Polishing, Touch Up, And Body Repair; Using A Car Cover; Floor Mats - Tesla 2012- 21013 S Owner's Manual

Cleaning
Polishing, Touch Up, and Body
Repair
To preserve the cosmetic appearance of the
body, you can occasionally treat the paint
surfaces with an approved polish containing:
• Very mild abrasive to remove surface
contamination without removing or
damaging the paint.
• Filling compounds that fill scratches and
reduce their visibility.
• Wax to provide a protective coating
between the paint and environmental
elements.
Regularly inspect the exterior paint for
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 repair facility. Contact Tesla for
a list of approved facilities.
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.
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Using a Car Cover

To preserve the cosmetic appearance of the
body when Model S is not being used, use a
genuine Tesla car cover. Car covers can be
purchased from Tesla.
CAUTION: Never use a non-Tesla car
cover when Model S is plugged in. Doing
so can prevent the Battery from being
adequately cooled during charging.

Floor Mats

To extend the life of your carpet and make them
easier to clean, use genuine Tesla floor mats.
Maintain mats by cleaning them regularly and
replacing them if they become excessively
worn.
WARNING: To avoid potential
interference with a foot pedal, ensure
that the driver's floor mat is securely
fastened, and never place an additional floor
mat on top of it.
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