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DI_a189 — Garage Shift With Pedal

Full alert identifier: DI_a189_garageShiftWithPedal

Message shown in the car

Cannot shift gears - Accelerator pedal is pressed Release the accelerator pedal and try again

Alert description

The drive interface (DI) electronic control unit (ECU) detects a shift request when the accelerator pedal is pressed.

Potential impact

The DI ECU denies the shift request.

Set condition

There is a shift request while the accelerator pedal is pressed.

Clear condition

Clears automatically after a few seconds.

Signals to check

Open this alert in Service Mode Plus and review the Payload tab. Use the field names below to identify the values shown by your vehicle.

Signal Unit
Accel Pedal DI_a189_accelPedal %
Grade DI_a189_grade %
Motor Speed DI_a189_motorSpeed MPH
System Torque DI_a189_systemTorque Nm
Signal Unit
Brake Pressed DI_a189_brakePressed —

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