MyTeslaMate
UI family

UI_a005_HeadlightsOnDoorOpen

Headlights manually set to ON

What does the UI_a005_HeadlightsOnDoorOpen alert mean?

Driver door open and master light switch is on position ON

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Headlights manually set to ON
  • Idle battery power consumption may be increased

What triggers it

Driver door open and master light switch is on position ON

When it clears

Close driver door or change master light switch position to OFF/PARK/AUTO

Potential impact

If vehicle left with lights ON, it may cause battery drain

Affected models

Cybertruck Model 3 2017-2023 Model 3 2024+ Model S 2021+ Model X 2021+ Model Y Model Y 2025+

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