Tesla Y 2019 Owner's Manual page 86

Cold Weather Best Practices
5. Once the door handle is able to move, open and close
it a few more times to release any remaining ice
buildup. Make sure the door handle is fully pressed in
(retracted) prior to entering the vehicle, and check
that the door is fully closed before driving away.
Applying WD-40 to Door Handle Pivot
Pins
In severe winter conditions, applying WD-40 to door
handle pivot pins can help prevent ice buildup that
might immobilize the handle. Consider applying WD-40
to the door handle pivot pins if you are expecting
freezing rain, heavy snow, or icy conditions. Reapply as
needed.
CAUTION: Read and observe the instructions and
warnings provided by WD-40 prior to performing
this procedure.
To apply WD-40 to the door handle pivot pin:
1. Open the door handle and prop it open using a
folded towel or other soft material.
2. Attach the provided straw to the nozzle of the
WD-40 bottle.
3. Put on eye protection.
4. Place the end of the straw next to the pivot pin and
spray it for approximately one second, taking care
not to accidentally spray other components.
NOTE: Rest the end of the straw on the top of the
spring around the pivot pin to better aim the spray.
WARNING: Make sure eye protection is worn
when performing this step.
5. Remove the towel or other soft material used to prop
the door handle open.
6. Pivot the door handle in and out approximately ten
times.
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7. For a second time, place the end of the straw next to
the pivot pin and spray it for approximately one
second, taking care not to accidentally spray other
components.
NOTE: Rest the end of the straw on the top of the
spring around the pivot pin to better aim the spray.
8. Remove the towel or other soft material used to prop
the door handle open.
9. Pivot the door handle in and out approximately ten
times.
10. Perform this procedure on the other three door
handles.
Windows
• On the mobile app, navigate to Climate > Defrost as
mentioned previously. Your vehicle heats the driver
and passenger windows to melt ice that could
prevent windows from moving.
• Model Y automatically makes a slight adjustment to
the position of the windows to make it easier to open
doors in cold temperature.
• Use the mobile app to schedule a service
appointment for Tesla to provide hydrophobic
coating to your windows for a nominal fee.
Mirrors
If ice buildup is expected when parking, turn off Auto-
Fold Mirrors. Touch Controls > Auto-Fold. Ice can
prevent exterior side mirrors from folding or unfolding.
NOTE: Side mirrors automatically heat as needed during
preconditioning, or when the rear defroster is turned on.
Wipers
If you expect snow or ice to build up when parked, touch
Controls > Service > Wiper Service Mode. This raises
wipers against the windshield so they can defrost when
the windshield defrosts (see
page 63). You can also turn on wiper defrosters (if
equipped). See Climate Controls on page
Tires and Tire Chains
• Use winter tires to increase traction in snowy or icy
conditions. You can purchase winter tires on
www.tesla.com (see Seasonal Tire Types on page
175).
• Tire chains provide additional traction when driving in
snowy or icy conditions. Check local regulations to
determine if tire chains are recommended or required
during winter months. See
176 for more information.
Wipers and Washers on
130.
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