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Anyone got any ideas on why a carwash in sunlight would be a warranty-voiding incident for a Cybertruck? I'm struggling to think of a reason for that.
by yellowapple 3y ago
Anyone got any ideas on why a carwash in sunlight would be a warranty-voiding incident for a Cybertruck? I'm struggling to think of a reason for that.
- reaperman 3y agoOr why it would need to be put in "car wash mode". Just curious, mainly. I don't know enough about EV's to know what would necessitate this.
- Kirby64 3y agoThe “car wash mode” just does a few things that are important to an auto car wash: allows the vehicle to roll in neutral (so the tire pushers can work) without shifting to park, turns off auto wipers, disables the charge port from opening, and disables any of the assistants so they don’t potentially freak out from spraying water and moving components nearby. Seems like this is a simple CYA statement so if the car wash rips off the charging door or windshield wipers that Tesla isn’t liable. Seems quite reasonable to me.
- Kirby64 3y agoDoes the manual actually state this? Seems like it just cautions you not to do that, which is likely due to water spotting that occurs when you wash a car in direct sunlight. Not really harmful, just leads to quick water spots and a shitty wash. Anyone would recommend not washing any car in direct sunlight, especially if it’s hot outside.