Tesla Model Y: Checking and Cleaning Wiper
Blades
Periodically clean the edge of the wiper blades and
check the rubber for cracks, splits, and roughness. If
damaged, replace the blade immediately to prevent
damage to the glass and improve visibility.
Contaminants on the windshield, or on the wiper blades,
can reduce the effectiveness of the wipers. Contaminants include ice, wax spray
from car washes, washer fluid with bug and/or water repellent, bird
droppings, tree sap, and other organic substances.
Follow these guidelines for cleaning:
- Clean the windshield and wiper blades using washer fluid, isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, or non-abrasive
glass cleaner approved for use on automotive glass
and rubber. Inappropriate products can cause
damage or smears, and create glare on the
windshield.
- Lift the wiper arm a short distance away from the
windshield, just far enough to access the wiper blade.
Do not lift a wiper arm beyond its intended position.
If the wipers remain ineffective after cleaning, replace
the wiper blades.
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For optimum performance, replace the wiper blades at
least once a year. Replacement blades must meet the
following criteria:
The blade on the driver's side must be 26 inches (650
mm) long and 21
To check fluid levels, remove the maintenance panel:
1. Open the hood.
2. Pull the maintenance panel upward to release the
clips that hold it in place.
3. If checking the Battery coolant, remove
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Follow these steps to use Summon to park your
Model Y:
Align Model Y within 39 feet (12 meters) of the
parking space so Model Y can follow a straight path
into or out of the space in either Drive or Reverse.
From outside the vehicle, initiate the parking
maneuver by touching Summon on the
The navigation settings icon
displays when
you touch ... once you start navigating to a
destination.
NOTE: You can also access navigation
settings by touching Controls >
Navigation.
Touch the navigation settings icon to customize the
navigation system to suit your preferences: (the
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