GTW family
GTW_w396_alreadyInReverse
Vehicle is already in Reverse
What does the GTW_w396_alreadyInReverse alert mean?
A request to shift into Reverse is received, but the vehicle is already in Reverse.
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Vehicle is already in Reverse
- Not Available
What triggers it
A request to shift into Reverse using the drive mode strip on the touchscreen User Interface (UI) was performed, but the vehicle is already in Reverse.
When it clears
Clears automatically.
Potential impact
This alert is primarily informational. No expected impact on vehicle functionality.
Affected models
Cybertruck
Model 3 2024+
Model S 2021+
Model X 2021+
Model Y 2025+
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