Wipers and Washers
You can access wiper settings by touching
the wiper button on the steering yoke or
touching
Controls
>
Wipers
.
Press
the wiper button on the steering yoke
to wipe the windshield.
Press and hold
the wiper button to spray
washer fluid onto the windshield. After
releasing the button, the wipers perform two
additional wipes then, depending on vehicle
and environmental conditions, a third wipe a
few seconds later. You can also press and
hold the wiper button for a continuous spray
of washer fluid—the wipers perform the wipes
after you release.
Whenever you press the wiper button, the
instrument panel displays the wiper menu,
allowing you to adjust wiper settings. Roll the
left scroll button on the steering yoke up or
down to choose your desired setting.
1. Turn the wipers off.
2. Choose how you want the wipers to
operate:
◦
Auto
- Model X detects whether or
not it is raining. When liquid is
detected on the windshield, Model X
determines the optimal frequency of
the wipers. If Model X does not detect
liquid on the windshield, the wipers
do not operate.
◦
I
- Intermittent, slow.
◦
II
- Intermittent, fast.
◦
III
- Continuous, slow.
◦
IIII
- Continuous, fast.
NOTE:
If you choose
Auto
and the ability
to detect liquid on the windshield
becomes unavailable, the wiper setting
reverts to the most recently used manual
setting. If a manual setting cannot be
determined, the wipers turn off.
NOTE:
You can also adjust the windshield
wiper speed and frequency using voice
commands (see
CAUTION:
To avoid the risk of
damaging the wipers, do not leave
the wipers set to
Auto
when
washing Model X.
Periodically check and clean the edge of the
wiper blades. If a blade is damaged, replace it
immediately. For details on checking and
replacing wiper blades, see
CAUTION:
To avoid damaging the
hood, ensure that the hood is fully
closed before activating the
windshield wipers.
CAUTION:
Remove ice from the
windshield before turning the wipers
on. Ice has sharp edges that can
damage the rubber on the wiper
blades.
CAUTION:
In harsh climates, ensure
that the wiper blades are not frozen or
adhered to the windshield.
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MODEL X Owner's Manual
