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UI_a049_BrakeShiftRequired

Press brake pedal to shift gears

What does the UI_a049_BrakeShiftRequired alert mean?

There is a shift request, but the drive rail is not ON and the brake pedal is not pressed, which may prevent the vehicle from being shifted from the Park gear.

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Press brake pedal to shift gears
  • Not Available

What triggers it

There is a shift request, but the drive rail is not ON and the brake pedal is not pressed.

When it clears

There is a shift request, and the brake pedal is pressed to turn the drive rail ON.

Potential impact

The vehicle is unable to be shifted from the Park gear.

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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