VCLEFTP_a470_manualReleaseCoverRemoved
Do not open door unless vehicle is stationary
What does the VCLEFTP_a470_manualReleaseCoverRemoved alert mean?
While the tractor parking brake is disengaged, the primary left vehicle controller (VCLEFTP) detects the manual release cover for the left cabin door has been removed, exposing the manual release cord.
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Do not open door unless vehicle is stationary
- Emergency manual release cord is exposed
What triggers it
The VCLEFTP detects a voltage indicating the microswitch for the manual release cover on the left cabin door is not pressed while the tractor parking brake is disengaged.
When it clears
The VCLEFTP detects a voltage indicating the microswitch for the manual release cover on the left cabin door is pressed, or the tractor parking brake is engaged.
Potential impact
If the manual release cover is removed while the tractor parking brake is disengaged, a warning will be present on the user interface (UI) informing the user that the manual release should not be pulled.
Affected models
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