DI family
DI_a191_brakeShiftReq
Press brake pedal to shift gears
What does the DI_a191_brakeShiftReq alert mean?
The drive interface (DI) electronic control unit (ECU) detects a shift request the requires the brake pedal be pressed.
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Press brake pedal to shift gears
- Not Available
What triggers it
There is a shift request that requires the brake pedal to be pressed, and is it not pressed before the end of the timeout period.
When it clears
Clears automatically after a few seconds.
Potential impact
The DI ECU denies the shift request.
Affected models
Cybertruck
Model 3 2017-2023
Model 3 2024+
Model S 2021+
Model X 2021+
Model Y
Model Y 2025+
Semitruck
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