Model 3 / Everyday controls

Tesla Model 3: how to use the windshield wipers and washer

2 min readReviewed 25 October 2026

CHECK YOUR CARTesla Model 3 2024+; North America online owner's manual, software 2026.32, checked 25 October 2026.

Never run blades frozen to the windshield. Auto behavior can change with software.

THE QUICK ANSWER

Use the steering-wheel wiper button or Controls > Wipers. Hold the wiper button to spray washer fluid.

Step by step

1Clear the glassRemove ice and confirm the hood is fully closed.
2Choose a wiping settingOpen Controls > Wipers or press the wiper button, then select a speed or Auto.
3Wash when neededHold the wiper button for washer spray and release for the wiping sequence.

Tick steps as you go. Your progress stays in this tab.

Can I select the setting with the scroll button?+

Yes. Open the wiper menu, then use the left scroll button.

SOURCES & SCOPE

Written from the official references below, reviewed on 25 October 2026. This is a source-based guide, not a claim of hands-on vehicle testing.

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