DI family
DI_a004_smartShiftUnavailable
Auto Shift Out of Park unavailable
What does the DI_a004_smartShiftUnavailable alert mean?
The drive interface (DI) electronic control unit (ECU) detects that Auto Shift out of Park is unavailable.
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Auto Shift Out of Park unavailable
- Select a gear manually to drive
What triggers it
The DI ECU detects that Auto Shift out of park is unavailable.
When it clears
The DI ECU detects that Auto Shift out of Park becomes available, or the vehicle exits Park.
Potential impact
The user must manually select a gear to exit Park.
Affected models
Cybertruck
Model 3 2024+
Model S 2021+
Model X 2021+
Model Y 2025+
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