In order to properly maintain an electric car, it is essential to follow a few rules so as not to damage its bodywork and its safety elements, which could affect its operation. We help you clean your Tesla in the rules of the art.
The exterior is the first thing you see of a car. In order for your Tesla to continue to operate as on the first day, certain points must be observed so as not to damage the bodywork or any other exterior element. Particular care should be taken with sensors and cameras, which guarantee the safety features of the electric vehicle.
Exterior cleaning
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Start by rinsing with clear water, using a garden hose. Take care that the pressure is not too high, and prefer a diffuse jet to a concentrated jet. Also, be careful not to point the jet directly at the Tesla’s sensors or cameras, and keep the jet moving. Use this jet to remove all superficial traces and residues (bird droppings, road salt, tar etc.). Do not neglect places that are not visually accessible such as wheel arches, brakes or the underside of the car.
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Use a soft cloth dipped in cold or lukewarm water with a little car shampoo. Be careful with the products you use, some may contain hydroxide, alkaline or very corrosive components. Do not use paper towels such as Sopalin, which tends to create micro-scratches on the bodywork. Use a car window product to clean the glass parts (windscreen, rear-view mirror, etc.).
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Rinse again to remove all traces of soap.
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Dry your car with a dry chamois leather. If necessary, dry your brakes by driving and applying them several times.
Mode lavage-auto
If you opt for an automatic station wash, you will need to activate the associated mode from your Tesla: Controls > Maintenance > Mode Lave-auto. Make sure your car is stationary and not charging. This mode deactivates certain features such as Sentinel mode, walk-away locking or parking aid signals in order to avoid any damage.
Obviously, avoid roller washing stations, known to scratch the bodywork and which can also damage the various sensors and cameras of the Tesla.
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