environmental Floor mats should always rest on top of elements. the vehicle carpeting surface and not on Regularly inspect the exterior paint for another floor mat or other covering. damage. Treat minor chips and scratches using a paint touch-up pen (available for purchase from Tesla). Use the touch-up pen after washing but before polishing or waxing. Repair rock chips, fractures or scratches. Body repairs should be performed only by a Tesla approved body shop. Contact Tesla for a list of approved body shops. Caution: Do not use cutting pastes, color restoration compounds, or polishes containing harsh abrasives. These can scour the surface and permanently damage the paint. Caution: Do not use chrome polish or other abrasive cleaners. Using a Car Cover To preserve the cosmetic appearance of the body when Model X is not being used, use a genuine Tesla car cover. Car covers can be purchased from Tesla. See Parts and Accessories on page 197. Caution: Use only a Tesla-approved car cover when Model X is plugged in. Using a non-Tesla car cover can prevent the Battery from being adequately cooled during charging. 192 Model X Owner's Manual