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RCM_a013_driverOrientation

Safety restraint system issue

What does the RCM_a013_driverOrientation alert mean?

RCM_a013_driverOrientation

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Safety restraint system issue
  • Service is required

What triggers it

Driver orientation initialization has not been performed or plausibility check has failed.

When it clears

Driver orientation is learned.

Potential impact

The restraint system may not function as designed.

Affected models

Model 3 2017-2023 Model Y

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