MyTeslaMate
DI family

DI_a024_holdNForNeutral

Hold N for Neutral

What does the DI_a024_holdNForNeutral alert mean?

This alert tells the user how to enter Neutral (N) when the drive interface (DI) electronic control unit (ECU) detects that the stalk is in N position for less than the required time of 1 second, causing a N drive mode request to not complete. The user must hold the stalk in the first detent to enter N.

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Hold N for Neutral
  • Hold gear stalk in first detent to enter Neutral

What triggers it

Stalk is detected in N position (first detent) for less than 1 second, causing a Neutral (N) drive mode request to not complete.

When it clears

None. This alert clears automatically after 5 seconds.

Potential impact

No impact on vehicle function. This alert is intended to help the user enter N. User may be experiencing difficulty entering Neutral when the alert is set.

Affected models

Model 3 2017-2023 Model 3 2024+ Model Y Model Y 2025+

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